Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-27

assembled, firmly adhering to the great conserya-
tive republican principles by which they are con-
trolled and governed and now, ever, relying
upon the intelligence Of the American people, with
an abiding confidence in their capacity for self
government and their continued devotion to the
constitution and the Union, do proclaim the fol-
lowing as the political sentiments and determine
tons for the establishment and maintenance of
which their national organization as party is
effected:
/. The government of the United States is Of
limited character, and il is confined TO the ex-
ercise Of powers expressly granted by the const-
tuition, and such as may be necessary and proper
for carrying the granted powers into full execu-
ton; and that all powers not thus granted or
necessarily implied are expressly reserved to the
States, respectively, and to the people.
2. The State governments should be held Sc
cure in their reserved rights and the general gov
eminent sustained in its constitutional powers
and the Union should be revered and watched
over as g the palladium of our liberties"
3. That, while struggling freedom everywhere
enlists the warmest sympathy of the Wing party,
we still adhere to the doctrines OF the Father OF
his Country, as announced in his Farewell Adj
dress, of keeping ourselves free from oil entan-
Cling alliances with foreign countries, and OF
never quitting our own to stand upon foreign
ground. That our mission as a republic is not to
propagate our opinions, or impose on other coun-
| tries our form OF government by artifce or force,
but to teach by example, and show, by our sue
cess, moderation, and justice the blessings of
self government and the advantages Of free in
sttutions
A. That where the people make and control the
government they should obey its constitution,
laws and treaties as they would retain their self
respect and the respect which they claim and
will enforce from foreign powers.
8. Government should be conducted upon prin-
cples of the strictest economy, and revenue suf-
ficient for the expenses thereof in time of peace
ought to be mainly derived from duty i'm
ports, and not from direct taxes; and in levying
such duties, sound policy requires just dscrimi
nation, and protection from fraud by specific du
ties when practicable, whereby suitable enconr-
| agement may be assured to American industry,
equally to all classes and to all portions Of the
| country.
/ o. The constitution vests in Congress the power
TO open and repair harbors, and remove obstruc
! tons from nayigable rivers; and it is expcdent
that Congress should exercise that power achen-
such improvements are necessary for tie common
dejence, or for the protection and facility Of
commerce with foreign nations or among the
States such improvements being, in every in
stance national and general in their character.
| Z. The federal and State governments are parts
| OF one system, alike necessary for the common
prosperity, peace, and security, and ought to be
regarded alike with u cordial, habitual, and
| immovahle attachment. Respect for the author
ity of each, and acquiescence in the constitl
tional measures Of each, are duties required by
the plainest considerations Of national of State,
and of individual welfare.
.. The series of acts of the 3lst Congress com
monty known as the Compromise or Adjustment
(the act for the recovery of fugtiyes from labor
| incuded) are received and acquiesced in by the
/ Wings of the United States as final settlement,
| in principle and substance, of the subjects to
| which they relate and, so far as these acts are
| concerned we will maintain them, and insist
| on their strict enforcement, until time and ex-
| perience shall demonstrate the necessity of fur
| Their legislation to guard against the evasion Of
| the laws on the one hand, and the abuse of their
powers on the other-not impairing their present
efficiency to carry out the requirements of the
constitution; and we deprecate all further agta-
ton Of the questions thus settled as dangerous
20 our peace, and will discountenance al-efforts
10 continue or renew such agitation, whenever,
wherever, or however made; and we will main
tain this settlement as essential TO the nationality
of the Wing party and the integrity Of the Union.
J. g. CHAPMAN, of Maryland,
| President Of The Wing National Cbnosnton.
Fl> Presidenh-Nathan D. Appleton, of Maine; George
Vermont; ' ssth sprague Of Massachusetts: r. H. B.
Cranston, of Rhode Island; Samuel b. Hubbard, Of
Stewart. Of New Jersey; John Strohm Of Penusyiva.
mia; Caleb 8. layton OF Delaware Francis p Phelps,
of Maryland; William i. Goggin, of Virginia. A. ~.
Sheppard, OF North Carolina; William Whaley, Of
South Carolina; Seaton 6rantand, OF Georgia. Thos.
!. Frow, OF Alabama; Joseph d. Cobb Of Mississippi;
JC. Van Wrinkle, OF louisiana Samuel +. yinton, Of
Ohio; John 8. Williams, of Kentucky; William II.
sned, Of Tennessee; Milton stapp, Of Indiana; Ben
jamn s. Edward, of Illinois; Hon. J. q. Miller, OF
Missouri; William II. Gaines, OF Arkansas; Jones NJ
Edwards, Of Michigan; Gen, Joseph N: Hernandez Of
Florida; J. u. NJ Murray, OF Texas; N. Mckinney, Of
Iowa; J. t. Arnold, of California; and H. W. Heath,
Of Wisconsin. "a true copy)
| II. A. UPTON, of Louisiana,
Secretary Of TIE Wing Ndtiona, Convention.
AIsiGunt observation-disclosures W. Bryan, Of North Caro-
lima; S. NJ Ballard, of Iowa; W. +. Stewart Of Cali.
fornia; s. Colfax, OF Indiana John @. Kunkle, OF
Pennsylvania; William Worthington Of Virginia
n. g. Perkins, of Connecticut; @. w. Meeker, OF II.
linois; william Thompson Of Michigan; @ w. Dun.
lap, Of Kentucky; J. Murrel Of Vermont