The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-01-14

Samuel Medary, Of Franklin.
VIM. d. Morgan, do
A. G. Hibbs, do
Joseph ]. Mcdowell, of Highland.
Matthew H. Mitchell, of Knox.
George Fries, of Hamilton,
Henry C. Whitman, OF Fairfield.
George w. McCook. of Jefferson.
r. P. Spencer, Of Cuyahoga.
The report Of the committee was agreed
Mr.. Wellard, of Wayne, submitted the
following, which was agreed to:
RESOLVED. That the Financial officers
of this State be reSHested, as far as prac-
ticable. to disburse the public moneys paid
TO citizens of this State, in gold or silver.
MIR. Weaver moved that the next Dem
ocratc State Convention be held in the
city of Cincinnati. Lost.
DR.. Fries, of Hamilton. submitted the
following:
Resolved, That we, the Representatives
Of the people Of the State OF Ohio, in con-
vention assembled, recommend to the Gen
eral Assembly of the State of Ohio, the
passage of usury law fixing the rate OF
interest at 10 per cent. and in all instances
where more is reserved the principal shall
be forfeited.
Mr.. Andrews, Of Auglaize. moved that
the resolution be indefinitely postponed,
which was agreed to.
Mr.. Corwin, of Champaign, from the
committee on resolutions submitted the
following. which were adopted unani.
mously,
1M Resolved, That the delegates This
day, in Convention assembled. congratu-
late the Democracy OF the State, on the
result of the election of the Second Tues.
day in October. 1851; and that they send
greeting to the Democracy OF the Union,
with pledge that the vote OF Ohio shall
be cast in 1852 for the Presidential can
didate of the Democracy Of the Union.
Sd Resolved, That We adhere to the
doctrines heretofore declared by the DEM
ocratic party Of the State, in Convention
assembled. by the four resolutions follow
ing 10 wit
"Resolved, That in the New Consttu-
ton we recognize as the principles cardi-
nal in the Democratic faith:
The election of all officers by the peo-
pie.
THE limitation of State indebtedness,
and provision for the payment of the debt
which exists
Equal taxation, compelling the prop
erty OF the rich invested in Stocks TO bear
a proportion Of the public burthen by con.
tributing to the taxes Of the State
The restraint Of the Legislative power,
confning it to the legitimate subjects OF
general legislation; and the crowning glo-
ry of repeal, which secures the people SOW
ereign always, from ever becoming slaves
to anv law or charter, passed by their
servants.
"Resolued, That the people OF Ohio
now, AS they always have done, look upon
Slavery as an evil, and uniavorable to the
full development OF the spirit, and pract-
cal benefits Of free institutions; and that
entertaining these sentiments they will at
all times feel it to be their duty to use all
power clearly given by the terms OF the
national compact, TO prevent its increase,
10 mitigate and finally, 10 eradicate the
evil; but, be it further
"Resolued, That the democracy of Ohio
do ut the same time fully recognise the
doctrine held by the early fathers OF the
republic, and still maintained BY the dem
ocralic party in all the States. that TO each
State, belongs the right 10 adopt and mod
iiy its own municipal laws, 10 regulate its
own internal affairs. 10 hold, and maintain
all equal and independent sovereignty,
with each and every State. and that upon
these rights the national Legislature can
neither legislate, nor encroach.
"Resolued, That an enlightened politi-
cal economy demands more liberal sys-
tenn OF disposing OF the public lands. and
that the prosperity OF the country. as well
as OF individuals, would be eminently pro-
,noted by the passage OF law placing the
national domain in limited quantities with
in the reach OF sctual settlers, at price
to cover the cost OF surveying, and other
necessary expenses.
Sd Resolved. That the Democracy Of
Ohio still adhere TO the well known and
long established doctrines ol the party in
relation to the Tariff and Currency.
4th RESOLVED, That we recognise the
sovereign and inalienabe right OF every
nation 10 establish and maintain such form
of government as may accord with the
views OF its own people. and tina, any in.
reference Herewith on the part Of other
nations is clearly an Infringement Of inter-
national law, and natural justice.
5th ReSoired, That the law Of nations
is in the keeping Of nations; that breach
of it by any one OF them is an offence
against all the others. and that they are
bound ia duty to themselves, and to each
other. to prevent or punish such infracton
by all means not incompatible with their
own interests.
etb PpeoIred That IN Dsmocraiic Re.