The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-01-11
DELAWARE CO. DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION.

Pursuant to public notice, the Convention as
sembled at the Court House on "Wednesday the
4th day of January, and was called 10 order by
the appointment Of A. }. Lowe, a. chairman,
and the election of Daniel Baker, as Secretary
The Chair stated the object of the meeting to
B, the selection Of Delegates to attend the
State Convention on the 9th Inst, at Iowa
City, and for other purposes
On motion John W. Penn, A. X. Eaton, ID.
G Kendall and E. G.. Harding were selected as
Delegates with power 10 fill vacancies.
Onjmoiion a committee Of five were appoints
ed to draft Resolutions expressive of the sense
of this Convention, consisting of a. K. Eaton,
Daniel Baker, John Lee, Charles Harding and
Arthur Laughlin.
Remarks were made by a number of the mem.
bers relative to the proper course to be pursued
by the Democratic party in spirit of perfect
harmony and good feeling.
The committee appointed to draft resolutions
by their chairman, reported the following VIII CHI
were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the written Constitution Of
the United States according t. the true mean
ing of its language as expoundcd by Jefferson
and Madison and enN(tced by Jackson and Polk,
is the great charter OF liberty and the text book
Of our faith. 4.
Resolved, that among the first principles OF
Democracy are: The Constitutional Treasury,
the peaceful extension of our Territorial limits,
the non-interference with, aud respect for each
othe the ad-valorem principle in the collection
Of dutes-a free commercial intercourse among
Nations, frugal,y and official integrity, and thr
smallest amount of National Government, com
palible with National and individual interest
Resolved, That We have entire confidence in
the National and State administrations.
Resolved, That franklin Pierce, is the man
for tn times, Patriot and a statesman. That
while lie knows no North, no South, he knows
no isms not even the charms OF National Demo-
Gratis, can swerve him from the path OF duty
That with the Presi :ent we believe DEMocRA-
cY, is sufficiently expressive and that we dis
card every adulteraton. That isms and .tac-
tons belong to the wings and not 10 the Demo-
Gratis.
Resolved, That the Cabinet are entitled TO
the thanks Of the Democracy, Tor their efficient
CO operation with the President in his exertons
10 properly direct the vast machinery Of Gov
ernment
Resolved, That Geo w. Jones, A. G Dodge
and befnheart HEM, deserve the entire contl-
dence and gratitude Of The Democracy for their
adherence to democratic principles, aud for the
ability, untiiing energy and devoti n to the in
| terests Of the State and the Union.
Resolved, That Stephen Hampstead, has fill
ed the chair Of State, with ability and integrity
| and with decision of character truly commend
able, that he deserves the confidence and graft
| tude Of the Democracy
| Resolved, That Thomas H Benton, Jr., has
distinguished himself in his zeal for the cause Of
| common schools, and his ability in conducting
the educational and financial affairs of the
Schools Of the State. That his efforts will be
felt and praised by gene atoms yet unborn.
Resolved, That Geo. w. McCleary, William
Pattee and M. l.. Morris have faithfully dis
charged their several duties to the entire satis-
faction ofthe Democracy, and deserve the CRATE
full remembrance of all true Democrats.
On motion Resolved, that the proceedings oil
this convention be published in the Miners Elk
press, and Democrat and Herald.
On motion the convention adjourned.
Al. LOWE,
DANIEL BAKER, Chairman
Secretary