The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-22
eHE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION or TEN
VESSEE


The democratic State convention Of Tennessee, met at
Nashville on the 18th. There was a fhl att endance,
aid the proceedings were entirely harmonious. John X.
Toward, of Wilson county, was chosen presiding officer,
sd Il +, Cawood, George w. Harris, George w.
.dges, Adam Ferguson, r. L. Thompson, j. L.
lostok, Thomas Martin, Jas. IL Thomas, James Vowel,
! y. Glenn, vice presidents. Messrs- *. McNely, u.
G.. Eastman, Q. NJ. Campbell, G. G.. Poindexter, act d -
4cretaries. Col. Howard, in taking the chair, made a
indsome speech, in which he counselled an carly end
thorough organization throughout the State, The morn
lug session was occupied almost exclusively in securing
"a organization, appointing committees on resolutions,
a., but before the recess was taken appropriate resoia-
TINS of respect to the memory OF Gov. Brown, the lato
Postmaster General, were adopted. Hon. A. o. p. Mich
oHon, and Hon, Cave Johnson pronounced touching eu-
lgies on the character of the deceased.
Upon reassembling in the afternoon, the following res
options We're submitted by Hon. Andrew Cowing, and
adopted by the convention
Rssoleed. That the democratic party niheres. with un-
dhang'ag faith TO the principles heretofore adopted In
their conventions in regard to a strict construction of the
hn6 uageo of the constitution, giving powers 10 the diff
frent departments of our federal government and that
they believe most of the evils developed in our system of
ADMINISTRATION have arisen fom q failure In the practice
ofth's fundamental rule in its Interpretation.
Resoiced, That a taiif for revenue alone Is the true policy
ofthe country, and o correct exposition of the power Of
Congress ON the subject of Indirect taxation. The
cessities of the government, but the principle itself is
immutable.
-Rcsoiood, That the acquisition of the island of Cuba is.
la our opinion, em'aently desirable for the safety, bappi-
ness, end prosperity of our republic, and we should hail
with pleasure any measure consistent with Justice that
would accomplish this object. We can never consent to
It's appropriation by any OF tho powerful States of Europe,
u nd would incur all the danger of war rather than ac-
quioscs in such a result.
ResolUed, That we are satisfied with the view announced
by the Supreme Court of tho United States n the cele-
I.ata1 &C., - lIA II g.At4 10 a-s 49, - 49, - -
and the statute of slavery in the Tel 1itories, and are will
ling to abide by the principles announced in that decision.
Slavery aud the lights of Shareholders arc protected by
the constitution of the United States, and by am appeal
to the action of the Judicial tribunals of the Union, until
the formation of a constitution by the people of a Terri
tory, and then the State must decide for itself on that, as
we'll as other legitimate subjects of government.
Resoued, That it was intended by the trainers of the
constitution that gold and silver should be the legitimate
currency of our people, aud we deeply regret that bank
ing institutions and paper circulation should ever have
been SO deeply engrafted nto our pecunialy relations
but being so engrafted we are compelled to legislate UNI
der the circumstances by which we are surrounded. In
view of which, as a remedy for existing evils, wo will in
sst that our present banking system shall be so reformed
as to enforce invaliable redemption at the'r counters of
their circulation by every bauk. in the State, and a limita-
ton on their issues to notes of a large denomination, in
creased protection to the note holder, the right of super
vision upon the paIt of the State, and q forfeiture of their
charters for abuses OF their privileges, and by these and
such other steps as experience may demonstrate to make
rs near an approach to a constitutional currency as may
be found wise and proper.
Resolpsd, That 1t is essential to the welfare of the State
that in all Chart RS OF incorporation, granted by the legis-
laturc, that the power should be reserved in all cases to
change, modify, or abolish these private and r.vileged
interpretations as the public good shall demand.
Resoired, That we have an abiding confidence in the
ability aud patriotism of the President of the United
States, and that we approve generally the ideas contained
IN his messag S and the act of his administration We
therefore renew our pledges to his support, and our faith
n lis adherence to the principles of our PARTY.
ReUired, Ihat we feel und'mi'ishod confidence in the
present chief magistrate of the State, his energy and tai
ents shown as our candidate in the former election, the
signal triumph he achieved in that race, bis ability, dig
rity, end flank bea ',ng MS governor of the State, alike
entitle him to cur gratitude and warmest suppoiS.
OF tho remaindar of the nrnne N5incr 49, N~ei.~sns
Union and American says
A resolution we offered by Col. 10. G. Guild, Of Sum
ner, that Hon. l. G.. Hairs be nominated as the demo-
cratic candidate for governor by acclamat.on. The reso-
tuition YVES adopt 4 amidst great enthusiasm, and a com
rittee having been appointed to inform Gov. Harris of
his nomination, he mel 10 his appearance and returned
bis thanks II the convention N a graceful and eloquent
eidrcss wi ich YVES received by the crowded ssemblago
with loud and req eata i applarse.
Cheering rnd split Ii ST eches were delivered by Hon.
$. A. Smith, Hon. John H. Savage, r. e. Thompson,
esq and the convention edjourncd in a spirit of harmo-
ny, enthusiasm, and good humor, to which the closing
speech of Gen. Glenn largely contributed.
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