The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-31

JERE CLEMENS.
p S.-As other friends may desire to know my opin-
ions as well as YOURSELF shall send copy Of this to
the Washington Union J. C.
Politics OF Aiaba naa--Gisn EraxIsr's Address.
Upon taking the chair as president OF the late demo-
cratic convention of Alabama Gen. Frazier addressed
the convention in the following meet and appropriate
terms: M
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION Among the various
evidences oil public confidence and respect with which
have been honored, have been highly appre-
cated, or source OF more profound grathcalion than
being called to preside over the deliberations OF this in
telligent and patriotic assembly.
This grahcaon arises not only from the high source
IRON which this unmerited honor is derived but is
greatly enhanced BY recollection OF the great and i'm
p0rtant objects for which we have assembled
For series OF years il has been the practice oil the
democratic party to assemble in convention for the pur
pose OF designating suitable candidates for the Office OF
President and Vice President OF the United States 1t is
pursuance OF this custom, approved by lime, sanction
ed by experience, and generally productive of the most
gratifying results that we. the chosen delegates OF the
democracy OF Alabama, have assembled the present
occasion. f
In meeting together for this purpose we not only per-
form the duty conded to us by constituents, but
preservation and maintenance OF those great fundamental
principles Of political equality which lie at the founda-
ton OF our institutions. From the adoption of the
vded into two parties; and, without any wish nten.
ton to derogate from the wisdom patriotism of either,
my deliberate and Interchangeable opinion is, that the per-
petuy of the government depends upon giving to the
federal constitution that construction which will restrict
the federal government to the exercise OF the granted
powers and only such others ndspensaby
say to carry the granted powers into effect leaving all
others they intended TO be left and where they
ought always to remain, in the hands of the respective
States and the people, by an adherence to that consruc
ton which was first asserted and maintained by Jeer-
and his immortal compairots and which was ratified
and confirmed by Andrew Jackson---a man who in the
language of Mr. Jefferson, filled the measure Of his
trys glory. go
With the memory OF such examples before US, and
with firm conviction of the truth OF principles we
have assembled around the altar OF democracy for the
purpose OF adopting the necessary enable us
to cooperate with our democratic fellow citizens
throughout the Union in the selection OF suitable cand
dates for The two highest Offices in the gift OF the Amer-
can people.
IT, the presence OF such an assembly as this Knight
be INDUCED with single remark relative 10 the qualhca-
tons Of the individuals who are to be clothed with these
great and important trusts 1t would be that they should
be democrats honest and capable aud who n the admin
straton OF the general government, would give such
construction to the constitution OF the United States
would best secure the equality OF the States composing
this great and growing confederacy and afford the best
security and protection all the rights OF all the citizens
Oh each and all the States
rendering to you, gentlemen, my unfeigned thanks for
the distinguished honor which you in your Kindness and
Partially have been pleased TO confer upon me, am
ready TO proceed 10 the discharge OF the duties assigned
me. H
Resoiutionsof the alabama Union Convention.
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the following report
The COMMITTEES OF twenty -one, to whom was referred
sundy resolutions connected with the action Of the
vention Questions OF national and State policy, have
requested TO report TO the convention the following
resolutions, and 10 ask that they may be adopted:
S..otyed, That the government Of the United State,
was established by the wisdom and patriotism Of who
comprehended aud loved freedom that indebted to
them for the high position which hold among nations
G s wneh we say at home and
which they created, as rsught with dangers TO our best
interests as people to the glory Of the republic and to the
Rssofcd That in the federal constitution certain pow
s re sas @ " = The SpS
the support OF the people OF the United States and thai
any effort 70 wres' those powers from IL or TO oestruc is
would be hostile TO the peace and happiness OF the whole
3 Resotped That Alabama as one Of the United States
desires perpetuae the Union long the federal con-
sution is regarded as the charter Of her rights and thai
while her people prepared repe aggressions the
part OF the general government they also ready
ect every effort TO involve them in acts OF hostility against
Il, until, In their judgment the occasion shall arise for
dcatng those rights aud that they will then proceed TO
demand redress from the government which oppresse,.
OF tho revolution, their purpose to be free and ndepend
T. Re,oivsd That the asserted right Of secession Of
State from the Union is unsanctioncd by the federal
stliuton but that we claim II as paramount right which
belongs free people to overthrow their
Iished.
s. Resoiped, That epoch has commenced which TO
qures forget past political offences to minister
longer sectional discod, contemplate in all its gram
deur individual and harmonious Union, and that,
tuated by this spirit acquesce in the lae compromise
adjustment de6nvc settlement OF the slavery quss-
ton, and will insist its being adhered in good faith
g. Rssoird, That think IL pedient appoint dele
us in either the Democratic or Whg Ma
tons Conventions nominate candda,cs for President
and Vice President OF the United States and that this
venton recommend TO the friends of the compromise
of the late Congress the prophecy of holding In tho
city OF Washington, the second Mondy in June next
National Union Convention. irrespective of old party
TONS the purpose Of nominating candidates
President and Vice President OF the United Saes pledged
the support and maintenance Of those measures
final adjustment. -
T. Roiped, That this convention, before ouns, will
appoint Is delegates the constitutional Union
party OF Alabama in said plated National Conven-
ton-two from each congressional district, and four from
Rsoived That IL win also choose an electoral ticket
to be posed of nine candidates from each
gressonsl district. and from the State argeio
by IT, any other nomination OF Prcsden and Vcs Presi-
dent OF the United States that the constitutional Union
party Of this State may think II proper to support in the
coming election.
9. Resolved, That, while we FEEL dccp sotcitude for
those who struggling for independence in the
sntic world and will assist in holding up country
moral beacon 10 display the genial influence OF liberty,
still UMPIRE advisr its propagation in Europe
by the sword, abandon tho docr
OF Washington. .so
TO- Rssoived That party, we regard popular educa.
ton the first element Of civilization, the fruitful
morality, the basis of all social progress that
will far lies In power favor the instruction OF
masses. 4 nM4
IL. Resolved, That will endeavor 70 promote the i'm
Of State by tho pursuits OF labor,
encouraging the investment of the surplus capital OF
citizens such works, and the expendnr Of foreign funds
with the same view, aud by every otifer prudent
within our power. lsl N1 - N& tt lst
with sentiment 10 candidates the next general
election In this State for politics Office. ~