The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-01-22
the earnest support Of every man deserving the

the earnest support Of every man deserving the
name of patriot,
s. Resolved, That the conduct Of the wing mem-
bers ofthe 29th Congress, (being all, save sixteen,
in first voting for a bill, placing an almost unlimit-
ed amount of men and money at the disposal OF the
President, not to repel invasion merely, but to pro-
secute the tcdr, and Afterwards denouncing the war
as unconstitutional, unholy, unrighteous, and
damnable, on the part of their own government,
: presents an instance Of Inconsistency never ex-
ceeded in the annals of the world, and justly SUBJ
%jecting them to the scprn and contempt of every
upright man.
6. Resolped That the conduct ofthe wing party in
~iustifying Mexico, and denouncing their own coun-
try-in proclaiming to the Mexican people that the
wing party are opposed to requiring of Mexico
any cession ofterritory as indemnity for the wrongs
we have suffered at her hands, has done more to
stimulate that people to continued resistance-mor
to prolong the war and prevent the accomplish.
ment of an honorable and permanent peace, than
any other cause or causes whatever, and that II the
war continues until after the next presidential cleo
ton. it will be owing to the morally reasonable
cunduct of the wings.
4. Resolved, That no conclusion Of the war can
be honorable to the United States, which shall not
bring US indemnity for the past, and security for the
future.
8. Resolued, That the achievements of our ar
mics in Mexico, marked as they have been by cour-
age, enterprise, skill and humanity, never exceed
ed in the annals of war, entitle them to the lasting
gratitude of their own country and the admiration
of the world-and will make the American name
command increased respect wherever it be heard.
9. Resolced, That as Ohioans, we feel a just and
lofty pride at the gallant conduct OF the Ohio troops
Officers and men who have been, or are engaged
in the war. Distinguished among the most DIS
| tsaout5bal thar hau pnhlV giIctaInad the charar.
ter of the State, and will ever be gratefully re-
membered by her patriotic and chivalrous people.
10. Resolyed, That IN principle and policy, we
are in favor of The Independent treasury law, and
the present failing condition OF the banks affords a
striking proof of the wisdom of that republican and
prudent measure. -
IL. Resolued, That banks OF circulation are hos
tile alike to the equal rights of the people, and
the principles of sound political economy. That
hard money is the only currency recognized by the
constitution, the only currency that defrauds no
man, the only currency that is expedient and Just.
IL. Resolued, That the banks of Ohio have sig
nally failed to redeem the promise oftheir authors,
that they would eXpel from the State the ire
deemable paper of foreign banks.
Is. Res0lped, That the repeated refusal of wing
legislatures of Ohio to tax banks to the extent to
which the people are taxed-the banks being tax
ed on their profits alone; the people on their entire
capitalize banks being taxed for State purposes
only; the people for State, for county, and
township purposes-presents an instance offagrant
and scarcely p~aralIeled outrage, for which there is
neither paliation or excuse.
IA. Resolued, That by the existing bank laws of
this State, a legislative powe over the currency
of the State, is virtually conferred so long as those
laws continue in force, upon a set of bank direc-
tors called the Board of Control, who are chosen
by the banks, sit in secret, are irresponsible to the
| people, and are governed by no other interest
than the interest of the banks. That such power,
so lodged. is in manifest derogation of the rights
of the people, and highly dangerous to the welfare
of the State.
they have always done, look upon the institution
of slavery in any part of the Union, as an evil, and
unfavorable to the full development of the spirit
and practical benefits, of free Institutions; and that
entertaining these sentiments they will at all times
feel it to be their duty to use all power, clearly
given by the terms of the National compact, to
prevent its increase, to mitigate, and finally to
eradicate the evil. But be it further
16. Resolped, That the democracy Of Ohio do,
al the same time. fully recognise the doctrine held
by the early fathers of the Republic, and still main
tanned by the democratic party in all the States.
that to each State belongs the right to adopt and
modify its own municipal laws; to regulate its own
internal affairs; to hold and MAINTAIN an equal and
Independent sovereignty with each and every 9TH
er State; and that upon these rights the National
Legislature can neither legisldte, nor e%ncroach.
IT. Resolced, Thatthe democracy o fOhio present
to the democracy of the Union the name of one of
her Pioneers-since became a distinguished patriot
and salesman of our common country-Lewi
Cass of Michigan, as our first choice for the Office
ofPresident Of the United States-subject to the
decision Of the Democratic National Convention.
IS, RESOLVED, That the democracy of Ohio are
in favor of calling a Convention to amend the Con-
%stitution of the State.
I9. Rts0lved. That this convention prefer Gin
cinnati as the place where the National Democrat
ic Convention be held, and we that
the Democratic State Central Committees of the
several States do confer With each other, and fix
the time and place of holding said Convention.
20, RESOLVED, That in JOHN B. WELLER,
our candidate for the office of Governor, we pre-
sent to the people of Ohio. for their suffrage, a dis
civilian, a gallant soldier, a sterling
a man oflarge experience and marked
abilIty-one in all respects worthy their cordial
support. Knowing his merits, and confident of
success, we make him our standard bearer in
the contest of 1913. s
81. Resolved, That we recommend that our fu-
regular State conventions be composed ofdel-
pgates to be selected By the democracy Of the sew
eral counties, in the proportion of one delegate to !
every 500 democratic votes, which may have been
at the election for Governor next preceding ,
he meeting of said convention, and one delegate
for each fractional excess over two hundred and '
fifty democratic votes, so polled. and that each !
county shall be entitled to at least enc delegate. '
20. Resolued. That the President of this con- +
,ention shall appoint a m Of three, whose
luty it shall he to prepare rules suitable TO govern >
he action of our future regular State Conventions, n
rules shall be published at leasttwom Months a
,efore the meeting of the next regular democratic
State Convention, and shall be submitted to said
Convention, at the meeting thereof for its consid- t
ration. . ... :.IHas. 4
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