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

nothing but was clearly right, and the
submission to nothing that was wrong,
made HIM the most successful diplomat
ist of his age.
| Resolved, That the democracy Of
Ohio, in State convention assembled,
responding to the feelings of affection
which have ever animated the breast Of
those they represent, fer the name and
fame Of the late head of the democra-
cy Of the nation, can in no manner
whatever pay more acceptable tribute
to the illustrious dead, than in again
plighting each to the other, their firm
and fixed determination, to maintain
inviolate, the principles of Andrew
Jackson, as the polar star of their po-
litical faith, to the end that the demo
ocratic principles which we and our
fathers received from Jefferson and
Jackson, may descend to our children,
pure as we received them from the
hands OF those their illustrious defend
els.
Col. Wm. Allen, being loudly called
upon from all parts of the convention,
arose and responded TO the call in a
feeling, eloquent and patriotic manner.
He spoke of the departed Sage of the
Hermitage, in all the various relations
he sustained to his country, during his
long and eventiul life. He contempla-
ted him as Hero, Statesman, and a
Christian. .t.
The resolutions were then unani-
mously adopted. '.
ii. G. Whitman from the committee
to report business for the action of the
convention, made the following report:
Whereas, The democratic party Of
Ohio, has assembled in convention, to
organize. for the approaching momen-
tous campaign; and,
Whereas, The crisis, by its magnitude
and character demands a full display of
that firmness, wisdom and integrity
which should distinguish not less in de-
feat than in victory, the movements of
that great party.
To the end therefore, that there may
be no d lay in our organization, nor
any obscurity'in the announcement Of
our political principles; be it
Resolved, That we recommend that
the democratic party ui Ohio be forth
with placed in complete organization
for the ensuing election, so that every
man in its ranks may come 10 the
charge next October, with that precis-
ion and energy which ensure the victo-
ry.
Resolved, Tha, in the ensuing fall
election, the democratic party should
among other things, exert themselves.
lst. To maintain the freedom and
independence of the State, and deliver
it from the bondage of a corrupt, irres-
ponsibe and swindling system of mo-
nopoIies, by the immediate repeal OF the
act passed by the federaists, in the last
legislature, styled San act to incorpo
rate the State Bank of Ohio, and other
banking companies"
Cd. 10 provide safe and efficient
remedies for the people against fraudu-
lent banking institutions, and other cor
poratons, by restoring the laws repeal
ed by the federalists. or by passing 9TH
er efficient laws for that purpose.
Sd. To amend or repeal the unjust
provisions of the present tax law, by
means Of which the capital of bankers
is exempted, and heavy burdens impo-
sed upon the property, and industry of
the people.
Resolved, That the federal party of
Ohio, in changing the congressional dis
tricts and altering the boundaries of
counties, for the purpose of acquiring
political power, have furnished another
instance of their disregard of law and
precedent, land their willingness to adopt
any measure, however new, unjust, or
revolutionary, that may serve to gritty
their lust for power.
Resolved, That hostility to the right
Of suffrage has always been a leading
trait of federalism, and to impose bur-
dens and restraints upon the right of
suffrage has ever been favorte object
offederal legislation. Accordingly,the
federalists in the Ohio Legislature, by
the act requiring electors names to be
registered, not only violated the consti-
tuition Of the State, but furnished con-
vincing proof,
First: Thatfederalism will now, as
heretofore, seek every occasion to re-
strict the right of voting.
Second: That the federal legislators
Of the present day, influenced by the
same malignant spirit, are worthy fol-
lowers Of those who enacted the alien
and sedition laws.
Third: That the snirit Of whipoerv