Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-08-27
DEMOCRATIC PI,ATFoRM.

l. ..Resolred, That the American Democracy their
trust in the intelligence the PATRIOTISM and the discri
II. Rolrea That we regard this as distinctive ifa
the world The moral element in form
Wilt and we contrast I, with the creed and practice
under whatever name form, which seeks TO
mrosure monstrous for the public credulity:
III "esorsa MTelo. That snsrt,i,s t ,hs;e
delegates assembled in general convention coming together
th IF free rcpresentave government and aprca ir
their eow-czens for the Teculc of their Intentions,
renew and re before the American people tie dcca
ratons OF principles avowcd by them wien former
cason in general convention they have presented their
M Tha. the Feera is one olmi,cd pow
derived soey from the Constitution and The grants
OF power therein ought he strictly construed b. all the
departments and agents OF the Governments and that i is
cx,cdcn, aud dangerous TO exercise doubtful cos'tu
80 That the Constitution docs no: confer upon III, Gen
cral Gover ent tic power TO commence and carry on
general system of inter nal improvements.
49, That the Constitution does rot confer authority up
the Federal Government, directly or indirectly, 10
the debts of the several States, contracted for local
and internal improvements or other SintspuFroses nor
81 That justice and sound policy forbid the reaeraI
any other TO chcris the interests of ono por
ton the injury OF another portion of our common coun
Try; every citizen, and section OF The country
has right demand insis upon equality Of rights
privileges, and 10 complete and ample protection of
and property from domestic violence or foreign
80 That is the duty Of every branch OF the
and practise lie rigid economy in
conducting public Affairs, and that no more rcvcnn:
ought TO be ralScu
expenses of the Cover nncnt and for the gradual but GET
tain OK nct on OF the pnb!ic debt.
anki that we believe such an institution ono Of deadly
ty TO tie hes. interests Of The county .E :"
AID calculated to place the business OF the country within
law and the viii Of The @ops and that the results Of
cratic leg ation in this and all other financial mas
Tol teal Iares of the country, have demonstrated 10
.a@l and 51Gi in as Of all rFsI their
a.. That the separation OF The moneys OF the govern
safety of the funds the Government aud the rights ., the
people ,,,
the Declaration Of Independence, and sanctioned in the
Constitution which makes the land OF liberty and the
aiiiinal principles the democratic ai,h every
tempt 20 shrdge the privilege Of becoming citizen: and the
spirit which swept the allen and scdon laws rom our
80. That Congress has no power, under the conSu.
ion. 10 interfere with control the domestic institutions
OF the several States, the sole and
ia prohibited by the Constitutions thata efforts OF
the Abotonsts or others made 10 induce Congress to in
ierfee with questions of slavery or 10 take neient steps
in relation thereto calculated TO lead 10 the most aa
ming and consequence and that all such efforts
lave inevitable tendency TO diminish the Happiness oil
The people and endascr the stability and perInaiency %
Union, and ought be countenanccd by any friend
oi oltcal Institutions
intended embrace the whole subject ofsavery
agitation in Congress; and therefore the democratic party
by adhere faithful execution OF the acts known
the Compromise settled by the last Congress the
which act being designed TO out express provision
the Constitution canot, with fidelity thcseto be repeal!
V. RSoired, That the Democratic party will resist al!
attempts at renewing in COngress out OF it, the agitation
OF the slavery question: under whatever shape or color lie
attempt may be made.
VI .Resolred, That tic proceeds OF the public lands
ought sacrcdy applied TO the national objects specified
in the Constitutions and that a'c opposed TO any law for
the distribution OF such occcds among The States IL alike
iLexpcdicnt in policy and rePusran 10 the Constitution
President qualified power, by which he
is enabled, restrictions and responsibilities amply
sufficient guard the public interest, 10 suspend the us
sage whose merits cannot the approval Of
twohrds OF the Senate and House OF un
ud gment people be obtained the and
tyrannca domino lion OF the Bank OF the United States AID
from corruptins system general internal
VIII 1.Resore3, That the Democratic party Will faith
fully abide by and Uphold the principles laid down in The
Kentucky and Virginia OF 1885, and IN the report
adopts principles constituting of the main on
datons OF political Creed is resolved to carry them
out in their obvious meaning and import.
TX 'Resorea That the with Mexico, upon all the
principles OF lots aid the laws OF natloEs was Just
citizen should have shown himself The side OF his
try ard neither MOI ally nor physically by word or decd
have givel aid and comfort TO the enemy
X Resoird, Thatwc rejoice at the restoration OF friend
relations with sister republic of Meyco and earnest
desire for her all the blessings and prosperity which we
enjoy under republican institutions the
Ame peope the results OF that which have
anesty justified the policy and conduct Of The Demo
cratic party and insured TO the United States indemnity
for the past and security for the future
X Resolred, That in view OF the condition OF popular
devoved, with increased responsibility, upon the Demo
erac party of hs country the party OF the Pc9pl to
The Union ofthe States ana 10 sustain and among
constitutional liberty by continuing to resist oil
expense ofc many and by vigant and constant adhc
TO these principles and of the Consttu
ton which broad enough and strong enough to embrace
and uphold the Union the Union it is, and the
Union it shall be- in the full expansion of the energies and
capacity OF this great and progressive people