The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-20
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The democracy Of the Granite State are rallying
with all their spirit, unterri6ed by the unholy eoa-
ton which has elected Hale as SENATOR and Colby
wing governor Their State convention have lust
assembled at Concord-2l4 delegates in attendance.
They nominated Jared w. Williams as their eandi.
date for governor Mr.. Pierce, from the committss
on resolutions, reported series of the most ANNA
ted and determined character. Among which are
the following:
"RtsOirsd, That the circumstances now existing,
both in this State and in the country at large cali
lmpenousy for concession and entire harmony in
the ranks of the democracy (; that when its enemies
have seized upon the government all minor differ
ences among ourselves should be forgotten and that
especially when our land is involved in war, the
highest duty of the democracy is union for the sake
Of the Union.
"Resoired, That we reaffrm the sentiments and
opinions Of the democratic party and democratic
statesmen Of the North, entertained from l776 to
the present day, in relation to slavery that we de-
pore Its existence, and regard it a great moral
and social evil but with this conviction we do no,
deem curse Ives more wise than Washington, Frank
lin, and their associates; and that patriotism com
men honesty, and religious principle alike bind us 10
n sacred observance Of the compact made by those
wise men.
"Rssoiped, That the speedy establishment of the
| independent treasury system-separatng the funds
preventing their use in reckless speculation and thus
operating most benefcially to give uniformity and
stability to the currency and the business interests
of the country, and to restrain the evils of bank pa.
per-is imperiousy demanded; and that experience
and the test Of actual ex rerment, since the downfall
of the United States Bank has fully proved that the
fiscal affairs of the government can be best managed
| by It's own responsible agents.
Resoiped, That the present tariff is unequal and
unjust, favorng capital at the expense of labor, and
| should be Immediately revised; and believing tho
principle of protection to be wrong, we 90 for
revenue tariff, adapted to the wants Of the govern
ment, imposing the burdens of taxation equally up.
on all, and so I'D usted to promote the interest OF
10 one class to the injury of another.
"Resofped, That from the present moment until
that when Hartford convention federalism shall
cease TO bear rule in New pshire-when the
rens of the executive shall drop from the hands Of
him who now holds them against majority of more
than i9,O00 IN the popusr vote-when the money
power Of overgrown corporation capitalists in
another State shall cease to arroganty dictate to
free people, their principles of legslation-when
their press and their leaders stationed among u.s.
shall discontinue their anti American cant of 1912
designed to discourage enrolments and paralzs the
national government In its efforts to repcl hostile
invasions,--tlll that moment when the hollow
hearted cry of pretended philanthropy shall no
longer be raised, to deceive the people and drown
the voice of patriotism--when those now in power
who openly countenance and encourage the party
which shamelessly declares that the path its
cess lies only over 'the ruins of the present Amer
lcan church and the present American Union shall
be driven from places Of trust--we fling to the
breeze the ensign of democracy with this inscrip-
ton ~. s...s.-.-...
Fidelity TO the Constitution earned by the blood and
consecratsd by the prayers Of revolutionary fathers
s l775 1912 1916
Millions for defence, but NOT cent for tribute
either TO buy peace ,oh our foes from abroad or 10
conc,Aate their allies 'on our o,on SOIL
"Resoptd, That the thanks of the democracy of
New Hampshire be rendered to Brevet Major GEN
eral ZACHARY TAYLOR, of the United States army,
and to the brave officers and soldiers under his COM
mand, for their distinguished and gallant conduct
during the late engagements with the invaders upon
the Rio Grand del Nore
"Rssotued, That Notwithstanding the repeated out
RACES OF Mexico upon the persons and property Of
our citizens since the treaty of l83i--ourages
which would have justified, in the estimation of the
civilized world, the strongest measures for redress
the course OF this government has been marked by
q spirit OF forbearance and Cancellation until the
series OF wrongs was contaminated by actual in
vaslon Of our territory. DID,.
Resolved, That in the measures of the national
Executive for the protection Of our SOIL the security
OF our citizens, and the vindicaton of the rights and
honor OF our country, In reference to relations
with Mexico and her invasion, we recognise not
only spirit Of justice, desire for peace, but al
the same time wisdom siatosnnanlil1e forecast and
patriotic energy" ........... ...
These resolutions were unanimously adopted.