The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-11-23

declarations of principles avowed by them when on a
lomer occasion in general convention, they presented
their candidates for the popular suftrages.
L. That the federal government one OF limited powers
derived solely from the constitution aSd the grants
shown therein ought be strictly construed by ali the
departments and agents OF the government; and that
peden aud dangerous exercise doubtful constu-
That the constitution does confer upon the general
government the and carry on general
system OF internal Improvements
g. That the constitution does confer authority pom
me federal government directly or indirectly, assume
the debts of the several States local internal
Improvements, or other State purposes would such
'ssum Ption be Just and eIpedlent
That justice and sound policy forbid the federal gov
eminent to foster branch of industry the derment
another or to cherish the Interests OF one portion to the in
Jury OF ano or portion OF common country that every
CITIZEN and every section of the country has right de-
nand and insist apon equality OF rights and privileges
and TO complete and ample protection OF and prop
erty from domestic violence foreign aggression.
That it is the duty OF every branch government
enforce and practise he most rigid economy conduct
ing public affairs, and that ought
raised than required deay the necessary expenses
of the government and for the gradual but certain extne
necessary after peaceful relations shall have been
stored.
bank that we believe such institution Of deadly
hostility the best interests OF the county, dangerous
and calculated place the business of the country within
the control OF concentrated money power, above
democratic legislation this and all financial mea
upon which issues have been made between the two
political parties of the country, have demonstrated
did and practical men of all parties their soundness safe
y, and utility in all business pursuits.
That Congress has power under the constitution to
interfere with or contro the domestic institutions OF the
several States and that such States the and proper
Judges of everything aPpertanng their affairs, not
prohibited by the constitution that all efforts of the abo
onss others induce Congress interfere with
questions of slavery, take incipen steps relation
thereto, calculated lead the alarming and
dangerous consequences and that all efforts have an
inevitable tendency diminish the happiness of peo
Pile, and endanger the stability and permanency Of
Union and ongh to be countenanced by any friend OF
our political institutions.
s. That the separation OF the moneys the government
from banking institutions is Indispensable for the safety Of
the funds of the aud the rights the people
That the liberal principles embodied by Jefferson in
the Declaration of Independence, and sanctioned the
constitution which makes the land OF liberty and the
Of ns m % Of have n
tempt abdge the privilege OF becoming citizens and the
owners of soil among ought to be resisted with the
spirit which swept the alien and sedition laws from
statue-b books
Resolved That the proceeds of the public lands ought to
be sacredy applied to the national objects specified the
constitution and thai opposed any law for the
expedient in policy and repugnan to the constitution.
Rssored That we decidedly opposed taking from
bed under restrictions and responsibilities amply sufficient
to guard the public interest," to suspend the passage bill
the Senate and House of Representatives until iudg
of tue people be Obtained thereon which has
domination of the Bank of the United States, and from
co,up;ny system T%s Of general internal improvements
part by years OF insult and injury commenced by her
army crossing the Rio Grande attacking the American
upon all the principles of patriotism and the laws of
osen should ha Se e shown osp a IN % M
side country neither morally nor physically by
Resolved That we would be reoced at the assurances
of peace With Mexico, founded the lust principles OF
while the ratification of the liberal treaty offered to Mexico
remains in doubt it is the duty of the country
in every necessary to provide for
the vigorous prosecution of the should that treaty be
rejected
the of their country into Mexico, have crowned
with imperishabe glory Their unconquerabe courage,
their daring enterprise their unaering perseverance and
ortude when assaulted all sides by innumerabIe foes
and that more formidable enemy the diseases of the eli
ism, and give them right to the profound gratitude Of
their country, and the admiration of the world.
Resoiped That the Democratic National Convention of
the thirty States composing the American republic, tender
of the republic of France assembled the free su
age representatives of the sovereignty of thrtyve mil
nal principles OF equal rights for which their Lafayette and
Washington fought side by side in the struggle for
to them, and to the whole people France
wishes for the consolidation OF their liberties through the
democratic constitution, derived from the grants
cessons OF kings paaments, but originating from the
only Of political power recognised in the States
of this Unlonthe inherent and naienable right of the
people, in their sovereign capacity to make and to amend
their forms of government in such manner the welfare
OF the community may require.
Rsolvd, That in the recent development the grand
political truth, OF the sovereignty of the people, and their
capacity and power for sell government which is pros
ua,ng thrones and erecting republics on the of des
duty devolved with increased responsibility upon the
party of this country the party people
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equality and fraternity, by continuing all monopo
lies and exclusive legislation for the benefit of the few
the expense of the many and by vigan and constant
adherence to those prncpes and compromises of the con-
stution which broad enough and strong
brace and uphold Union was the Union as it is
and the Union shall be- in the full expansion of the
energies and capacity OF this and progressive people
Voted That copy OF these resolutions be forwarded,
through the American minister Paris, the national
convention of the republic Of France,
Rsotved, That the fruits of the great political triumph
LAS President Vice President of the United States
fulfilled the hopes of the democracy OF the Unlon-in de
eang the declared of their opponents
national bank in preventing the corrupt and
onal distribution of the land proceeds from the
treasury of the Unon for local purposes in protecting the
currency and The labor OF the country from runous huctu
atoms, and guarding the of the people for the
the people, by the establishment Of the constitutional
ury in the noble impulse given the of free trade
by the repeal of the tariff oil 1872 and creation of
equal honest and productive tariff of 1916; and that
in opinion, it would be a fatal weaken the
bands of political organization by which these great
forms have been achieved and risk them in the hands
their known adversaries with whatever delusve appeals
they solicit surrender of that vigilance which is
the only safeguard of liberty.
RssoUed That the confidence of the democracy OF the
Union in the principles capacity 6rmness, and integrity
of James X. Polk, manifested by his nomination and cleo
ton in 1884, has been gnay justified by the strcnes OF
of purpose, the energy and ability which have
lied his administration in all affairs home and
abroad that tender to him cordial congratulations
the brilliant which has hithert crowned his
piraon of his presidential he will carry him
his retirement the esteem, respect, and admiration of
grateful country.
From the Navy Department..
tExtract.l
U. S. SHIP "PLYMoUrH," Macao, Aug IT, 1s4s
Sir: have the honor to report you the arrival OF