The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-21
Gen. Butler. OF Kentucky.

We present below the resolutions which have been
adopted by the democratic convention recently as.
sembled in Kentucky. II will be seen that they offer
General Butler of that State to the consideration OF the
democracy OF the Union candidate for the pres-
dency The resolutions are plain and comprehensive,
avoiding Of the issues which have grown out Of
the legislation OF Congress the subject OF slavery, but
distinctly affirming opposition TO the Wilmot provso,
the faithful maintenance of the Compromise, and
reliance on the doctrines OF the democratic party as
explained by its past action We are informed also,
from high and responsible source that these resolutions
were submitted TO General Butler. and were approved by
him before they offered to the consideration of the
convention. This fact shows that the rumors so long
prevalent in the political circles of some portions Of the
Union. connecting the OF this distinguished soldier
and statesman with the anti slavery party Of the NORTH
are not credited by the democrats of the noble and
gallant State Of Kentucky.
From the Newport (Ky) Daily Flag January Is
Ksntasky Democratic state Convention.
Mr. Guthrie, Of Louisville from the committee on res.
outons, reported the following which were adopted
The democracy Of Kentucky have ever maintained the
cedy observed its compromises. and accorded each
State the unqus,ionsbe right 10 regulate and maintain
unmoeNed her domestic policy and Institutions The per-
with democrats cardinal and cherished principle, never
to be yielded sacrificed TO policy.
The Integrity and harmony Of The Union arc best pre-
by strict observance Of The powers 10
ths general government Therefore,
l. Rssoipsd That the Congress OF the United States ha.
power CONTROL regulate interfere with the institu
ton OF slavery as IL exists in any Of the States
Rssolrsd. That Congress has power TO prohibit
citizen OF OF the States, where slavery exists by
thory Of law, from emigratng with and holding
and inhabtng any territory acquired by the blood and
treasure of the whole people, and held by the United
States for the benefit of all the States
3. R,soiptd, That We will abide by and maintain the
recently passed by the Congress OF the United
States, known the com promise measures, final
element questions which Threatened the In
tegrity OF the Union; and will nj or submit
violation Of the prime Piles OF the compTomise acts
especially tha which proposes TO surrender in obedience
constitution, fugitive slaves their legitimate
era We require Of the general government prompt and
faithful execntion OF this law In It's letter and spirit
Received, That the democracy of kentucky
their fathers and require all with
power that construction OF the federal constitution which
limits ther action to the powers plainly granted.
o. Rssoirsd, That the duty OF Congress faithfully
min.ation OF public affairs and the speedy exiting ui,h
mcnt OF the public debt
Re.oipsd That the application Of the national revenue
TO the purposes OF internal Improvement upon objects
merely local aud not national and tend.
eIravsgaut, II not corrupt OF public money.
T. Resoiptd, That the democracy OF Kentucky OPP
1896 and especially 10 substitution Of specific instead Of
the I'D paforfpl principle embraced in that act.
Rssoirsd, That the democracy OF the nation boast
OF many good and who would faithfully carry
and among these recommend 10 the democracy
OF the nation distinguished felow-citizcn William q.
democratic convention Just and impartial consideration
g. Rssopsd. That approve oil national democratic
convention to be held at central point, early
day, and will appoint delegates to represent Kentucky In
support of the democracy Of ksntucky nominees
that body for the offices OF President and Vice President