The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-10

rrhsdisbed mono OF our old and constant Affection for
the Nenersted tstenen who have 10 long sad faith
fully icd tie dsmocruto hosts; yet cordially and
snimouy uniting In tho spirit Of comprsuso and
citation which aumatod the National Convention we
pledge To tts nominees Franklin Pierce of New Hspp-
= &c and William Il King, Of Alabama. earnest
tbusiastc, aud triumphant support.
Resolved That in Franklin Pierce candidate for
the Once m Pr-siSsst Of the United States the democracy
otbe city and county OF New Yerk recognize tried and
not only profescd but from his earliest youth has prac
ticcd dsDocrstic principles Patriotism has been his
political pilot and the constitution Of the Union his charts
he loves tie confederation and respects and will defend
the rights Of each State la the republic
Modest and unobrusive yet he always responds to his
conntyS call In peace an honest and uicious states
man; In war, q bravo and gallant soldier
Rssolved That in william K. King Of Alabama, our
candidate for The Office Vice President Of the United
States We have tried democrat who in tho various egs
istive and diplomatic positions he has filled truly served
his constituency and ably maintained the honor and in
Resolved That proclaim rs our creed-as our plat
form tho following resolutions adopted by the late Natl
ona Democratic Convention viz
Resolved That the American democracy place their
trust In the intelligence the patriotism and tho discr
mnaiing justice Of the American people.
Resolved That We regard this NJ distinctive feature
OF our political crced which proud to maintain
fore the wsTd as the great moral element in form Of
government slrpgiDg from and upheld by tho popular
viii ans contrast 1t with the creed and practic, of
federalism uncer whatever form which cocks
palsy tho will Of the constituent and whch conceiycs no
inpusttIc too nonstruus for ,hs popular crcdsty.
Iesoiy,d Therefore that entertaining these vieus tho
democratic party of this Union through their delegates
together in spirit OF concord Of devotion 10 the doe
tlDes and faith Of free representative goveraneat and
rrpcang 10 their fellow citizens for the recluie Of thor
ntebtions renew and rcasser before The American
pie tie tecsrstions of principles avswed by them whea
IN former occasions IN general convention they present
"a their candidstcs for tbs popular puifrages
That tse federal governsAcn is ona OF limited pow
ers derived solely from the constitution and a. grant,
or power made therein ought be strictly construed by
s the apartments and ageats of the governments aad
that IL inexpedient and dangerous to exercise doubtful
constitutional peweTs
H.
ral government the power to commence ari carry
general system of internal improvements.
=. That the constitution does not confer authority
upAn The feueral government directly Indirectly
assume the debts Of the several States contracted for
local interna, improvements other State purposes
would such assumption be just or expedient.
That justice alid sound policy forbid the federal 90
yerDmcDt 10 foster branch Of industry to the
meat Of any other cherish the interests of on. par
lion 10 the injury of another portion Of
country that every citizen every section OF the
country has a right TO demand and insist upon au
equality o rights and privileges and to complete and
Apo protection - persons and property from domestic
violence or foreign aggression.
That 1t is the duty OF every branch of the govern
mcnt Ia enforce ana practice the rigid economy in
coI ductng our public affairs. and that reycn ue
ostt 10 De rahed than required to cay the
expenses of the government for the gradual but ce
tain extinction If the pubic debt
That Congress has no to charter n National
bahk that We believe such institution Of deadly
hostility to the best interests Of the
10 our republican insti' utons and the liberty
. and calculated to place interests OF The country
within tho control Of concentrated money power sad
above tho laws and the VIII Of the people and
hist the results of democratic legislation this and all
other financial measures upon which issues have been
made between the two political parties of the couatry
have demonstrated to candid practical men Of ali
tsrie their souAdDess SAFETY and utility in ali business
pursuits
That Tho separation Of the money Of tho government
IRON banking institutions, Is indispensable for the safety
OF the funds Of the government and the rights OF the
people.
That the liberal principles embodied ny Jefferson In
the Declaration Of Independence and ranctione in the
fhc land of lihartv
The ssyum Of the oppressed Of every nation have ever
ben cardx,a principles in the democratic faith and
every Atsmps ~ stdEc the privilege Of becoming citi
Evns and the OF so among ought to ee
with the ssmc sphit which swept the alien aud scdtsn
laws frt IN our statute book
Resolved That the democratic party will resist all at
enpts at renewing in Congress of it. the agitation
o the slavery queson under whatever shape color
attempt may be made.
