Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-06-28

ton. authenticated by the signatures Of the Of
6ceu OF that body. The 9Th resolution " i'll
b found to diG.r materially from the version
oft Get in circulation by the Telegraph. and
aillmore materially from spurious copy pro-
rulgated by the Democratic press:
Thc omcial PIaifrom Of the WING Ma
tiomal Convention.
The Wings Of rhe Uaed States, in convention
bed, firmly adherine the great conservative rePub
principles by which they controlled and govern
3D. and relying upon the intelligence Of the
American people. vita abiding confidence in their
capacity fer self government. and their continued devo
the Constitution and the Unioa do proclaim the
following the pelitioal sentiments and determinations
for the establishment and maintenance of which their
national org nfzafion party is effs-rtrd:
l. The Government Of the United States is Of u lni-
tod character, and it is confp-d the exercise Of pow
expressly granted BY the Constitution, and such
may be necessary md proper f carrying the granted
powers into fall cxecnton and txs al powers thus
granted necessarily implied expressly reserved
tho s..te. respectively and to the people
9. The State governments should be held secure in
their reserved rights and the General Government
tanned in its constitutional powers the Union should
be revcred and watched "the palladium Of our
Liberties"
g. That while struggling freedom, everywhere. ensts
the warmrst sympathy OF the Whg party, still adhere
the doctrines If the Fathcr of his COUNTRY
eed in his Farewell Address, Of keeping ourselves free
from all cnangng alliances with foreign countries md
Of never quitting stand foreign ground
That mission a Republic is propagate
opinions, imposc snotker eountrses form Of gov
ernmcnt, by urtifoe oroe bat teach by example,
and show by success moderation, md justice, the
blessings of seEgoverpment and the advantages ofee
Institutions.
4. That wherr the people make and control the Cow
eminent, they should obey its Constitution, laws and
treaties they would their sefrespeci and the
respect which they claim and will enforce from foreign
powers.
Government should he conducted upon principles Of
the stctest economy. and sufficient for the
penses thereof in time Of peace,ough be mainly derv
ed from aduy imports and from direct taxes;and
in cvying fuch duties sound policy requires just dis
elimination and protection from fraud BY specific duties
when practicable whereby suitable encouragement may
be assured to American industry equally all classes
and to all portions ofthc country
g. The Constitution vests in Congress the power
open and repair harbors md distractions from
navgnbe rivers; and Is cxPedient that Congress shall
exercise that power whenever such sproremesss
saryJor the defence for tie projection AVID ac
sy cfcommerce with foreign nations among the States
ssch improvements being, in every instance. national
and general in their character.
7. The Federal and State Governments parts of
one system, alike necessary for the prosperity
peace and security and ought be regarded alike with
cordial, habituaI, and immoveable attachment Re-
sp for the authority Of ench and in tho
futiona Of each, duties required by
the PLANES, consideration of NATIONAL of State and in
dividual welfarc.
g. The series Of acts Of the 3lst Congress- commonly
known the Compromise Adjustment, Che act for
the Of ugtves from labor included receiv
ed and acquesced in by the Wings Of the United States
as final settlement in principle and substance of the
subjects to which they relate, and far these
nre concerned will maintain them, and insist their
strict enforcement until and experience shall de-
nonsrate the necessity of further legislation guard
gainst the evasion Of the laws the hand the
buse Of their powers the other, mpairng their
IN nufh of ln
Constitution. and deprecae all further agitation of
the questions thus settled peace and
will dscounfenance ull efforts continue renew such
agita,ion whenever wherever, or however msde: and
VIC will maintain this settlement essential the
tonslity Of the Wing party and the integrity Of the I'm
ion.
JoHs G. CHAPMAN. of Maryland,
President Of the Wing National Convention.
Vice Professionalism D. Appleton Of Maine;Geo.
W. Nesmith, Of New Hampshirc; Carlos Coolidge, Of
Vermont; Seth Sprague, OF Massachusetts,; r. W. d.
Craaston. Of Rhode Island; Samuel r. Hubbard of Con
nccticut: Edward p. Cowles Of New York; James Stew
art, Of New Jersey; John Som, Of Pennsy vania; Ca
eb g. Layton, Of Delaware; Francis r. Phelps of Mary
land; VIM. L. Gosen. Of virginia; A. H. Sheppard of
North Caroips; VIM. Whaley of South Carolina; Sea-
ton Grantand of Georga; Thomas Frow Of Alnt anna;
joseph b. Cobb OF Mississippi J. G Van Wrinkle. Of
Louisiana; Samuel F. Vnton Of Ohio John s. VIII
hams, Of Kentucky VIM. II. Sneed of Tcnnes see; Mil
ton Stapp, of Indiana; Benjamin S. Edwards. Of Illinois,
Hon. J. g. Miller, of Missouri; VIM H. Gaines of Ar
Kansas Jones NJ. Edwards of Michigan; General Joseph
nj. Hernandez. of Elorida; j. u n Murray Of Texas:
N. Mckinney, Of lows: J. E. Arnold of Csforna; and
Il. W Heath, of Wisconsin.
true copy:
r. A. UProS, of Louisiana
Secretary of Wing National Convention.
James W. Bryan. Of North Carolina; s. NJ. Ballard Of
Iowa; w. 7. Stewart off alforna; s. Coax Of India.
ns John c. Kunkle, ofPennsyl vania; VIM c. worthng.
ton, OF Virginia; N. s. Perkins Of Connecticut; G. W.
Meckcr, Of Illinois; Wism Thompson, Of Washing,on
Il Il
Assistant Secretaries.
Here is platform broad enough and strong
enough for every American patriot to stand
upon. Every lover Of his country, Of whatever
section may here find firm foothold, whether
he have at heart the development of our indus
trial resources; the protection and extension Of
our commerce; the means of defence again.t
assaults from without, or the avoidance of the
evils arising from discussions within; the ope
rating BY the silent but potential influence of
example upon the monarchical governments of
the old world. or escaping the mischief Of for
eign alliances and contentions-in Whatever
way he seeks to promote the solid interest and
glory Of the country, here the way 10 pointed
out and the means provided. For every such
man. by whatsoever party name he may be
known. there y room enough. But there is no
space Tor the free-soiler Of the North, or the
disunionist of the South.
These resolutions contras,ed with ,bo.. ..
doPsed by the Democratic Convention ,mn,v
attest the truth Of position we have often
urged. that the Wings constitute the true, ma.
tional. conservative party ofthe country. There
Z no solitary sentiment or opinion announced
m them to which any Wing Of any portion of
tho country may not conscienliously assent;
Tor the reason that the party arc accustomed
to consider political measures with reference to
their national. instead of ifeir local effect
Southern Wings spprsve and advocated tariff.
because they believe that its effect upon the L.
bor and art Of the country at large is beneficial.
and their principles are catholic enough 70
seach that whatever promotes the general good
viii IN the end diffuse itself through interests
not directly affected. In like manner they ad-
voea'e a judicious system of Improvements BY
sshe gsnsral government. beeauss they, think
that the commerce and defence Of the country
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