The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-12
ocratic and Federal Platforms.


y..,n,ions adopted by the Democratic State COnven-
ZION, held in Raleigh, April 10Th, 1854
WE the Delegates of the Democracy of North
Carolina. IN Convention assembled, considering
,Lo occasion proper one for the re.asserlion oil
,bo weIl.defned and time. honore1 principles that
hind US together party, do Resolve
Isl That we are for rigid construction OF the
Constitution of the United States, grant oil
limited powers for an Independent Treasury and
AGAINST United States Bank for Tariff Tor rev.
e9ue and against a Tariff for protection ; TOR Geo.
pomy in The administration of the federal gov
eminent and against extravagani expenditures;
for an earv payment Of The public debt, and
against the payment Of unjust and unIounded
claims.
ID. ReSo1reH, That President Pierce, by his
inaugural Address and annual Message, and by
his devotion to the Constitution ana rights OF the
States therein manifested, has signaiIy justified
the expectations Of the American Democracy, IN
elevating him to the distinguished position he now
fills: and in the administration of the Govern
ment upon the principles thus boldly avowed by
him. he will place himself where he deserves 10
stand, high in the list of American Presidents.
Sd. ResoIced, That the bill now pending before
Congress 10 organize the territories OF Nebraska
and Kansas has hearty approval and we
tender to Senator ID pugas and Orher members Of
for their manly, patriotic and national course on
this question.
4h. ResoIce,L, Tint the public lands are the
common property of the people of the United
States and therefore any disposition OF them Tor
the sole and exclusive benefit of any one of the
States would be unjust and unconstitutional.
9th. RcSolrcK That the public lands, being the
common properly OF the people Of all the States,
should be held rs common fund and disposed OF
for the common benefit of alI-tirst, IN the pay
ment of the public debt and then in def lying the
expenses of the federal government, SO as To re-
duce the taxes now imposed upon the common
ncccssares of life.
OH Rcyo1rcd, That the Democracy Of the
Stale have reason to be proud Of tie admnlStra-
ton Of public affairs under David ). RIed; that
he has shown himself Just, parro'ic and able Ex-
ccuIivc and in addition TO the fame he has
8 achieved as The originator and champion Of Free
# Suffrage, and the long tried and unwaVermg
= advocate of The peoples rights, ne will carry
with him in his retirement from his present pos
the consciousness Of his best energies to the pub
lie good, and the sincere ana enthusiastic conf
dcnce of the Democratic party.
7Ih. RtSOircd, That the Constitution OF thi
STATE ought To b" amended, to extend to al
free white men the same right 10 vote for mem
hers OF the Senate as for members of the House
I at Commons; that we rcgrrd the plan OF anne nd
menl by legislative enactment and the sanction O
tho people at the brlIO- box, strictly republican
s rs il is certainly constitutional thtt op
" posed, under any and all circumstances, to {
change Of the basis of representation in the Sen
II ate and House of Commons; and that viii
never abandon the great principle of Free Sui
irage. but will unite with icow-ciliZens q
bOih parties in pressing it, III The face of all op
&. position and dIlll 'ul',s To its final triumph.
Ssh. Hcsoircd, That II Is our earnest wish ant
desire 10 see the resources OF Nrrfh Carolina
"a agricu ural, mineral and commercial, fo>iere
y aud developed and the State having already en-
II tered upon Il system Of Internal improvements t
That end, and made large investments with tia
view. Ii would. in the Opiui-.n Ct this Convention
he puli'i.. and proper for The Legislature from
j time To time, 10 extend such further aid in TN
IA completion of the works already undcrtaken anC
the extension of The rme, just regard 70
the Interest Of the people my require, and TIT
means and resources Of The Safe will prudenlIy
allow.
oh. Res Irod. That our present system 0
Il Common Schools ought to be lnScr,d ty Ihe Leg
~ i<aturc. and lis lIicrrury increased, until tn
blessings of Education shall have bren afforded
"a TO all the children of the State.
~ 10Th. Res0!rcd, Thai we re- affirm the Resolu
"a lions of the Baltimore Conventions of S44, 1S4e
wv nnd 1852, far as they applicable to tn
"a preseu; condition of The country.
~ IIrh RcSoLrrsi, That having entire confidence
81 IN the ability. integrity, and sound principles o
ii THOMAS BRAGG, E-q., Of the County O
~ Northampton we do hereby nominate and recon
Nh m"ud him To the people of North Carolina as
" suitable candidate for Governor at the ensuin
"a election.