Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-12-14
Democratic Meeting i'm huox.

The following are the resolutions adopted by thi
Democracy of Knox county in their recent meeting
to appoint delegates to our State Convention:
The Democrats of Knox county, in general meet
ing assembled, do re-assert the cardinal princi
Piles of their political creed
l. That the Federal Government is one of limited
powers, derived solely from the Constitution: and
that the grants of power made therein ought to be
strictly construed by the departments and agents of
tine Government and that ii is ineXpedient and dan
gerous 10 exercise doubtful constitutional powers
g That every citizen, and every section of the
country has the right demand and insist upon an
equality of rights and privileges, and to complete
and ample protection of person and property from
domestic violence, foreign aggression and unfrend-
y legislation.
3. That the Constitution does not confer upOn the
General Government the right or power to COM
mence and carry on a general system of internal
Improvements assume directly or indirectly the
de0ts of the States contracted for any State pur-
e-to charter q National Bank-to fos ter ore
branch of industry TO the detrment of any other,
or 10 cherish the interests of one portion to the nu
ny OF another portion of our common country and
the exercise of auy such power unjust. ineXped-
ent, and dangerous to the liberties of the people.
4. Thatit is the duty of every branch of the Gov
crnment enforce ana practice the most rigid econ
Omy in conducting our public affairs and that no
more ought to be raised than is REQUIRED To
dcfray the necessary expenses of the Government
and for the gradual hut certain extinction of the
pub &c debt.
3 That the proceeds of the sales of the publir
lands ought TO be sacredly applied to the national
objects specified in the Constitution: and that we
are opposed to any law for the distribution of such
proceeds among .he States as alike unconstitutional
and inexpedient
6 That the separation of the moneys Of the Gov
eminent from banking Institutions is indispensable
for the safety of the funds of the Government and
the rights of the people
:. That we are opposed to taking from the Presi-
dent the qualified veto power.
8. That we are opposed to all secret poliucel so
cieues. by what ever name they may be called, and
hold that no party can be justly deemed national
constitutional in accordance with American prin
ciples which bases its organization upon religious
opinions and accidental birth place.
9. That Congress has no power under the COnsti-
tuition to interfere with control the domestic inst
tutons Of tine several States and that such are the
sole and proper judges of every thing appertaining
70 thelr own affairs not expressly prohibited by the
Constitution.
~ mat we will abide by and adhere to the prin-
TiPlSs Oh me compromise measures of 1850. and the
Deu oCott decision and shall insist upon the faith
ful execuhtn of the fugitive slave law.
H. That we are opposed to renewing in Congress
or out OF It, the agitation of the slavery Question
under whatever shape or color the attempt NAV be
made.
~ That we recognize and adopt the princinle of