The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-20
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION AT CONCOR
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

CONCORD June l5.-The democratic State convention
organized by the choice of Ex-Governor Hubbard
president
After the appointment of a committee resolutions
and the transaction of other preliminary business
the convention adjourned 10 the afternoon.
The convention met at two o'clock and the several
mttee made their reports all of which were unanimously
accepted.
On motion of Mr. Barton, of Concord, Hon Nathl. b.
Baker Of Concord present governor Of the State was by
accamaton and without dissenting voice nominated the
democratic candidate for governor in 1855.
A ballot took place for railroad commissioner, when
Mark Noble of Somcrsworth received 1875 votes Asa
Cate Of Norhfeld no. and there l6 scattering Mr
Noble was elected candidate of the convention.
Mr. Smith, OF Dover the committee on resolutions
reported the following series:
Resotred, That realirm confidence in the
justice of those broad national principles and those great
on which the party of the Union have
stood successfully since the days of Jefferson which
become well established to guide and the policy
of the country and which political opponents have been
compelled to acknowledge wise and just.
Reored That the democracy Of New Hampshire adhere
Democratic Convention at Baltimore on which he last
dental election trumphanty fought won and
that still preserve with increased eryor former de
yoton to the constitution and the Unon and undated
hostility all parties and all factions that would ALLEVIATE the
affections Of the people from those great bonds
Reorsd That the right regulate their domestic ins-
tutions for themselves within their limits ought be
enjoyed by The people Of all the States and Territories Of
country that the Compromise acts Of 1850 substantially
ognsed the justice Of this principle which has length been
made uniform It's operation by the recent action of
gres in passing the bill for the organization
Nebraska.
Resored, That whatever differences Of opinion may have
heretofore in reference this measure and while
mutual orbearancc and liberation should be cheerulv
duged among those who have thus differed ought now
our opn to be acquesced in and maintained by all good
citizens especially must be subject Of
cation that the questions involved transferred from the
halls Of Congress the local legsatureno longer as we
trust to obsruct the legislation and distract the peace OF the
country.
Resored That the administration Of Franklin Pierce has
been directed by high pure aud national considerations and
has exhibited proofs Of WISE liberal and patriotic policy
that il has shown itself 10 the great principles OF
Jefferson and the early leaders of the
try and therefore we continue to epose in il the
limited confidence and to entertain for It, and especially
its distinguished head the warmest feelings Of attachment
and regard.
Resrcd That we favor careful and frugal expenditure
of the public money that hostile al onopolie
end TO all legislation which has only object the benefit
Of private interests at the expense Of the rights the
that view with apprehension the encroschmcn which
corporations have already made that desire those who
represent in the legislature TO watch carefully the
OF the people, and TO wage Incorporating against
the policy that would transfer tho political power of the
from its legitimate source into the hands Of irresponsible
porations. q
Resored That true rule for this government in m In
tercourse with foreign powers, ia the laid down by
usrous Jacssonto ask nothing but what is clearly right
and submit 10 nothing wrong and chat cordially approve
the firm, determined, and truly American attitude
patriotic President in tile noble stand he has invariably taken
in defence alike OF individual rights and of our national inter
ess and honor.
After the reading Of the resolutions they were adopted
by unanimous vote and much applause followed their
ratification.
Certain Of thanks then passed when tho con-
venon resolved the time Of holding the next conyen
ton, and djourned sine die.
The whole body walked in procession marshaed by the
president the residence Of Gov Baker where they met
with kindly reception and interchangcd good wishes and