The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-30
JACKSON DEMocRArIo ASSOCIATION.

At meeting OF the Jackson Democratic Association,
held on Thursday night December 81 1855 Mr. Jonah d.
Hoover from the committee appointed TO dransht resoln-
for the consideration Of the association reported The
folowugi which were unanimously adopted
l. Resolved That 10 assembling again for the purpose Of
recognizing thu Jackson Democratic Association, con-
graais ourselves the eminent which has at
tended the policy Of the democratic party 10 It's sPplica-
ton the administration OF government affairs, whereby
the limits Of the republic have been extended from ocean 10
ocean is rights and honor yindcstsd, ats glory enhanced
its agricultural mechanical manufacturing, aud CONNER
cal developed its finances economzed by the
adoption Of tariff system angmenring public
degree with The national exigeneies,
aad at the time diminishing the ratio Of individual
taxation and by the safrkseping transfer add dsbnrse-
Of the public money in manner unprecedented Tor
security, prompttude and efficiency.
2. Resoltei That while thus congraalating ourselves
cannot but regret that the spirit OF opposition 10 the
principles and policy Of the democratic party has recently
manifested itself IN reasonable antagonsm to the fanda-
mental provisions OF the federal constitution The anti
democratic elenent OF the country assuming ~ itself a
pregnant with mysterious but monsroas meaning,
makes upon the great principles of civil and religious
liberty engritea upon he constitution by The wisdom OF
she sages and patriots who framed IT, Ia view Of this fact
il becomes all good citizens unite with the democratic
party 10 sustaining the sacred charter Of liberties the
ark q our political saetythe constitution OF the United
States
3 Re,olUsd That President Pierce, by HE patriotism
and wisdom by the high regard for constitutional prn-
cpe which guides his conduct manifested in his inau
gural address aud upheld in his executive messages gen
eral anc special and all his official aets by his mainte-
nance Of great doctrine OK the inherent right OF popu-
lar seltgoyernmen whether applied TO Territories or
States by his anita 9pnsm with all associations OF what
nature designed TO abrdae the rights OF In
dsiduals whom the law recognises American citizens
by the financial integrity, efficiency and rigid economy
his administrationts strict maintenance OF the public
interests whether home abroad in matters of milf
tary and naval well OF civil and legal concern It's
successful negotiations for the extension OF commerce. OF
rights and Of the freedom Of the and for the
determination Of controversies with foreign powers and by
its Jealous dedication duty in ali the departments Of the
I .xrl. kFfE ne
a6y to administer the federal in strict
cordanee with democratic principles and therefore ODE
denee 10 what the safety and welfare OF the nation de-
mand.
l. Re5ocea That the attempt being made 10 form
northern sectional party under the deceptive title Of
publican is in violation OF the spirit Of the constitution OF
The United States and in opposition to the SOLEMN warnings
| oil the immortal Washington
s. RtsoesI That the principle or popular sovereignty
imbodied in the compromise of 1880 and
grated by legislative enactment the Washington terri
tora bill OF 1853 and the Kansas and Nebraska bills
Of 1884 enneny just and right in itself and if carried
ont in good faith viii afford pacific solution Of the diff
sutes and animosos consequent Hpon the agitation OF
the slavery question the floor OF Congress-
G. Resolped That in the maintenance OF the principles
here euunciaed upon the political contest Of
1856 with the spirit it'll whic fathers entered
the batleeids OF the revolution luscrbng our banner
the glorious notices sciy ard religious liberty 'the
constitution with all its prncples and the Union under
the constitution with all s blessings fling IL 10 the
breeze aud viii rally around it until know-nohingsm
ard its twin ally sectional repubcanism, shall become
them as well the enbered parsans and dsappoint-
\ ed place-seekers who sustain Them
i DANIEL RADCLIFFE, President
1 MeH w. CLusKEy Secretary.