The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-03

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that the convention proceed 10 elect delegate
lage and substitute, to attend the national convention
and that 1t be recommended to the several councillor
venons 10 choose the remaining five delegates and their
| substitutes to said convention
The resolution adopted. and the convention pro-
ceeded to elect delegate at large, with the following
suit
Whole number of votes -l- l7s
Necessary for a choice 30
Scattering
Moses Norris, jr. had "a
Mace Mouon !" 40
Richard Jenness &c 113
and was elected.
On motion of b. W. Jenness, Hon. Mace Moulton was
elected substitute tt
Mr. Fletcher, of Nashua stated that he was requested
by Mr.. Moulon to decline the appointment; and,
On motion of Mr.. Cushman, Harvey Hunoon esq.,, of
Unity, was elected as substitute.
The committee appointed to report series of resolu
tons, submitted the following; which read by Mr.
Foster, OF keene, and unanimously adopted:
Resoiued That the present crisis is full of circumstances
which should al once inspire the democracy of New Hamp
SHIRE with confidence, and arouse them untrng and ha
monons exertons in behalf of the great they susain
that its truth and justice give them right expect
in the coming contest, but expect II only condition
that they prepare for and into with the vigilance
and energy which its great importance demands.
o. obno wh S. aasGs OF t nng off
voters who compose the democracy of this State upon mi
and IN to they pan and
tne same platform, numerous enough and important enough
to demand and insure their united and harmonious action
10 induce them to stand shoulder TO shoulder in every i'm
portant
IN opposition to every attempt TO PROSTATE them for the self
ish purposes of associated wealth. jealous attachment
equal egsaton to to the rights of speech and
ne press to religious oeraton to free suffrage and, above
all things to the glorious country in which live and that
Union which binds us together as the great elements of
RESOLVED, That the opposition, direct indirect, of the
wing party, under all its various Names these prnc
pies, calls upon the democracy in thunder main
tain ITS organization and ascendency that when il
poraon by limiting those of the people-conending that
heavy taxes shall be imposed upon the labong classes
squander millions Of the public moneyioning in and de-
tending the brutal persecution waged against the champ
sides with enemies in every controversy and every
in which we are engaged, patriotism demands Of us
ceasing efforts to defeat its purposes and PROSTATE
power
Rsoivsd, That democrats proud that in every
have been put forth in its suppo, given
ain and our voices raised honor, the brave men who
awe rushed to its defence and that when party
our midst cheering the murderers ofour people, calling
upon enemies to welcome troops "with bloody
hands, and invite them hospabe graves"denouncing
our government Tor protecting one OF our States from nva
have achieved less than pa
otism calls upon us to oppose that party in every aspa-
% @ anS h Of hs
Resolved, That by its course in reference the war; the
erasn, Of ls2 proving by its entire action that ree
actment of all the shameful OF time is prevent
to be furnished with intelligence be supplied with tory
bse or 70 be guided y bueght signals into our harbo
Reopsd That in every particular in which the removal
OF the scat of has rendered identity impossible
sons them is raised against slim Folks war; now
at both periods of the government charges
that the President made the war, revngs and SCOTS
lenders Victories false and exaggerated
statements of the expenses of maintaining military
adjustment sympathy for the enemy and hatred and con-
tempt for the friends OF and who
have fallen in its Defence have been the distinguishing
traits OF that arsocratc party here against which the de-
mocracy destined contend and which destined
ever to contend against its own country.
Resolved That resistance the conducting of a war
with energy and success when it is carried by the laws
weaken it and encourage the common enemy, and shows
the authors OF suoh resistance be patriotic and
exhor every good citizen sustain his country his
counys cause in the struggle now going with Mexico,
orous prosecution of tho war; till the eacherous foe shalt
humbly sue for peace
war; have hazarded their lives in defence Of their counys
rights and that this acknowledgment coming from dele.
brethren constitute the bone and muscle Of brave
miles, is due to the faithful soldier the ranks we'll to
those who guide his ardor and energies to victory.
Resolred, That the delraction visited by opponents
upon our own gallant Piece-as pure noblehearted, and
as brave and patriotic officer ever beyond its
limits to peril health and life for the country-while
wards every supporter of the war; falls harmless despsed
by honorable men in every corner of the land.
Resolved, That we approve the present administration of
people ought whenever Is deserved. their homage and
thanks the heads of the administration of both their
vigilance, devotion to duty adherence to the nuton,
and hitting industry in the discharge of their highly
Resofped, That among the doctrines of the democratic
party the most Important Isl abiding adherence the
compromises Of the constitution, the anchor of safety
the Union ltsewhile at the time more OPP
posed than ourselves the continuance wider extension
of slavery, and that will oppose great evil the
progress OF civilization and humanity, whenever proper
occasion shall arrive and by consistent with
the constitution and its compromises and that deem
bsfmpuatons OF opponents that subject false
be worthy OF regard frivolous TO be deserving of answer,
too inconsistent looming as they do from who oppose
the concession OF hours respite from labor
white aboers Of the north) rise point where they
may be reached by other sentiment than contempt for
declare it solemn conviction, the democratic
y have heretofore done that neither slavery invoun-
ervude should hereafter exist any territory which
may be acquired by annexed to, the United States and
approve Of the votes Of delegation in Congress
in favor of the Wlmot Proviso
Whereas military force OF sort Is essential to the
support every government and whereas the only natural
and proper force for tyranny is standing army of
hired mercenaes, while that OF republican government
is the miliiia--the citizen soldier therefore,
RESOLVED, That In favor OF sustaining welregu
lated militia and of improving the system that its bur
dens shall bear lightly and uniformly upon the people
possible and the conduct Of the federal party in abolishng
it in Massachusetts, and the recent attempt by the
party in State during their brief ascendency,
shows their love for monarchy and their hatred for
institutions.
Resoped That cordially approve of the nomina-
OF his excellency Jared w. Williams, the candidate
for next governor and will exert all honorable
secure his election, which can and will effect,
On motion of Mr.. Kittridge, of New Market,
Resoiued That this convention recommend to The democ
acy of the Union that democratic national
ton be held at Balfi,pas the FouaTH OF July, la4a
Voted, That the nomination of electors OF President and
Vice President be referred convention consisting OF the
democratic representatives in the next legislature, to as