The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-23
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

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The democrats Of Kentucky met in convention at Frank
fort the 10Th instant for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for the several State officers 1t was the
largest and enthusiastic convention held in the
State The following the nominations
For goesraor.-Beverly L. Clarke, of Simpson county.
For hefenant gorernor.-Beriah Magoin, of Mercer
| county.
Attorney gensral.--w. r. wooley, of Fayete county.
Asdi,or.-James A. Grinstead of Fayette county.
Treasrer.--James IL. Garrard, of Boyle county.
Regser.-Thomas j. Frazer, Of Breathitt county.
President cf board Of internd iHproreneHsJames NJ.
Nesbitt, Of Bath county.
For Superintendent Of Public istruetiOnDr. j. d. Mat
thews, of Fayette county.
The question put by the chair, Shall these nomna
tons be adopted by the convention Whereupon they
unanimously adopted.
The convention addressed by the Hon. John c.
Brecknrdge of whose speech the Kentucky Yeoman says
Maj b. rose and for half entertained the con
venton in beautiful and eloquent remarks in the
of which he took occasion unfold the mysteries of
nottingham but assured the asembage he had obtained
his information in regard their principles within lodge
the order but had received his knowledge of them from
source Of undoubted reliability.
cat the close his remarks he appauded with deaen
ing cheers
The committee resolutions through their chairman,
Col Geo. A. Caldwell reported the following preamble and
resolutions which unanimously and enthusiastically
adopted
Whereas the democrats of Kentucky have again assembled
in convention deliberate upon the condition of public
fairs and TO the people democratic candidates for
State Offices it Is eminently proper this OCCASION that
again reafrm principles and forth, boldly and
fully the calculated develop and carry those
principles Under the wise expansive and republican poll
of the democratic party the of civil and religious
liberty has been vastly extended the constitution has been
preserved and the Union has prospered until
attention and commands the respect and admiration
civilized world The doctrines for which the democratic par
long contended have become the settled policy
of the federal government gem
ea acquesccnee Of the nation their wisdom. But
recently strange arsenpotical
Dries utterly subversve Of the cardinal principles Of
ernmen sustained by system of secret organization
with the spirit and genius Of constitution being
ey pressed upon the public consideration and demand
hands firm and determined opposition We have again
assert at the great truths which supposed
be fundamental and battle against which
eved belonged to another and forever at rest There
fore,
l. Re.ogred, That reafrm the forth by
the Democratic National held at Baltimore in
Is4S and 1852
Resolved That the democracy Kentucky still cling
with unaterng devotion to the great principles of civil and
religious liberty which have been transmitted from the
fathers of the republic aud which associated with
many glorious memories
Resolred That perfect equality of political rights among
every class of citizens the great fraernzng principle in
republican and the safest buwark of free nst
tuons; and that every effort whether by authority of
or by voluntary combination to limit that equality in the
establishment Of religious tests is violation Of the freedom
of conscience and deadly blow aimed at the dearest and
most sacred Of human privileges
4. Resoiped That have unshaken confidence in the
broad Free and national principles of the democratic party
long tested and completely triumphant and that
believe them competent in their application the ext
gences Of the times correct evil that may threaten
the tranquility of the country and to preserve alike the lib
critics of the people, the perpetuy Of the Union, and the
| tegrty Of the government.
s. Reolred That the democracy Kentucky viii stand
firmly by the rights OF the States the federal constitution,
and the Unon and that will protect from
all assaults whether made by enemies from without trait
ors from within.
g. Resolred That the national democrats in the free
States who have stood firmly By the rights of the States the
constitution and the Union, and baed against the
ss know nobingism abolitonsm, and all other sms,
entitled admiration, confidence and regard; and
who defeated by this unhoy combination
that but democats in the South rejoice their
defeat.
Resolred That the election of and
aboons the Congress Of the United Staterepr
atves and senatorby the party known fnsionists
which know nothngsm Is the chief and controlling element
whose mischievous doctrines calculated nct
blow upon the South and endanger the union Of the States
Justly exctes alarm, and should be warning the
South and the friends Of the constitution and
everywhere and them 10 dscounenance the extension
OF secret oath bound political societies.
Rs.ored That il the duty Of every political party
TO avow openly fully and freely the principles and
which they rely and that all pot-
cal oah-bound as.cciaons by whatever known
anti American and opposed TO the spirit and genius
institutions and adverse 70 the principles Of demoe
raey Internationally recognise the right Of every
man TO worship God according the honest convictions
mind and the dictates OF his conscience without
ring public eensure, being prescribed from Office therefor
Resoeed That in free government the people have
right knew the principles Of every candidate for their su
fsges and those who belong secret Inbound political
societies who deny their membership, and withhold their
principles from the public both morally and politically
unworthy the confidence and support Of truthful, brave
/ honest, and free people.
TO- Rolre, That the Kentucky democracy approve and
endorse the dey Of President Pierce the principles upon
which he elected and the rmness with which has adj
mnistration the constitution and the rights Of
every section Of the Union and that, Ksntucksns
have observed with qualification and pride the ability
dustry and stern integrity with which fellow
James Guthrie has administered the Treasury Department.
H. Hssotrea That the administration Of present able
and distinguished governor hearty approval and
that he deserves the thanks Of the people Of Kentucky
cpisriy for hts efforts In behalf school
his vetoes Of the banks and OF the
onal spportonment and the which he has