The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-29

iron banking institutions is indispensable for the safety Of
the ands Of the government and the rights Of the people
That the liberal principles Embodied by Jefferson IN
the Declaration Of Independence, and sanctioned in the
constitution, which make The land Of liberty and the
cardinal prne in The democfatc faith every
10 abrdge the present privilege OF becoming cizens
ana ho owners OF soil among US ought 10 pe resisted WIN
the same spirit which swept the alien and sedislon laws
Rsspsd That lhe proceeds Of tho public lands ought 10
be sacredy applied the national objects specified IN tue
sdon.ed and a 70 aa ua law for Tho distribution Of sa@h po
ceeds among the States, alike inexpedent IA policy and
sssolved That decidedly opposed taking from
the President the qualified power by which he is
oent guard tho public interests suspend tho passage
OF bill Whose merits the approval of
thirds Of the Senate and House Of Representatives, until
the Judgment Of the people be obtained thereon and
which has thrice saved The American people from the
p and yanncal domination of the Bank Of the United
Rssogsd That this convention reports and declares It's
ia and firm adherence 10 the Kentucky resolutions OF 1885,
and the Virginia resolutions OF oo al containing and set
ing forth the fundamental principles OF democracy and
that said resolutions be Published part OF the proceed
ings OF this convention as follows 10 wits
1.-THE resolution OF 1898 and 1899 we have heretofore
published
gates the democracy Mississippi In the Dem
ocratc National Convention be held for the nomination
the United States.
The resolutions of the committee were unanimously
adopted
Letter from Hon. d. S. Dickinson.
During the proceedings the following letter from the
Hon. D. ). Dickinson, OF New York. was read
BINGHAMPToN. N. ", Dec. Is, 1851.
GENTLEMEN: With sentiments of pride and gralifca-
ton which have language TO express. perused your
favor OF the 80 instant inviting me, in behalf OF your
selves and the democrats of Mississippi attend and ad
dress the democratic State convention TO be held at
Jackson the 9Th OF January next for the appointment
Of delegates 10 the National Convention, and assure
that most feelIngly appreciate compliment dstn-
veyed.
fsN. L
liant State during the present winter but my professional
engagements are so ncessant and pressing that shall not
be able TO do in for the occasion to which you
so kindly invite me; and whether shall find leisure for
the visit within the time prescribed must for the present.
rest upon the uncertainties OF the future.
II. daring my service in the Senate, my humble exer
tons contributed in the least degree uphold the calho
c spirit OF The constitution, and 10 stay the tide OF black
and bitter water which, swollen TO madness by the
butions OF the fanatic and demagogue, threatened
overwhelm the rights Of free sovereign States, and sub
racy established. have fulfilled my highest amb
hon and am d0ubly compensated by the appreciation OF
my patriotic fellow citizens The consciousness too Of
having discharged my duty during this crisis affords
more qualification than would the enjoyment of every Of
nee known TO the constitution for the term Of my natural
lie 1t will strengthen my hands and animate my heart
through all vcissudes Of my life, and will contribute TO
give me hope and consolation IN the last great change
which awaits humanity In my retirement from official
responsibility, have carefully reviewed my dur
Ing the evenfu and perous period, and aver with
phasis before God and man. that il 10 be repeated
II should only be changed by bringing greater vigi-
lance and more enlarged experience TO my aid, and
in awakening earlier and watching with sleep
less zeal the dangers which beset the Union, through
assaults upon portion OF the States OF the con
iederacy. Every day serves to strengthen my convic.
tions in the eternal truth and justice Of the opinions
have entertained, and upon which have acted, and to
that sectional pride and prejudice gradually
yielding them place But, whether otherwise shall
neither change, modify, conceal them, 10 court favor
OF regain public station; but repeat that now in
the national legislature, and the fell spirit of abolonsm
should It's snaky head in any form, would every
faculty of my soul to deal il heavier and hearer blows
and cover its with blacke epitheis than ever
yet have done. That have been withdrawn from Off
cal responsibility and honors brings no regret and de-
mands reproaches 1t is the fortune of the service into
which was early drawn without solicitation my part,
and from which costs far less emotion TO retire than
did to leave my home and private pursuits to enter upon
it.
In the hope that the pure and genial spirit OF democracy,
which kaows section OF our common country, which
abures pharsaica preenson and leaves sovereign States
unmoeeted TO their domestic regulations and TO their
responsibility may its benign reign through
out the Union, have the honor be, with profound
regard, your friend and fellow citizen,
ID S. DICKINSON.
Messrs Powhatan Ellis, M. ]. Bunch, !. Whitfield, c.
s. Tarpley, and others.