Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-09-11

against lntoerable oppression"
z Resotrai-Ihat the Wings of Massachusetts,
uee this proper occasion to the sentiment,
they have at all times cherished and have heretofore
expressed, VIZ; that the Union is the priceless legacy
OF washington and his copatriots, the foundation OF
al our prosperity and pOwerj-the only means OF Sc
curing all our National blessings and averting National
eFis tile surest guaranty OF the continuance oil our
'ioeres our glory for the past, strength in the pre-
sent and our hope in the future Its preservation
transcendS IN Importance any and all other political
qesuons, and as we have received it from the fathers
SO we will perpeuae it to the children TO the latest
generation.
g. ResOlved-That the Wings of Massachusetts
VIII 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 re-
spect and observe all Its provisions.
! 4 ResotUed-That the Wings of Massachusetts cor
daily support the National Administration in all its
just ana patriotic measures i'm its generous sympathy
win oppressed nations struggling for liberty in every
part OF the world in its able and vigorous manage
ment oil our Orelgn affairs i'm its unwaveIng purpose
to MAINTAIN invioate public latq with all nations
ana Its sworn resolve to Vndicate the integrity of this
Union against all assaults from whatever quarter.
| o. ReSotued-Ihat the name OF Daniel W ebster sis
engrayen alike upon the pillars OF the Constitution and
the hearts OF his countrynen, and take this occa-
sion, IN view OF the prominent position he has occupied
IN the Administrations to express our undminished con-
hdenee IN hscomprehensive ability and craftsmanship,
and to bear testimony to the wisdom his counses and
| the value of his services.
6. ReSolueE-That the members of this Convention
have witnessed with unfegned satisfaction the efforts
which have recently been made by the Wings of New
York, to bring about can intelligent, honest, and
dlal cooperation among themselves, and with the
| Wings Of other Snaes Of the Union.' That we re-
joice that these efforts have been crowned with sue
cess, and have met the universal appreciation of the
Wing party throughout the country, and that we heart
lily concur in the sentiments which have been express
ed ny them az the result of their consultations and as
| the basis OF their future action.
| Z. ReSolued-That we turn from the Administration
of the Nation TO that Of State with extreme mortif
cation, where we compelled TO behold at the head
OF affairs, the candidates OF party, comprising small
minority olthe people, who have succeeded in obtain.
ing power only by the most proligate bargain and
| rupton.
8. ResolUed-That mp to the commencement of the
present political year, the long established and well
known policy OF the Wings had sustained in heathfu
action the general industry and varied interests of the
CommonW ealth; Notwithstanding the manifold embar-
rassnents created by tina tariff of 1885, Justice had
been fully and ably administered; pure legislation had
been airy applied to all interests and classes the exc
cuton othe laws had been impartial and JUST no where
had the equality OF persons and the security of their
rights been practically greater; the acquisition of
wealth, of knowledge and power had beeh open to all
education in all its branches had been fully Impaired to
every class, and the functions of government had been
no where fulfilled and sustainedat less expense; which
satisfactory state OF affairs fully recognized by the
present executive III MS inaugural address.
8. ReS0lUcd-That up the time when the coalition
leaders in January last seized the rens of government
IN Massachusetts, ancient Commonwealth had
maintained its pristine character for purity and honesty
IN ITS political councils, and afforded bright example
TO all the world of institutions, flee from corruption
bribery, inuigue and that have witnessed with
the deepest humiliation the spectacle which has since
been exhibited OF Free Soil Senators and Representa-
tves rewarded by the Executive for the votes by which
he elevated to the Chief Magisracv and of Demo-
cr0fc candR
OF profit and trust in consideration Of their having aid
ed IN the election Of Free Sol United States Senator
ReSolUed-Ihdt as the legitimate fruits Of this I'M
prInclped coalition, have protraced session
OF the Legislature, at increased expense of over
$4,000 beyond that of any of the previous ten years.
resulting in a crude mass of imperfect and und gested
acts and resolves, one of which contains the uncaed
for and hazardous project of Convention for over.
hauling our venerable and admirable Constitutions at
an expenditure approaching, in all probability quar-
ter OF million Of dollars, and with the view Of making
1t more convenient instrument for accomplishing the
designs and pepetuating the supremacy of Democratic
and Free Soil coalition leaders,
ResolCed-Ihat Massachusetts owes it to its own
character, to rebnke such prostitution of authorize
the vest purposes of bargain and corruption by prompt
dismissal IRON Office OF all concerned in it.
H. keSotved-Ihat the arrogant pretensons of the
sell styled Democracy of Massachusetts under its nres
ent organization, to be the true Union and National
party, when they have Just aided in sending TO The Sem
ate OF the United States an agitaor and Aboltionist
and while not word of disapprobation or disavowal
Oh mat extraordinary act uttered their late Con.
ventlon are simply ridiculous, and should be received
} everywhere with the scorn they merit
, IL. Resolred-That this Convention unanmous]v
dominates the Hon. ROBERT c. WINTHROP. ii
Boston, as the Wing candidate for Governor, whose
history has long been familiar to every true Wbp in
te STATE, and whose character is among our richest
treasures; who has added fresh luster to a name al
ready among the brghtes in our annals and whose tall
ehIs' integrity and patriotism well known to the
people OF Massachusetts during long and brilliant ca
reer in the Congress of the United States AS well as in
the Legislature Of his native State and whose services
IN every station III which he has been placed as renre
sentative, speaker, Senator have been marx ed
WIN signal eoqueuce, fidelity and ability, and whose
p"blIc principles will alike the regard and conf
dehce o all good citizens, and whose administration of
the chel executive magsry will be proudly associated
with thai Of the Puritan and Patriot governors of other
f days. INV
H. ReSoLUed-That this Convention unaoimouslv
dominates the Hon. GEORGE GRENNEII. Of
o,eenhed, as the Wing candidate for LIT. Governor
whose whole life has been marked with unsulled honor
problty and virtue, and who has rendered faithful and
important services in the Legislature of the State and
IN the National Congress- and in every station he has
al AL times enjoyed the highest esteem and confidence
oil ms fellow citizens throughout the Commonwealth
To- hcsotred-That deeply impressed with the
views we have thus expressed we will nut forth our
whoe united strength TO sustain the nominations Of the
Convention, and call on all good citizens as well as
al true wings TO unite with IN redeemng our an
Gent ana beloved Commonwealth from its present dis
graceful and deplorabie cond ition.
The reading Of the resolutions was only nterrupted
by three cheers from the Convention for the adnistya
t'o"' and three Tor DANIEL WEBSTER, at the close
the resolves, in which those parties were complimened
on motion OF Mr.. Bemis, Of Waterown, il was then
voted to adopt the address and resolutions as whole