Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-22
THE PLATFORMS.
THE wHIG PLATFORM.

The Wings OF the United States in convention ass
principles Sy which they controlled governed,
Viii Is s in se
self sovernent and their continued devotion to the Co
o;isa sentiments and determnations for the esabls
Gni maintenance of which their national orsaLizaii
l. The Government OF the United States is of limit,
character. and is confined TO the exercise OF
necessary proper carrying the powers
full execution and that all powers not thus granted
sleciivcIy anrl 10 the.people
reserved rights and the General Government sustained
its constitutional powers and the Union should be
9. That while struggling freedom, everywhere, eniis
the warmest sympathy OF the hig party still adhc:
ed in his Farewell address, OF keeping ourselves free To
ngng alliances with foreign ries, nevc
mission Republic is to propagate opinions, Q.
on other countries our form OF government by al
tee force, but to teach by example, and show by
Success moderation and Justice the blessings OF sefgo,
eIin,cni, and the advantages OF free institutions
L. That where the people make and eonro the Cover,
nrn they should obey its Constitution, laws, and tree
ries, they would retain their self respect and the
sreet which they claim, and will enforce from fores
powers. f.0 sa.E.ll
the stetest economy and sufficient for the
thereof in time OF peace ought to be mainly DER
and in leyyng such duties: sound policy requires jus
disc Elimination and protection from fraud by specific d.
may be assured TO American industry equally TO all class
and to all portions OF the country
and repair harbors ami distinctions from navga
BILE rivers; and is exTeden that Congress shall eHercs
that power whenever such improvements necessary 10
defence for The protection aud facility o.
commerce with foreign nations among the States; such
improvements being in instance national and gen
era in their character -Jal#- .| .-t.'-. No.
4 The Federal and State Governments arc parts
system alike necessary for the common prosperity peace
security and ought to be regarded alike with cordial
habitual, aud immoveablc attachment Respect for the
authority of each and acquiescence in the cors,uonai
OF each, duties required by the r e..
sderaiion OF national of State, and individual wei
s. The series OF acts of the 3lst Congress- coni",y
known the Compromise Adjustment, (hc act Tor the
recovery of fugtves from labor included) received
and anquesced In by the Wings OF the United States
final settlement in principle and substance of the subjects
which they relate and so far these acts
will maintain them, and insist their enforcement,
until time and experience shall demonstrate the necessity
OF further legislation 10 guard against the evasion OF the
laws the hand and the abuse of their powers
tho other not imparing their present efficiency to
out tho requirements of the Constitution and depre
cate all further agitation Of the questions thus settlcd
dangerous peace, and will dscountenarce all Efforts
continue such agitation whenever, whercvcr
however made; and will maintain this settlement
ESSENTIAL to the nationality the Wing party and the In
tcgrity of the Union. .t.