Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-04-29
Henry Clay's Birthday at Philadelphia
A New Platform.

Anew Platform.
The following are the resolutions, COM
pieie adopted by the large mass, meeting Of
The friends Of Henry Clay and the oppo-
neats Of the Administration, held at PEila.
dslphia last MOnday-the birthday Of the
great American Statesman:
Rhereas, The principles that led to the
assertion and maintenance of freedom by
the patriots Of the Revolution are, in their
pature, as lasting as time, and are no less
precious in the American heart at this day,
than they were when they were upheld al
the sacrifice Of life and fortune; and, UheTe.
as, these principles, and The duty Of cher
ishing them, have been lost sight Of by the
present Executive power Of the country,
and vigorous and united effort is Becessa-
~ 10 restore them in their integrity, and TO
identify them once more with she govern
tnent Of the Republic, and is especially pro-
per on the anniversary Of the birthday Of
Henry Clay, sar~s
RESOLVED, That the friends and supporters
Of the rights Of the People, be, and they
hereby are invited TO join in a great ma
iional Party," the object Of which shall be
10 watch over and defend them-a party
which shall embrace, according 10 its name,
the combined energies Of the country, with.
out regard 10 minor subjects Of difference,
whether Of a local or personal character,
and with firm determination to maintain,
against all entertainments, the privileges Of
ireemen.
Resolved, That the Constitution of the
United States is the greatest Charter Of A
merican liberty, and the Union Of the State.
is the political bond which secures, the en-.
joymsnt Of it. A National Party" which
declares its fidelity TO both, after they
have been tried for generations, lays down
broad and substantial platform, which az.
peals for IFS support TO the proof of long
tried experience, and the almost magica
growth and prosperity of the country, and
admonishes US that we should be unwilling
10 change our fundamental laws.
Resoirsd, That official dictation and tyr.
amy have reached point which requires
prompt, disinterested and unequivocai re-
sistance. This Executive oppression over
shadows-ard is SO denounced upon thu
floor Of Congress-not only the independ
encs Of all subordinate officers, but threat
ems the liberty of thought, speech and &C
ton in the recesses Of professional and pri
yate life.
Rsso!usd, That the policy Of the country
requires due encouragement, support ant
protection Of labor. which is the right hans
Of industry and the true wealth Of o freq
people-expansive beyond the capacity o
gold, and always consistent with virtue AMI
happiness.
Resolved, That steady and discriminat
ing Tariff is necessary 10 give efficiency L
industry, through the exercise Of manufac
lures, which are the life Of labor, and III
dps regulation Of commerce, which is tn
source of civilization; Tariff not subjec
30 cspricious alterations; which lead 10 in
Aation or contraction, with the perils Of sx
..posure TO extravagancs or distress.
Resolved, That evil has arisen from th
interference of ofioe-holdsrs with pnbli
affairs, both in primary assemblies and leg
islative proceedings, TO the exclusion Of
purer action BY the people, in their indi
yidual sovereign capacity; and these per
hSt0us tuhucbGCs uhsk w ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
and corrected.
Rssolrsd, That selections for Office, from
!. the highest to the lowest; must be made a
4 mong those who are honest and capabl,
Y with view 10 measures rather than men
neither for the profits Of the person, no
fhe success Of party, but for the supper
and enforcement Of the law in universe
harmony.
Resolved, That the American System, a
it was supported by Henry Clay, consisting
Of regard to the national interests Of tn
whole country. without any interference
with the rights of Stale Government, or tn
exclusive care Of their own institutions
conservative policy, and due protection
of labor-will secure the respect Of foreig
nations, and prosperity within our border.
Resolved, That in Republic, the will G
majority Of citizens, honestly sought, an
fairly expressed in popular sovereignty,
entitled to respect and obedience; and
disregard Of this prerogative of freedom o
suppression by fraud or violence Of th
expression Of il, will confer power over III
many On tie few, will invite 10 usurpaiior
encourage oppression and destroy the Who'll
frame OF Government
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