The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-05

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Mexico have crowned it with imperishable
glory. Their unc0nQuerable courage, their d..
ring enterprise, their unfaltering perseverance
and fortitude when assailed on all sides by in
Vulnerable foes, and that more formidable enc
my-the diseases of the clmate-exalt their
devoted patriotism into the highest heroism,
and give them a right to the profound graft
tude of their country and the admiration of the
world.
Resolpcd, Tha: the Democratic national con-
vention of the thirty States composing the
American republic, tender their fraternal con-
gratulations to the national convention of the
republic of France, now assembled as the free
suffrage representatives of the sovereignty of
thirty five millions of republicans, to establish
governmental on those eternal principles ofequal
right, of which their lafayette and our Wash
ington fought side by side, in the struggle for
our own national independence, and we would
especilly convey to them and 10 the whole peo-
pie of France, our earnest wishes for the con-
solidation of their liberties, through the wis
dom that shall guide their councils, on the ba-
sis of democratic constitution; not derived
from the grants or concessions OF kings or dy-
nasties. but originating from the only true
source of political powers recognised in the
VI lllS " ulOU, anu
able right OF the people, in their sovereign ca
pacity, to make and to amend their forms of
government in such manner as the welfare OF
the community may require.
RcSolued, That in the recent development
of this grand political truth, of the sovereignty
of the people and their capacity and power for
self government, which is prostrating thrones
and erecting republics on the ruins of despot-
| ism in the old world, we feel that a high and
sacred duty is devolved with increased respon-
sibility upon the Democratic party of this
country. as the party of hepcople, to sustain
and advance among us constitutional liberty,
equality, and fraternity, BY continuing to resist
all monopolies and exclusive legislation for
the benefit of the few at the expense of the
many, and by vigllant and constant adher-
ence TO those principles and compromises OF
the constitution which are broad enough aud
strong enough TO embrace and uphold the
Union as il shall be in the full expansion OF
the energies and capacity OF this great and pro-
gressive people.
Resolucd, That copy of these resolutions
be forw arded through the American Minister
at Paris TO the national convention of the re-
public of france.
Resolved That the fruits Of the great politi-
cal triumph of 1874, which elected James X.
Polk and Geo. M. Dallas President and Vice
President of the United States, have fulfilled
| the hopes of the Democracy of the Union-in
defeating the declared purposes of their oppo
nents to create a National Bank, in preventing
the corrupt and unconstitutional distribution
| of the land proceeds, from the common treasu
~ Of the Union, for local purposes in protect
| ing the currency AMI the labor of the countr,
from ruinous fluctuations, and guarding the
money of the people for the use of the people
by the establishment of the constitutional trea
sury; in the noble impulse given TO the cause o
| free trade, by the repeal OF the tariff of 1912
and the creation of the more equal, honest, anC
productive tariff of 1916; and, that, in our opin
ion, it would be fatal error 10 weaken The
bands of political organization by which thes,
great reforms have been achieved-and risl
them in the hands of their known adversaries
with whatever delusive appeals they may sole
it our surrender of that vigilance, which is tn,
only safeguard of liberty.
Rcsolued, That the confidence OF the Democ
racy of the Union, in the principles, capacity
frmness, and integrity of James X. Polk, man
lifested by his nomination and election in 1874
has been signally justified by the strictness o
his adherence TO sound Democratic doctrines
by the purity of purI ose, the energy and abili
Ity which have characterised his Administra
ton in all our affairs at home and abroad; tina
we tender to him our cordial congra tulation
upon the brilliant success which has hitherto
crowned his patriotic efforts, and assure him
lin advance, that at the EXPIRATION of his Presi
ldential term he will carry with him to his re
tirement the esteem, respect, and admiration
of a grateful country.
Resolred, That this convention hereby pre-
sent to the people of the United States, Lew
is Cass, of Michigan, as the candidate of TIL
Democratic parry for the Office of President
and William o. Butler, of Kentucky as can
didale of the Democratic party for the Office o
Vice President of the United States.