The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06
THE DEMOCRATIC RESOLUTIONS.

THE DEMOCRATIC RESOLUTIONS.
The following are the resolutions adopted
by the Democratic State Convention, which
assembled al Nashville on the 9th ult, and
which nominated Gov. Johnson for re-elec-
ton. We learn the Governor says he takes
every plank of the platform. When we see
the Gentry platform we shall probably be
able TO guess who will be elected. 1t will be
seen that the Resolutions are pretty strin-
gent on the Know Nothing issue. We copy
them from the Nashville Union and Amer
lean:
Mr.. Howard, from the committee to pre-
pare resolutions, reposted the following,
which were adopted unanimously and with
enthusiasm.
The representatives Of the Democratic
party of Tennessee, in Convention assem-
bed, faithful to the usages of their party,
adhering with steadfast faith to the great
principles the successful enforcement of which
have made the ceantfy powerful and pros.
porous at home, and hOnored and respected
abroad, do
Resolve, That the American democracy
place their trust in the intelligence, patriot
ism and the discriminating justice of the
American people; and that we regard This rs
a distinctive feature of our political creed,
which we are proud to maintain before the
world ms the great mo.al element in form
| of government springing from and upheld by
the popular will and we contrast 1t with the
creed and practice of Federalism, under what
| ever name or form, which seeks to palsy the
will of the constituent, and which conceives
no i'm sosture too monstrous for the popular
credulity
Resolved, That the democratic party has
never hesitated or feared to make an open
and candid declaration of its creed and prin-
ciples; that we regard all secret political
clubs rs ut war with the genius and spirit Of
our Republican Institutions; that the secret
oath bound political club, commonly called
the "know Nothings," in its attempts to
abrdge the rights Of conscience and create
religious tests in the selection Of men for of.
fee, is yioative of the Constitution anG dan
gerous to the public liberty; that it is but
weak invention Of the enemies of the demo-
cratic party; and that we will fight the secret
enemy with the same energy and ardor which
in times past has enabled US to defeat and
drive from the field open and undisguised
foes.
Resolred, That the democratic party re-
affirm those noble truths which stated IN cur
declaration of rights; "That all men have a
natural and indeteasible right to worship Al.
mighty God according to the dictates of their
own conscience; that no man can of right be
compelled to attend, erect or support any
place of worship, or TO maintain any Minis
ter against his consent; that no human au-
thority can, in any case whatever, control or
interfere with the rights Of conscience; and
that no preference shall ever be given, by
Law, to any religious establishment or mode
of worship. That no religious test shall
ever be required rs qualification 10 any Of
flee or public trust under this State"
Resolred, That Congress has the power
under the Constitution to establish IN uni
form rule of naturalization, but il has no
power or authority under that instrument to
prescribe the qualification of voters or to re-
strain the immigration Of foreigners; that
these powers are reserved to the States, and
can alone be exercised by them; and the doc
trne which assumes this authority for the
federal government is of dangerous tendency
and is in direct violation of the sovereignty
of the States.
Resolred, That the democratic party recog
mise as one of its cardinals the right and ca.
pacity of the people to determine the nature
and character Of their own institutions in the
formation of their State Constitutions; that
this great principle was clearly established by
the Compromise measures of 1850, and was
carried into practice by the passage of the
bill ereating territorial governments for Kan
sas and Nebraska.
Resolred, That Franklin Pierce, President
of the United States, has been faithful and
true to the declarations made in his Inaugu-
raj Address; that the leading measures of his
administration have been able, enlightened
and patriotic, and deserve, as they receive,
our cordial and earnest support; that the hon.
or of our flag and tho rights of our citizens
abroad have been, whenever and wherever
assniIed promptly indicated and protected
that he has main famed and respected the con.
sttutonal rights of every section Of the
Union, repelling with the whole power Of
his administration every attack made by
Northern Fanatieism upon the rights and in.
st1stions of the Southern States.
Mr.. Mathews, of Bedford, then introduced
the following resolution:
Resolved, That ANDREW JOHNSON has been
nominated for re-sIection by the Democracy
of Tennessee BY reclamation, and that this
Convention registers and endorses tho nofni.
nation with pride and confidence.
And the question being put, Shall the res
oluiion be adopted MS the sense Of this Con-
vention! it was determined in the Affirmative,
without II dissenting vote.
R-A "Snug little Fortune" Of 100000
can be obtained BY the legal heirs, whenever
they may call for it, at least 80 they are in.