Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-10-21
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

l. .Resoired, That the American Democracy Pace their
nation Of The American people. ,,.,,..,,. g..
H. Rsolrd That we regard tins as dls,inlve lea
tain before the world the great moral clement In FORM
viii; and we contrast It with The creed practice
federalism under whatever name or FORM which seeks 10
mposure too monstrous for the public eredaiiy: 49,
views the Democratic party of this unon through Their
delegates assembled in general convention coming tctc
isith Of free representative Government and appealing
their feowezens for the reetitude of their
raons OF principles avowed by them wen on former oe
s5s ronsr sy have
al That the Federal Government is one oflirned pow
OF power therein ought be strictly construed by all The
departments and agents OF the and that ~ Is
incxpedicnt exercise doubtful constitu
20 That the Constitution does not confer upon Gen
the power 10 commence and carry ona
general sy stem of internal improvements.
80 That the Constitution does not confer authority up
Federal Government directly indirectly 10 a.
the debts OF the several States Contracted for local
and internal improvements other S;acpurroscs;
| would such assumption be just or expedient
Government 10 foster one branch OF industry dctr
men any other cheris the interests OF ono por
iS IL EVERY CITIZEN and every section Of
has right to demand and insist upon an eq%a! o f.gn.s
and property from domestic violence or foreign
rs That is the duty Of every branch OF the Govern
TO and practise the most rigid economy III
Government, Tor the gradual
tain extinction OF the pnblc debt
Sc That Congress has power to charter NatioLh
hostility to the best country
institutions and the Liberties OF the reon
of concentrated money power ard above tho
sns S M S .he ss All nst ie 81
upon which issues have been made between the two
candid and practical OF all parties, their soundress,
safety and utility in all business me- pursuits: H.. .r
ncnt from banking institutions is indispensable for the
safety of the funds ofthc Government and the rights OF the
That the liberal principles embodied By Je1ersonin
Constitutions which makes the land OF liberty and the
esGnai principles in the Democratic faith; every
tempt to abrdge the privilege OF and the
split which swept the alien and sedition laws IRON
ton with control the domestic institutions
inc & Of vshnr appertanps to their own az
prohibited by the Constitutions that all Efforts OF
relation thereto calculated 10 lead TO the most aa
ming Consequences and that all such efforts
inevitable tendency to diminish the Happiness OF
tic nipn and ought not to be countenanced by any friend
OF our political institutions ,. .,,,,, ,o...
intended 20 embrace the whole subject ofslavey
agitation in Congress; and The party
81 adhere faithful execution OF the acts known
ae for retaining fatves from or ncladed
which act being designed to carry out an provision
ed or so changed destroy impair its efficiency
" 'tResored That the Democratic party will resist all
slavery question: under whatever shape or color the
vi .Rrsolred That the proceeds of the public lands
ought be sacredy applied to the specified
Constitution; and that we are opposed TO any law for
distribution OF such proceeds among the States alike
pseT %
the President the qualified veto power by which he
enabled under restrictions, and responsibilities ampy
sucen 10 guard the public interest, TO suspend the
OF bill whose merits cannot SECURE the approval o.
thirds of the Senate and House OF Representatives until
judgment the people be obtained thereon and
which American people from the corrupt and
tyIdca domination of the Bank OF the United States and
VIII. ReSolred, That the Democratic raIty will faith.
fully abide by and uphold the principles laid down In the
Sa sa g, ana n tne
adopts principles constituting OF the main foun
datons its political Creed and is resolved to carry them
out in their obvious meaning and import
TX. "Resofred, That the with Mexico upon all the
principles and the laws OF nations, just
citizen should himself the side OF his
try and neither morally nor physically by word or deed
nave given aid and comfort to the enemy
Resolred That rejoice at the restoration OF friend
relations with sister republic OF Mexico and earnest
desire her all the blessings and prosperity which
people upon Inc results OF that war which har'
maniiesy justified the policy and conduct OF the Demo
cratic party, insured the United States ndeInnit
| for the past and security for the future
XI Resolred, That in view Of the condition OF populo
institutions in the Old World, high and sacred duty J.
devoved, with increased responsibility, upon the Demo
cratic party OF ihs country, the party OF the people,
uphold and maintain the rights of State and thereb
the Union ofthe States and sustain and advance
us constitutional liberty by continuing resist all
lies and exclusive legislation for the beneft OF the lew
expense many, and by vglant and constant adh
these principles and compromises OF the Consult
ton which broad enough and strong enough to embra
and uphold Union was the Union is, and IT,
Union shall the expansion OF the energies
capacity ofthis great and progressive people.