Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1854-05-10
RALEIGH, SATURDAY, MAY 6. 1854.
FOR GOVERNOR:
I'll 0 II As BR A &C
GEN. DOCKERY AGAINST GEN. JACKSON.
OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY.

During the session of the Legislature of North
Carolina in 1923, Mr. Jones of Orange introduce
ed into the House of Commons Resolutions in rela-
ton to Instructions to Senator's in relation to the
Tariff disapproving the Bankrupt Law, declaring
that the fine imposed on Gen. Jackson by Judge
Hail ought to be refunded, in favor of the veto pow
er, &c. These Resolutions, after being slightly
amended and desperately opposed by the federal
members, passed the Commons and were sent to
the Senate. The following are the Resolutions:
l. Resolred, That the Legislature of this State
have right to instruct the Senators of this State in
Congress, whenever, in the opinion Of the Leglsla-
ture, they isrepresent the wishes of the State, or
themagnude Of the occasion shall require such in
strucions; and that it is the duty of the Senators
to obey the Instructions given, or to resign their
Seats Prorid3d, the instructions to be given and
obeyed, require not the Senator to commit viola
ton Of the Constitution, or an act OF moral turpl-
tude
2. Rtsolrea, That while North Carolina, in the
opinion of this Legislature will never object to any
amount of taxes, equally apportioned and imposed
Tor the purpose of raising revenue to support the
government, economically administered, yet this
Sate will aerer consent to the imposition of taxes
the design and operation of which are to promote
the interests of particular occupations, at the general
expense
8. hes0lred, That the Tariff Law, passed by the
Present Congress, is based protective principles,
operating bounty to the manufacturing inter
ss's' and imposing unjust, unequal, and oppressive
burdens upon other branches OF industry, and par
tcuary those peculiar to the Southern States; and
that such being the effects of this law, it is unwise
IN policy dangerous to public liberty, and perveT
sion OF that free Constitution Of Government, which
vas framed and adopted for the protection and Sc
earIty of all and which will be best sustained by
inc equal operation of its laws and the just dispen
satl0n OF its benefits to every American citizen
T. fesotred, That this law is not only protective
III III ls character, and unequal in its operation; but
tnat 1t violates the compromise of 1888 unjustly
aeprlVlng the South of the benefits of that act pre-
e-ey at the period when they were to accrue to us,
anu immediately after we had patiently and patriot
Ealy endured all its burdens: and therefore in the
name OF honor justice and good faith, the Legisla-
.ure OF North Carolina do protest against this law
and insist that it should be modified, SO as to place
on the basis of revenue duties.
.. hes0.red, That this Legislature do highly dis
rppoVe OF the Bankrupt law, passed by the present
o"sress and desire its immediate repeal, because it
Inpaifs the obligation of contracts, destroys conf
% asnce and credit encourages frauds and reckless
Tpe.uatlon T and because we believe there is scarce
ulVson OF sentiment among the people of North
'"o'na M In their opposition to this measure.
w. hesotred That the fine imposed upon General
shOn,g jackson, during the late by Judge Hail.
da.n' In the opinion of this Legislature be imme-
~ey refunded with full legal interest, without any
toso or quafcst on whatever, as an act of justice
va oTaVe meritorious and distinguished officer.
~. Hesotred That the Executive veto, limited as
srS oy the wisdom of fathers, is conservative
u necessary power, of which the President should
never be deprived.
and ~ 1hes0lred, That Senators in Congress be,
tvss 'ey are hereby instructed and our Representa-
r requested to carry into effect the principles set
N N the foregoing resolutions
nes0lred, That the Governor of this State be
e.ab 81 to forward copy of these resolutions to
that VI our Senators in Congress, with the request
Ssta sey lay them before the Senate of the United
a. '"rols efforts were made in the Senate to amend
.ns '' resolutions and thus indirectly defeat them
~ upon every motisn to amend them and embar-
'neir passage, Gen. Dockery voted in the afir
H." 'e tie also voted, with thirteen other federal
vs. lay them on the table At length the vote
I'ken on the Resolutions separately, all motions
tbs eha ee having faed Gen. Dockery voted against
ona s In the series given above, voted for the sec
sat '0'ea against the third and fourth, and for ths
.iaa, & and voted against the sixth, seventh, ane
'"''' he therefore took the ground, IN voting