The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-08
SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY.
Maine.

WALDO COUNTY CONVENTION.
The convention was called to order by Benz Griffin,
esq, whose motion Hon. Hugh j. Anderson was
elected chairman.
John p Peddleton was elected secretary
On motion of Mr. Dckerson, OF Frankfort, commit
tee consisting of Messrs Dickerson, Knowon, of Mont
vlle Griffin, of Belfast. Flanders of Monroe and Bean,
of Brooks. were appointed TO report resolutions.
The committee on resolutions made the following re-
port:
Resored That the recent history of our country has fully
demonstrated the superior excellence OF the principles OF
the temperate party expounded and carried out by JEFF
erson, Madison Monroe, jackson, and their democratic
rights and liberties OF the people develop the of
the country, or vndcate the national honor;
Resousd That is the high prerogative of the demo-
crac party alone know that its principles and
and the country from danger, whenever the former
been assaulted by the iron of privileged wealth.
later threatened by savage treachery British ambition or
esocsd, That while we rehcctwith patriotic pride upon
the victorious march of the democratic party the election
OF its distinguished standard bearers the establishment
OF Its chosen measures cannot but remember that these
transcendent results produced by thorough Of
Ae ,choie democracy epery section of the Union.
fesofred That we will best endeavors to preserve
and stand shoulder to shoulder upon the old democratic
PLATFORM eschewng all premature and unnecessary Is
Resoiued, That have witnessed, with unaoycd salts
faction, the complete Justification of the whig predictions in
working ,ari Of 6 as the dawn Of that era Which
shall shine brighter and brighter, until the civilized world
shall have done homage TO the principles OF agricultural
and commercial freedom.
Resolved That the present national administration in the
prosecution of the existing with Mexico, forced upon
the country by her depredaons upon commerce. her
violation Of our flag her awess imprisonment OF our citi
zens and her invasion of our SOIL have displayed ener-
gy, wisdom, and patriotism which ente it to the last
ing gratitude of every true friend to his country.
lssored, That if the last Congress had but seconded the
war measures of the administration with similar spirit
instead citing them with acous oppo; ition and
tous deaysuch Of the blood and treasure already
pended would have been saved, many brave whose
bones are whitening upon the plains of Mexico would
have returned to his family and the country been
rel ping the blessings OF peace.
Resolved That the officers and soldiers of or and
navy BY their skill, conduct, and bravery at Palo Ao Re
SAGA, Monterey, Buena Vista, Vera Cruz Cerro Gordo
for themselves imperishable renown and add
ed fresh 1sre to the American arms, already bright with
the glores OF Bunker HILL Saratoga, Yorktown Chippewa
New Orleans.
peraively demand that the existing should be prose
cued with the entire power of the nation, until honor
BILE peace shall be concluded.
Resolved, That the a,enpt the part of the wings to
appropriate tile honored OF Gen Zachary Taylor-the
counsellor OF the march tine Rio Grande The supporter
and hero OF the warts OF the richest specimens
tical Inconsistency and deserves be
cmactic argument proof OF the doctrine of total deprav
Resored That heartily with our brethren
abroad in the proposition for Democratic National Conven
ton Tor the nomination OF candidate for President and
Vice Pres iden and believe to be the duty of the
Tacy OF Maine TO choose nine delegates attend such
vention.
Resoired That will sustain all the regular nomna
tons OF the democratic party as only by such can
the principles OF which men but the exponents and
which regard essential the prosperity OF State
and nation, be established, and their benecen influence
secured.
Rssoipea, That have entire confidence in the integr
IT, ability and democracy of Hon. John w Dana the nTe
ent Chief mag of this State that heartily approve
Of - re-nomination by the democratic members OF le
satue, and that will all fair and honorable means
Vfed That the proceedings of this convention be signed
10y the chairman and secretary, and published in the Re-
publican Journal and Washington Union
JOHN P. PENDLrroS, Secretary