New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-17
The Southern PIntfo rm.


The following are the resolutions adopted by
Southern Delegates and accepted by friends of
WEBSTER:
The Wings of the United States, in Convention as
s,mtIed firmly adheTng TO the great conservative pun
cples by which they controlled and govern ID, and
now relying upon the intelligence OF the Amen-
can p ole with ABIDING confidence In their capacity
for government and their devotion 70 the Coastu
ton and The Union. do proclaim the following as the
political sentiments end determination for the establish
ment and maintenance OF which their national organt
cation o. a parry was effected:
FIRST The Government of the United States is of
limited character and IL is cOnhded to the exercise OF
powers expressly granted by the Constitution, aud such
may be Necessary and proper fo carrying toe grant
ed powers into full execution and that all powers not
granted necessarily implied are expressly reserved
10 the States respectively and TO the people.
Second. The state Governments should be held Sc
cure THEN reserved rights and the General Govern
mept sut,aned its constitutional powers, and that
the Union should be revered and watched over as the
palladium of our hberi"s
Ttird That while struggling freedom everywhere
ellisis the warmest sympsthy OF the Wing party, we
s adhere the d. crihes O the Father OF his Country,
ss announced in biz Farewell ADDRESS, OF keeping our
selves tree fran all entsbgliDg alliances with foreign
countries and OF quiu own 20 stand upon
foreign ground that our mission rs republic IL not 70
prog opiDisDs or impose on other countries
cur tUIm Of government by arIihce or force; but 10
reach by example, and show by success, mo fera
non ana justice the blessings of seEgovernment and
the advsDtate Of free insttuuOns
Fourth That as the people make and control the Gov
err mt ut Trey should its constitution laws aud trea
nee ss they would retain their seli-'espec and IN,
respect which they claim and viii enforce from foreign
puvers.
FYGh Revenue sufficient for the expenses OF an
omcal a0ministIaion of the Government, Ia time Of
peace ought be derived frum du'y imports and
p,i direct taxation; and in lay ing such duties sound
policy REQUIRES Just Discrimination WHEREBY table
sucourrg e m may be afforded TO American Industry
eOpry ali classes aud 10 all parts Of the country
Sirh The Constitution IN Congress the power TO
o., and repair harbors and remove Instructions from
navigsoe rvtrt whenever such Improvements are nee
esshry for tie defense aud for the protecuon
and facility OF cOmmeFce with t6regn nations or among
III, Staies-sad imp ovement- being In every instance
ustiol al and general Ia their character
Srenh The Federal and Sute Governments are
parts system, alike necessary for the common pros
perity peace and secuTty, and ought to be regarded
alike with cordial, ha1itus and immcv able attachment
Respect for the authority Of each and acqiesceuce In
the Just constitutional measures Of each, duties 10
Quiied by the paines considerations OF national state
snc iudvicual welfare
EigAL That the series Of measures known as the
Compromise including TIE Fugitive Slave law, re-
c,ived and scquiesced in by the Wig party Of the
United States a seth ment in principle and substance
"a Da settlement Of the dangerous and exciting sub
ects which they embrace, and 90 far IS the F1giuve
Save law il concerned we will msint4ia the same and
insist on it strict enforcement unnl time ana expert
shall demonstrate the the necessity OF further eg
laton sgsinst evasion abuses, but not impang us
pre- Cency and we deprecate all future sgtauon OF
the Slavery question dangerous 10 our peace snd
we will circumference all efforts al the renewal or
continuance Of such agitstOn Ia Congress or out oil IL
wherever, wherever or lweyer the attempt may DC
mace and will maintain this system OF measures a.
policy essential the nationality of the Wing psrty and
he INTEGRITY vi the Union.