Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-10-04
DEMoCRAT1C PLATFORM.

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DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM. +
L. "hsolrd, That the American Democracy place their
trust in the Intelligence the patriotism and the discrim
ration OF the American people
inre Of our political creed which we are proud to nail
sprnsing from and upheld by the popula
viii; and we contrast with creed and practice OF
patsy the win OF the constituent which
innosturc too monstrous for the public credalty; 49,,
views the Democratic party this Union, through their
elesies assembled convention H., coming ,Ssesf
lah representative Government, and appealing
renew and re assert before people
rations principles avowed by them when former
casions in general convention they have presented their
for The PopI1! is one ormtea now
ers solely the Constitution and the
the rein ought to be strictly construed by all the
inexpedient and dangerous exercise doubtful cons
SO That Constitution does not confer upon the Gen
the power TO commence and carry ona
80 That Constitution does not confer authority
the Federal Government directly or indirectly, to as:
and internal improvements or other Satcpurroscs; nor
would such assumption be just or expedient
Government to branch ofndustry the ctri
or S Of aF Sn
y that every Citizen and section OF the country
and privcees and TO complete ample protection
persons and property from domestic violence or foreign
''5 That is the duty of every branch OF the Govern
70 sSTe public sha % and tat no ~
he raised than is required to defray the necessary
Of the Government and for the gradual but
tain extinction OF the pnbic debt
sc That Congress has no power 70 Charter NaoEai
hostility t@ the hes, OF the
calculated the business of the country within
the OF money power and above the
emoer Iegis!ation in this and financial meas
poa which issues have been nade between the two
candid and practical men Of all PARTIES their soundness
.s7 That the separation of the moneys OF the govern
ncrt from banking institutions is Indispensable for the
safety of the funds ofthe Government and the rights of the
SIS rhr, tIs, liberal principles embodied By Jefferson in
Declaration OF Independence and sanctioned the
Constitution which makes the land OF liberty and the
Cardinal principles in the Democratic ai,h and every at
abrge the privilege OF becoming citizens and the
spi; which swept the alien and sedition laws from
s.s That Congress has power under the cons,itu
ton interfere with control the domestic institutions
proper judges Of everything appcrtaning 10 own
airs not proibited BY Constitution; that all efforts
crfere with questions of slavery 10 take inepent steps
in relation thereto are Calculated to lead 10 Inc most aa
have an ncvabe tendency to diminish the happiness OF
he Union and ought not to be eounenaneed by any friend
AMI intended 20 embrace the whole subject ofslavery
a T aa ON m IS nb
81 ad adhere to faithful execution OF the acts known as
act for reeaiinng fnves service labor incuded
hcl act being designed carry express provision
cd or Changed Is destroy impair lis eleieney
VHReaoired, That the Democratic party will resist all
ofhe under whatever shape or color the
.Rrsolred That the proceeds OF the public lands
ought to be eacredy applied to the national objects specified
Constitutions anu that we arc opposed to any law io
distribution Of such proceeds among the States is alike
in e' sn we s ts Sppese @
from the President the qualified veto power by which he
is eilbc under Tesrictinns and responsibilities amply
sufficient TO guard the public interest," TO suspend the PAS
sage bill whose merits cannot secure the approval o.
thirds OF The Senate and House OF Representatives until
Judgment of the people be obtained thereon and
saved the American people from the corrupt and
yrdnnica domination Bank Of the U;ed States and
from corrupting system internal improvements
viii .Resored That the Democrat party will faith
fully abide by and uphold the principles laid down in the
Kentucky and Virginia resolutions 11os and in report
Madison TO the Virginia legislature In 1888; nat ii
adopts principles constituting OF the main
political creed and is resolved to carry them
out in their obvious meaning and import
principles patriotism aud the laws OF nations, Just
lrd necessary part in which every American
citizen should himself on the side OF his
| t.,; neither morally physically, by word or deed
4 given aid and comfort TO the enemy -..u.
Is relations with republic of Mexico and earnest
" her all the blessings and prosperity which we
enjoy under republican institutions; and the
Ane people upon the results OF that which have
manesty justified the policy and conduct OF Inc
4 for tho past and security for the futuIe.' 7
Institutions in the Old World high and duty is
cratic party of his country the party OF the Peo to
uphold and maintain the rights Of every STATE ana
us liberty by continuing TO resist all
exclusive legislation for The benefit ofihe few at the
these principles and OF the Consttn-
ton which broad enough and strong enousho embrace
and UNFOLD the Union il the Union IL is, and the
Union shall be- in the full expansion Of the energies and
4 capacity ofthis great and progressive people