The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-25
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION OF NORTH CAR
DINA.

The democracy of North Carolina met in convention at
Raleigh the 10th inst to nominate candidate for gov
ernor and to reairm their devotion TO the principles OF
the party II the largest and most enthusiastic polh-
cal convention held in the State Two hundred dele
gates representing fny-nine counties in attendance
all animated by spirit Of concord and harmony, and gov
erued as one man by determination carry the State in
August The Hon Abram Rencher presided, assisted
by Col CASTOR Meares Col John B. Jones F. p Glass 5,
f. Williams Thomas j. Faison, and Gen Joseph Allison
The committee resolutions by their chairman Col,
Biggs reported the following preamble and resolutions
which were unanimously adopted
Preamble and Revolutions.
We the delegates OF the demaracy of North Carolina In
assembled considering the occasion proper
reasserion Of the defined and time honored prn
ciples that bind US together party, do resolve
lst That for rigid construction Of the consitu
ton Of the United States grant Of limited powers; for
Independent treasury and against United States bank
for tariff for revenue, and against tariff for protection
in the administration Of the federal government
against oxravagan expenditure for early payment
public debt and against the payment Of unjust and
founded claims.
I'd Rcsored That President Pierce, BY his inaugural ad-
dress and annual message and by his devotion to the con
tuition and rights cf the States therein manifested has zig
nay justified the expectations Of the American democracy
covatng him the distinguished position he now Gil.
and in the administration Of the government upon the prn
cipes thus boldly avowed By him. he will place himself where
he deserves to stand-hgh in the m Of American Priest
dents
Sd Rs.ored That the bill now pending before Congress
organize the Territories Nebraska Kansa has our
hearty approval; and tender senator Douglas and
other members Of Congress frum non-savehodng States
thanks for their manly patriotic and national
this question.
4th Reoired That the public are the common prop
erty Of the United States and therefore any disposition
them FOR the sole and exclusive benefit Of any Of the
States would be unjust and unconstitutional
9Th Reoived That the public lands, being the common
property Of the people Of all States should be held
common fund.- and disposed Of for the benefit Of Ell
first in the payment or the public debt, and then 10 deay
the expenses Of the federal government reduce
the taxes imposed upon the nccessaries Of M
9Th Reoped That the democracy of the State have
be proud Of the administration Of public affairs under
David 5. Reds that he has shown himself just patriotic
and able executives and in addition the fame he has
achieved the originator and champion of free suffrage and
the tried and unwaverng advocate Of the peoples
rights he win carry with him, in his retirement from his
present post the Of having dedicated his
energies the public good and the sincere and enthusiastic
confidence Of the democratic party.
7th Reolred That the constitution of this State ought 10
be amended extend all free white the same
right members members Of the
house Of that regard the plan Of amendment by
legislative enactment and the sanction Of the people the
baotbox strictly republican, II IL certainly constitu-
ons that opposed under any and all circumstan-
ces change the basis Of representation the senate
and house Of commons and that win abandon the
great principle Of free suffrage, bu, win unite with e
owcrcn Of both parties in pressing it, in the face Of all
opposition and difficulties, TO its final triumph.
sth Rssoiced That IT Is earnest wish and desire
the resources Of North Carolina agricultural mineral and
coercial fosered and developed and the State having
already entered upon system Of internal improvements
thu, end and made large investments with that view, it
would in the opinion Of this convention be polite and proper
for the legislature from time to time to extend such further
aid in the completion Of the works already undertaken and
the extension Of the same Just regard Tor the interest Of
the people may require and the and the
State win pradently allow.
9th. Rssored That present system of common schools
ought to be fostercd by the Legislature and its efficiency IN
creased until the blessings Of education shall have been sf
forded to all the children Of the state.
10th Re.ored That we resffrm the resolutions Of the
Baltimore Conventions Of 1914 lsas and 1882 far they
applicable to the present condition Of the country