The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-17
SPIRIT OF THE DEMOCRACY.
From the Albany Atlas.
CHENANGo COUNTY.

cHENANGo COUNTY.
AT democratic convention of Chenango county, held
at the hotel of Johnson Shapley, in the village OF Nor
wch on the 9th OF September 1917 pursuant to the call
OF the county committee Roswell Judson, esq, of Sher-
barne. was called to the chair, and H. O.. Southworh,
of New Berlin and Milo Cole, of Smithville appointed
secretaries.
On motion of Dr.. James Secor, the convention pro-
ceeded to the election by ballot of two delegates to rep
resent the county the senatorial conventions to be held
al New Berlin on the 7th day of October next
Hon. Adam Storing and L. II. Case esq, were unani-
mously elected such delegates.
The following resolutions were then reported by J. f.
Hubbard, IT,, from the committee, and unanimously
adopted:
Resoced That full and frank avowa OF the views and
democratic asscmblage and be neglected from
tves of expediency that by the fearless assertion OF
vndi :ation of our public men, we best distinguish the
democratic from that of federal opposition, and COM
Resored That the war with Mexico was forced upon the
United States by long series of spoations and oumges
Of solemn and binding stipulations and treaties and final
y by the deliberate invasion of territory and the she'd
ding of American blood upon American soil aud that is
the duty OF good citizen 70 sustain the government us
best he the prosecution of the war; until we have full
indemnity for the past and security for the future.
Resoiped That support OF the country when it is en-
gagged in foreign war; is tombstone which tries the
aid and comfort to the enemy by aspersng the national
cause or by decyng our Victories by voting against sup
peace guilty of moral treason, and subjects himself to the
jus, reRr9,ehss he's, Of patriotic people and
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patriotic in regard the with Mexico-n first
acknowledging through its representatives in Congress that
existed by the Of Mexico herself and then In de-
noucng the unjust and aggressive the part OF the
from the Mexican territory in denouncing and
navy robbers and piates and invoking defeat and dis
grace upon armshas shown itself true to its original
federal instincts and sympahies and unworthy to be trusted
with the honor and interests OF the nation
Resolved, That the great democratic measures of the
countryhe divorce of bank and State through the in
strumenality of the independent treasury lawhe nvg
Of trade and the extension OF commerce through the
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ed with renewed favor by the people, and defy the assaults
OF the federal press and parsans.
Resolved That in James X. Polk recognise Pesi-
dent OF sterling worth and patriotism, man true to the
tive; that his administration is entitled to,eInocratc
dence and support Tor the which has
ted and established and for the energy precision and
cess with which It has planned and prosecuted the ope-
| raons against Mexico
Resotped That in William l.. Marcy Secretary of War,
the country possessed of adapted to the crisis that
in his untring industry planning and prosecuting the
his unaggng zeal for the honor OF his country and
the success of its the people have an evidence Of
ability and patriotism which they will not fail to appreciate
| and reward.
Resoipd That Daniel S. Dickinson and John A. Dix
senators in Congress, have shown themselves demo
cratic principles and measures and have distinguished
themselves by ability in the discharge of their trusts OF
which the democracy of the State proud
Resolved That Stephen Strong the representative of this
district in the 29 Congress, entitled TO appropriations
for his fearless and efficient services and that extend to
in his the plaudits which he has Justly
earned.
Resoiped That in the death of Slas Wright the people
have lost valued friend and Champion and the democrat
party OF its ables standard bearers that the
ing which his unmey decease has spread the land
and the expression OF which it calls from all
men and all parties tribute 10 the and
worth of the iustrious dead.