Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-17
DEMOCRATIC PLATFoRM

trust in the in;eigsnee the patriotism and d
az "Resolred That regard this distinctive .,
ture Of our political creed which are proud 10 mis-
before Inc world as the great moral clement in toIr
contrast With the eee sia and eaRs
palsy the will of the constituent and which conceiyes
imp1sture too monstrous for the public credulity
views, the Democratic party Of this Union through Id
delegates assembled general convention coming iose,
faith Of free representative Government, and appeais
TO their eoweitzens for the Iecttude of their intention
ratons Of principles avowed by them when, on formero
casons, in general convention they have presented Id.
That The aeplai is ono limited
ers derived solely from the Constitution and the g,sa
departments and agents Of the Government and that iii
inexpedien and dangerous 10 exercise doubtful eonst
% That the Constitution does not confer upon,he &c,
cral Government the power to commence and earyorl
general system Of internal Improvements
3 That the Constitution does confer authority u
on the Federal Government directly or indirectly. o
and internal improvements other State nj
would such assumption be just or expedient. $3.50 q
m Po of s f..
ment OF any Other to chers the interests Of poi
ton the injury Of another portion of common con
ry that every Citizen and every section OF the coun
has right to demand and insist upon equality Of na
and privileges, and to complete and ample proteetione
persons and property from domestic violence oe,l
Ito. That is the duty OF every branch OF the Cover
ment to enforce and practise the most rigid economy
conducting public affairs, and that Iev,re
ought be raised than is required to defay the neee
expenses OF the Government and for the gradual but
tain extinction of the public debt. ~ -,
SO. That Congress has no power TO charter Natiuu
hostility best Of the country dansefos
republican institutions and the liberties Of the p
calculated to place tho business Of the country with
the control OF concentrated money power and ADORE IL
laws and the will Of the people; and that the results
ures upon whehissues have been made between The
political parties of the country have demonstrated
candid and practical OF all parties their soundn
safety, and utility in all business pursuits.
81 That the separation of the moneys Of the sore
msnt M is Pen [
people h,, N. embodied ,v ,.s.r,o.b
the Declaration Of Independence, and sanctioned in "
Constitution, which makes ours the land or liberty and
asylum OF the oppressed OF every nation have ever m
cardinal principles in the Democratic faith; and ever
tempt to abrdgc the privilege OF becoming citizens and IL
Of soil among ought to be resisted With the a.
40. That Congress has no power, under the Consttt
the several States such States the sole a,
proper judges q everything spper.aining e hsF
the Abooniss or others made to induce Congress tos
terere with questions slavery. take ineipent si
ming and dangerous consequences; and that such
inevita bic tendency to diminish the happind
he people and endanger the stability and permanene9
the Union and ought not be countenanced by any l
of our political Institutions. Is. ~ IS s-llsri
and was intended 70 embrace the Whole subject ofssT
agitation in congisssi and heIeoIe the s pa
by adhere faithful execution OF the acts known
the Compromise measure settled by the last Congress- ~
&C, for retaining usyes from service Or aboL inssE
ofthe Constitution, cannot, with fidelity thereto Be r
ed or SO changed as 10 destroy or impair its esIensy
attempts at renewing in Congress or out the asaha
slavery question: under whatever shape color til
VI.tResolred, That the proceeds Of the public .aa
ought to be sacredy applied to the national objects sPh
in tho Constitution; and that opposed TO any law
distribution OF such proceeds among the States Is aha
inexpediept in policy and repugnsnt TO the Constitution
IF rom the President the qualified veto power bywhieh
is enabled, under restrictions and anp
sufficient 70 guard The public interest to suspend the r.
Of the Senate and House OF UNI
s Saa
tyrunnea domination Bank Of the United States ~
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fully abide by and uphold the principles laid down N
Kentucky and Virginia o. @ ana ID ~
cations political creed and is resolved to carry ihsn
out in their obvious meaning and import. ~ 80,
TX .Resoirea, That the war with Mexico, upon al!.
principles OF patriotism and the laws Of nations w.sa
Citizen hi Should have so wn himself on the side o
try, neither morally nor by word or aee
x tGelred. That rejoice the restoration Of friend
~ relations with republic Of Mexico and
enjoy under republican ss
me rcan people upon the results OF that which has
maniestly Justified the policy and conduct Of n;
Gratis party and insured y The wmtsd States
X1 Resolred, That in view OF the condition o. popI
institutions in the Old World high and sacred G nun,
cratic party Of .his country the party Of
uphold and maintain the rights OF every State and
the Union OF the States and TO sustain and advance
US constitutional liberty by continuing to resist all
lies and exclusive legislation for the benefit ftho few M
expense OF many, and yigilant and constant mn
renee to these principles and Of the CoI
ton which are broad enough and strong enough 10 ~
and uphold the Union It was, the Union 1t is ana "
Union it shall be- in the full expansion OF the
capacity OF this great and progressive people
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