The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-07-19

ierent candidates for the next Presi-
dency, until after the next election Of
Governor Of Ohio; that we believe the
premature agitation Of that question
frought with evil l. engendering discord,
and sowing the seeds Of disunion and
ultimate defeat. {"
Resolved, That it is the duty Of the
present Administration, and should be
its policy, to surround itself, in the SUBJ
ordinate stations of the government,
with men entertaining sound Democrat
Ic principles, instead of political oppo-
nenis; that the surest means of carry
ing out the great principles of democrat
ic liberty in the administration Of the
government, as well as the adoption of
energetic measures of self defence
against the proscriptive policy of fed
eralism, is their removal from office.
Resolved, That, as we susie ined the
administration of Mr.. Van Buren in the
establishment Of the Independent Trea-
sury, in like manner will we support
the present administration in the re-
establishment Of that salutary measure,
and aid it, by all the legitimate means
in our power, in restoring the fiscal
powers of the government 10 their won
ted constitutional vigor.
Resolved, That the high handed, un.
constitutional, and anti-republican acts
Of the last federal legislature of Ohio,
are alarming to every friend of equal
rights, to whatever party or sect lie
may belong; and that, as sentinels upon
the watch tower offreedom. we should
renew and redouble our exertions in
sounding the alarm, and warning the
people of the insldious attacks upon
their rights and liberties by that hostile
array.
Resolved, That, in the withdrawal
of Co. Samuel Medary from the edito-
rial corps, the democracy have lost an
able, devoted and undaunted advocate;
and the tripod firm and uncompromi-
sing leader. That his efficient servi-
ces in the ranks of the democracy have
won for him the lasting gratitude of
the republic, an party, of the whole Uni
on, in whose grateful recollections his
ntme will live and be revered and
cherished SO long as the ennobling
princi pies of equal Ri ghts and demo-
cratic liberty shall find an alvocate-
an ! that, in retiring from the arduous
duties which he has so faithfully per-
formed, he will carry with him the
warmest gratitude Of the toiling mil
lions, whose cause he has plead against
the expressions of wealth and power.
On motion of Col. 5. Medary,
Resolved, That we learn that our
able and most worthy brother, Ii. A.
fenney, esq, late Of the democratic
editorial corps Of Obi as editor OF the
.Lorain Republican," IS about pitching
his tent farther towards the setting sun.
We, therefore. take pleasure in express
sing our gratitude for his past efficient
services IN the cause of democratic
freedom,and hope his future career may
be as prosperous as his past has been
brilliant and useful.
On motion Of Mr.. Brand, it was
Resolved, That when this conven-
lion adjourns, it adjourn to meet in the
city Of Columbus on the 9th Of Janu-
lry next, and that our democratic edi-
torial brethren of the State be earnestly
invited to attend.
Resolved, That the democratic edi-
.ors of Ohio, who approve the procee-
lngs Of this convention, be requested
10 publish them in their respective pa
)ers.
The convention then adjourned.
ID. A. ROBERTSON, Pres't.
JOHN BRAND, Sec'y.
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