The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-18


democratic brethren of the north, it is displayed in
the address of the Central Committee Of New Hamp-
shire, and the admirable resolutions OF the Barnstabe
county meeting in the State of Massachusetts. In these
last there is lofty, firm, indomtabe spirit, which is
worthy of the imitation OF the democracy OF the whole
Union We copy these proceedings from the "Barnsta
bic Patriot of the 18th, which truly says
| Thus much for State affairs For those of national
concern proud of the action of the convention in
presenting It's resolutions the sentiments of Cape
Cod for we believe in reality extends much Beyond the
democratic party here But have in these resolutions
sentiments that will abide the test of patriotism and of
time. They proclaim equal rights and equal powers
within the limits of each State and the entire sovereignty
of the people to prescribe their institutions In each
State under the constitution of the Union.
They leave the domestic institutions of the south where
the constitution places them-in the control OF each
State.
Again, the resolutions of the convention heartily sus-
tain the President the able Secretary of the Treasury
and the faithful and competent cabinet in their noble
efforts TO bring about free commerce and the great pros
perity enjoy under enlightened tariff system, and
TO sustain the honor of the country in the just and una
vodable war we are waging with Mexico. :,
These resolutions in support OF the war are peculiarly
becoming the Cape democracy In the war OF 1872
the Cape Cod federaiss opposed the war with Great
Britain, got up rebellion meetings, denounced the GOV.
eminent, and took sides with the enemy The republi
of that day came to the OF the country They
stood by her, though the enemys ships were sweeping
our commerce from the ocean 1t was then that the old
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said "IET OUR VESSELS CO. BUT STICK TO THE COUNTRY
AND STAND BY FREE TRADE AND SAILORS RIGHTS"
Some men among us there are who remember the Lv-
erpoo Packet off Cape Cod in the war OF 1912, cutting
off every little schooner and smack that our people ven
tured to with. Tor fishing coasting. And yet
lists eoced in her pander because thew hoped by il to
make the republicans who taken and lost their ves-
sells and wages oppose the war and vote down James
MadisOn Feiir Grundy, and the Depa," as they then
used designate the republican President and Congress
OF that day.
This was the spirit of federalism in the war with Great
Britain It is the same spirit OF whggery now IN the war
We have abolition lecturers now going about this coun-
ty sanctioned and encouraged by the wings, who fraer-
Mise with them in denodnCing their country, stirring
up dsunion, sympathzing with the btexicsns, praying
for their victories and defeat and urging the with
drawa OF our troops and the mea4es submission to the
enemy The moment they could get dishonorabe
peace they would oppose and denounce the admnistra
ton for having made IT,
This, them the time for the democrats OF Cape Cod to
administrations against abolition disunion, and for the
honor and gcy Of the country and they have done it
emphatcally in the resolutions Of their convention
Democratic County Convention.
Agreeable to previous notice, democratic county con-
venton assembled at Crockers Hotel, in Barnstable on
Tuesday, the 18th OF September instant for the purpose OF
nominating candidates to be supported for the State Sen
ate. AT o'clock p m. the meeting caled to order
by the chairman Of the county committee After which,
the meeting was organized ~ the choice OF Seth Nye'
of Sandwich, presidents Godfrey Ryder of Province
town, and Barnabas Paine of Truro, as vice presidents
and Josiah Hinckley as secretary.
On motion, it was voted that gentlemen present from
towns not represented in the convention by delegates be
invited to take seats and participate in the deliberations
of the convention
On motion of Thos B. Lewis it was
Voted, That committee of one from each of the towns
represented in the convention be selected to report to the
party, the State Senate at the ensuing electionhcre
upon the following gentlemen were chosen, VIZ:
g Abram Nye, Sandwich; ,Thos. B Lewis. BaInstable;
l'Iprk Rrayys Epi 'HnXrIn hat
Simeon Higgins, Orleans; Caleb Lumbert, Wellfeet;
Waterman Croker Provncetown; Barnabas Paine.
Truro; Sllas J. Bourne Falmouth; These gentlemen
retired, and reported The of CB H. FEssENDEN
and GODFREY RYDER
Mr. Fessenden afterwards declining to stand as can
dIdate' SETH F. NYE OF Sandwich was unanimously
NIessrs c. B. ii Fessenden, Abram Nye, o. A. Nick
erson, T. B. Lewis and j. Hinckley were chosen com
mee on resolutions, who reported the following which
were adopted
Whereas are assembled here delegates of the
democratic party of Bansube county, for the purpose OF
again expressing our adherence to democratic principles
and Tor the selection of candidates to be presented to me
situation OF State senators: therefore,
RESOLVED, That in the unparalleled prosperity which the
sailor are now and have BEEN for the past year, enjoying
under the firm and upright administration OF FOX ana D
of democratic principles and policy, when faithfully and
mparally administered
have beheld with honest pride justice tempered with
cyhe sword attended by the olive branch and that in the
moment SO far known we have witnessed the
ola NOBLE manly and glorious policy, which we
pledge ourselves heartily, cordially and zeaousy to sup
port.
Resolud That the principles of the revenue tariff and
independent treasury have been found safe economical
and fully adequate the raising supplying, and dbursng
all money necessary tor the support OF government as well
in time OF war; of peace and that we warmly approve
ofthem as two of the cardinal principles of democracy
The following resolutions, submitted by Godfrey Ryder
esq., then read by the president and adopted by the
convention:
Wb,reas we e o the corn,,, Of
Bansabe, in convention assembled, believing it essential
to occasionally to promugate the principles upon
which political faith founded and for the promotion
of which political institutions maintained and
great landmarks kept in view and believing thai they
be better sustained by system OF more thorough organza
ton and harmonious action, and that they be bet
ter accomplished by more frequently meeting together ;
and whereas we the delegates representing the denoc-
racy of Barnsabe county, more and per-
suaded of the truth and importance of the great and vital
principles OF the democratic party, for which
tendDg and believing them the only ones by which
government can be administered and per-
petate the enjoyment of liberty and equality by the great
body of the people; and whereas deem right,
it duty, members of the political iamlyof
tho policy of governmentto assemble together and
renew each other pledges in attaining the
common ends at which they aim; Therefore belt
ResoUed That the democratic republican party of the
United States is based upon equal rights and equal priv
t and their capacity for segoverrment; and that their
'ruers but their agents organs for the declaration
and execution of their will"
Resolved That, members of the democratic party we
have great and abiding confidence in the wisdom,
KY, aud patriotism Of the Executive of this nation; and the
happiness and unequaed prosperity which pervade
this great country the surest guaranty which grateful
people demand that his efforts crowned with
cess
Resolved That the country debt of gratitude
Hon Robert j. Walker, for the wise and beneficial tariff of