The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-21
Democratic Resolutions.

racy at Cincinnati, adopted the following Rcsolu.
tons .i..| ..i ,..
Resaired, That the American Democracy place their
trust in the intelligence, the patriotism and discrim-
mating justice of the American people.
Resolrci, That we! regard this as q distinctive fea-
ture OF our political creed, which we are proud to
maintain before the world, as'thc great moral ce-
mcnt IN form OF government springng from ard
upheld by the popular will; and contrast IL Win
the creed aud practice of Federalism, under whatev-
or name or FORM which seeks to palsy the VIII OF the
constituent and which conceivcs no npos'urc 100
m0nstrous for the popular crcdulity.
Rcrolred Therefore. That, entertaining these views,
the Democratic party of this Union. through Their
delegates assembled In general Convention, coming
together In spirit OF concord, or devotion 10 thc
doctrines and faith of free representative govern
mcn, and nppealing to their fellow citizens for the
rcctitudc of their Intentions renew and rcasscrt be-
fore the American people the declarations OF prnci-
pies avowcd by them when Oh former occasions IN
general convention, they have presented their candi-
dates for the popular suffrage
|. That the Federal Government Is one of limited
power derived solely from the Constitution and the
grants Of power made therein ought TO be strictly
construed by oil the departments and agents Of the
government and that it is incxpedicnt and danger
Gus to exercise doubtful constitutional powers
2. That the constitution does not confer upon the
general government the power to commence and car
ny on general system of internal improvements.
3. That the constitution does not confer authority
upon the federal government directly or indirectly,
for local and internal improvements or other State
purposes nor would such assllmptionbc just Or eSpc
dicnt.
1. That justice and sound policy forbid the federal
government to foster one branch of industry to the
dcrimcnt of any other. or to cherish the interests of
one portion to the INJURY Of another portion Of our
common country; that every citizen and every sec
ton Of the country has rg to demand aud insist
upon an equality Of rights and privileges. and to
complete AN ample protection Of persons aud prop
crty from domestic violence foreign aggression.
D. That ii is the duty of every branch Of the gov
crnincnt to enforce and practice the most rigid
oiny In conducting our public affairs anG that no
more ought To he raised than is necessary
hciray the necessary expenses of the government
and for the gradual but certain extinction Of the
public debt.
q. That the procccdsof the public lands ought to
'c sacrcdy applied To the national objects specified
in the constitutions and that are opposed to any
law for the distribution OF such proceeds among the
States rs alike ineNpedient in policy and rcpugla
IL the constitution.
Z. That Coneresslias no power to charter ma
tiona bank: that We believe such institution oie
of deadly hostility to the best interests OF
Try danscrbusto our republican institutions and the
Liberties OF flc people. and calculated 10 place the
hli-in - of the country in tue hands of couccntra
ted money poprer. and above laws and the will of
The people. and that the results of Democratic lcSis
lation Ia II sad all other financial measures upon
winch Issues have been made between the two polit
cal parties tI fhe country, have demonstrated 10
candid and practical men Of all parties their sound
hess safety and utility in all In,sinrs. uur.urs
:. That the sepnraiinn ef The MONEYS of the ssy-
,rnmon, from lhnking inA;tut,ons Is iuJi4penSible
tor the safety of the funds of ftt government and
the right, Of the peoplr.
.. That We are decidedly opposed to taking from
Ia, prcsid.n, the aalilei veto power. by which hr
i, enabled under restrictions and RESPONSIBILITIES
amply sufficient To guard the public interests. 10 sis
pend the puss,,-e OF "A bill whose merits cannot se-
cure the approval of two thirds of the Senate and
House of Representatives until the Judgment of the
uoplc cab be- obtained thereon. and which has saved
the American people from the corrupt and iyranica
domination of the hank of the United STATES and
from a corruping system of General internal i'm.
Irovemgnts
TO- That the liberal primo plcs embodied hy aencr
sol in Ga. Declarat ion of Inlcpcndcncc and sane
tioncd in the constitution which makes ours the land
of lbcrIyand the asylum of the oppressed OF every
nation. have ever been cardinal principles in the
Democratic faith, and every attempt TO ubridge the
privilege Of becoming citizens and the owners of the
soil dnong IL, ought to be- resisted with the same
spirit which swept the alien and sedton laws from
'uur statute o)ka.
And WHEREAS, Since the foregoing declaration
WIS uniformly adopted by our predecessors in Nation.
al Conventions nm adverse political and religious
test has been secretly organized by party claiming
to be exclusively American. it is proper that the