Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-06-17
F0.rfk Ballot.

M n Bgler ia }. n. Qutman, IA
Y Mason. "a w. B. King, %
4 Davis. J. ]. Mckay, l3
NJ Hunkers New York) declined voting.
Second Ballot.
nar, I65 e7aIan 9oitman' 81 j
J.T York again declined voting. All those
Id voted against w. o. Bu,ler changed their
,pi he was unanimously nominated for The
Presidency,
n. following sentiments were embodied in res
as which we're unanimously passed.
T,t The American democracy place their trust
5s intelligence, the patriotism. and the dis
rrr,ting Justice of the American people.
That we regard this IS 4 distinctive feature of
rgIiicaI creed, which we are proud TO main
before the world, rs the great moral element
hrm of government, spring!ng from and up
bv tie popular will: and We contrast it with
| .reei and practice of federalism, under what
zane or form. which seeks TO palsy the will
se constituent, and which conceives no i'm
ure ioo m0nstrous for the popular credulty.
That the federal government Is one of limited
Esr;. derived solely from the constitution, and
grants Of power shown therein ought to be
kay construed by all the departments and
3. MS Of the government, and that it is inexpe-
| Il and dangerous 10 exercise doubtful consti-
oual powers.
| That the constitution does not confer upon the
eal government The power 10 commence and
! nv on general system of internal improve
That the constitution does not confer authority
% the federal government, directly or indi-
ay. to assume the debts of the several States.
lacsd for local internal improvements. or
sr STATE purposes nor would such assumption
gs! and ezpedent.
That Justice and sound policy forbid the fede-
! .1ysnment 10 foster one branch of industry
! tie de,Tmen. Of another, or to cherish the in
s.s Of one portion to the injury of another
I1a Of our common country; that every citizen,
:7eIy section Of the country, has 4 right 10
--ut AID insist upon an equality Of rights and
escs, and to complete and ample protection
l'rsal and property from domcstice violence
lrign aggression.
~! Congress has no power to charter 4 na-
z. ank.
congress has no power under tho consti-
70 interfere with or control the domestic
iLons Of the several States.
Ia he separation of the moneys of the gov
asllirom banking institutions Is Indispensable
le safety Of the funds Of the government and
E3ais Of The people.
llai ihe liberal principles embodied by Jefler
10 he declaration of independence, and sane
lea n The contiiUtion, which makes ours the
Wv laery, and the asylum of the oppressed
| s'eiy E.on, have ever been cardinal Princi-
"a zoe Democratic faith. aad every attempt
'I"sa ile present privilege of becoming citi-
lll tae owners of soil among US, ought 10
~45l with the same spirit which swept the
n 40 sedliion laws from our statute books.
"a me proceeds Of The public lands ought TO
Hsaiy applied to the national objects sPeci-
@e constitution, and that-we are opposed
9W :or the distribution of such proceeds
aao States, as alike inexpedient in policy.
sPl5nant 10 the constitution.
ave are decidedly opposed TO taking from
..a1ont the qualified veto power, by which
7ao.ed, under restrictions and responsible
imply sufficient TO guard the public interest.
'12eHd the passage of q bill whose merits
secure the approval of two-ihirds Of the
aud House of Representatives until the
:-5a' OF the people can be obtained thereon,
7A'cn has saveI the American people from
~. s'r9li and tyranuical domination Of the Bank
!, ,O-i'ed States, and from a corruPtlng sys-
n s-aeFal internal Improvements.
Ae war with Mexico provoked on her
l.! !ea-s ofiusuli and injury, was commenced
amy Crossing the Rio Grande, attacking
,r7Ilcan troops, and invading our sister
i,:. leIas; and that upon all the principles Of
~. - and the laws Of nations, it is just and
E, :! var On our part, in which every Amer
Lf'l'h should have shown himself on the
b, is country, and neither morally nor phys
b.. word or deed, have given said and
~ % the enemy"
~e oilcers and soldiers who have carried
tss5.I oi their country into Mexico, have
- II with lmperishable glory. Their un-
sk,r.se courage, their daring enterprise,
l%7.I -9Ting perseverance and fortitude when
o. vi all sides by innumerabie foes, and that
e'Hllaab.e enemy-the diseases of the cir
isrv IAa'' their devoted patriotism into the
Ia neroism. and give them a right to the pro-
= Ihe world.
1n,r,- ,ne Convention tender their fraternaI
esSr- sSr-'ai.ons 10 the National Convention of the
'EFtalc r. Of France.
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