The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-06-11
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

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The following is the platform adopted by
the Cincinnati Convention last week, and
comprehends the resolutions of the Balti.
more Convention in 1852, to which are
added such appropriate declarations of prin.
ciples as the times and political condition
of the country show to be proper.
The following is tine Baltimore platform of
1852:
Resolued, That the American Democracy
place their trust in the intelligence, the patri-
olism, and The discriminating justice of the
American people.
Resolued, That we regard this as a distinc-
live feature of our creed which we are proud
to maintain be lore ,he-.-sfifds great moral
element in form of government, springing
from and upheld by popular will; and we
contrast it with the creed and practice of
Federalism, under whatever name or form,
which seeks to palsy The vote of The conslil-
uent, and which conceives no imposiure Too
monslIous for the popular credulity.
RESOLVED, therefore, That entertaining these
views, the democratic party of the Union,
through their delegates assembled in Gem
eral Convention of the States, convenins to.
ge.her in spirit of concord, of devotion 10
the doctrines and faith ola free representa-
tive government, and appealing TO their fel-
low citizens for the rectude of their inlen-
tions, renew and reasseh before the Ameri-
can people, the declarations of principles
avowed by them, when, on former occasions
in general convention, they presented their
candidates for the popular suffrage.
1. That the federatgovvnmen is one of
liberal powers, derived solely from the Con-
stiiulion, and the grants of power made there
in ought 10 be strictly construed by all the
departments and agents OF The government;
and that it is inexpedent and dangerous 10
exercise doubtful constitutional powers.
.. That the Constitution does not confer
upon the General Government the power TO
commence and carry on general system of
internal Improvements.
8. That the Constitution does not confer
authority upon the Federal Government, di-
rec,ly or indirectly, 10 assume the debts of
the several States, contracted for local inter-
nal Improvements, or other State purposes :;
nor would such assumption be just or expe-
dient.
A. That justice and sound policy forbid .he
Federal Government 10 foster one branch of
industry TO the delriment of another or to
cherish the interests OF one portion to the
injury of another portion of our commop
country; that every citizen and every section
&c A.. ~~".-,-p has a right 10 demand aad
insist upon all equality of rights and privi-
leges, and to complete an ample protection
of persons and property from domestic vlo-
lence and foreign aggression.
5. That it is the duty of every branch of
the Government to enforce and practice The
most rigid economy ineconducing our public
affairs, and that no more revenue ought TO
be raised than is required to defray the neces-
sary expense of the Government and for the
gradual but certain extinction of the public
debt
6. That Congress has no power 10 charter
a National Bank; that we believe such an
institution one of deadly hostility 10 the best
interests Of our country, dangerous 10 our
republican institutions and The liberties oi
The people, and calculated 10 place the bust.
ness of The country within The control of a
concentrated money power, md above the
laws and will of the people and that the
results of Democratic legislation in this and
all other financial measures upon which is
sues have been made between the two polit
cal parties of the country, have demonstra.
ted 10 practical men Of all parties, their sound
ness, safety and utility, in all business pur
suits.
T. That the separation OF the moneys o
the Government from all banking institution.
is indispensable for the safety of the fund.
of the Government and the rights of :he
people.
8. That the liberal principles advocated by
| Jefferson in the Declaration OF Independ
ence, ard sanctioned in the Constitution
which makes ours the land of liberty, and
the asylum OF the oppressed Of every nation
have ever been cardinal principles in the
Democratic faith and every attempt te
abridge the privilege Of becoming ciiizens
and owners Of soil among US, ought 10 be re-
sisted with the same spirit which swept the
alien aud sedition laws from our statute book
9. That Congress has no power, under the
Constitution, 10 interfere with or control the
domestic institutions of the several States
| and that all such States are the sole and prop
er judges of everything appertaining 10 thei
own affairs not prohibited by the ConsIilu
ton; that all efforts of the Abolilionisls Of
others made 10 induce Congress 10 interfere
with questions of slavery, or take incipien
steIs in relation thereto, are calculated tt
lead 10 the most alarming and dangerous
| consequences, that all sHch efforts have an
inevitable tendency TO diminish the happi
ness Of the people and endanger the stability
and permanency Of the Union, and ough
not TO be countenanced by any friend Of ou
| political institutions.
RESOLVED, That the foregoing proposition
covers and was Intended to embrace, the
whole subject Of slavery agitation in Con.
gress, and, therefore, the Democratic party
the Union, standing on this national platform
will abide by and adhere TO faithful execu