Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1854-05-03
DEMOCRATIC AND FEDERAL PLATFORMS.
Revolutions adopted by tho Democratic State Con.
rention held an Raleigh, april 19th, 1854


cason proper one for the reassertion of the we'll
defined and tme-honored principles that bind to-
gether as party, do Resolve
! 1st That we are for rigid construction of the
Constitution of the United States, grant of linn
tied powers; for Independent Treasury and a.
ganst United States Bank; for Tariff for revenue
and against Tariff for protection; for economy in
the administration of the federal government and
against extravagant expenditures; for early pay
ment of the public debt, and against the payment
of unjust and unfounded claims
I'd. ResOlred, That President Pierce by his In
augural Address and annual Message, and by his de-
voton to the Constitution and rights of the States
therein manifested, has signay justified the expec
tations of the American Democracy, in elcvating
him to the distinguished position he now fills and
in the administration of the government upon the
principles thus boldly avowed by him. he will place
himself where he deserves to stand, high in the list
| of American Presidents.
3d. Resolred That the bill now pending before
Congress to organize the territories of Nebraska and
Kansas, has our hearty approval; and we tender to
Senator Douglas and other members of Congress
from non-saveholding States our thanks for their
manly, patriotic and national course this ques-
ton.
4th. Resolred, That the public lands are the COM
mon property of the people of the United States and
therefore any disposition of them for the sole and
exclusive benefit of any of the States would be
unjust and unconstitutional.
9Th Rcsolred, That the public lands, being the
common property of the people Of all the States,
should be held as common fund and disposed of
for the common benefit of all-frst, in the payment
of the public debt and then in defrayng the eXpen
ses of the federal government, to reduce the
| taxes now imposed upon the common necessaries of
life.
9Th Resolved That the Democracy of the State
have reason to be proud of the administration of
public affairs under David S. Reid; that he has
shown himself just, patriotic and able Executive;
and in addition to the fame he has achieved as the
originator and champion of Free Suffrage, and the
long-tried and unwaverng advocate of the peoples
rights, he will carry with him in his retirement from
his present post the consciousness of having dcdica
ted his best energies to the public good and the sim
cere and enthusiastic confidence Of the Democratic
party.
7th Resolred That the Constitution of this State
ought to be amended, to extend to all free
white men the same ght to vote for members of
the Senate as for members of the House of Com
mons that we regard the plan of amendment by
Legislative enactment and the sanction of the people
at the baotboX, strictly republican, as it is GER
tainly tional that opposed, under
any and all circumstances to a change of the basis
of representation in the Senate and House of Com
mons; and that will never abandon the great
| principle of Free Suffrage but will unite with
fellow Citizens of both parties in pressing it, in the
face of all opposition and difficulties, to its final tri
umph.
Sth. Resolred, That it is our earnest wish and de-
sire to the of North Carolina, agricul
tural mineral and commercial fostered and develop
ed and the State having already entered upon sys-
| tenn of internal improvements to that end, and
made large investments with that view, it would in
| the opinion of this Convention, be polite and pro-
per for the Legislature, from time to time, to ex-
tend such further aid in the completion of the works
already undertaken, and the extension of the same,
as Just regard for the interest of the people may
require, and the means and resources of the State
will prudently allow
9th. Resolred, That our present system Of Com
Schools ought to be fostered by the Legislature,
and its efficiency increased until the blessings of
Education shall have been afforded to all the chill
dren of the State
10th. Resolred, That we re-affrm the Resolutions
of the Baltimore Conventions of 1914, 1S4S, and
1862, as far as they applicable to the present
| condition of the country.
11th Resolred, That having entire confidence in
the ability, integrity, and sound principles OF
THOMAS BRAGG, Esq., of the County of North
ampton do hereby nominate and recommend him
to the people of North Carolina suitable candidate
for Governor at the ensuing election.
RESOLUTIONS adopted by tile Wig State Convention,
held in Raleigh, February 22d, 1854.
l. Resolred, That cherish a cordial and immo-
vable attachment to the Constitution and Union o
the States, and it is our determination to resist every
attempt to ALLEVIATE portion of our country from
the rest and to enfeeble the sacred ties which link
together its various parts.
2. Resolred, That we disapprove the legislation o
Congress by which the Public Lands-the common
property of all the States-are often appropriated
for the sole and exclusive benefit of the States
and we insist and shall continue to insist that tho
State of North Carolina should receive her equal ant
Just share of the same, for purposes of Education
and Internal Improvement within the State.
8. ResoZred, That we reaffirm the Resolution o
the last Wing Convention the Compromise meas
ures of 1850, which declares them final settlemen
in principle and in substance, of the dangerous ant
exciting subjects to which they relate and that w
in favor of the doctrine of non-ntcrvention b,
Congress the subject of slavery within the terri
tories of the United States, held hereafter t.
be acquired.
f. Resolcsd, That we most decidedly condemn tn
action of the President and his Cabinet in their
cent interference in the local elections of sovereign
States, and regard their conduct alike calculate
to detract from the dignity of their station and sub
, versive of the dearest rights of free people.
, 5. Resolred, That the conduct of the present Ad
mnistration in the appointment of Free Soilers
to Office is unjusGable insult to the southern por
ton of the Union, and in, violation of the pledge
upon which the party went into power.
{ 6. Resolred, That are of opinion that the pee
pie of North Carolina desire change in the Const
tuition of the State and that this be most wise
and safely done by Convention of Delegates, cleo
' ted by the People; Therefore we recommend to tn
Legislature to call such Convention, and in SUI
mitting the election of Delegates to the.people, s
provide to preserve the present basis of repre-
4 sentation in the Legislature.
0 | =. ResoIred, That we are in favor of increasin
, the efficiency of our present Common Schools, S
that the blessings of liberal education may be fret
| ly diffused throughout the State. ~,
: g., Resozred That we are in favor of liberal sy!
tenn Of Internal Improvement on the part Of Mort
: Carolina and especially recommend the extension
tka Mouth Carolina Road Fact and West tn fhe (;