Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-11-23
THE GRANITE DEMOCRACY IN STATE CON
NENTION.

I'll" Democracy of New Hampshire met in conve,-
:inn at Concord on the ,h inst. Ex-Governor
Hubbard was chosen temporary aud Hon. Harry
Hubbard permanent president. Messrs. Xix. Bald
win and Robinson were chosen secretaries, with ten
vice presidents The Hon. John $. Wells was uoIni-
mated for Governor, receiving the first ballot ..a3
ca; OF the 215 votes The nomination WIS received
with much applause. Mr.. Wells is one of the first
rnsn in New Hampshire. He served Il short time as
Senator in the last Congress, and distinguished
for the ability with which he discussed some of the
most .mporan, questions which engaged tn. dclibe-
ratons OF the Senate 1t is understood that he will
take the stump and give New Hampshire thorough
ranvassng. OF the result under such circumstances
"" can entertain doubt.
The national Democracy throughout the Union will
read with satisfaction the resolutions unanimously
adopted by the convention. Tho whole proceedings
give full assurance of brilliant Democratic triumph
in the Granite State i'll March next The following
The resolutions:
Received, That while the shifting organizations OF
our opponents have neither pcrnanency of name nor
consistency of doctrine. 1t IS at The merit and the
glory OF the democratic party that its great aud yui.
ding principles are nmutaLle its purposes fixed, and
its name time-honored and uuchanginy.
Resolved That we hold TO strict construction of
the constitution, abstinence from the exercise of un-
delegated or doubtful powers an economical admin.
istrat'"n of the State and federal governments and
scrnpnnus obseIv OF the rights of Sta.es
and I'll individuals.
Resolved, That democracy has no secrecy and re-
4uirrs OATH; that while publicly avuws as fun
danrn,aI principle, freedom OF coi,sccuca without
distinction OF religious faith, tho political equality Of
all whom the law recognises a. American c;ti..,s
without reference to the accident birth il r.rs for
upon open discussion aud the Intelligence Of
the pslhe: we, therefore, drn"uce the know- nothing
organlAd,ion so called a. in.ncr%Yi in liz warfare,
uuou the freedom OF religious bV..Ct nud the sacred
right, of conscience unjusty exclusive in lis require
ncns of birth and blood, and ami republican AMI
dangerous i'll It's methods CT secret political actin as
corrupilng in It's encouragement of secret combination
and iasshood, rcircbeusbe in its objects, and ui-
IEaniy and dshoncruo!c in the modes by which it
seeks her accomplishment.
Resolved, That we believe in the cardnul doc
rlnes Of Stale rights rmd popular sovereignty that
recognise in s broadcast SENSE i'is. and saluta-
rs the principle that IN the people. OF every orgal-
Ecd State and Territory belongs Of right the preroga
live Of regulating Tor themselves the: own domestic
and local affairs within the limits ui The constitutions
and That VIC dcnuunce all Violations OF this principle,
whether by the interference OF the ,bolitiosts uf the
tree States or by the agressiou ui their abc;urs in
the work OF sectional agitation from the slave
States.
Resolved, That the constitution of the United
States is founded upon the fundamental priuc,e OF
entire and absolute equality among all the States of
tins Cnlon and II IS not competent for Congress, or
INT" the Union any condition restriction, in respect
to their domestic institutions internal concerns,
which the federal constitution has imposed upon
the original States and that any effort the part of
Congress, or any other power Ia violate This prInC.
should be me. md resisted by al good citizens ~ an
attempt I" trample upon the constitution and destroy
the Cuou.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor al iuliciois re-
euati"n of the se III Spiri,uous liquors; but be-.
Eeye the law Of the las; leg stature, miscard An net
for the suppression OF lnienpcrance TO be unc"ns,i
tu,ional ihGeral and oppressive in theory und cal
cuat.d IN practice 10 aggrarate the very evils it
proposed I" remedy We, therefore, advocate it's i'm.
mediate repeal.
"Resolved, That the over,urning OF the established
Judiciary and the substitution in It's stead {" the dis
carded Gc of the federal party OF 1873 by the do
mluant factions of the last Legislatures was in dero.
CATION OF the organic law i'll disregard Of the wishes
and to the dctriment OF the interests of the people Of
the State. The people will restore the integrity of III"
constitution and reinsate the Judiciary upon its
cient foundation.
Resolved That the Know Nothing administration
in this State, by It's liibral vindctve partisan ani
unconstitutional legislation--by its unparalleled pru-
tcrpton OF faithful public officers and by it's appoint
ment Of incompetent and unprinciplei men to so
large al exent Of their places-by lis palpable mis-.
representation of the public sentiment of the State
upon national questions of vital Importance and by
its ruthless invasion of the sacred rights OF ndivid,-
als-have shown it to ho unworthy uf the confidence
OF just and patriotic people, and deserving OF the
severest condemnation: aud We have abundant evi.
these unfaithful servants from the seats they have
dsgraccd, aud restore u..pst men and patriotic par
~ to power.
Resolved That the present national adminis!ra
ton has been true TO Democratic principles, and
therefore, true to the great interests Of the country
In the face Of the most determined opposition, has
maintained the laws enforced economy, tostered pro-
gress and infused integrity and vigor into every de-
pnrtment OF the government at home. 1t has signal
y improved our treaty relations, extended the fields
Of commercial enterprise, viudcated the rights OF our
citizens abroad, and gloriously illustrated American
honor. 1t has asserted, with eminent impartality,
the just claims of every section, and has dared at a
times and under all circumstances TO be faithful to the
constitution. We therefore, proclaim unqualified
appreciation of its measures and policy, and
sstei confidence and regard for our honored fellow
ciulan who stands at its head. And we commend
the name Of Franklin Pierce TO the approaching De-
r.ocratic Natinual Convention for denomination TO
the office OF President of the United States believing
that, crisis Ike the present, the surest guarantee
for the safety aud of the future TO be found
in the comprehensive craftsmanship and untsltering
hiety TO duty which have been thoroughly tested
Aid approved III the past