The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-01-17

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| To the subject Of banks, and banking in gener-
al, have given all the consideration its great i'm
4 portance demands. Although believing them dam
gerous, once entertained the opinion that banks
might be SO guarded and restricted, by legislative
provisions, to be Of sufficient benefit to tolerate
their existence; but subsequent reflection and ex-
penence have convinced me, that any system Of
banking that can be devised, must be based upon
unequal privileges, by which the few gain wealth
and power at the expense of the many, and there
fore violating that great principle OF our govern
ment-" Equality" q uts Es
Again: the sad experience, especially of the peo-
pie Of Ohio, and the records of onr courts, both
civil and criminal, show that all the guards and
restrictions that may be thrown around a paper
currency by law, furnish no adequate security to
check its evils and frauds, and clearly indicate that
the peace and welfare OF society require the aban-
donment of all grants of corporate and speciaprv-
iIeges Some evils have developed themselves in
our system Of State government which seem to re-
quire an organic remedy aud indicate a necessity
for State Convention, TO amend the constitution,
and thus provide such changes as experience has
shown to be necessary. In my opinion, the con.
stituton should 10 clear, express, and unequivocal
terms prohibit the granting of all charters and ex-
elusive privileges. The power of creating State
| debt, and imposing taxes upon the people, should
be limited within just bounds Judges, clerks, and
all public officers should be chosen by the people,
whose servants they are, and to whom they should
| be directly accountable. The judicial system
should be so amended as to prevent the delays and
vexatons of law, now attendant upon courts of
justice. The abuse of too much legislation, should
also be corrected
If these views should be in accordance with
those held by the convention, and can promote
them by serving in any capacity, shall not shrink
from the post, no matter what may be the sacrifice
10 my own interest and convenience.
Looking forward to the labors and difficulties to
be encountered in the coming campaign. with an
abiding conviction in the truth, and confidence in
the honesty of the of democracy, and strong
hope for its success, were to consult my own
feelings, should greatly prefer that the democrat
ic banner should be borne by some stronger arm
than mine. But should 1t please the convention
to entrust it to my care, it shall be defended by
stout heart, and whether leading on to victory,
borne down by defeat, 1t shall never be deserted
| and never surrendered.
Respectfully,
DAVID TOD.
On motion, twas
ReSolDed, That the Convention take
a recess until O'Clock, p. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At the appointed hour, the Conven-
ton again convened.
The Chair announced that a letter
addressed to the President of the Con-
vention had been received from Rich.
Warner, of Medina county, which, on
motion, was read to the Convention
Whereupon it was
ReSolred, That the communication
of Mr.. Warner, be published with the
proceedings of this convention.
To the President Of the sh January Contention:
SIR R:-My name having appeared in some of the
public prints as candidate to be presented to the
Democratic State Convention, for the Office of
Governor; and, as | am prevented by unforeseen
circumstances from attending that convention in
person, deem it not improper that should inform
you, and the convention through you, OF MY un-
aterable determination not to consent to be can
didate. highly appreciate the honor intended by
the mover in bringing my name before the public
for so distinguished an office. But am too anx-
ous for the success of the democratic party to al.
low any thing personal to myself to have the remo-
test chance of interfering with the prospect oftheir
success, which much depends upon their unity
And if they can be united without sacrificing any
of the principles of democracy, and am sure they
can their success will be glorious ,and work wor.
thy OF being commenced on the glorious Sth of jan
uary. My own opinion remains unchanged as TO
the importance OF adhering closely in prosperity
and in adversely to correct principles five aban-
don any principles OF equality for the purpose of
gaining temporary success, we inflIct lasting in
jury upon ourselves, and the cause we undertake
&c support. 1--we have erred heretofore, in depar-
ting from any of our principles, lei Us Immediately
return, andf human progress aud the progress OF !,
events call for the adoption OF any new measure
for the purpose of carrying out the eternal princi
Piles OF justice and equality, let us not shrink from
our duty, though our enemies sneef at what they |
call progressive democracy. The surface of our |
noble State, so uniformly even by nature, has upon
1t mountain of state debt, and in this mountain |
are numerous volcanoes called banks ready to burst
upon us. The Governor has told us that the bank
question is settled by the law of last winter If this
is SO, then is the triumph OF federalism complete
then moneyed aristocracy, with exclusive pri-
vlleges given them by law, are to be allowed to /
plunder the people forever, without responsibility
to either the civil or criminal law-then are we
become slaves indeed But | apprehend that this
question is not yet settled in this manner-I appre-
hend that the democracy will war against exclu-
sive privileges and every other species of injus-
tice, and that when this question is settled, it will
be settled so that every man in this free State shall
have eqal rights with his nelghbor and if any man
chooses to be banker, he shall not be allowed to
escape from responsibility. There number of
important questions that will before the con-
vention for consideration. May wisdom and har-
mony prevail in the convention, and may the can
didate of the democracy be elected, is the hearty
wish of your humble servant.
RICHARD WARNER.
The committee not being prepared
to report. Charles Reemein, was loud
ly called for, and addressed the conven-
ton in an able and eloquent manner,
and concluded by offering the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved, That DAVID TOD, be
nominated by accamation, as the dem
ocratlc candidate for Govern or of Ohio,
at the ensuing eection.
The resolution was hailed by burst
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