The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-27

We copy from the d. LOUIS Times tne proceedings oil
the democracy Of the city and county OF ST. Louis the
sth Of January last II will be that they aim at the
introduction of tests into the democratic creed,
and appeal only to the old doctrines ant usages of the
party In this respect friends in Missouri CO.
operating pari passu with their brethren everywhere
else and we feel hesitation in saying that the
progress already made puts beyond all question the power
Of the party 10 achieve such victory this fall has
never been witnessed since the days OF Jefferson.
We also publish the resolutions which have been
adopted al Mledgeylle by portion OF the constitutional
Union party OF Georgia. from which infer that the
tendencies in that quarter are 10 the gratifying
suit inasmuch the sentiment by which this organza
ton understood TO be guided contains nothing in reality
which is in conflict with the principles OF the democratic
party.
We trust that the divisions created in Georgia, as in
other portions OF the Union will be healed and that all
true democrats will find the OF being represented
al Baltimore in such manner TO increase the
menum OF united action in restoring the federal admins
aton 10 those who will WELD il as Jefferson, Madison
Jackson, and Polk did
Raoisiiors Of the Democracy al 81. Louis.
The democracy OF tho city and county Of ST. Louis
sembed in conformity with the usages of the party.
the brilliant victory OF the 9Th Of January 1875
and TO adopt such measures will tend to advance the
principles signay maintained by tho distinguished chief
whose heroic plos and ciyI services alike the OBJ
Iscnof our pride and admiration, do resolve
That The elores OF the day celebrate, and
ofAndrew Jackson the common property Of the Amer
our conIederacy His aebievemenls as soldier and :
ene him TO the honor and gratitude of each
2 tina, among the many acts Of his civil career which
give him the admiration Of his countrymen,
present stronger csims than his energetic and notorious
opposition The Bank Of the United States and to internal
improvements within the States by the general govern.
both important and dangerous elements OF
Of policy calculated TO break down the barriers of the
stoton TO ccntraze and consolidate the federal
men and ultimately destroy the rights OF tho States.
That the federal government Is one OF Limited and spe
c6ed powers, that all powers not delegated by the
stituon 10 the United States, prohibited by " 10 the
States reserved the States respectively the peo
pie y and that ci construction Of the constitution, and
the abstinence by Congress from the exercise OF all doubtful
powers mpsratvey required the most certain safe
guard Of domestic harmony, aud of the and
That cordially approve Of the resolutions Of the
Baltimore conventions OF 1910, 1874 and 1sls mbody
ng The true principles upon which the general government
should be conducted and constituting platform broad
ensugh for all democrats TO stand upon;
D. That Congress has right to do that indirectly which
cannot do directly and that the agitation Of tho subject OF
slavery in the District OF Columbia the Territories,
means and with the view Of disturbing overthrowing
that institution in the several States ssgains the spirit
and meaning of the constitution infringement Of the
rights OF the States affected and breach of the public faith
upon which they entered into the confederation.
That the constitution rost. the broad principles Of
qusy among the members OF this coaederacy and that
Congress in the exercise OF its acknowledged powers has
no right to discminae between the institutions Of por
Won OF the States md another with view Of aboishing
the one and promoting the other.
That we scquiesco In the adjustment OF the slavery
question made by the last Congress- commonly known as
'he Compromise. and that every portion Of tho Union
aght to adhere to II that the peace and harmony of the
eourty depend 70 great srtent upon lis faithful execution
all lis paris and that any suem pt to repeal or essentially
modify the fugitivesave should receive the reproba
'oa Of every friend Of his country.
That the right Of the constituent to instruct the rep
eenatve, and his duty to obey resign, has been al
WAYS recognised OF the cardinal doctrines of the
democratic party and this meeting regards Of vital
Importance TO the weibeing OF the government, that
sr no circumstances ought IL to be abandoned inn
paired
That, 40 true republicans, cherish the freedom Of
religious opinion and the lawful exercise thereof vital
WI o. our institutions that Il is matter which concerns
etuzen individually. and In which neither The govern
snt nor the people rightly interfere that look
m uistIuN and disappTobstion any political party
gsnxation the object tendency of which upon
religious sect or society, under pretence Of propsgsng