The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-03
ALFRED SuucKIN

Win WHICH good anu lmpOIdHl NOlh hcNci
fails TO cheer our minds
WY ''''' '''' FRANCIS LIEBER.
ALFRED sHucKINc esq, Washington, D. C.
OFFICE OF THE EVENING COURIER,
Milwaukee, April IS, ls47
To the Editor Of the Union:
DEAR SIR Knowing the interest that you, IN common
with the democracy OF the country feel upon the subject
OF the admission OF Wisconsin into the Union OF States
take the liberty OF sending you brief explanation OF
the which produced the defeat OF constitution
at the recent election and which are now at work to
prevent the organization OF State government
The election OF delegates to the convention TO frame
State constitutions which took place last September
vinced the wings that they had nothing TO hope for in
Wisconsin,, so long as party lines were distinctly
marked and the principles of the respective parties
fairly before the people. That election was contested
with spirit the wings invariably running Their strongest
and the result was that the democrats elected nine
enths of the delegates to that convention From the
very day the convention was organized, the wing press
throughout the Territory, commenced systematic attack
upon its individual members, and the measures brought
forward and sustained by It, We have abundant reasons
for believing that this in accordance with precon
ceved plan, and in obedience TO power abroad. Old
federalism had long looked with evil eye to the wig
orous democracy OF the west, power to be feared
and if possible subvered In this spirit, concentrated
effort was brought to bear upon devoted Territory
Here they had determined TO plant their stand ard and
fory themselves for the final conquest OF the great
northwest As the first decisive movement In the cam
pagn, the constitution to be defeated, whatever
might be the merits OF the instrument itself, because II
was the work of the democratic party This would pre-
vent Wisconsin from taking part IN the next presidential
election, well withholding the aud to the present
administration which two democratic representatives ana
two democratic senators would give il in all the leading
measures which were involved in the election OF lo44,
and which have been so nobly sustained by the Pres
ident and his cabinet The defeat OF the constitution
would also, ii supposed, bring odum upon the dem
ocrac delegates whs framed it, and create division In
the party by which the wings would be the gamers
| Well constitution was framed which met the undn-
approval of the democratic press In Wisconsin and
elsewhere. Then speedily developed the plan oil
the opposition few protested democrats were found
to side with the wing opposition, and, in conjunction
with the leaders OF that party were able to accomplish
erons put forth for this object is barely necessary TO
state that the vote for The constitution much larger than
gas eUer p2ed by the democrae party at any pre0Gus
have given three thousand more votes for the constr
tuition than cast to elect our delegate, Mr.. Martin
Notwithstanding all this, had the modification of be-
ing beaten by the united wing force, aided by men
who deeply indebted to the democratic party OF the
Territory, and TO the administration at Washington But
if the enemy has gained victory, II is barren one.
There time for the democracy to rally and retrieve all
We have lost principle and the resolutions which
herewith enclose passed at public meeting IN this city,
show the spirit which animates and am happy to
saw this spirit responded throughou the length and
breadth of the Territory The recreancy of the postmas
ter at this place, who the ostenslble and known
the whg press, and who used the influence OF his Office
and gave his personal aid IN the distribution OF wing doc
umens, took the democracy by surprise; but he cannot
play the game successfully again.
The taken by Mr. Calhoun in regard to the next
presidential campaign was anticipated here and, indeed,
efforts had been made during the first session OF the late
Congress to second them in the west but they proved
signal failure. And in anticipation OF his being able to
prevent the election of the regular democratic nominee by
the electoral college, shall strain every nerve to bring
Wisconsin into the Union that her voice may aid in sus-
tanning the great democratic organization
Yours, RESPECTFULLY respect po,u, r, c
DEMOCRATIC MEErING.--Ata large meeting Of the dem
ocatic electors of the city of Milwaukee, held at Mil
I,n A,r INF
to notice given the Hon. George Fl. Walker was chosen
president John Hess vice president and Charles D Hur-
ley appointed secretary
On motion Of Clinton Walworth esq., committee OF
nine which afterwards changed to twenty was
appointed to report resolutions expressive OF the sense OF
the meeting. Whereupon the following named gentle
men were appointed said committee John P. !lelfen-
stein, c. Walworth, J. H. Cordes, Levi lubbe, John
Fitzpatrick d. Upman, R. N. Messenger T. OBren, a.
IIeubschmann, James Nugeni, VIM K. wilson NJ
Walsh VIM. y. Lyndc Mortz Shelter, l. p. Walker,
A. d. Smith, H Harte and J. A. Brown. The commit
tee, after having retired returned and reported the fol
lowing resolutions which were unanimou sly adopted
Resol0d That the great contest We have us passed
the character Of parties that though unsuccessful
not disheartened though defeated are not subdued
cause.-The cause of humantyhe of equal rights
the of the peopIesha triumph through the patriot
ISM the intelligence and the democracy OF the people
Resolued That we did support or claim support,
the constitution perfect instrument but one which
with few objectionable features, embraced more whole
some and patriotic provisions than that had
been devised for any people, that such, we deemed Ii
incom paaby better adopt and then amend it, than, by
rejecting give the of popular rights the
OF creating and, perhaps, forcing the people one nr
more Objectionable.
Rsoiped, That while we bow with respectful Difference
10 the decision OF the balotbox here declare our pres
and unatcrabe adherence the great leading articles
of the constitution which has received support ;and
we Incorporating hostility any and every
constitution, for Wisconsin, which shall substantially
embrace them We hold these principles to be sound true
and Indispensable:
lst Suffrage Free equal and universal, all the perma
nen white inhabitants OF Wisconsin, whether native or Tor
eign born.
the peoples and total abogation OF Executive patronage
81. Low salaries short of office and the abso
lutte prohibition OF the right resign Office and take an
other.
lh. A Legislative body adequate in point of numbers
fairly to represent the whole State, and which may be
equally above the threats of power and the seductos OF
money.
5h. An elective judiciary, responsible to the people, and
aw-making the BENCH abrogate existing laws
by judicial construction
9th. Ample provision for schools be enjoyed
equally by all, without distinction to nation, Sect
gion.
7h. liberal exemption of property from forced sale I'M
der for debt except such debts may be owing
for the services ofmechanics aborers.
Sh. The denial OF all power to the Legislature to incorpo
rate bank and of all authority TO establish general
banking law, unless the shall first be submitted to
vote of the people.
9th. The absolute prohibition of all State debts, except
such may be rendered necessary by insurecon
or for the support of the government
Resotped, That constitution, embracing these several
provisions, and of Objectionable character shall
receive our cordial and firm support
Resolved, That enter solemn protest against
constitution which provides for small gativc body and
leaves the power OF legislation unestric
ed that the halls OF the Capitol shall be annually pollut