The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-20

they hope succeed In oisting their odous schemes
them They such men as Samuel J. Peters and VIM
Cost Johnson who long ago general
government assuming the debts the States one the
most Prodig ousy perous measures that proposed
abolish that beneficial measure the tariff OF 1886 under
whose benign influence our warehouses which ~ iop
empty, filed TO re pietion business which
was then iangud is now brisk and active shipping,
which then scant and scattered has now become so
that Mr.. Peters compelled 10 send many yes
sells Agers Under this tariff the receipts OF our
custom house for the last six months are nan iron
ranged per and they do not now exceed
80 per cents and mostly under 10 per cent All kinds
no department of trade commerce which IS not flourish
You our re1 h wnGn, ohe bs
ngs have been the effects OF the approach to free
trnde made in the tariff of 1916
Col Preston then proceeded discuss other issues which
would revived during this contest Finally he got into
his peculiar siye which is remarkable for its striking and
sometimes extravagant gues and strong martial tenden
ces Safely through with this difficult subject he returned
to the personal merits of our candidates Having discussed
them in political, moral and intellectual aspect he
"Girea God gentlemen vociferated the passionate ora
tor, 81 have seen Gen Cass but have seen Gen
could descend from the realms of bliss, his image you
would recognise the noble aspect of the gallan, Butler
the Greeks who selected Agamemnon their leader be-
he head and shoulders taller than any of his
nerabe in his heel, but invulnerable in all points"
In conclusion he invoked his felowdemocrats to let
Kin the wo hey de
cline here in their original natal soil? Shall they not rather
receive light and vigor from the land OF their bhso
that they may spre every of the earth, until
those who antpodes shall vie with in devo
the sacred and ennoblng principles OF pure democ
racy?
Al the conclusion of this speech, it was moved that
the sense of the meeting E. H. Dure, Vaudeville Ma
rigny, and c. r. McRse were appointed who, after short
reracy, returned and reported the following esouons
which were unanimously adopted and the meeting then
adjourned:
through their delegates assembled in general convention
of the Baltimore the 18th day of May last pre-
Kentucky the people Of this Union their candidates
the offices Of President and Vice President the United
States therefore
RESOLVED, That heartily accept of. and respond
said nominations and pledge ourselves give them
Resolved That recognise in Lewis Cass of the
iustrous sons of the republics democrat at bold,
pain open, and direct soldier of the of 1872 and
statesman OF long and eminent servceas governor of the
Territory Of Michigan seven times appointed; as Secretary
Congress- and representative of our country abroad,
where he uumPhanty vindicated the great principle
which bore our infant navy onward from victory victory
and taught proud foe that she longer mistress of
the oceanT. Ere trade leland and sailors, rights"
democracy of the Union have nominated for the second
office in the gilt of the people avo5te son of the great
and in council identified with the early struggles
W ns 81 aa tine
valor by deeds both OF brliancy and seEdevotion and
who his other high merits adds the browning virtue Of
fidelity to the principles Of democracy
Resoiutd That the honest and equal tariff of 1916 has
whom in enaIgng the rube revenue e
meet the national exgences, and in adding the wealth
gagged in the active pursuits OF life and that if it is to be
changed it should be only for the purpose Of excepting the
revenue at the lowest point compatible with the perform
ance of its constitutional functions"
Resolved, That the separation of the moneys of the gov
from banking indispensable their
safety that national bank UNCONSTITUTIONAL and that
independent constitutional treasury is the only fiscal
agent of the which worthy of the confidence
OF the people
Resolved That the proceeds of the public lands ought to
be applied national objects spec fed in the consu
ton and that we are opposed to any law for the dsrbu
ton of such proceeds among the States inexpedent
policy, and repugnant to the constitution.
Resolved That we believe the qualified power, Civ
by the constitution President, necessary
legislation; that has saved the country moneyed
corporation when threatened to oyershadow the govern
tiona debt TO be created by of system of internal
the States and that any further matio of its
would destroy the admirable relations, checks and bal
ances, established by the constitution between the differ
ent departments of the government.
RESOLVED, That the late with Mexico is justified on
the part Of the 9nled States by the law of natens that
injury, borne by our people from magnanmous regard
the soil Of sister State that it conducted with
manity hitherto unknown to history that its brilliant sue.
sodiey, led by officers whose have become part
the glory OF our country, and that it was terminated with
honor to the administration, under whose auspices
Resolved That tender warmcs congratulations 10
the French people, their being the first establish
upon the continent of Europe great and free government
based upon democratic principes-he inherent and in
aenablc right of the people choose their rulers
make and amend the laws by which they to be
ed that sympathZe with the republic of Venice
and with the of Rome and of Italy, in their present
struggle with monarchy and desposm that believing a
civilization, the virtue of the Masses and democracy
early and final regeneration of all Europe and that it be-
show, in the approaching Presidential canvass
that these holy principles do not rerograde in the New
while they advancing in the Old Wsrld
Resoived, That we deeply sympahize with the people of
Ireland whose everywhere in midst, and
and that any which they may wage for the rights
of freemen, we will extend to them all proper aid.
Resolved That confidence in the principles capaci-
ty frmness, and integrity of James Polk has been JUS
titled by the purity, the energy and ability and the strict
adherence democratic doctrines which have character
Dental he will private life with the we'll
earned award of having deserved well of his country
Resoued That the democracy of this State, strong the
doctrines and faith OF free representative government
will, the 7th day of November manuly do battle
for their prime pea strict construction of the constitution
er denying the right of the federal to carry
general system OF internal Improvements denying its
the debts OF the several States contracted
Tor State purposes asserting that both justice and sound
policy require rigid economy in the conduct of public
fairs and ofbd the fostering one branch Of industry the
interfere with, CONTROL the domestic institutions of the
several States except far the constitution guarantees
that they shall not be opposed republican form of
eminent. With these principles emblazoned upon oui
banners pledge the electoral votes of Louisiana the
chosen of the great democratic party
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