The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-14


platform OF the democratic party Had they been sus
tanned in the last presidential election, fanacism would
have been crushed and the country would not have been
torn by those angry feelings which threatened and still
threaten, the integrity of the Union Political abolition
ism would have been crushed to the earth. the bitter ami
mosites engendered by the debates OF the last years
would not have existed, and the political sky would
be clear without cloud to disfgure its serenity The
Baltimore platform makes no mention of the Compro
mise, for it was adopted long before any necessity for
compromise had arisen but it contains doctrines which
would, had they been observed have prevented all
cess,y for compromise. while asserts the great prn
cipe OF non-interyenon, which the Compromise is
based:
Rssolued, That the American democracy place their
in the intelligence, the patriotism. and the dscrim
mating justice OF the Amer lean people.
Resolved, That regard this distinctive feature
of political creed which proud TO maintain be-
fore the world the great moral element in form of gov
springing from and upheld by the popular will ;
and with the creed and practice otederalsm
under whatever name FORM which seeks palsy the
will of the constituent and which conceives imposture
too for the popular creduity.
Rsolued, therefore, That entertaining these views the
democratic party of this Union through their delegates
sembed in general convention of the States coming
geher in spirit of concord of devotion to the doctrines
and faith of free representative government, and appeal
ing their felowctizens for the rectitude OF their nten-
tons and eassen before the American people the
decia Of principles avowed by them when Tor
OCCASION in general convention, they their
candidates for the popular snirages.
81 That the federal government is one of limited
powers derived solely from the constitution and the grants
Of power shown therein ought BIO strictly by
all the departments and agents OF the government and
that il is inexpedent and dangerous exercise doubtful
constitutional powers.
so That the constitution does confer upon the gen.
on a
general system of internal Improvements.
"3 That the constitution does confer authority upon
the federal government. directly indirectly
the debts of the several States for local internal
sumption be just and ex pedent..
81 That justice and sound policy forbid the federal gov
foster branch OF industry the detriment
anoihe cherish the interests of portion in
Jury of another portion Of country that every
CITIZEN and every section of the country a right
mand and insist upon equality of rights and privileges
and complete and ample protection of persons and prop
erty from domestic violence or foreign aggression.
"5 That it is the duty of every branch of the govern
ment enforce and practise the gid economy
Quoting public affairs, and that ought
be raised than required defray the necessary
penses Of the and for the gradual but certain
extinction of the debt created by the prosecution of
necessary after peaceful relations shall have been
restored
80. That Congress has power to charter a national
bank that believe such institution of deadly
hostility best interests of the country, dangerous TO
our republican institutions and the liberties OF the people,
nd calculated place the business OF the country within
the control OF concentrated money power and above the
laws and the will of the people and that the results of
legislation, in this and all oher financial meas
ures upon which have been ade between the
political parties Of the county, have Demonstrated 10 can
did practical OF all pares their soundnes safety,
and utility in all business pursuits.
That Congress has power under the constitution to
interfere with control the domestic institutions OF the
States and that such States the sole and
Judges OF everything appertanng their own affairs not
prohibited by the constitution that all efforts OF the abo
tionss made induce Congress interfere 18th
questions Of slavery, take inc pien steps in relation
thereto calculated to lead to the most alarming and
consequence and that all such efforts have
vtable tendency to diminish the happiness OF the reo
pie and endanger the stability and permanency Of the
Union. and ought be counenanced by friend Of
our political institutions.
8. That the separation Of the moneys OF the
from banking institutions is indispensable for the
safety OF the funds Of the government and the rights OF the
people.
80 That the liberal priuc piles imboded by Jefferson In
the Declaration OF Independence, and sanctioned in the
constitution, which make ours the land OF liberty and the
asylum Of the oppressed Of every nation have been
principles OF the democratic faith. and every
tempt to abridge the privilege Of becoming citizens
and OF soil among ought to be resisted with
the spirit which swept the alien and sedition laws
from statue-books.
"Rs,op,d That the proceeds Of the public lands ought
10 be sacredly applied TO the national objects specified in
the constitution and that opposed to any law for
the distribution Of such proceeds among the States, as
alike podent ia policy and repugnant to the constu.
ton.
Rtsoiped That we are decidedly opposed to taking
from the President the qualified power, by which he
is enabled, under restrictions and responsibilities amply
sufficient guard the public interest 10 suspend the pas
sage bill whose merits secure the approval Of
txohrds OF the Senate and House OF Representative
Il, the Of tbs people be obtained thereon and
which has saved the American people from the corrupt and
tyannca domination Of the Bank Of the United States, and
from a corruptng system Of general internal improve.
mcnts.
"Rs,oivsd, That the with Mexico, provoked on her
part by years OF insult and injury, commenced by her
army crossing the Rio Grande attacking the American
troops and invading sister State of Texas; and that
non all the principles of patriotism and the laws Of
lions is l,t and necessary part, In which
every American oitzsn should have sho Tn himself on
the side OF hi. county and neither morally physically
by word or deed have given aid and comfort to the
enemy
Rs,opsd That would be rejoced At the assurances
of peace with Mexico founded the Just prtnoples Of
indemnify for the past aud security for the nure but that
while the ratification Of the liberal treaty offered 10 Mexico
remains in doubt II the duty OF the country spstan the
administration IL every necessary 10 provide Tor
the vigorous prosecution OF the war, should that treaty be
rejected
Rssoosd That the officers and soldiers who have car
red the Of their country ino Mexico have crowned
il with mpcrsbsbc glory, Their uncomfortable courage,
their daring enterprise, their unaleng and
ortitude when essaed all sides by nnumerable foes
and that formidable enemy, the diseases OF the c
mate exat their devoted patriotism into the highest hero
sm and give them right the profound gratitude OF the
county and the admiration Of the world"