Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-03-01

the Convention; a more intelligent aud respectable
body Of gentlemen never assembled under the dome OF
any Capitol than that which convened in the Commons
Hall Of North Carolina on the Birth Day Of the Father
Of his Country to arrange the order of battle for the
preservation of the priceless heritage which he left to
his children. The veterans Of the party we're there
with sage counsel and advice and with stirring words of
encouragement for their younger brethren who must
do the hard lighting and be hand in season and out
Of season in fair weather and in foul to meet the enemy
every poat and beat back his assaults upon the Con-
stitltOn-the citadel OF the Union. Never did finer
spirit animate any assembly of men. Differences OF
opinion did occur but they elected just such discussion
as should be carried on between brethren and gentlemen
aud every thing so harmouzed that We hesitate not
to saw not member Of this the largest State Conyen-
ton which assembled in North Carolina, LEFT the
Capitol when the deliberations closed, with any OF
the slightest 'iear.burniag or notification
The following are the resolutions adopted;
Whereas, The present Democratic party having been
On power for several years, and having abused toe trust
couilet in It, this Convention believes that the time has
come when every patriotic citizen should take prompt
and efficient action towards sound and thorough reior
nation ju public affairs.
The party I'm power is responsible for the present de
po-Ibc condition OF the country. Al the expiration OF
.Ll term OF Mlard Fillmore t was with an overlooking
treasury peaceful and prosperous at home, and regarded
with resDec, and confidence abroad It is now with
blurup, treasury divided by internal dssensions DIS
--aced by exposed cOwupuous and watched by iOreSu
nations with jealousy and dstrust.
To the practices OF those who have controlled the gov
eminent t5e intervening period the people must look
for td. source ofthese mi-ior,uucs.
Under the prestige of name they have violated the
fundamental doctrines and distinctive principles which
they were pledged 20 support Instead OF economy IN
the public expenditures they have increased the eN-
oeues Of the government from hity 20 over eighty mil
lions Of dollars year. supporting the treasury, in time
OF peace by repeated loans by the issue OF treasury
notes.
Instead of Estates Rights they have put forth the arm
of che general government to control State elections EN-
slowing the coupuug power OF Executive patronage and
encouraging Iawiessuess and fraud.
Instead oi "strict construction Of the Constitution
tAev have made the most extraordinary and alarming
PROPOSITIONS 20 place unusual and dangerous powers In
Fine hands oftha Executve-hat millions might be at his
isu0--tla- the army and navy might be so far at his
command AS TO give him virtually the war-maSug pow
er-dgmsuds which, II acceted 10, would endanger the
liberties of the people and sooner later become sub
yer,ive of the institutions under which we live.
They have practised bold and unbiushing corruption
the various departments OF the government, and have
.ucumbered the mails with oueSded aud exciting publ
cations TO turn public attention from their conduct and
mead the people into the support Of their schemes for
che purpose of prOlongug their party ascendducy and
perpetuatug their power.
To the same end tbey have welcomed into their ranks
and taken under their especial protection agators aud
surbers OF the public peace in every section and OF
cry shade of political faith regardless alike Of the de-
mauds of Justice and the safety OF the republic.
They have encouraged foreign emigration without re-
ference 90 character or cass-aud when landed on our
shores they have openly coured foreign refugees Grim
la and paUpers, and mrhaied them into their party
ranks Co bee conducted 20 the ballot box contrary % the
a- of Toe land, 90 sde the voice @! American citizens
aud rob them of tleir deare-, birJurght.
To carry elections obey have let out the contracts Of
che government 90 influential iayoritcs 10 cxOrbitau
rates left the laws uucAecut-j plrIzed the OF pub
Ic Justice and c0uuteuauccd force and fraud.
They have checked the development Of the national
resources and made dependent foreign nations for
the most common articles OF consumption, until financial
aud commercial distress reported from every quarter
They have kept up systematic agitation OF the dan
-er0ls and exciting question of slavery, adopting de-
eu.iye and douJle-mgaliug platforms on the subject
aud by the operation OF uu adroit political machinery
have aroused popular excitement whenever their pur
poses might require t. upon false and designed issues
aud have then pcced upon the fears OF the people 20
.etray tlrr principles and interests.
They have auulled long established compromise be
tween le conflicting interests OF different sections, bro
Ken down tae -rc.- landmarks Of policy erected by our
llhers and .a, the public councils laundering IN dark
ness and uncertainty.
By urging ~ecd6ualism on the South, they have fos-
cred secG0aasu u the North until they have built up
a powerful Nostlcru party, which they have not scru
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