The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1852-06-16

very question, under whatever shape or
color the attempt may be made.
"ReSolved, That the proceeds of the
public lands ought to be sacredly applied
10 the national objects specified in the
constitution; and that we are opposed 10
any law for the distribution Of such pro-
cceds among the States, as alike inexpcd-
ent in policy and repugranl 10 The cons'iIu-
tion.
"ResolUed, That we are decidedly OPP
posed to taking from the President the
qualified veto power, by which he is ena-
bled, under restrictions and responsibilities
amply sufficient 10 guard The public inter-
est, to suspend the passage Of bill whose
merits cannot secure the approval of two
thirds of the Senate and House Of Repre-.
sentalives, until the judgment Of the peo-
pie can be obtained thereon, and which has
saved the American people from corrupt
aud tyranical domination vs-the Bank Of
the United States, and form corrupling
system of general internal improvements.
"Reolred, That the democratic party
will faithfully abide by and uphold the
principles laid down in the Kentucky and
Virginia resolutions Of l79s. and in The
report of Mr.. Madison to the Virginia Lee
gislature in 1900; that it adopts those
principles as constituting one Of the main
foundations of its political creed, and is
resolved to carry them out 10 their obvious
meaning and import.
"Res0Lued, That tbe war with Mexico,
upon all the principles Of patriotism and
the laws of nations, was a just and neces-
sary war on our part, in which every
American citizen should have shown him
self on the side of his country, and neither
morally nor physically, by word or deed,
have given aid and comfort to The enc.
my"
."ResolUed, That we rejoice at the re.
storaliun of friendly relations with our sis
Ter Republic Of Mexico, and earnestly de-
sire for her all the blessings and prosperi-
ly which we enjoy under Republican in
stltutions, and we congratulate the Amei-
can people upon the results of that war,
which have so manileslly justified The pol
icy and conduct of the Democratic party,
and insured 10 the United States "indem.
nifty for the past and security for the fu-
ture.'
"Rcsolucd, That in view of the condi.
ton of popular institutions in the world,
a high and sacred duty is devolved with
increased responsibility upon the Demo.
cratic party Of this country as the party
of the people, to uphold and maini in
the rights of every State, and thereby the
Union of The States, and to sustain and
advance among us constitutional liberty
by continuing to resist all monopolies and
exclusive Legislation for the benefit of the
few at the expense of the many, and by
vigiant and constant adherence. 10 those
principles and compromises of the con-
slitulion, which are broad enough and
strong enough to embrace and uphold the
Uuion asst is, and the Union as it shall
be, in full expansion Of the energies and
capacities of this great and progressive
people.
The Convention then spent some time
in discussion, on the subject of an ar
rangement as TO the number Of delegates
to which each State should be entitled
hereafter in the Convention. 1t was de-
cided that they should have twice the num-
ber to which they are entitled in the EIcc-
toral college.
1t was resolved that the next Conven-
venlion be held at Cincinnati.
Resolutions of thanks to the various
committees, officers, the Democrats Of
Baltimore, &C., were passed unanimously.
Finally, al 6d o'clock, and adjournment
took place sine die.