The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-06-16
urssrssIppl pEMocRAryc CONVENTION

John b. hewitt c. s. Tarply, Jesse Fondree, J. NJ Elder
and Powhatan Ellis The secretaries were, d. Walker
H. H. Smyth, II. S. Van Eaton and w. d. Roy. Resolu-
tons were adopted inviting the following gentlemen to adj
dress the convention Hon. A. g. Brown, senator; Hon.
Jacob Thompson General j. A. Quitman Hons W. r. liar-
ris VIM Barksdale and 0. r. Singleton. The committee
on resolutions reported the foowing which
mousy adopted
az Resoeed That this convention adopts and reairms
the resolutions of the National Democratic Convention held
at Baltimore 1884, and deems it peculiarly appropriate ut
this time reproduce for public consideration the following
of these resolutions, to-wit,
Resorcd That the American democracy place their trust
in the intelligence the patriotism, and the discriminating
justice Of the American people
political creed which proud to maintain before
the world great moral element in form of govern
ment springing from and upheld by the popular will and
we contrast it with creed and practice Of federalism
form which seeks to palsy the will Of
That the liberal principles imbodied by jefferson in
stitution which make the land Of liberty, and the
asylum Of the oppressed Of nation have ever been
abdge the privilege Of becoming citizens and the owners
OF among ought be resisted with the spirit
which swept the alien and sedon laws IRON our statute
books.
That Congress has under the constitution to
with control the domestic institutions OF the
States and that such States the sole and proper
judges of everything pertaining 70 their own affairs not
tonists others made induce Congress interfere with
questions slavery take ncpient steps in relation
thereto are lead the most alarming and dam
gerous and that all such efforts have
evtabe tendency to diminish the happiness q the people
and ought be countenanced by friend Of pot
cal institutions.
Resolued That the foregoing proposition covers and
was embrace the whole subject Of slavery aga
ton Congress therefore the democratic party of the
standing on this s w aoas oy ana
promise settled by the last Congress the act for
claiming ugtves from service or labor included which act
being designed out provision of the con-
sttution cannot with fidelity thereto De repealed or SO
changed as to destroy or impair its efficiency \,
Rcsored That the democratic party will resist all at
tempt al renewing in Congress out Of IT, The agitation
the slavery question: under whatever shape color the
attempt may be made
"2 Reso,ecd, That opposed to the political
organization, commonly known the knownothng party
M Because its proceedings conducted secrecy and
its principles and its candidates shrouded in mystery and
conceamen and shun the light of day and tho test of free
discussion and examination. I'd Because It's members
by solemn oaths blind obedience to the dictates of
others in their social and political relations 3D. Because it
enons the denial of truth incucates and promotes insn
cerity and dnpcy, and stiles the bold open, manly
which characterize the of honor
the 4th Because it organized band
Of spies every community watch the conduct and
catch the words of the unsuspecng to be reported to their
secret midnight councils aud made the foundation or per-
sona and political prescription and persecution. 6th Be-
destructive of social confidence, and Of all that is
dear and valuable IN the social relation. 9th. Because it
makes religion test of qualification for office in violation of
the constitution and to the engenderng Of w and strife
amongst religious ects the disgrace of religion and
the the public peace It'll Because excludes
all persons Of foreign BIRTH of every grade and character
from all political rights and prefermen repudiatng the pol
icy OF the founders of the republic, and procaimng that
America shall longer be the asylum for the oppressed
all nations 9Th. Because It unitcs southern in a
party bonds and political organization with the ele
of northern fanatcm and forces them yield
tenancc to the dangerous destructive and dsgaceu
of abotonism 9TH Because it prohibits in spirit if
not in resistance by the southern States north
aggression unconstitutional oppression. 10TH Be-
its organization and mode Of proceeding its aims and
Objects its form and spirit subversve Of those great
principles of civil and religious liberty which have
been, and will continue be- the pride
boast Of the American people.
49, Reo'ped That consider it the duty Of every patriot
who loves the constitution and the Unionof every citizen
who regards the good order and dignity OF society
of Christian who advocates the liberty Of
and of religious worshipof every southern
is determined maintain to the last extremity the equal
rights Of the South under the constitutional unite in the
overthrow Of this mischevous and dangerous party.
"a. Resotced That respectfully but earnestly urge
brother democrats who have joined this order
reconsider their steps, and withdraw from association
which contains the elements OF much mischief and danger
and which If it trumphs at all, must triumph that
party with which they have long
intimately connected and their old friends with whom
they shoulder shoulder in many hardought
fields of political warfare
as. Resoped That have received with pride sats-
faction the dngs OF the glorious victory achieved
democracy Of the Old Dominion this their last and
worst and that tender to gallant brethren and
their ndomitabe leader hearty thanks for the noble
successful effort which has rolled back from the South the
fierce tide OF anaticism that threatened helm
%. Resored That stringent laws for the exclusion of
foreign paupers and convics and strict
The naturalization laws according their spirit WILL
in opinion be sufficient to suppress any frauds
elective franchise, supposed evils resulting from
rapid increase of foreignbo voters bnt ii these shall
be found adequatc have abiding confidence in
dom and integrity of the democratic party provide
time time, suitable amendments of the system adapt
to the wants and interests Of country.
~. Resoped That cordially approve the principles
and policy administration Of President Pierce
domestic interests and in its firm Of rights
and honor cf the country abroad.
Resoved That the aud safety the United
States demand that should the island Of Cnba and
pledgeeur hearty aid the administration efforts
for the accomplishment OF that object the earliest period
go Resoicsd That extend cordial sympathy
and regard to those true and gallant northern who
aided fight the battles Of the South the
BILL aud other involving the question Of
slavery and the constitutional rights OF the slave States and
glad 10 In party association with them but
affiliate with party where that shall approve
and carry in good faith the principles OF the
BILL and prepared of all party with
those who. do not up fairly and fully line Of
policy"
The Hon. John J. McRae was nominated for governor
A " f,r Na5s,