Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-09-18

Rcsolred, That the American Democracy place
their trust in the intelligence, the patriotism and
discriminating justice OF the American people.
Rcsolced, That we regard this distinctive fea-
ture of our political creed, which are proud to
maintain before the world, as the great moral Gle
ment in form of government springing from and
upheld by the popular will and contrast it with
the creed and practice of Federalism, under what
name and FORM which seeks to palsy the will
of the constituent; and which conceives 10 impos-
turo too monstrous for the public credulity.
ReSolced, therefore, That, entertaining these
views, the Democratic party of this Union through
their delegates assembled in general Convention,
coming together in spirit of concord, of devotion
the doctrines and faith of free representative
government, and appealing to their fellow citizens
for the rectitudc of their intentions, and
assure before the American people the declarations
of principles avowed by them on former occasions
in general Convention, they have presented their
candidates for popular suiragcs.
l. That the Federal government is one Of limit
cd power, derived solely from the Constitutions and
the grants of power made therein ought be strict
" construed by all the departments and agents of
the government; and that it is inexpedlen. and dan
gerous to exercise doubtful constitutional powers.
=. That the Constitution does not confer upon
the General Government the power to commence
and carry general system of internal improve
ments.
3. That the Constitution does not confer author
ity upon the Federal Government directly or ind-
rcctly, to the debts of the several States,
contracted for local and internal improvements or
other State purposes, nor would such assumption
be just or expedient.
4. That justice and sound policy forbid the Fed
cral Government TO foster one branch of industry
to the detriment of any other or TO cherish the in
terests of one portion to the injury Of another por-
ton of our common country that every citizen and
every section of the country has right to demand
and insist upon equality of rights and privileges
and to complete ample protection of persons and
property from domestic violence or foreign agrees
ion.
;. That it is the duty of every branch of the
Government to enforce and practice the most rigid
economy in conducting our public affairs, and that
more revenue ought to be raised than is required
to dcfray the necessary expenses OF the Govern
ment, and for the gradual but certain extinction of
the public debt.
q. That the proceeds of the public funds ought to
be sacredly applied to the national objects specified
in the Constitution; and that we are opposed to any
law for the distribution of such proceeds among the
States, as alike inexpedient in policy and repugnant
to the Constitution.
z. That Congress has no power to charter n ma
tionaI bank; that we believe such an institution
of deadly hostility To the best interests OF the
try, dangerous to republican institutions and
the liberties of the people, and calculated to place
concentrated money power, and above the laws and
the will of the people; and that the results of Dem
Ocratc legislation in this and all other financial
measures upoi which issues have been made be-
tween the two political parties of the country, have
demonstrated to candid and practical men OF all
parties, their soundness, safety and utility i'll all bu
siness pursuits.
{. That the separation of the moneys Of the
Government from banking institutions is indispen-
sable for the safety of the funds OF the Government
and the rights of the people.
9. That we are decidedly opposed to taking from
the President the qualified veto power; by which he
is enabled, under restrictions and responsibilities
amply sufficient to guard the public interests, to
suspend the passage of Il bill whose merits cannot
secure the approval of two thirds of the Senate
ana House OF Representatives, until the Judgment
OF the people can be obtained thereon, and which
has saved the Amcrcfn people from the corrupt
and tyrannical domination OF the Bunk of the Uni
ted States, and froma corrupting system of gener-
al internal improvements
10. That the liberal principles embodied by JEFF
ferson in the Dsclaaaton of Independence, and