The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-01-18

90 nereOy fe-aHlrm Ine former QOCtrlneS
and issues of the party, as set forth in the
resolutions of the Democratic State Con-
vention of January 9th, 1858, as hereto
and pledge to the same their
firm and sincere adherence. And we fur
ther
Resolved, 1st, That we have entire and
unabated confidence in the present Dem
ocratic Administration of the General Gov
ernment. and will give to it our cordial
and undivided support.
Resolved, Cd, That we approve the doc.
trines and suggestions set forth in the late
message of Governor Medill. and hereby
recommend them to the careful considera-
ton of the General Assembly.
"Resolred, That we adhere to the doc
trines heretofore declared by the Demo-
cratic party of the State. in Convention as.
sembled, by the resolutions following. to
wit:
Resozved, That in the new Constitution
we recognize as the principles cardinal
in the Democratic faith:
"The election of all officers by the peo-
Pile:
''The limitation Of State indebtedness,
and provision for the payment of the
debt which exists:
"Equal taxation; compelling the proper
ty of the rich, invested in stocks, to bear
a proportion OF the public burthen. by con-
tributing to the taxes of the State:
'.The restraint of the Legislative power,
coninng it to the legitimate subjects Of!
general legislation; and the crownng glo-
ry of repeal, which secures the people,
sovereign always, from ever becoming 9
slaves TO any law or charter passed by
their servants.
RESOLVED, That the people Of Ohio now.
as they always have done. look upon sla-
very as an evil. and unfavorable to the de-
veloPment of the spirit. and practical ben
efits of free institutions; and that, enter
tanning these sentiments, they will at all
times feel it to be their duty to use all pow
er clearly given, by the terms of the ma.
tional compact. to prevent its increase, to
mitigate and finally to eradicate the evil
but be it further
Reso7red. That the Democracy of Ohio
do at the same time fully recognize the
doctrine held by the early fathers of the
Republic. and still maintained by the
Democratic party in all the States, that to
each State belongs the right to adopt and
modify its own municipal laws. to regulate
its own internal affairs, to hold and main
tain an equal and independent sovereign
ty with each and every State, and tina
upon these rights the National Legislator,
can neither legislate nor encroach.
Resolved, That an enlightened poli,ica
economy demands more liberal system
OF disposing of the public lands. and tha
the prosperity of the country. as we'll a
OF individuals, would be e.ninently pro
noted by the passage of law placing tn
national domain, in limited quantities
! within the reach of actual settlers, at
price to cover the cost of surveying, an,
other necessary expenses.
Resolred. That the Democracy of Obi
still adhere to the well known and long es
tablished doctrines of the party in relation
to the Tariff and Currency.
Resolued, That we recognize the sover
eIgn and inalienable right of every natio
to establish and maintain such form G
government as may accord with the view
I of its own people, and that any interference
Herewith on the part Of other nations,
clearly an infringement of internaiiona
law and natural justice.
Resolved. That the law OF nations is i
the keeping of nations; that breach Of
by any one Of them is an offence agains
all others, and that they are bound. in du
ty to themselves and to each other, to pre-
# vent or punish such infraction by all mean
not incompatible with their own interest.
Resolrfd, That to the democratic, re
publican, state and federal institution.
resting on universal suffrage and univel
States owe their undeniable prosperit
among nations, and that it is their duty t
sympathize with every people strugglin
for freedom against tyrants.
Resolred, That the separation of tn
y moneys of the State from banking institl
tions is indispensable for the safety of til
funds and the rights of the people, and "
are therefore in favor of an entire divorc
OF the State from all connection with tn
banking institutions as repositories Of III
public moneys.
Resolrcd, That the extension of Euro
II pean dynasties over any portion OF tn
American continent or its vicinity, shoul
be resisted by the whole power Of the Fec
eTal Governments, ana the democracy
Ohio regard the annexation Of the adjs
cent provinces and islands, at the earle.
moment consistent with the national hor
or, as the manifest destiny of the Mod,
i Republic.
Reso7red, That the Independent Ire a.
ury established by the Democracy of tn
Union, after continued struggle for year.
has. in its practical operation, vindicaie
and proven all that was claimed for it b
its warmest advocates. And that the De
mocracy Of Ohio are in favor of the er
a actment, by the Legislature, of syster
d similar in its principles. for the safe-keel
!. ing and distribution of the public fund
of Ohio''
:. The question being on the adoption {
the report,
# Mr.. CoNNoR, of Wayne, moved to g
If mend the same. by adding thereto the 70
}. lowing resolution:
;. RESOLVED. Thatthe Democracy of Ohie
in Convention assembled. hereby recoe
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