The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-18

TIC party aroused to mighty EFFORT to secure the TIL
umph the true principles of the constitutions and that
while We tender to the first magistrate Of the nation a.
surance OF cordial cooperation In all honorable ef
forts to maintain those principles we congratulate our
fellow citizens the those sautary
Of commercial and financial freedom which his election
Resolved That 1t is the deliberate opinion Of the de-
mocratc members of this Legislature that Congress 10
bors ON the great lakes ps on tSs Itanc oOsap and
that the sentiments contained p Mr. Wright's letter
to the Chicago convention In regard to the expendi-
tunes for the improvement Of river and lake harbors,
and for the passage Of bills for the purpose,
commend themselves to the approval Of every fair
Resolved That we adhere to the sound doctrine
tanned in the Maysve veto against apprcpriating the
ton Of roads and canals within the bounds Of the seps
rate States
The address and resolutions having been read, MEM
Der moved that they be adopted
Another member called for division Of the question
Mr. CLAnK, of the Senate, snquirsd Of the Chairman
OF the Committee whether the address and resolutions
were unanimously concurrsd in by the committee.
Mr.. BEEKMAN replied affrmatively.
MIR. LANDoN, Zone Of the committee) ntmated to Mr.
B. that he had objected to the resolution reationg to
the subject of slavery.
The CHAIRMAN then stated the question to be upon
the adoption Of the address
Mr scKLEs said he approved Of the address generally
prove it artully but decidedly endorsed and approved
the principle embodied in the Wimot proviso the COM
mttee must have been perfectly that considera
bic portion OF the democratic party were unaltsraby op
posed to the agitation of the question OF slavery.
Col YsUNc-In this State, sir,
State. Mr. also ected to the address, upon other
groundsupon grounds relating to the origin Of the
with Mexco he denounced tho ausion to this subject
in the address, Eatire and q sur upon
In conclusion he remarked that under the circum-
stances he felt bound to offer substitute to the address
and just presented and read by the chair
man OF the regularly appointed to prepare an
address and resolutions
Mr.. YOUNG asked leave to make suggestion.
Mr. SIcKLEs yielded the floor for the purpose Of al
lowing the gentleman to make suggestion,
Mr.. YOUNG said it was very apparent that we could
dreaOl
be signed by ALI he did not believe that If the address
and resolutions, just read were adopted by majority
they would be signed by all. 1t would therefore, be
mere waste OF time to attempt to aggree matters Of
principle were at stake, and it impossible to agree
He hoped therefore, that the members OF tho caucus
would be allowed to sign either address, without refer
the adoption either by the caucus Ar Young
was then interrupted BY Mr. sickes, who claimed tho
1oor.
Mr. YOUNG refused to yield the floor and the gentle
men last named, commenced talking at the same mo-
ment.
Great confusion prevailed Mr. CLARK rose to
questonof ORDER several other gentlemen rose to ques
The chair decided that MI sickes had the aoor ex-
cept so far as he chose Voluntarily to yield it.
bnt ansssd III % ha thst ~.
chair had made such decision on the ground that Mr.
siokles had not concluded his speech he would with:
draw 1t. But he supposed that Mr.. s. had concluded
his speaeh and had offered substitute to the address
which had just been read.
ensued
MIR. LESTER suggested that if the members Of the
would not conduct themselves like gentlemen
and democrats, they had better adjourn.
Mr.. scLEs was then permitted to read the CONSERVE
tive address and resolutions He did not begin, how
ever, until radical democrat and declared that
they written by Edwin Croswel and Gen. Stryker
Il think bis was)
Mr.. ScKLEs pronounced the assertion fslsehood.
The address Of the a. read by MIR Sick
les cold, boedsss, and heartless paper. do not
believe there was line IN 1t dictated BY motives Of
able man. but an 10y and souess depostsry Of foul and
vindcative feelings 1t Is not In my to furnish
COL al " traOr M Onaa rvata aadd
The following are the conservative resolutions which
were presented to the caucus by Mr. Sickes, after he
had concluded the reading Of the address.
Resolved, That next to the intelligence Of the people,
and their adherence to just principles Of government
and measures the signal which has
In State government that in the Of the
revolutionin the war of l82-the reforms of the
suton Of through all the period Of internal
improvementsin the completion and successful opera
ton OF those great works the conflict waged by the
patriot Jackson against the designs and efforts Of RgAn
tic monied powerin all the measures to perfect and
maintain sound financial policy in the State govern
for the rssusctaton of financial credit when
FRUSTRATED by whg msrue aud wing for the
recent provisions which protect the peo
pie against the evils Of debt aud recognise
tho sound and patriotic efforts Of that party
Resolved, That regard the union Of the democratic
party and the restoration OF its sscsndancy In the State
government essential to the we'll being of
the Stats and that prepared to make all proper
sacrifices Of personal feeling to effect that great object
strict adherence to the ussgss Of the party
tho most effective mems OF restoring its ascendeny
and that firmly believe approach this object
concaory and forbearing spirit recent political
defeat will be temporary
Resolved That We rsposs full confidence in the pre-
sent national In our Judgment IL
has adhered with fidelity to the prucip
which form the basis Of government and which
best adapted to perpetusts and extend ts blessings;
the American people, are eminently deserving their
support and will rebound to their lasting welfare; and
that yield to them q cordial and earnest support.
Resolved. That we alluie especially to the policy
which rsssts the creation Of national bank, and which
sury and the passage Of the present tariff ac the lat
ter two having gone into full and practical operation
and both having fulfilled the highest expectations of
their friends and that while the protects the 60
vernment from loss and has prevented In period Of
speculation, the and inf stiou and consequent
embarrassment and depression, which must have fol-
lowed the Of the public money by the banks, the
other has justified the estimate and anticipatons OF its
value not only by the increased Of the
nent but In promoting tho stability and prosperity Of
our manufacturing and industrial interests
Resolved That 1t is alike the dictate Of duty and of
all times, fair aud honest support that 1t becomes
imperative obligation to do period of war in which
involved and that so regarding the attitude in which
our government stands towards that Of Mexico
will adhere to country and its administration with
our best efforts and energies
Resolved, That In our judgment, the recent annual
message Of President Polk presents not only all the affairs
OF our own with great force cearnees and
truth but that places the origin and progress of the
war Win MexioS upon grounds which-impregnabs in
receive the warm approval and earnest
support Of every American patriot
Resolved That standing upon the issue presented bv
the last national convention, We regard the
Of Texas Ms "a great American measure,n ratified NV
the American people In the election OF James X Poll
and George NJ Dalas-eminently right and national
in tselfperfectly competent the part of Texas a.
indepsndent sovereignty to seek admission into
Union. while We were fully authorized part, to
receive such addition TO confederation Of states
without aGording just ground plausible
pretext on the part Of Mexico, for commencing war,
invading the territory forming part Of this Union and
shedding American blood on American soil that
war so commenced by a nation 80 long. aggres
sor In other respects, and for 20 many years. just
toa and unavoidable the part Of this country and
will be sustained and carried to trump plant result of
which the brilliant deeds and unparalleled victories Of
army are the glorious precursors
Resolved That In the prosecution of this war; the
Of our arms ia only equalled by the humanity
Of our soldery and the hberay of our government,
manifested in Its repeated offers Of generous terms OF
those terms which look to the conquest
Of Mexico, but to no norable AID just indemnity,
such as must convince all impartial men Of the Inherent
justice Of cause, and that II will not only be main
tanned by the arms but confirmed by the judgment Of
the American nation.