Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-10-27
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On the 12lh instant. The Democr.cy ~
Chicago. says tho Washington Seminal
Joined by large representation from fl.
9.ais generally, held meeting which was
distinguished by several features of inter.
est-not the least of which is the admira-
Bile platform adopted On the occasion-a
Platform that smacks Of the olden time.
The days of 9S.9 This platform, exclu-
eng the Jargon and chicanery of,he day.
promuiges the very elementary principles
OF the Democratic creed. In obedience to
The advice OF one of the sages of better
days, 1t reeurs to first principles, and pre-
sehts The true theory of the relations be-
tween the States and the Federal Govern.
ment, theory which is the foundation Of
the Democratic party. These resolutions
are as follows:
l. Resolved, That the Constitution Of
the Uuited States is a political contract
between the people of independent soYcr-
eighties. which bestows paramount m.
thority to the extent of the powers dele
gated but leaves those not delegated to
The States respectively, or TO the people
that vigilant guard against the centrali-
eaton OF the reserved powers is essential
to the preservation OF our institutions: and
that Congress has no rightlul authority -,
establish abolish or prohibit slavery III
TIE States or Territories.
z. Resolved, That we reaffirm the .itne
hono'ed principles of the Demop racy. and
believe that the only sure guarantees for
The public tranquility is by a strict adher-.
ence fo'the provisions of tb = Consultations,
and BY non-interveption r.pon the subject,
OF slavery, applying a!ib e to-. the States and
Territories, observed IN ne passage of the
compromise measuef sof 1850, and con-
hfmed N the NeH ASIA and Kansas act,
the coIiorary Of the former measure bv
which Congress las declared that it is.
their true lrte' It and meaning no, 10 leg
's'"te slavery lAio asy State OF TERRITORY
mon 10 exc III lie it sherefrom. but TO leave
'he peoyie thereof perfectly free to form
anu reg, vi A.e their domestic institutions in
.he't o" way Subject only 10 the Consti-
'"si'n of the United States and that we
ia pi edge ourselves 10 maintain and execute
v.e Compromise of 1850, ine!uding the
agitive Slave law and tie Kansas and
Nebraska act of 1854, Us we hold that they
are wise and just measures, and that they
should remain undistulbed Tor the rcser-
walton OF the national peace aud the Union
Of the States.
3. Resolved, That the Constitution Of
the United States is founded upon NJ. fun
damensal principle Of ep,ire aud absolute
equality among all the States Of This Union
and It is not competent :oi the Congress
or any other power to impose upor bew
Mates cofuinu inta thu
or restriction in respect 10 their domestic
institutions or Internal concerns which the
Federal Constitution has oct imposed up
Oh tue original States; and that any effort
on the part OF Congress or any other pow
er, to violate ihis principle. should be met
ahd iegud iated by all good citizens, "a. an at
tempt to iia'aple upon the Constitution aud
destroy osir Union.
4. Resolved, Tia. all men have a nat
ural right aateesdens to the formation of
civil seeiety, and beyond the control of
| government, 70 religious freedom, the sur
render ct winch is not reccsssgy 10 the.
'efaSoFa welfare or ae State, and cannot
be feliuqaisted even ty tbs consent Of the
el'lzeh. IN free government; that much
less cen any srae re patty or faction regulate
that right oy any party compac, against
his consent, violating this cardinal pripci-
pie and the spirit Of our Constitutions our
laws, and our Tee Government; and thas
the civil rights, privilege, or capacities Of
any citizen should in DO wise be diminish-
ed or enlarged on account Of bis religion.
D. Resolved, That we do not recognise
ans distinction among the citizens Of the
uaitsd States based upon the arrslocra,ic
principle OF birth and we bold that i, is
dishonest to fepudiate the contract given
BY the Government comforting all the
rights OF American citizenship in its le,-,
ttrs OF naturalization, aud afterwards Sy
patty compact 10 debar nalaraliznd citi-
zens frcm The fall benefits while we leave
them suffice. TO the iuil burdens Of the
agreement
e. Resolved, That The open discussion
public affairs is the foundation of the ia.
teiiigehce @! the people, and the safe
guard OF freedom; t.atany secret association
or brotherhood for political Object, is dan.
gerous 10 free institutions, destructive Of
seeIal confidence. and contrary to the frank
and manly character OF a true American.
T. Resolved, That we conceive these
principles vital for the maintenance of the
anu tIIat We invoke all Dat
rioiic citizens, irrespective Of past party
opinions, 10 unite with US for the pIeserya-
ton OF the ines,imabe blessings of civil
and religious liberty.
s. Resolved, That we approve Of the
Admi alstration of President Pierce, az
evinced in the principle set forth in his
annua | and special message, and carried
into practical operation in thu leading
measures OF his Administration.
A iteT the adoption of the resolutions and
the proce eslings the meeting adjourned at
II O'Clock. with many cheers for The Union
the Constitution, Senator Douglas, John
Moore" and the principles of the Demo
cratic party.
KANSAS PoLITIcs.-The Kansas cores.
Donden. OF the Missouri Democrat saws the
return from twenty-five precincts give
ReedcI, for Congress, 1895 votes. There
were sill twen,y-nihe precincts to hear
from, and it was thought his vote would
exceed 5000. The election passed peace
ably, and no DersNNS were nern,;ttat