That eongross has power under the constitution
to interfere with control tho domestic ttutions OF
the revsra states and that such States the sole and
proper Judges Of everything spprrtaisng their own
Affairs not prohibited by the constitutions that ali Efforts
Of tie nbotonsts otEers made 10 indace oprrs, to
interfere WITH questions of slavery taka incpen
steps ~ relation thereto calculated 10 to tho most
ming anu dangerous consequences asd that all such
efforts have an inevitable tendency TO dimni h the hap
piness Of the people and endsnger the stability and par
OF the Union and ought be countsna,iccd
by any friend Of our political institutions
Resolved, That the foregoing proposition covers and
was intended 10 embrace the whole subject of slavery
agitation IN Congress- ans therefore the democratic purity
sf the Union standing this national p.a, form will
abide by and adhere ts faithful execution oil the acts
known the Com promise measures settled ~ the Last
Corg'es-the act for recaimng fugtves from service
labor act beiag designed 20 carry out an
express provision of tho constitution with fidelity
th.r-to h. repealed changed destroy or im-
pair ITS efficiency.
Resolved That the proceeds Of the public land. ought
70 taercy applied to the national objects ard in
,he ana mat We are opposed to any law for
the dstrbutlor OF snch proceeds among States
alike nsxpcdi'n in policy and repugnant to the csRst
tuition
Resolved That decidedly opposcd taking from
the President the qualified veto power by which en-
naed under restrictions and responsibilities amply su-
cieDt TO guard tho public interests susprud The pas
cage OF bill wlosc merits cannot approval of
twothros OF tho Senate and House Of Re
uhi the Judgement Of the people be obtained there
on, ana which has saved the American people from the
corrupt ana tyraAn;cl domination Of the aak Of sha
United states and from corrupting rystcu Of general
internal improvements.
Resolved, That the democratic party will faithfully
aboc h and upheld the principles laid down in the Ken
lucky and Virginia rsoutsns Of 1872 aud 1913 and In
Vie report ~ MIR Madison to the Virginia Legislature in
1889 chat II adopts those principles as constructing one
q the main foundations Of its political creed and
,o'sd TO carry them out their obvious meaning and
import.
EvoIyed Tha, the with Mexico u,on all the prin-
cipl,- Ct patriotism and The laws of nations, was just
anG necessary war on our part in which American
cz.b should have snpwn himself opposed his coun
ny ana neither morally physically by word or deed
gwen aid ana comfort to the enemy.
Resolved That rejoice restoration Of friendly
Relations with our sister republic of Mexico earnest
y oere TOR her all the blessings and prosperity which
We enjoy under republican Institutions pnd congrat-
ulae the American people upon the results of that war
which have 80 maniiesty justified the policy aud con-
duet 81 he democratic party and insured to the United
states indemnity for the past and security for the future
Resolved, That should there be found In this broad
land any pr.fessing democrat who will with all his
heart assist in the election Of standard bearers and
ahe shali optosc the principles OF the democratic plat
tim We say Of him in tho language OF the prophet
tiaim is joined to idols let him alone
Resolved, That in vies of bc condition Of the popular
''uons in the Old World. high and sacred duty Is
daNoNtd with increased responsibility upon the dems
craey q this country as the party Of the people
htd ana MAINTAIN the rights Of every state and there
by he union OF the states and to sustain advance
among Them constitutional liberty by continuing
t all mtnopoes and exclusive legislation for the bcue
' OF the lev at the Of tho many and by vis
ht ard constant adherence to those principles and
r nses II the constiat which broad enough and
tfong enough TO embrace and uphold tho Union II IT,
ara the Union 1t should be- in the full expansion OF
The ener9es and capacity Of this great and progressive
PEOPLE.
Received Tbat the democracy of New ork now,
hey always hDye been favor of the speedy enlarge
mont ,i The Erie Canal aud that. f submitted to the
ictpe they viii cheeriuly sanction any measure con-
st.m with the require rsuens of the constitution, de-
nec to secure the vigorous and prompt prosecution of