The Washington union., 1857-04-21


i am, most respectfully yours &c,
j. $ BLACK
Hon. HOWELL Conn.,
Secretary of the Treasury
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION OF TFNyp,
SEE. OF HON. IsHAM G. HARe1
FOR GOVERNOR.
The democratic State convention of Tennessee n.
at Nashville on Wednesday. There was full Il
tendance Of delegates, and the proceedings wg,
characterized by the utmost harmony and epa,
siasm. The convention was organized by tLe n
poiniment of the following officers
Maj. James H. Thomas Of Maury, president
Josephus Lewis, of Knox; d. s. Donelson Of SUNNI,
and Vim. II. Carroll, Of shelby, vice presidents
Secretaries. Il. Helms, of Knox; Jacob Mill
Of Hawkins Ihos Boyer, Of Summer; G. o. Faxm n
Montgomery; II, G, Russ, of Haywood; and H. Tlm,s
OF Shelby.
The convention having been called to order M
Hon. II. M Watterson, from the committee appono
TO recommend suitable person as candidate for eo
ernor made the following report:
The committee. after consultation unanmopJ
recommend General l. g. Harria, Of the county
shelby, as the democratic candidate for governor
The report Of the committee was received with n
outburst Of enthusiasm and applause, and ma,
mousy adopted.
The report Of the committee on resolutions b,O,|
called for, John n Howard esq. from that commit
tee, made the following report, which was mar
mousy adopted
The democracy of Tennessee in convention asscm,,s
deem this an opportnne occasion TO declare their a
renee to the distinctive principles which have formed
creed as party for more than hall century and 10 NJ
assert and declare Il
L. That the federal government Is one Of Limits. NON
or, derived solely from the constitution and the gnn
OF power made therein ought to he strictly construed
all the departments and agents of the government ak
that i is inexpcdient and dangerous exercise doubt
constitutional powers. Il
2 That the constitution does not confer upon the e
eral government the power to commence and carry On
general system of internal improvements.
3 That the constitution does not confer authohI
upon the federal government directly or indirectly NJ
assume the debts of tho several Statess contracted f
cal and internal improvements or other State pupoS
nor would such assumption be just or expedient
a. That justice and sound policy forbid the f,rrl /
government to foster branch of industry to the d
men OF any other, to cherish the interests Of one y
tion to the injury Of another portion Of our comma
country; that every citizen and every section Of the co
try has right TO demand and insist upon an equality
rights and privileges and to expect an ample pcaa
ton OF persons and property from domestic violence
foreign aggression.
That it is the duty of every branch OF the gover
ment to enforce and practise the most rigid economy
conducting our public affairs, and that no more reya
ought to he raised than is required 20 ceiray the ne
say expenses of the government and for the gradual
certain extinction Of the public debt
%. That VIC recognise the recent proposition to dii
ute the proceeds of the sales of the public lands anon
the several States attempt to revive IN obsolete an
unconstitutional measure long since condemned BY Ii
popular vote and In it admission Of the yt
dom of the policy proposed and advocated ly onr wie
democratic statesmen, Of setting apart and rescryng
public domain for future homes for ourselves and CHI
dren 1t Is indeed time, in the language OF Presihg
Jackson that the public lands should to be locke
to as source OF revenue object Of plundcr and
dedicated to the encouragement Of hardy popuhta
and the benefit of the actual settler
q That the foundation OF this union Of States hayh
been laid in, and Its prosperity, expansion, and pe
lnent example IN free government built upon, ain l
freedom in matters OF religious concernment ami no !
respect of person In regard to rank place Of birth
party can justly be deemed national constitutional or
accordance with American principles, which bases its a
elusive organization upon religious opinions and accidents
birth place. And hence political crusade in the MIN
teenth century, and in the United States Of Ameria
against Catholic and foreign born is neither justified
the past history the future prospects Of the con
nor In unison with the spirit Of liberation and ena
freedom which peculiarly distinguishes the American 81
tenn OF popular government L
g. That we regard the election Of Buchanan and Bred
inridge to the presidency and vice presidency auq
cous of the continuance of Union and the perm
nency OF our institutions that therein and thereby
feel that peace and quiet has been secured to right
and our propcrtya result accomplished by the mt{1
struggles OF the national democracy and Unonloyh1l
wings, and which has alike overwhelmed seconalsn S
the proscrpve, an,i-republican principles Of know
ingism; aud that have the fullest confidence that
Buchanan will administer the government upon the
ccnt principles OF the democratic party, laid down
cxpounded by republican fathers and that in ht
ability, patriotism aud wisdom Of those whom he n
called around him his constitutional advisers he H
given an additional guarantee of his determination
just TO all sections Of the Union and to follow the Nd
stitution as his chart
D. That il is matter of Just pride and congratulate
that the position and principles Of the democratic I@
upon the sectional issues have been triumpbany III
tanned by the people In the presidential election oi l@
endorsed by President Buchanan, and affirmed by tbF
cent decision OF the Supreme Court of the United SE
10, That, in view Of the importance Of The action
the next legislature both in State and national point
view, we urge upon friends the necessity Of halH
nious and vigorous action in the approaching campaign
III. That for the eminent utility and success " n
which Andrew johnson has managed the gubcrnatd' IL
office of Tennessee, he is entitled 10 the thanks o. VII
people OF the State; and that for the vigorous and
canyasses he has made in State he deserves the
tude of the democratic party
IL. That we regard the administration of Frank
Pierce as eminenty national and deserving OF the c
approval Of every true lover Of the constitution
Union.
The following resolution was introduced and adT' II
ed by general acclamaton:
Resolre1 That, as an additional evidence Of our hf
appreciation of the political services and social cha
OF our late President, Franklin Pierce earnestly
cordially invite him to visit our State and parake
hosptaes and that a committee be appointed to MI
respond with Gen p in relation to this proposed w
and make all suitable arrangements for his reception
The nomination of Mr., Harris for governor
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