Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-17
THE DAILY T7TUEy.
MASSACHUSETTS WING STATE CONvEN.
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Inc following resolutions were adopted bv the Wbjp
state Convention recently in session at Sr,ino6.ld
Massachusetts:
|. Resolved, That the Wings Of Massachusetts m.
wasefngy mold to the patriotic sentiments expressed
~ lieHi III the Legislature OF 1888 and which thew
nave ever INN cherished and now solep,n!y rsof;r,
az the cardinal principles of heir political feith m ,ba
"9f e then used That the Constitution of the Uni
ted States OF America is solemn social oon,noot h,
winch The people of the said States in order To- E,rn,
more perfect Union, establish Justice insure domestic
tranquility, provide for the common defence nrnnnta
inc general welfare, and secure the blessings ri ihy
oi themselves ana thelr pOs!erity formed thenselyna
lnto one BODY polite, under common government.
hat 1is CONSTITUTION, and the LAYS of the United Staes
mace 10 pursuance thereof snd all treates made undo
INC suofiy OF the same, the supreme law of the
iand any thing In the Constitution or laws Of anv Stat
70 Inc contrary Notwithstanding; and tbat M ci,a
o'ale, or olher member OF the body polite has right
IN any shape, or under any pretext to apnn or rr.
the execution OF the said Constitution laws mr. traa,
or any OF them, excepting in such extreme cases az s
my violent resistance TO the laws on the princine of
againet ntolerable oppression en'o
o. Resolved, mat the Whigs of MaseacbDsetts deer,
this proper occasion to reiterate the sentn,en, r.
have at all times cherished and have heratoforo tey
sed, viz: that the Union is the prosIess H. tTs
ashingon and his co-patrots; the foundation NJ al
our prosperity ana power; the only Of secur;nt
al our national blessings, and ayerting national evils
the surest guaranty OF the continuance of our iaria
our glory tor the past, strength in the present AMI
hope in the future. It's preservation transcpnds Se
Importance any and all other political questions and a.
we have received it from the fathers, so we will nernet
aale 1t to the children, to the latest generation
g. Resolved, That the Wings of Massachusetts will
'sthlully perform every duty imposed upon them bv
the Constitution OF the United States and thev caIi
upon their brethren in every State in the Union 10 r
9 pect and observe all its provisions
4. Resolved, That the Wings OF Massachusetts cor ,
daily support the National Administration in all lis
Just and patriotic measures; in its generous sympsthv
with oppressed nations struggling for liberty in ever,
part OF the world in its able and vigorous management
OF our foreign affairs; in its unwayering purpose to
maintain nvioate cur public faith with all nations and
in lis sworn resolve to vndicate the integrity OF ba
Union against all assaults; from whatever quarter.
5. Resolved, That the name of Daniel Webster dis
engravsn alike upon the pillars of the Constitution End
the hearts of his countrymen" and we take his occa
sion, in view OF the prominent position he has ercu
pied in the Administration, to express undimin.
ished confidence in his comprehensive ability and states
manship, and to bear testimony to the wisdom of his
counsels and the value of his services
s. Resolved, That the members of this convention
have witnessed with unIeigned satisfaction the efforts
which have recently been made by the Wings OF New
York to bring about "an int lgent honest and cor
dial corporation among themselves, and with the
Wings OF other States OF the Unon.' That we re-
oce that these efforts have been crowned with success
and have met the universal appreciation Of the Wbip
party throughout the country. and th5t we heaftilv
concur IN the sentiments which have been expressed
by them the result OF their consultations and as tho
basis Of their future action.
T. Resolved That we turn from the administration
of the nation that OF our State with extreme mor-
cation where compelled to behold at the beod
OF affairs the candidates OF party, comprising small
minority OF the people, who have succeeded in obtain
ing power only by the most prohgae bargain and cor
rupton.
g. Resolved, That up to the commencement of the
present political year "the long established and we'll
known policy of the Wings had sustained in hcalthuI
action the general industry and varied interests OF the
Commonwealth, Notwithstanding the manifold en-
barrassments created by the tariff of 1885, Justice had
been fully and ably administered; pure legislation had
been fairly applied to all interests and classes; the exc
cuton of the laws had been impartial and Just now here
had the equality of persons and the security of their
rights been practically greaer the acquisition of wealth
OF knowledge, and power, had been open to al edu-
ry class and the functions OF government had been no.
where fulfilled and sustained at less expense;" which
satisfactory state OF affairs fully recognized by the
present executive in his inaugural address.
9. Resolved, That up to the time when the coali-
ton leaders in January last seized the reins OF govern
ment in Massachusetts, our ancient Commonwealth
honesty in its political councils and afforded bright
example to all the world OF institutions ires from cor
ruption, bribery, or intrigue; and that have
messed with the deepest humiliation .he spectacle
which has since been exhibited OF Free soil Senators
and Representatives ded by the executive for the
votes by which he elevated the chief maeietrs-
cy, and of Democratic Senators and Representatives
appointed offices OF profit and trust, in consideration
OF their having aided in the election OF Free Soil
United States Senator.
TO- Resolved sThat, the legitimate fruits of this
sion Of the Legislature, at an increased expense OF
over $50 900 beyond that of any of the previous ten
years, resulting in a crude of imperfect and undl
gcsted IT'S and resolves one of which contains the
called-or and hazardous project OF convention tor
overhauling venerable and admirable constitution
at expenditure approaching, in all probabllitv,a
quarter of million of doll ars and with the view OF
making il more convenient instrument Tor accom-
pshing the designs and perpeuatlng the supremacy
of Democratic and Free-soi coalition leaders.
IL. Resolved That Massachusetts owes it to its
a n
ty to the yest purposes OF bargain and corruption by
prompt dismissal from office of all concerned in it.
10 Resolved, That the arrogant pretensions of the
selstyed Democracy OF Massachusetts, under It's pre-
sent organization, be the true Union aud aonal
party, when they have just aided in sending to the
Senate ofthe United States an agator and abolition
ist and while not word OF dsapprobatlan or dsa VOW
al of that extraordinary act was uttered at their late
convention, are simply ridiculous, and should be
ceived everywhere with the scorn they merit
Is Resolved, That this Convention unanimously
the Wing candidate tor Governor whose history has
long been familiar 10 every true Wing in the State, and
whose character is among our richest treasures; who
has added fresh luetre to a name already among the
brightest in annals, and whose talents integrity and
patriotism are well known to the people OF Massachu-
setts during long and brilliant career In the Congress
of the United States well as in the Legislature OF his
native State, and whose services in every station in
which he has bIaced, as Representative as Speak
err or as Senator, have been marked with signal elo-
ouence fidelity and ability and whose private Vr,ues
and whose public principles will alike attract the
gard and confidence OF all good citizens, and whose
administration of the chief executive magstracy will
be proudly associated with that of the Puritan ard pa
trotic governors of other days.
ID. Resolved, That this Convention unanimously
dominates the Hon. George Grennel, Of Greenfield,
the Wing candidate for Lieutenant Governor who:e
whole life has been marked with unsullled honor, pro-
bity and virtue and who has rendered faithful and i'm
portant services in the Legislature of the State and in
the National Congress- and in every station he has at
all times enjoyed the highest esteem and confidence OF
his q throughout COQmOQWAa
is. Resolved, That deeply impressed with the views
We have thus expressed, we will put forth our whole
united strength to sustain the nom nations OF the con-
veution, and we call on al good ctzen7, Us we all
tue Wings, TO unite with us in redeeming ancient
and beloved Commonwealth fIom lis present disgrace
I'll and deplorable condition.
THE BLUE RIDGE TUNNEL
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