The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-01-26

against which all independent governments
should protest, and endeavorby all proper
means to prevent, and especially is II the
duty Of the American Government, repre-
seniing the chief Republic of the world, to
protest against, and by all proper means
to prevent the Intervention OF Kings ana
Enperors against nations seeking 10 cs'
tabIsh for themselves republican or con-
sti,utional governments.
7 That while the Federal Govern
ment should adhere to the laws OF nations
and fulfill its treaty obligations, and should
no, interfere in the internal affairs OF 9th
er nations, yet it is the right and privilege
of every citizen OF the United States TO leave
his country and go where he Pleases, ana
upon his own responsibility. aid any peo'
pie whatever. in throwing off The shackels
OF tyranny, and establishing free inslliu.
lions for themselves. and that the Federal
Government, has no right 10 prevent him
from thus acting.
8. That one of the most happy features
of our Government is its capacity OF ex.
pansion. and that i, is both the dictate OF
duty and Of true policy, to open our arms
to receive under our national flag any
people on this continent, or its adjacent
islands. who form Republican Govern
,ncnt based upon the principles OF the
Declaration of Independence; but that we
will fight now and ever more against The
admission Of any more slave States or slave
territory.
9. That we recommend the in,rodnc.
tion into all treaties hereafter 10 be nego'
ta,ed between the United States and Tor
eipn nations, of some provision tor The ami
cable settlement Of difficulties by resort
to decisive arbitration.
10, That freedom Of speech. and OF
the press are inestimable rights. suaran-
teed by the constitution, necessary sale
guards OF liberty, and we will ever war
against their being overhrown or curiall-
ed by the enaclments OF any Legislative
body or political Convention.
ii. That all men have natural right
to portion oflhe soil. and that as The use
of the soil is indispensable 10 life. the right
! of all men to the soil is as sacred as their
righ, TO life itself.
1o. That the Public Lands Of the
United States belong to the people. anu
should not be sold 10 individuals nor gran
ted to corporations. but should be held as
sacred trust for the benefit Of the people
and should be granted in limited qnanll-
Ties, free OF cost. 10 landless settlers.
13. That a sound administrative poll
CIV, demands that the funds OF the General
E and State Governments be kept separate
from banking institutions; tina, inland and
ocean postage should be reduced to the
lowest possible point, and that the frank
ing privilege be abolished. that no more
revenue should be raised than is required
to defray strictly the necessary expenses
of the public service and TO pay otf the
public debt, and that the power and pat
ronape OF the Government should be dl
minished by the abolition OF all unneces
sarv Offices salaries and privileges; AM
bv the election by the people OF al c'vl
officers in the service ofthe United State
so far as NAV be consistant with the promp
and efficient transaction Of the public
business.
IA. That River and Ilarbor Improve
: ments. when necessary to the safety an
convenienc. OF commerce with lore'gn MA
: lions or among the several States. are ob
iec,s of National concern, and il is tn
e duty OF Congress. in the exercise OF ii
constitutional powers, to provide tor til
;, same.
is. That emigrants and exles tror
the Old World should find a cordial we
/ come to homes Of comfort and fields {
enterprise in the New; and every altemI
: to abridse their privilege Of becoming CIT
: zens and owners OF the soil among u
ought to be arrested with inheXible dete
" mination.
81 I6. That the property Of indivldua
y and of corporations should be taxed equ
y ly.
II. That sound policy requires a sy
10 tenn Of Free trade with all nations tn
u will irudc free with the United States; al
~ that the only fair and just mode OF ralsl'
~ a revenue for'the national service. Is IN
e, e. which by the Constitution is made I
o. . equivalent for slave representalion-l)lRE
80 TAXATION.
oi la. That the Free Democratic par
m is not organized to aid either the WI
III or the Democratic wing of the gre
'' Slave Compromise party OF the na''o
bu, to develop in its purity and truth 1T
IS free. living sentiment OF AMERICAN DEN
'"' cRAcy."
'ef 10. That the Constitution OF this Sl'
Dy ought to be so amended as to provide
ne the election Of members of our Legs
NJ, lure from single districts, and for RENE
o. ing all distinctions on account OF col
We We in the enjoyment Of the elective fra
y" chise.
on 20. That the Legislature OF this st
me ought to provide, by law, and without
las Law. for securing to the inhabitants OF
re, State the full benefit Of the writ OF liab'
nj M corpus, and ofIhe right Of trial ny jury
Inc all cases where their personal liberty
r