The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-04-27
IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS.


Alta late meeting OF the democratic general COMMITTEES Of
the city OF New York. held Tsmmany Hall series Of
highly interesting resolutions adopted having special
reference 10 our present critical relations with Spain We
publish so many Of the series relate Cuba and know
nothingism and them democrats and patriots
every where as worthy Of cordial approval:
al RsoIved That while we depreoate the evils Of
and would recommend be done by
in violation Of duties nation, yet that any seizure o.
American property American citizens, violence
to American ships insult the American flag either in
of treaty stpulaons OF rights dig
nifty a nation which not only usthes but imper
atively requires resort TO against Spain, unless re-
dress should be promptly made and are satisfied that
the patriotic OF the country will in such cause
rally the support of the administration with the
vor devotion which characterized resistance to
British oppression the of sl25 and to Mexican
erosion in the of lsl6-4s.
az Resosed also, That if shall be forced upon
either OF above mentioned, shall expect
material indemnity for the of that war either by
the paymen of money or BY of territory.
49, Resolved, else, That utterly deny the right OF
Great Britain and France guaranty the territories OF SPAN
upon this continent the enforcement OF such inden
y and maintain just claim to hold the Spanish gov
directly responsible for those acts of its officials in
Cuba which assa rights dignity, repudiatng all in
of other powers shield from that responsible
y and regarding conventions Of such
with such design having such effect
estly inimica TO national interests.
"a Resoped atso That take this occasion to reerate
our adhesion doctrine of President Monroe against the
interference of foreign in the affairs Of the ma
tions Of this continent.
opposed to fbusterng in any FORM and have undmn
ished confidence the intention of the administration
to same and to conne action that be
this respect the vndcaon of the national honor
and to redress of national grievances.
SO Resolred also That the federal government is OF
limited powers derived solely the constitution and the
power shown therein ought to be strictly construed
by all the departments and agents of the government and
nexpeden and dangerous to exercise doubtful CON
stitutional powers.
ar Rcsolped also That the constitution does not confer
upon the general government the to commence and
carry on general system of internal improvements
IS Resoived also That it the duty of branch OF
to enforce and practise the most rigid
my in conducting public affairs
Resolped, therefore, That gratihed by the
toes of the President of the making grant of public
lands the several States for the benefit of INDECENT insane
persons dated May 8, 1854 OF the ac making appropra
the repair preservation and completion OF certain
public works heretofore commenced under authority Of law,
dated August of the act to provide for the ascer
tanmen of American citizens for spoations
mted b, French prior July 81 1901 dated February
IT, 1856 of the making appropriations for the
the United States mail by steamers
otherwise during the fiscal ending the 3Oh of June
1856 30h of june 1885, dated March B. 1855 and
we trust the sound democratic doctrines promulgated
therein may have the effect Of driving
from the halls Congress those persons who combine de-
Congress possess themselves Of the property the
and who in the prosecution of their
are actuated by prncipe-athful to partynsaaby
| avarcious, and remorselessy corrupt.
$40. Resotued That the liberal principles Embodied by
Jefferson in the of Independence and sanctioned
in the constitutions which make the land of liberty and
the asylum oppressed of every nation have been
principles in the democratic faith and every at
tempt abrge present privilege of becoming citizens
of the soil amongst ought to be resisted with
the spirit which swept the alien and sedon laws from
our statute books"