Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-05-21
DEMOCRACY OF NORTH CAROLINA.


The noble Democracy of North Carolina which occupies
40 high position means maintain it, if judge
from the harmonious and enthusiastic proceedings OF the
recent State Convention David S. Reid the present eX
ceent Governor nominated by reclamation for re-eec-
,on and Messrs G. Oobbn, R. NJ Saunders, Weldon ~
Edwards and Green w. CALDWELL appointed delegates al
large TO the Baltimore Convention
The character of the resolutions unanimously adopted
was we'll skechcd forth in advance in the eloquent opening
speech of D. X. McRae, Esq, the President who said
Our principles are known Of all They are based
upon fixed foundation and need not any assistance from
art or ingenuity. In Federal politics. hold fast to and
stand upon the ancient and time honoed landmarks oi
Democracy With reference the late oees oil measures
passed for purpose OF quieting agitation position Is
true acquescence and in regard 10 the enforcement OF The
only measure OF that series useful 10 the sonh the a9n
al Democracy is the only source that can be looked 10 or
it's faithful execution. We may have differed as 10 the
"Compromse" pending its passage, but all OF US will be
patfed its object shall be attained VINO does not love
thia IJnon7 Is there any man who look upon this
oroat Republic extending from TO sea, whose flag shl
vers in the North Atlantic gale, and at the same time
famed by the gentle zephys of the Southwest Pacific
whose rides every wave and whose courage
and honor the admiration OF The world-who can re-
member that he is the citizen of such Republic and MOI
be inspired by hope that time will continue TO develop
her greatness und glory, till slime shall be no morei
The following is the excellent platform of the North Cur
olina Democracy:
We the Delegates of the Democracy of North Corona
In Convention assembled considering the occasion proper
ed principles that bind us together as party, DO
Resolve ls That are for rigid construction OF the
Constitution of the United States, as grant OF limited
powers for Independent Treasury and against United
States Bank for Tariff for revenue, and against lar
for protection; for economy In the OF the
Federal Government and against e1ayaeant expenditures
for an early payment of the public debt and against the pay
ment of stale and unounded claims.
3D. That we devoted the Union of the States and
desire its preservation by strict and faithful observance oil
the Constitution and by doing equal and impartial justice to
all it's purts
usent known the "Compromise and insist upon the
faithful and full execution of tho law in regard to fugitive
slaves and we will support any candidate for the Pres
dency who withhods full prompt and explicit avowal OF
his approval of said law and Of his determination TO
4h That the public lands the property all The
States 10 be held by the General Goyesnment as common
fund for the of the public debt and other charges
upon the public Treasury
5th That we are in favor Of the nomination Of the Hon
Robert Strange for the Office of Vice President of the United
States that we duly appreciate his great moral WORTH his
ed and extensive aainments his uniform and eloquent ad
vocacy great principles Of and ina, we
lion and approval Of the Baltimore Convention.
6h That David Reid for his able prudent ana luaicl9n
discharge of the duties of Governor IS eneo 70 'o cofo
support OF every freeman Of the Stale ;,
Tin That the constitution of this State having providsc
for Its amendment by legislative enactment ana hee
of both Houses of the last General Assembly havng Soee
for the measure Of free suffrage 10 favor of e,arm
ing by the next General Assembly, ano OF l.s
approval by the people, as to make part Oh sa'a
stitution.
6th That for holding sacred the Federal OASIS o.
apporonng Representatives among the several States AM
against changing tho present basis of representation IN h
Senate and House OF Commons of this State
9h That the State having heretofore acted IN
10 the Of 1892 in regard Electors for President ana
Vice President of the United States for SO acting
The me and propose that the nine Congreson
al Districts stand the Electoral Districts the next eec
,on selecting Eector for each and for the State
large.
10th That four Delegates De appointed by this Convention
for the State large TO unite with such number may oe
appointed BY the Congressional Districts the Baltimore
Democratic Convention.
llh That Executive Committee OF nine be appointed
BY The President of this Convention
H. That we reafrm the Resolutions Of the Baltimore
Convention of 1874 and ls tar as they are applicable
lhe pressnt condition Of the country