Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-09-12
REVOLUTIONS

ADOPTED by the Massachusetts Democracy, in
Contention at Springfield, Sept. 10, 1856.
l. Resolued, That the Democratic platform adopted
at Cincinnati is sound and nationals and embodies the
principles illustrated by every Democratic administra-
tion and which vital to preservation of the rights
Of the States, and to continuance of the American
Union
2. RESOLVED, That in the language Of the Massachu-
sets Democratic Convention of 1S43 this Convention
opposed to the exercise of any jurisdiction by Congress
ove the matter of slavery in the Territories but
favor Of leaving to the people who inhabt them right
TO establish and regulate their domestic institutions
and relations under the general principles Of the conSt
uton and this claim for them, which cannot be dis
allowed by the national Democracy devoted it is to
tue liberty equality, and fraternity OF this great brother
hood of States :"
3. Resoiued That the formation Of geographical
party the basis of the institute rs Of a.
teen staes of this Union. u.s. 10 ITSELF cal entity which
the founders # the Republic dreaded, and which Wash
ingt0n oOunseed his cOuntrymen Indignantly condemn
aud that the triumph Of such party 10 the nation would
endanger its very existence and perpetuty.
Res0tUed That the conduct Of the opposition fac
ions in Congress- in refusing to the just for
the pacncaton Of Kanzas passed by the Senate; at
tachuR unconstitutional provisos bills spproprating
money for the support Of The governments in reekessl3
persstng in their proYisos the Army BILL until Con-
gress adjourned without passing them thereby
Eating sOppage of the public works, and the dsband-
ing Of the army, afford and conclusive demonsra
lion OF the danger that would imper the confederscy by
the triumph Of sectional party and the necessity the
rally Of the riends Of the Constitution and the Union to
save them from detrnent.
g. Resoiued, That tie prompt action Of President
Piece in recalling Congress back to it, duty by his proc
lamton for an extra session, is illustration of faith
fuless 10 the discharge of duty 10 his high office which
entities I'm to the thanks Of every friend the Consttu-
ton an0 he Union
Q. ResolUed, That in JAMES BUCHANAN we recognize
the able plomatst, the sound and patriotic statesman
III tue dsmocrat, VIII devotion 10 democratic prpc
pies will Insure peace 10 country and pernaneny 10
our Unon aud that In supporting JoHN q. BREcKINRpeR
for the Viz Presidency we proud Of his fearless and
eloquent defence Of the right aud Of the vigorous and
ardent powers which he brings to the service Of his cou
trythe pecu ar representative Of young and gallant
republicj aud that rails round these as he
nominees Of thiryone states In OPT ositiln to paty
which. In It's sectional movements, botA fifteen tars from
tn gag Of Union, and excludes the homes a 4 the
ashes u wash, Jefferson, and Jackson, from as
sacred embrace
T. Res0ivi d. That we will labor for economy in our
State goyeu.m VT for the repeat Of sumptiary laws Tor
the regulation " powerful monopoes, for the re.tor.
alton OF Massachusetts to standard Of pa.ro ism and
devotion TO the Union worthy Of tue brotherhood Il States
| to which she belongs.
y. RssOiUsd, That, extending cordial hand 20 ali
who defendng the Constitution against the natcai
assaults ade upon IT. and pointing 10 the distinguished
statement Who, regardless Of party ties have stepped
forward To join the good cause would prove TO our
country that the democracy Of Mas achugett are true
70 their trust as members OF this great conederacy