The republic., 1851-09-13
ma.saehusstts wing state Convention.

unwayeringly hold TO the patriotic sentiments
pressed by them in the Legislature of 1888, and
which they have ever firmly cherished, and now
solemnly reattirm the cardinal principles OF their
political faith, in the words then used. That the
Constitution of the United States OF America is
solemn social compact, by which the people of the
said States, in order to form more perfect Union,
establish justice insure domestic tranquility proc
vide for the common defence, promote the general
welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for
themselves and their posterity, formed themselves
into one body polite, under common government;
that this Constitution, and the laws of the United
States made in pursuance thereof, and all treaties
made under the authority of the same, the
preme law OF the land, any thing in the Constitu-
ton or laws OF any State TO the contrary notwith
standing; and that citizen, State other mem,
Der OF the body polite, has right, in any shape,
or under any pretext, to annul prevent the exc
cution of the said Constitution, laws or treaties, or
any OF them, excepting in such extreme cases as
justify violent resistance to the laws, the prn
ciple of the natural and ndefeasible prerogative Of
self.defence against intolerable oppression.
3 Resolved, That the Wings of Massachusetts,
deem this proper occasion TO reiterate the senti-
ment they have at all times cherished, and have
heretofore expressed, viz: that the Union is the
priceless legacy of Washington and his co-patriots;
the foundation Of all prosperity and power; the
only means Of securing all our national blessings,
and avertng national evils; the surest guaranty of
the continuance of liberties, glory for the
past, our strength in the present, and our hope in
the future. Its preservation transcends in import
anCc any ana ali Otner poutlCal questOnSS ana as
we have received it from the fathers, we will
perpetuate il to the children, to the latest genera
ton.
3. Resolced, That the Whigs of Massachusetts
will faithfully perform every duty imposed upon
them by the Constitution Of the United States, and
they call upon their brethren in every State in the
Union to respect and observe all its provisions.
4. ResolUsd, That the Wings of Massach chusetts
cordially support the National Administration in
all its just and patriotic measures; in its generous
sympathy with oppressed nations struggling for
liberty in every part of the world; in its able and
vigorous management of our foreign affairs; in its
unwavering purpose to maintain invioate our pub
lie faith with all nations; and in it's sworn resolve
10 vindicate the integrity of this Union against ali
assaults, from whatever quarter.
5. Resolved, That the name of Daniel Webster
sis engraven alike upon the pillars of the Consttu-
ton and the hearts Of his countrymen," and we
take this occasion, in view of the prominent posi-
tion he has occupied in the Administration, to ex
press our undiminished confidence in his comprc-
hensive ability and statesmanshp and to bear tes-
timony TO the wisdom of his counsels and the value
OF his services.
6. Resolued. That the members Of this convention
have witnessed with unfeigned satisfaction the eff
forts which have recently been made by the Wings
of New York to bring about can intelligent, honest,
and cordiac Co operation among themselves and with
the Wings of other States of the Union" That we
rejoice that these efforts have been crowned with
success, and have met the universal appreciation
Of the Whg party throughout the country and
that we heartily concur in the sentiments which
have been expressed by them the result of their
consultations, and as the basis of their future
ton.
I. Resolued, That we turn from the administra-
ton of the nation to that of State with extreme
modification, where are compelled to behold at
the head of affairs the candidates of party, COM
prising small minority of the people, who have
succeeded in obtaining power only by the most
profiigate bargain and corruption.
s. Resoiped, That up to the commencement of
the present political year "the long established and
well-known policy of the Wings had sustained in
healthful action the general industry and varied
interests Of the Commonwealth, notwithstanding
the manifold embarrassments created by the tariff
of 1916; justice had been fully and ably admins
tered; pure legislation had been fairly applied to
all interests and classes; the execution of the laws
had been impartial and just; nowhere had the
equality of persons and the security Of their rights
been practically greater; the acquisition of wealth.
OF knowledgej and power, had been open to all; ed
ucation in all its branches had been fully impaired
to every class, and the functions of government
had been nowhere fulfilled and sustained at less
expense;" which satisfactory state Of affairs was
fully recognised by the present executive in his
inaugural address.
9. Resoired, That up to the time when the coali-
ton leaders in January last seized the rens of gov
eminent in Massachusetts, our ancient Common
wealth had maintained it's pristine character for
purity and honesty in its political councils, and af
forded bright example to all the world Of insti-
tuions free from corruption, bribery, or intrigue
and that we have witnessed with the deepest hu-
initiation the spectacle which has since been ex-
hibited of Free SoiL Senators and Representatives
rewarded by the executive for the votes by which
he was elevated to the chief magistracy, and of
Democratic Senators and Representatives appointed
to offices of profit and trust, in consideration of
their having aided in the election of Free soil
United States Senator.
10. ResoIUed, That the legitimate fruits of this
unprincipled coalition, we have protracted
session of the Legislature, at increased expense
of over $50 900 beyond that of any of the previous
in a dc mas OF INN fprt
and undigested acts and resolves, one of which
contains the uncaled- for and hazardous project Of
a convention for overhauing our venerable and ad
mirable constitution at expenditure approach
ing in all probability, quarter of million of dol
lars, and with the view of making it a more conve
nient instrument for accomplishing the designs and
perpetuating the supremacy Of Democratic and
Free-soil coalition leaders.
IL. Resolued, That Massachusetts owes it to it's
own character to rebuke such a prostitution of au
thorty to the viles purposes of bargain and corup
ton, by a prompt dismissal from office Of all con-
cerned in it.
H. Resolved, That the arrogant pretensions of the
self styled Democracy of Massachusetts, under it's
present organization, to be the true Union and Ma
tional party, when they have just aided in send
ing to the Senate of the United States agitator
and abolitionist, and while not word of disap-
probation disavowal of that extraordinary act
was uttered at their late convention, are simply
ridiculous, and should be received everywhere with
the scorn they merit
49, Resolued, That this convention unanimously
nominates the Hon ROBERT G. WINTHROP, OF Bos
ton, as the Whig candidate for Governor, whose
history has long been familiar to every true Whig
in the State, and whose character is among our
richest treasures; who has added fresh lustre to
name already among the brightest in our annals,
and whose talents, integrity, and patriotism are
well known to the people of Massachusetts, during
a 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 been placed, Represen tativc, as
Speaker, or as Senator, have been marked with
signal eloquence, fidelity, and ability, and whose
private virtues and whose public principles will
alike attract the regard and confidence of all good
citizens, and whose administration of the chief
ecutve magistracy will be proudly associated with
that of the Puritan and patriot governors of other
days.
IA. Rssolpsd, That this convention unanimously
nominates the Hon. GEORGE GRENSELL, of Green
field, as the Wing candidate for Lieutenant Cover
nor, whose whole life has been marked with
sullied honor, probity, and virtue, and who has
rendered faithful and important services in the Le
gslaure 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 fellow citi-
zens throughout the Common wealth.
10. Resolved, That deeply impressed with the
views we have thus expressed, will put forth
our whole united strength to sustain the nomina-
tons of the convention and we call on all good cit
izens, we'll as all true Wings, to unite with in