The daily union., 1846-10-26

people are IN relation to Oregon, the tariff, and the
independent treasury.
la relation TO Oregon, the democracy Of our State
have long felt and have frequently expressed deep
interest. The subject has been 30 fully examined
and discussed thar no doubt can be entertained as 10
the right Of the United States 70 the disputed terri
tory, and the conclusions expressed by the Secreta
~ OF State, "that the title held by The United
States, embracing the whole territory between the
parallels Of AZ deg. and 54 deg 40 min. is the best
title in existence TO this entire region, ard that the
claim Of Great Britain to any portion Of il has no
foundation" will be sanctioned and supported by
the democracy Of Ohio. Our honor and safety alike
forbid It's sacrifice TO the grasping ambition Of Eng
land and am satisfied that every democrat in Ohio
will be prompt and ready to sustain the general gov
ernnent in whatever measures may be necessary TO
maintain the national honor.
The system Of imposing burdens and taxes un-
der the name Of a tariff, upon one class Of society
or the benefit Of another, has for long time exist
ed and Is now oppressive 10 call forth ex-
animation and demand relief; these burdens have
fallen, and rest with the greatest weight, upon
the farming interests. To silence their just com
plants, ingenious devices have frequently been re-
sorted TO, by the advocates Of protective tariff, TO
conceal the true and effect Of their imposi-
tons But although these devices have, in some
cases, proved successful, and imposed on many yet,
examination the artidce has always been detect
ed The farming interest is the great interest OF our
a
10 be taxed and burdened for any other interest.
Demanding for itself no unjust imposition, Il ought
not TO be subjec. 20 any unjust impositions for the
benefit Of others. The views therefore, Of the
President, IN his late message upon the subject Of
the tariff will meet the cordial appreciation and sup
port ofth Ohio demoeueyi and viii only refer to
that able message as the most clear and distinct
preston OF the views ] entertain, in common with
the Ohio democracy, upon that important subject.
The method recommended by Presidsnt Polk for
the collection, safe keeping, and disbursement OF the
public revenue, "a the offspring Of past experiences
and necessity. "
The evils and abuse Of every other plan, require
a prompt return 10 the system first established by
our government, by the adoption Of the eonsttu-
uonal treasury, recommended by the President;
and 10 this, as IN other important recommendations,
doubt not the President will receive the aid Of every
Ohio democrat
In our own State, questions growing out Of past
legislation especially that Of last winter call for dis
unet examination. BY our political opponents
then and still IN powers system Of policy was de-
veloped, and vigorously prosecuted, having for It's
object the most iniqultous and unjust purpose, and
tending to the overthrow Of all democratic principles
Their fraudulent and wicked system Of banking
adopted last winter, enables the leaders Of the wing
party to boast that they have acquired, and will
maintain dominion the State and thus secure
to themselves, not only the power OF exempling
from taxation their capital invested in their fraudu-
upon the farmer, mechanic, and laborer, to any ex-
tent that yearly extraVasaace and corruption may
desire. For uncompromising hostility to that sys-
ten, hope that every democrat in Ohio will pledge
himself ~ .r.
To the subject Of banks, and banking in general,
have given all the consideration its great impor-
tance demands. Although believing them danger
Gus, once entertained the opinion that banks might
be so guarded and restricted, by legislative provi-
slons, TO be Of sufficient benefit tolerate their
existence; but subsequent reflection and experience
have convinced me, that any system Of banking
that be devised, must be based upon unequal
privileges, by which the few gain wealth and pow
ut the expense Of the many and therefore viola
ting that great principle Of our govemment-"equal
Ity."
Again the sad experience, especially Of the
people OF Ohio, and the records OF courts,
both civil and criminal, show that all the guards
and restrictions that may be thrown around 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
abandonment OF grants Of corporate and special
privileges. Some evils have developed themselves
m our system of State government which seem to
require organic remedy, and isdicate a necessity
for State convention, to amend the constitution,
and thus provide such changes experience has
shown to be necessary. ln my opinion, the con-
stiuton should, in clear, express, and unequivocn
terms, prohibit the granting Of all charters and excu-
siVe privileges. The power Of creating State debt,
and Imposing taxes upon the people, should be
limited within just bounds. Judges, clerks, and all
publt 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 proven, the delays and vexs-
tons Of law, now attendant upon courts of justice
The abuse of to- 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 to 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 cause OF democracy, and a strong
hope for its success, were to consult my own feel
ings, should greatly prefer that the democratic
banner should be borne by some stronger arm than
mine. But should it please the convention to en-
trust it to my care, it shall be defended by stout
heart, and whether leading on to victory, or borne
down by defeat, it shall never be deserted and never
surrendered. l
Respectfully,
DAVID TOD.
To the President Of the Democratic State Conven-