Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-10-13
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

trust In the intelligence the patriotism, and the dscimi.
| III ..Resolred That we regard this distinctive ca.
ture of political creed which we are proud to rail
the world tho great moral clement III form
of sprinsnS from and upheld by inc popua
will aud we contrast it with the creed and practice Of
raiis under whatever name or form WHICH seeks TO
palsy the will the constituent, and which conceves
too monstoas for the public easa these
views. the Democratic party Of This Union through their
ina spirit oil concord, devotion the loe,sirce and
iah Of Tree We en- ana
and assert before the American people the ec
rations OF principles avowcd by them whcn on former
casions, general convention, they have presented their
eamdd1es for or, The popular is one or,cl
derived solely from the Constitution and Inc grants
OF therein ought TO be strictly construed by AL ne
and agents of the Governments and That IL Is
inexpcden and dangerous to exercise doubtful cohsti
That the Constitution does not confer upon the Gen
Government the power to commence and carry on
general system of internal improvements
- Constitution does not confer authority up
the Federal Government directly or indirectly to as,
improvements or other State-purposcs; nor
assGp ns be so i %o eSred nI the
Government foster branch OF industry TO the dctri
ton TO the injury portion of our eoul
try; that every citizen, and every section OF the country
and privileges, complete and ample protection OF
persons ami property from domestic violence or foreign
That is the duty OF every branch OF the Govern
conducting our public affairs, and that
raised is required to defray the necessary
l
tain extinction OF the pnblic debt
so That Congress has no power to Charter Sa,oGn'
Banks believe such institution one pi deadly
hostility to the best interests Of the country to
calculated place the business of the country within
the money power, ard above the
Democratic legislation in ibis and ali other financial meas
ures whchissues have been made between the two
political parties of the country, have demonstrated to
candid and practical men Of all parties their soundness
.s7 That the separation of the moneys of the govern
ncn from banking institutions is indispensable for the
of the funds of the Government and the rights of the
people. ,o.. :;
Declaration of Independence, and sanctioned IN the
Constitution, which makes the land OF liberty and the
Of the @ r.. ., ne1 " ad
tempt ahridge the privilege OF becoming Gizes and The
soil among ought TO be resisted with the same
spit which The alien and sedition laws from
sta; ate books 49,,
ton TO interfere with control the domestic institutions
several States, and that such States the sole and
proper judges everything aPperianins to their own al
AIRS not prohibited by Constitution that all efforts oil
erere with questions very, ncent
in relation thereto calculated TO lead TO the most ala
have Inevitable tendency diminish the happiness OF
PEOPLE and endanger the stability and
the UEOn and ought not to be countenanced by any friend
| OF our political institutions
ana was intended embrace the whole subject OF slavery
ra,ion In Congress- and therefore the democratic
a tic Union standing national platform, will abide
~ a.i aLheie to a faithful execution OF the
the Compromise settled by the last Congress e
rcclaning utives from service or labor included
which act being designed TO out express provision
Constitution, Cannot with fidelity thereto, be repeal
" Rtsokred, That the Democratic party will resist al
attempts renewing i'll Congress or out OF IT, the agitation
the slavery question: under Whatever saPe Oh Coor h'
| attempt may be made.
| VI IResolred That the proceeds of the public lands
ought to be sacredy applied the natona! objects specified
Constitutions and that we are opposed TO any law to
distribution of such proceeds among Inc states is alike
incxpeden in policy and repusnant TO the Constitution
vii. .ReSolred, That decidedly opposed to- aki
from the President qualified veto power, by which he
is cuabcd under restrictions, and RESPONSE amp!
sufficient TO guard the public interest 10 SUSPEND te a
| cannot secure the approval
two Senate and House OF Representatives unit
the jud the people be obtained thereon and
which the American people from The corrupt and
the Bank OF the GIicd States, and
fou corruptng system of internal imp
VIII ..Reoirea That Democratic rty will faith
fully abide by Uphold principles laid down in the
Kentucky Virginia resolutions OF 1885, and in the repoI
OF Mr. Madison the Virginia legislature in 1888; iat ii
political Creed and is resolved TO carry then
out in their obvious meaning and import.
TX .Resofrea That the war with MeSeo, upon a Inc
ir rcccssary war on part in which every American
should sho himself on the side OF his coun
ty and neither morally nor physically oy woId or deed
| nave ii ven aid and comfort TO the enemy
A. Resolrt, That rejoice at tho restoration OF 'rlcnu
Is with sister republic OF Mexico and earnest
enjoy under republican institutions; and we the
people inc results OF that war winch nave
so mancstly justified the policy and conduct OF Inc DEMO
cratic party insured TO the United States dctnt!
| for the past and security for The future ,
XII 'Rsofrtd That in view OF the condition oil rolla
Institutions in the Old World, high and sacred duty II
dcvolvcd, with increased responsibility, upon inc Deno
cratic party OF ihs country as the party OF the People
UNFOLD and maintain rights of state, and he'eb!
tic Union ofthc States, and 10 sustain and nd vance ao
s constitutions liberty by continuing TO resist nil mono'
lies and legislation for the benefit OF the few al In
cypcnsc of the many, by vigan and constai<sadhe
renee principles and compromises of the Consu
linn which enough strong enough TO embac
and UNFOLD Union il the Union as 1t is, and In
Union shall be. in the full expansion oil the AIT
| caraci,y OF This great and progressive people