The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-22

The democracy Of Iowa met in convention. on the sth
instant, al Iowa city. C. ]. Mcfarland was chosen
presidents. John Taylor and J. Van valkenburg. vice
presidents. William, Ashley Jones, James w Woods and
Charles Sexton, secretaries.
Previous the report OF the committee on credentials
Messrs Sharp aad Byngton represented 10 have made
able and eloquent speeches.
The Iowa Reporter says the convention was BY far
the largest held BY The democracy in that State
The following Nominations were made For govern
or Curtis Bates secretary OF State, G. w. McCleary
auditor j. t. Sharp; treasurer Martin L. Morris; at
toIney general. David c. Cloud and superintendent Of
public instruction, James ID. Eads.
We take pleasure in transferring TO columns the
admirable resolutions OF this convention They
worthy OF the Iowa democracy--s democracy that has
never swerved from the straight line Of principle
" LIST Rssopsd That we, the delegates Of the various
counties OF Iowa. in State democratic convention ASSEM-
bed do hereby reair and pledge ourselves the prin
cples of the Baltimore National Convention of 1852; that
hold and consider them constituting the true plat
form OF the democratic party, and fundamental and
sen'al with all true democrats
SD Rssopsd That we look upon ourselves members
of the real national democratic party-a party radically
Identical in all parts Of the Union that have no sec.
tiona views to crafty, se.fyh designs 10 accomplish
but wholly devoted 10 the anon harmony and success
sectional personal grounds aud denoance all chickering's
among ourselves, and most earnestly recommend union,
harmony, concession, and compromise nucleus Tor
universal observance.
sd Rssoyed That have increased confidence in the
talents integrity, and patriotism Of Franklin Pierce; that
his administration of the government has been disliA-
guished by WISDOM irmness, and unwaverng adj
sound democratic principles; that he has fully
redeemed the pledges given to the American people pre-
vous 10 his election
Resolved That regard the right OF instruction
the sheetanchor, the main pillar of our freedom and
that determined TO surrender it, but TO
the last stand by and defend it, convinced thor
oughy that Is only by the frequent and rigid exer-
this privilege that tho democratic char
Of this government be preserved and believe
agent who dsobeys BIS unworthy the confidence Of
his constituents, and that he ought resign his seat
s5 Resolved That the liberal principles mbodied by JEFF
ferson Declaration Of indie pendence and sanctioned
the constitution, which make ours the land Of liberty
and asylum OF the oppressed of every nation have
been cardinal principles in The democratic faith and every
attempt abdge the privilege OF becoming citizens and
of soil among ought TO BIO resisted with the
spirit which swept the alien and sedition laws from
statute books.
seth Resopsd That in the development Of the grand
political truth OF the sovereignty oil the people, aud their
capacity power of sellgoyemment feel that high
sacred duty is devoiyed with increased responsibility
upon the demscrac party OF this country as the party of
the people, sustain and advance among constitution
nj liberty equality and fraternity by continuing resist
all monopoies and exclusive Legislation for the benefit Of
the expense OF the many and by vigant and
constant adherence those principles and compromises
OF the constitution which broad enough and strong
enough to embrace and uphold the Union as il was the
Union is and the Union il should be- in the full
expansion Of the and capacity of this and
progressive people.
7h Resolved, That we look upon the speedy ofganza
lion of Nebraska Territory highly Important object
and that northern boundary should coincide nearly
So with latitude of the northern boundary of Iowa
Ssh. Resolved, That we hereby pledge ourselves to
abide the decision OF this convention, and TO all
honorable the election OF tho nominees.