The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1852-09-08
Ofncial Platform or the WING Va.
fsOnal Convention.

The Wings Of the United STATES, in conycn-
lion as .emIed, firmly adhcrine to the great con-
sentative republican principles by which they are
controlled and governed, and now, as ever, rely
ing upon the Intelligence oflhe American people,
with an abiding confidence in their capacity for
self government, and their continued devotion
To the Constitution and the Union. do proclaim
the following as the political sentiments and de.
Examinations, for the establishment and mainte-
nance Of which their national organization as a
party is effected:
l. The Government of the United States is
OF limited character, and it is confined to the
exercise Of powers expressly granted by the Con.
kiiiuiion, and such as may he necessary and
proper Cor carving the granted powers into full
execution, and that all powers not thus granted OF
necessarily implied are expressly reserved to the
States respectively and 10 the people.
Q. The State Governments should he held SO.
cure in their reserved rights, and the General
Government sustained in its constitutional pow.
rys, anJ tie Union should be revered and watch.
ell Over as athe palladium Of our liberles.''
3. Tint. while struggling freedom everywhere
enliSts the warmest sy mpathy Of The Whie party,
we still aihere TO the doctrines Of the Father Of
his Country, as announced in his Farewell Ad-
dress. Of keeping ourselves free from all enlang.
ling alliances with foreign countries, and Of ne.
yerquittine oarown TO stand upon foreign ground
That our mission az Republic is not to pro.
pagate our opinions, or impose on other countre:
our form nf government by srliice or force, bu
10 teach by example. and show by our success
moderation, and Justice, the blessings of scfgo
sesnment and the advantages Of free insiitu
tidns.
4. That where the people make and co,,tro
the Government, they should obey ITS constitution
laws. aud treaties. as they would retain their SELF
respect. and the respect which they claim lant
will enforce from foreign powers.
s. Government should be conducted upor
principles Of the sarictest economy, aud revenu,
sufficient for the expenses thereof, In time o
peace, ought 10 I've mainly derived from dat,
on imports, and not from direct taxes, and, il
laying such duties, sound policy requires a jus
Discrimination ard Protection from fraud b,
teciiic duties, when practicable, whereby suitabl
encouragement may he assured to American in
tastfy, esraliy to all classes aai TO all portions
he country.
8. The Constellation vests in Congress tn
bower 10 open aud repair harbors, and rcmov
distractions fioin nayi gable rivers and it is ex
reJicnt thh Congress shall exercise that powe
soteneeer suck improvements IRE necessity 10
the common defence or for The protection en-
Jacikzg Ell coameree with foreign nations 0
an ing the States; such improvements being. il
every instance, national and general in their cha
r3cter.
2. The Federal ard Stale Governments ar
parts of enc system, alike necessary tcr the com
mon prosperity, peace, and security, and ought
be REGARDED alike with cordial. habitnal, and i'm
movable attachment. Respect for the au,horit,
nf each, and acqsiescenee in the constitutions
measures OF each, are duties required by III,
eiainest consideration Of National, q State ando
ie .llvidsal welfare.
f. The series OF acts Of the 3ist Congress
60 nnoniy known as the Compromise or ADJUST
"A mt. (the act for The recovery OF fugitives
q - Iebsy ipeiglej,l are received and scquies'