The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-19
engaged commands the support of all true PATRIOTS and
In this State, notor!eusy not the subsot of party

engaged commands the support all patriots and
In this STATE notorieusy IL not the subject OF party
division.
The sacred principle Of consecratug free soil to free
significant exceptions The great prinsiples OF the
democratic faith having thus secured and gene
ral approval the to give them practical app
cation having thus sigusy triumphed who ventures 70
doubt that the first presentation hereafter OF the
great principles Of freedom in the persons of candidates
will, with their accustomed power aud fidelity incline
victory to hs democratic standard We ehooio glsdiy
unite with our brethren OF other s'etes wnsn unn
their assistance unsded energies can secure to
the democratic party dominion which for extent re-
sources, cultivation. and enlightened constitutional
liberty may we'll bs styled .m oire OF freedom
Thus the address concludes; portion of it,
which adverts at great length 10 the schism In
the democratic party, has been necessarily
omitted.
1t is altogether a remarkable document for
this age; it defines, in most distinct and
thrilling manner, the great principles 10 which
this section of the party will firmly cling through
all vcissitudes:
The convention re-assembled at 10 O'Clock
this morning, when several delegates, just ar
rived, were admitted to seats.
Mr.. DooLIrTLK, chairman of the committee, APP
pointed to prepare and report resolutions for the
consde alton of the convention. announced
that the committee had instructed him to pre-
sent the following resolutions as the result OF
ther DELHI erations
Resolved, That the democracy OF the State OF Now
York hold to strict construction Of the constitution
Of the United States and Of this State the independent
sovereignty of the several States in all their reserved
rghteternal vigilance against by tn
general upon tn. rights of the States by
the State the equal and natural rights of the ind
public of worship of speech and
freedom OF the press independant treasury-a re-
tsrinno distribution of the proceeds OF the pub
lie lands among the States and monopoly thereof by
land specuatorspeace with all the world long 1t
be maintained without sacrifice Of the national
pf fH1a ~vtaf
with Mexico, until obtain an honorable peace upon
just and sufficient indemnity they desire the pre-
ton of It's populous States part of the American
ton without their conssns-and they prepared
els. the Introduction Of tho European doctrine Of tho
cost Whatever 1t may, oftreasure or blood.
Resolved That public debt Is the strong fortress
the supremacy in the State and Yields sceptre more
potent for mischief because than the scepre of
kings over the interests the public that the
publican system, though existing Ia form, becomes
mockery and delus,on when the agents of the people,
in the halls Of legislation or in the cabinet are subject
ed to the influence the money power whether 1t be In
the form Of corporate usurpation profuon of expend
lures, or government exchequer; and that we have
people this and other to stay tbs uterposi
ton Of constitutional barriers the further progress Of
this usurpaon Of tho rights of the people to
Resolved, That the measures of the general govern
freedom equal taxation the constitutional currency
Of gold and silver entitled to the strong and abiding
approval Of the democracy Of this State and nation
Resolved, That these measures of salutsry reform
should only be maintained by the best efforts of the
democracy but others proposed and carried out which
shall rerenchment of the expenses and patron
age of the federal government the abolition Of all
necessary Offices and salaries and the exercise by the
people Of tho right Of elscting all local officers in the
service Of that government far as the may be
practicable
Resolved That in the opinion of this convention it
vide territorial for tho people Of Oregon
aud to organize such other territorial
ctzsn who has abandoned tho hons and friends Of bis
youth to conquer the wilderness of the far west and
carve out inheritances for the rising generation.
Resolved, That while the democracy Of New York
represented In this convention will faithfully adhere to
all the compromises of the constitution, and maintain
all the reserved rights Of the States they declaresnoe
the crisis has arrived when that question be met
their Incorporating hostility to the exte sion Of
slavery into territory nov free which may be hereafter
acquired by any action Of the governments Of the United
States
whereas The Presiasntof the United States, in his
last annual message has recommended the establish
ment by Congress- Of territorial gov .rnment the
conquered Mexican provinces ef New Mexico and the
Caliiornss, aud the retention thereof indemnity
In which said territories the institution of slavery does
not now exist. Therefore
Resolved, That Senators and Representatives in
Congress be requested to their best efforts to insert
into act ordinance establishing any and all such
provisional or territorial government or governments,
fundamental article provision which shall provide de-
clare and guaranty that slavery involuntary serv
tude, except as punishment for crime, whereof the
party shall have been first duly convicted shall be pro-
hiOtsd therein so long the same shall remain terri
Resolved That the dstin guishsd purity the uus.sh
fidelity, the noble OF honor and the superior
mental qualities with the many other celeucies the
late silas Wrghs-presenting In his character comb
nationl OF moral worth and Intellectual uncxcel
led in tpe Elements OF true greatness and Of which
every particular united In singular harmony, to in.
his long career Of high public and the patriotic
zeal and devotion which marked It, richly deserving
Of the love- gratitude and respect of the people, to
Resolved, That whils the democracy Of New York
feel called upon by their regard for principle and
victon Of duty to reiterste this emphatic declaration
Of their sentiments and Wishes they have not now,
have they had desire to prescribe test in the
Presidential canvass which might prevent the union OF
all who sustain the general principles of the democratic
creed that they deeply that of their Southern
orethrcu should have wisely laid down platform in
consistent with that union, and inevitably tending to
break up a nstional party into sectional divisions
Resolved, That the Hon. John A. Dix, OF the Senate
of the Unit ID States by his high and noble bearing In
that distinguished body has become justly endeared
the democratic party in this State and throughout the
Union and we In him as most worthy successor
OF the late lamentsd Silas Wright
Resolved, That Major General Zachary Taylor, by
bis mastery correspondence with the war department
no less than by his heroic conduct and indomitabe
GOODNESS and courage this field Of battle has shown
himse 10 be not only distinguished military chief
tain but man Of great mental snd moral power, aud
~hose whole life has given evidence OF strong head
honest heart and republican simplicity of character.
Resolved, That tho achievements Of our armies In
Mexico have proved the extraordinary military skill and
Intelligence Of their officers and this udomitabe valor
Of the common soldier both regular and volunteer and
RssavsS Thst Wa rscoanes tb ststa c ~
mttse duly appointed for the Of years by the
democrat State convention held at Syracuse on the
first day Of October 1916 being still til. State central
committee OF the democratic party OF tn State.
Received, That this convention will withhold the
expression of It's confidence in the civil wisdom and pub
lie and private virtue Of Taos Benton Of Missouri
By his powerful and uniform support Of the principles
OF Jeersonian democracy throughout long and illus.
trous senatorial unparalleled in
dusry and devotion to the interests of the country he
has proud commence among the statesmen Of
his day. and endeared hmeef to the of the Amer
democracy.
Resolved That this convention In favor of and
commerd the holding Of democratic State convention
to be composed from each Assembly dis
ttct for the purpose of candidates for cleo
to o. President and Vice President, such State off,
fall eection.
Resolved That this convention in favor of and
commend the calling Of such democratic State
h. Aaun anfAh loria