The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-08
psm.oratie state Convention Of Maine.

Domooratio state Convention OF Matnc.
The democracy OF Maine assembled in State conven.
lion at Bangor on the aoth uIt The bangor Democra,
states that "sesTy every Town and plantation in the
State was fully represented aud that more inlsge ni
OF more patriotic body OF had never before been
seen ia Maine Hon Albert Pillsbury received the
ination Tor governor series of resolutions which
we copy below. was reported by The committee and
unanimously adopted by the convention Ii will be seen
that they afkrm the time honored truths for which The
party have bat,led rejoice in the adjustment OF the
slavery agitation BY the compromise measures aud de-
clare thathe democratic party OF Maine emualins the
example by the democracy OF the unon WIZ cast ola
issues and old dissensions behind them and standing
upon the Baltimore resolutions as common platform OF
political faith viii hencelorth know no divisions seciions
or wings in the party. bu, only the democratic party and
INA, zone and indivsibe They recognise adherence TO
regular nominations as fundamental article OF the
creed and as essential aud endorse the candi
dale for governor as able faithful true TO the constitu-
ton. and standing firmly the platform OF the party
Mr. PiIlsbury belongs 10 Machias, in Washington
county, portion OF the State in which the democracy
have never been dsuned To use the language OF the
Beifas, Journal, Mr.. Psbury may be said 10 repre-
sent the old line Jacksonan democracy As for The rest
when elected he will be found still TO represent this
democracy 10 him the people will find man alive TO
the interests Of the State at large competent and ready to
do much to preserve the democracy as We should wish
10 see it, aud coming up to the requirements OF Jefferson
as to honesty, integrity, and capacity"
The democracy Of the country will perceive with salts
faction tina, their brethren OF the Star OF the East who
have heretofore not been unvexed by dssensons have
thus, with entire unanmiiy planted themselves upon
the broad national principles OF the democratic creed
declared at Baltimore and illustrated in the policy OF the
present administration.
The resolutions as follows: 1854
..Rs.oivd That in this country all legitimate political
power from the people, on whose continued
rion and Intelligent exercise Of their political rights and
dates depend the success and pepeai,y Of
republic system OF government.
ssR<soived That proclaim undated attach
ment the Lme-honoed principles Of the democratic
publican AIRY Union. believing that their
the identified with the prosperity OF the
try and the welfare OF The republic
Rssolrl, Tbs time and experiences have demons,rat
tho wisdom of the leading Of thc democratic
pAy-of u enlightened territorial policy, by which the
arSa of republic has been than trebled, and its
dominion extended from ocean--of Its liberal and
comprehensive commercial policy, under which the country
ha, rapjdy risenya aims power until ii Is about
wrssi tho grasp of hee haughy rival the Trident OF
tho S,assf its constitutional, safe, and discreet financial
pscy which, In addition to projecting the public
against loss. has mteAted the Intensity OF commercial
yusous checked bank expansions, and impaired seadi-
mesa to operations Of trate by enaging The specie
basis OF the countyRnd of its benecent and equitable
tsrf policy, whiu has removed the odous ptions
fvor OF the rich and upist determinations against the
poor and eqaazed the public burdens, while has the
came extended the bonds Of commerce and
tho industry country successful indeed, beer
the practical working of these measures that they
regarded oven by the mass of our political oppo-
nents part of the settled policy of the country not liza
BILE TO be overthrown by party mutations.
R,soipsd, That cherish the anton OF the States
tho palladium Of liberties and will irown upon all
,empss subvet ovohfow it, thres ming worst
ssamiy tbs could befa simply people, but the
cause Of popular freedom throug bout the world.
R<soped, That sincerely rej,ce in the late con-
Yressons adjustment of The slavery controversy, which 80
recently disturbed he harmony OF the country and divided
the psry aud regard all past grow
ing Of that agitation merged in the reconcile
iatiou mutually agreed upon by the delegates the late
Baltimore Convention and proclaimed in the resolution OF
that body, which sftrms the compromise measures as
fins. settlement Of that Improbable and destructive conro-
vey and discounsnunces any and all future attempt. 10
revive IT,. sars4q.
Resossd That tho principles by the Pre.i-
his inaugural address distinct and unaual-
fled approval and hail tho mutation of the policy
foreign and domestic, deitneaed in that document a,
making the commencement of new era which promise.
be sgoAiissd by the increased prosperity and ~
OF the country home, and the augmentation OF is claims
re-pcot and consideration abroad.
Received That retsin undinlinshed confidence In
the p.osm, integrity and democracy OF President Pierce
belle wing him bo cmphaucslly the tor the times
and folly adeq the charge tho delicate and mo-
neaous responsibilities which he has appointed BIZ
the voice Of the American people and that his admins
uatou Of tho government will be iess shed for
its untrng devotion 10 tho interests OF the county Tor
Its sound republican prime pies and its successful eotts 10
preserve uumpsirsd the and Integrity Of UBiln
"Rso'rsd. That emulsng the noble example set the ~
by The democracy Of the Union, tho democracy of Maine
win past issues and past Discussions behind the p and
standing the Baltimore resolutions com mon
form OF political faith, will hcnccort know no division.
sections wings in the party, but only hs democratic par
~. ono and indivisibe,'
"Roorsd That we recognise the prncipe OF adherence
to regular nominations. fundamental article OF the deo.
ooratc creed binding upon all VINO claim eovship with
the party whose rigid enforcement is essential not tnst
70 is success ba, vital also to its existence as political o.
Ganxaioo." -
The following resolve. reported from the committee
was added alter the nominee had been announced
"R<sotssd That in behalf the democracy Of Main. ~
prcssn, TO the people OF tho State Tor at
n-r September election Hon Albert Pnsbury of M,ebia
a. iher candidate for governor believing him to be sbe
fAhin, and so to tho constitution and standing FIRMLY
upon the platform Of the party" $40
Tennessee.
The election Of governor. representatives 10 Congress.
and The legislature. will take place IN this State on IN.
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