The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-19
THE DAILY UNION
THE DEMOCRACY IN MASSACHUSETTS

called for the purpose of nominating candidates for
governor, lieutenant governor &c. IL assembled at
Faneui Hall on Wednesday morning last John
A. Bowles, esq, was chosen president of the con-
yention, and its organization was completed by the
election of vice presidents and secretaries as fol-
| lows;
| For vice presdents-Foster Hooper, Of Bristol;
Isaac H. Wright, Of Norfolki Nathaniel Foster, of
Essex and Chester w. Chaplin, of HamPden.
For observation-disclosures Morton, jr., of Boston,
and Daniel H. Dustin, ofSprnghed.
On motion of Mr.. Baxter, Of Boston, it was
voted that Isaac Davis and George Hood be unan-
mously declared to be the candidates of the con-
yention for the Offices of governor and lieutenant
governor at the ensuing political year.
The resolutions adopted by the convention show
the soundness and the strength Of the democratic
spirit which exists in the very focus Of wing
principles and sentiments. To those who believe
that the great measures Of commercial and financial
reform which have been carried out by the admin
istration, are Of character sectional only and find
no sympathy in the manufacturing regions of our
country, we commend these resolutions of the as.
sembed democracy of Massachusetts:
"Mr. Wright, from the committee on the subject,
reported the following resolutions
"Whereas the democratic party Of Massachu-
sets, by their delegates, are assembled in annual
convention, for the purpose OF giving renewed ex-
preston to their attachment for the pure principles
| Of democracy and 10 nominate candidates for the
executive offices of the Commonwealth, Of known
attachment To those principles. Therefore
Resolved, That, fully aware OF the importance OF
free government the promotion of civil liberty and
individual happiness, and fully recognising the me-
cessity for the administration OF the government
democratic principles, for the promotion Of these
ends, We hereby renew our pledge as democrats OF
the Old Bay State, 10 our best endeayOrs 10 Sc
cure the supremacy Of those principles in the cleo
ton Of the State officers by whom the government is
TO be administered.
"RssoIpsd, That we hail with Joy the adoption of
measures of sound democratic reform under the
present national administration, and point thereto
as evidence TO the people that the democracy Of the
Union is true to It's professions, and fully redeems
its pledges.
"Rsoirsd, That the passage of the independent
treasury law, whereby the funds Of the government
are restored their legitimate use, and import
ant advance is made towards the restoration of u
sound and stable currency, throughout the nation,
meets our hearty appreciation; for we behold there.
IN the carrying out Of that cardinal principle Of de-
Observation-Disclosures realize that It's operations
will furnish an efficient protection to the industry
and capital Of our country, against those periodical
fluctuations in fnancial affairs, which have hitherto
proved so injurious in their consequences.
"RssoIpsd, That we congratulate the democracy
Of the country upon the passage of that measure Of
Justice and equality the revenue tariff, whereby tax
alton lie made more equitable in its operation the la
boring classes relieved from burden Of many mil
lions OF dollars per annum Of taxation for the bene
ft and profit OF few capitalists, fair encouragement
extended to all the great Interests OF the country,
and Of the most serious causes Of disturbance to
the harmony Of the Union banlshed from among the
people.
/ "RtsOlued,-That we congratulate the people OF
Massachusetts, upon the peaceable settlement of the
Oregon controversy, whereby our country has gain
ed most important and peaceful victory over the
most powerful nation upon earth, and secured q
most extensive for the spread of our free inst-
buttons.
"Rssoiped, That we approve the Arm, yet mode
rate course which the national administration has
pursued towards the government of Mexico; and
have Witnessed with proud satisfaction the brave
achievements of our soldiers, in resisting the en-.
croachments Of Mexico upon the State of Texas,
the youngest sister Of our happy confederacy.
"Resolrsd That the legislation of Massachusetts,,
for several years past under the administration of
the modern wing or old federal party, has been
characterised by partality injustice, and extrava-
gance which vces'in legislation have been increasing
from year year, until they affect inuriously
the rights and interests OF the great mass Of the
people, and that this legislation calls loudly for re-
form.
ssachusetts, in making monopoly ofrailroad
privileges, and turning deaf to the petitions
of large bodies Of the people for railroad facilities
merits the severest condemnation ofthe ireemen OF
this State, and calls imperatvey for the election OF
such rulers az will regard the Just demands of the
people, and frown down the arrogant pretenslons
of privileged monopolists.
"Resoiued That the law of the last session OF
the legislature, in relation to hawkers and pedlars
ia grossly libera and arbitrary in its restraints and
exactions upon the lawful pursuits OF a large class
of the citizens Of this Commonwealth, and de-
+ serves the united condemnation of the democratic
party.
"Resolred, That the course of the present whig
party of this Commonwealth, by their opposition to
the act entitled act for the more equal assessment
of taxes their opposition TO, and almost total repea
of the retrenchment law Of l543 by which $4,000
were annually saved to the taxpayers of the Com
monwealth; by their bestowng favors upon bank
and railroad corporations; by their attempts TO throw
upon the towns the State pauper tax, and 70 take
from the State treasury the alien tax and give to
those large cities and towns which are its principal
recipients; and their refusal pass resolves in ia
yor of the rights and interest of agriculture, and
against the obnoxious tariff of lS42-are so many
sure characteristics by which the commercial, agrl-
cultural and laboring community may know them,
in contradisnction to the friends OF Just and equal
laws, and to the permanent happiness and prosperi-
ty of the whole community.
! "Rssolred That having full faith and confidence
in the integrity and ability of the Hon. Isaac Da'
Wis, of Worcester and in his devotion to the primer
Piles we advocate, we hereby present HIM as can
ddate for the Office of governor at the ensuing cleo
, ton, and pledge ourselves to give him vigorous
and hearty support.
, s'Resoiued That we know the Hon. George Hood
of LYNN, as a faithful democrat an intelligent and
patriotic citizen, and of sound practical sense
and we hereby pledge ourselves to do all IN our
power to promote his election to the office OF lieu
tenant governor, to which we this day nominate
him."
After these resolutions had been read, Mr.. Hal
lett, of Boston, moved to amend the report by add
ing the following resolutions, which he read
ssResolped, That in the election of Polk and Da-
las. in 1874 the people re-established the democrat
& ic doctrines as the fundamental principles Of this
government, and the public agents elected by them
under this administration, were soemny Peogcu to
t reaffirm and carry out these doctrines.
"Resolped, That the President has proved himse
preeminently deserving the trust thus confded &c
7 him, and has exhibited, in all the measures OF his
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