Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-04-21
From the Milwaukee Daily Courier.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
] AT large meeting of the Democratic electors
of the city of Milwaukee, held at Military Hall on
Saturday evening, April 10th, 1s47, pursuant to no.
tice given, the Hon. Geo. H. Walker was chosen
President John Hess Vice President, and Charles s.
Hurley, appointed Secretary
On motion Of Clinton Walworth, Esq, COM
mttee of nine, which was afterwards changed to
twentyone, was appointed to report resolutions
pressive Of the sense Of the meeting. Whereupon,
the following named gentlemen were appointed
said committee: John P. Helenstien, G. Walworth,
}. II. Cordes, l.. Hubbell j. Fitzpatrick, D. Up
man, K. n. Messenger, T. o Brien, A. w Starks,
A. Mccormick d. Merrill, DR.. F. Heubschmann,
j. Nugent, VIM. X. Wilson, NJ. Walsh, VIM p.
Lynde, Moritz ShGffler l. p. Walker A d. Smith,
II. Hartell, John A. Brown. The committee after
having retired returned and reported the following
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the great contest we have Just
passed through, was one which defined the princi-
pies and stamped the character of parties; that,
though unsuccessful, we enotdsheartened: though
defeated, we are not subdued we look forward with
Cheerful hearts to the day when cause.-The cause
OF humanity, the cause OF equal rghts,-the cause
OF the people-shall triumph through the patriot
ism, the intelligence and the democracy of the peo
pie themselves.
Resolved, that we did not support or claim sup
port for the Constitution, perfect instrument
but one, which, with few Objectionable features
embraced more wholesome, wise and patriotic pro-
visions, than any that had ever been devised for
any people; that as such, we deemed it incompara-
bly, better to adopt and then amend it, than by re-
jectng it. to give the enemies OF popular rights the
means OF creating and perhaps forcing the people,
one far more Objectionable.
Resolved, That, while we bow with respectful
Difference to the decision OF the baotbox, we here
declare present and unaterable adherence to the
great leading articles of the Constitution which has
just received our support and we avow our uncom-
promising hostility to any and every Constitution,
Tor Wisconsin, which shall not substantially en-
brace them. We hold these principles to be sound,
true and indispensable
lst Suffrage, free equal and universal, to all the
permanent white inhabitants of Wisconsin, whether
native or foreign born.
I'd, The election of all public officers by the d.
rect vote of the people; and total abrogation OF
Executive patronage.
3d. Low salaries short terms of Office and the
absolute prohibition of the right to resign one Office
and take another
4th, A Legislative body, adequate, in point of
numbers, fairly no represent the whole State and
which may be equally above the threats of power
and seductlons OF money.
people, and through which no irresponsible appoint
ing power dictate law-making on the Bench
abrogate existing laws, by Judicial construction.
9th, Ample provision tor common schools, to be
enjoyed equally by all without distinction as to
nation, sect or religion.
9th, A liberal exemption of property from forced
sale under execution for debt except such debts as
may be owing for the service of mechanics or la
borers.
9Th, The denial of power to the Legislature to
incorporate any bank and of all authority to estab
ltsn a general banking iaw unless the same shall
ilrt be submitted to vote OF the people.
9th, The absolute prohibition of all State debts,
except such as may be rendered necessary by in
surection war or for the support OF the govern
ment.
Resolved That Constitution embracing these
several provisions, and none of au Objectionable
character, shall receive our cordial and firm sup
port
Res lived That enterour solemn protest against
any Constitution which provides for small legis-
latiI body, and at the same time leaves the power
of legislation unrestricted that the halls of the
capitol shall be annually polluted with the pres
ence OF the money power, seeking, through corrup-
ION and combination, the charter of Banks, the is
sue Of state stocks, the undertaking of gigantic
schemes OF Improvement, or the passage of some
swndlng system of Banking, under the honied
name of free Free Banking law.
Resolved That we invoke the lofty patriotism
and sterling intelligence OF the masses of the people
OF Wisconsin, 10 calm review of the principal
features OF the rejected Constitution which have
here designated, and which we deem vital and in
dispensable to their peace, freedom and good govern
ment and il we right-as we firmly believe we
ae-we invite them cordially to unite with in
giving this, their own cause, fearless and answer
wing support and for us, we here pledge ourselves
10 them and TO each other to stand by the great prn
ciples which we have here announced, until they
finally triumph by the voice of the people
On motion of Clinton Walworth, Esq. the fol-
lowing named gentlemen were appointed commit
tee to prepare and publish address to the demo-
cratic electors OF the territory of Wisconsin Gin
ton Walworth, Levi Hubbell, S. Park Coon, Her.
man Hertell |. p. Walker and J. B. Smith
On motion, it was
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in all the Democratic newspapers in
the Territory.
The meeting, after having been ably addressed by
5. Park Caon, A. ID. Smith, Levi Hubbel and l. Z.
Walker, adjourned.
GEORGE II. WALKER, Prest.
john Hess, Vice President
Charles S. Hurley, Secretary.
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