Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-17
Pennsylvania AND coNNEcr1cur.

In 1914 ana lo4S, and believe their strict observance
to be not only conducive to the prosperity but essen
tial to the preservation of the Union.
Resolced, That the democratic party, in view of the
present critical condition of the country should now
more than ever, resort the principles of its glorious
founders furnishing the safest and surest guides
and landmarks; and that among those of primary i'm.
portance in the existing position of public affairs we
may enumerate-a strict construction of the powers
granted by the several States the federal govern
ment under the constitution of the United States and
a denial to Congress of all doubtful powers sacred
regard for the rights reserved to the States respec
lively and to the people absolute non.intererence
by the several States and their citizens with the do
mestic institutions of each other and rigid econo-
my and strict accountability in the expenditure of lbe
public money drawn from the pockets of the people
by taxation, confirming the appropriations made by
Congress national objects plainly authorized by the
constitution.
ResoiUed, That the corEer-stones of the democratic
party were securely End deeply laid during the reign
of terror" by the immortal patriots and Statesmen
Jefferson ard Madison. in the Virginia and Kentucky
resolutions, and in Mr.. Madison's report and that
Whenever the government departed from the spirit of
these resolution and this report dangerous dissensions
and Injurious consequences to the country the
result.
ResOlred. That the democratic party is the true
Mon party OF the whole country, and recognise
no other. We rejoice TO witness that the democrats
IN other States who disapproved the compromise
measures of the last Congress, have the sake of
the Union, resolved to acquiesce in them as final
settlement of the vexed and dangerous questions
democratic
ty throughout all the States reuniting in solid
phaanx upon the principle that these measures must
and shall be maintained and executed, and with the
firm determination that the party shall be
its former ascendency and power in the administration
of the federal government.
ResOfUed, That the democracy of Pennsylvania will
maintain with fidelity and energy the faithful execu.
ton Of the fugitive-slave law; and that we pledge
ourselves to exert best efforts the speedy
repeal of such portions of the s. State obstruction
law as deny the of our jas foE the detention of
fugitives from labor while awaiting their trial, in
any other manner interfere with the constitutional
rights of citizens of sister States in retaining
their property.
Resoired, That the democracy of the old keystone
Commonwealth having deferred their claims pre-
sdental candidate the appeal of her sister States
for more than half century, do now, by an unpre-
cedened majority, earnestly and energetically
their strong and longdeferred right to the honor of
furnishing President for the Union. in the person of
their telow-cltIzen, James Buchanan. They have
second choice and they firmly believe that should
he be nominated by the Democratic National Conven-
ton, he will receive triumphant oldfashioned Jack
majority in the keystone State.
ResoLred, That We present James Buchanan
candidate tor the presidency, with the foil confidence
that the democracy Of sister States will concedc
to the Keystone State the honor to which she has
long been entitled and which she has SO long gener-
ously yielded that the fame Of our candidate
sound statesman and Jealous advocate of republican
principles is not surpassed. He is consistent and
uncompromisng democrat-aD able defender of the
constitutional doctrine of centraization-the advocate
of universal snfffage-the early, tried. and conden-
tia friend and adviser of the Immortal Jacksonville
leading and successful opponent of dangerous national
moneyed monopoes-the supporter OF the economi
cal administration of government-te friend and pro-
moter of agriculture and commerce, of domestic
ufactures and mechanics. The services of MIR. Bu-
chanan in the of the party and of the country
recorded in the hearts OF the people and believe THAI
with the executive branch of the government in his
hands, equal justice would be awarded to all the great
interests of the country, and beloved Union be
safe against the nroads of foreign aggression and the
dangers OF intestine commotion.
Resofred, That the delegates elected by this
ton be, and they hereby, instructed for
him from first to last, and all fair and honorable
means to secure his nomination.
Resulted, That congratulate our w-citizens
upon the successful termination of the late guberna
ioral The election of his excellency, Will
liam Biger, as the chief magistrate of the Common
wealth, has secured to the people able, enlighten-
ed, honest and economical administration of the gov
eminent, and redeems our glorious old Commonwealth
from the disgrace which has been brought upon her
by the late reckless and extravagant administration
that for the personal and unrihg exerons of Gov.
lSigler to the ascenden:y of democratic prn-
cipes during the late canvass for his eloquent and
discussion before the people of the
tional issues, which made the late memorable
aud critical for the country, and which conduced 10
the glorons result, the democracy of Pennsy vaHa
and of the United States him debt of gratitude
equally difficult to be estimated or discharged.
And the following were unanimously adopted by
the Democratic State Convention Of Connecticut,
which nominated Gov. Seymour for reelection
Resolued, That the principles of strict
ton of the powers granted by the constitution of the
u nited States forms fundamental part of the creed
of the American democracy, and that the application
of this radical principle will maintain in their integ-
rity the rights of the States, will furnish the eff
fectual antidote against the centraIizng tendencies
of the federal government. and will preserve the Con-
stituiion and the Union, making confederacy of
States equal to the task of bearing peaceable sway
over the North American continent.
RESOLVED, That on the great questions which have
been at issue before the people, the victory of demo-
cratic principles has been signal and decisive that
neither Mr. Fillmore his predecessor has ventured
recommend the favorite of their political
supporters and even the tariff question, the pres
ent Executive. while suggesting changes in the
present law, enters bis protest against high Tariff
he should be considered belonging to the fossil
remains of his party.
Resoioed That the democratic party of this country
essentially from its principles and its component ell
sments the true Union party-abstaining from the ex-
ercise of doubtful powers the part Of the federal
government, and UNFOLDING the rights Of the States,
it has preserved the integrity of political nstitu
IONS that it has maintained the honor developed the
power, extended the area, and promoted the prosper
ty of the republic and that will therefore lend
utmost aid to ant again the old democratic flag
upon the executive departments at Washington,
where. as the representative of sound and healthy
majority of the American people, it has been accus-
omed to float over prosperous and united country.
Resofred, That the democracy of Connecticut, act
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