The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-08-28
WASHINGTON CITY, SATURDAY, AUGUST %, 1855

tinguished statesman did say he could put her In his
beeches pocket she Is TO be envied In this partlcui
On motion of Mr. Merril the convention adopted the
rules which govern the Delaware Legislature
The committee resolutions occupied considerable
time in preparing their work for the action OF the conven
tion, and the interim filled up with caucusing anu
general whispering and talking AT last, however, just
the patience of the convention seemed to be exhausted
the committee made their appearance with hustle that
showed that they evidently had not been wasting their
time and desired speedy action as well as Their asso
ciaes. Mr.. Thomas Il. Bayard on behalf OF the com
mitee, then reported the following resolutions
Whereas it is right and proper for all political parties
claiming the confidence and respect OF Tree and lnteli
gent people fully and canddly to all suita
bic occasions the principles and purposes OF their organ
izaton therefore,
Resolfed BY the democracy of Delaware In conven-
ton assembled that maintain an unwaverng attach
mcn to the Union of tho States and Indignantly oppose
every attempt to array the people Of one section OF the
Union against another.
Resolcsd, That reaffim and will maintain unim-
paired the platform of principles enuncated by the Dem
ocato National Convention held Mt Cincinnati in June,
1885, believing that those principles are in strict con
formity with the spirit and genius of our republican in
stitutions, and emnenty calculated TO promote the
peace, harmony, and prosperity OF the whole country
Resotced That the democracy OF Delaware retain un-
abated confidence in the integrity and wisdom OF james
Buchanan the President of the United States, whose
patriotism and sagacty have been fully illustrated by
the prompt and energetic adopted for the sup
preston of revolution and anarchy in our western Terri
tories and thereby relieved the nation from great loss
of human life and enormous expenditure Of public
treasure also efficient and trnmphattly successful
resistance to British aggression upon
der the untenable assumption of the right OF visitation
in time of peace and that the whole policy OF the Presl
dent has and doubt not will continue to be eminent
w calculated perpetuae and strengthen the bond OF
our Union nslrng domestic tranquility, providing for
the defence, promoting the general welfare, and
securing the blessings Of liberty to the people Of every
section of our confederation.
sResogcd That entirely approve of the couse and
policy OF President Buchanan as indicated by his mes
sages to the last Congress upon the subject of the admission
of Kansas as State believing them to have been in per-
feet accordance With the letter and spirit of the Kansas
Nebraska act.
.sResolped That we fully endorse the action in Con-
gress Senator the Hon james A. Bayard and our
representative, the Hon William g. Whiteley and that
lament the accident which deprived us OF the service
of our Senator, the Hon M. w Bates.
.Resolued, That the position OF the democratic party
in regard to tariff of duties upon foreign products
remains unchanged in point Of principle; that rev.
the first object of the tariff OF 1s46, but that
wise and just discrimination, aifording incidental pro-
lection to Industrial classes and manufacturers, is
perfectly consistent Herewith and that the democratic
party of Delaware have in full consideration for the inte
rests of manufacturers and those dependent their
business for support desired the question to
business FORM freed from party strife which shall lead
to the passage of law based upon the principles of the
act of s4G be carefully framed with reference to the
htercsts o our iituoni i,uus anu .i r
laws on this subject have been liable.
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whch we aie now ptss ma' ~ sie,. pa., S'use ~
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country, ahu' uhcss ~ . ppps, pi
they VIII con.lh"e 70 ploeo ~. WI uo'"'
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:" hs.o', ~ ho 80 ,a,nta1 90 anJ,otas
scA tou'i.y' "ee We ~ ;.a ~
convention divided and the result of the first and only
ballot was announced as follows
Burton -----------.----------ol votes.
Cummins :"
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