Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-05
paiip Argns.
The following resolutions were passed at
he meeting of the Democratic State Con

he meeting Of the Democratic State Con
veaiion yesterday, at Springfield;
WHsaEAs, The DsmosraoY Of this State.
rspos,ns their trust under -ProEidsnOe upon
she patriotism and intelligence OF the Amer
ioau psople have at Gil times and in good
endsavored TO uphold, preserve and |
mAintaia the great work OF the Republican |
fathers, the American Union and the con
s.itution Of the United States.
WHEREAS, Amidst the general open and
startling OorraptiSns which, in the highest
places Of patronage and power andsr the
government, now threaten the complets
subversion Of oar republican frame work,
and . recurrence 10 6rsi principles accord
ing to the advice OF Jefferson il rendered
more than ever necessary; therefore, Fl
Resoleed, rhas the Democratic parry o.
this State hereby rsAfhrms its entire iei'n IN
the wisdom and efficacy OF the grss' I"pas
mental truths OF governments, rs heIu snS
applied to the working OF our nanon l sAu
State systems Of governmeat ~ 'enessoh'
the illus.rious founder OF the pemoeraho
par,y; aud that the Democratic party, hsv'
ing m Aintainsd the sans great principles
for upward Of . quarter ct q century, while
il managed the affairs Of government, I'D
yauoins its progress and preserving the
rights Of the whole people-It has nov no
new principles TO put forward or advocate
also,
Resoiped. That q manifest necessity for
the declaration Of orr adherence 20 these
truths now is more obvious as the dangers
70 the liberties OF the people is more immr
neut. The wilful and open disregard by
General Grant Of the political independence
and equality Of the respective States, ana
the violent military meaures to when tne
administration has rssorted, TO destroy their
freedom the calling in of military under
command Of the United States officers (ss
in L.ouisiAnA and other S.ates) against the
will Of the people, the breaking down BY
Congress Of the only safeguard TO personal
hberty-ths writ Of hdbeaS corpus in the
States the disturbing Of the freedom OF
State andiudiyiiual action, and in certain
cases restricting the whole power Of the
general government in the President 10 be
exercised at bis pleasure within the States,
10 utter disregard Of the State authority,
manifest a rising spirit OF dsspotism aud
Capitalization of power in the hands Of =
single chief which leaves nothing unsccom.
pliahed to make his will absolute, his rule
perpetual, and the masses OF the people his
slaves.
Resoleed, That the general government is
as 10 ought 20 be, goVarnmsnt of limited
power that these powers are prescribed
and enumerated By the constItution OF the
Unitsd States that according 10 the letter,
that Instru ment has expressly declared that
al powers not conferred upon Congress and
the government Of the I nited States are re-
served To the States respectively or the peo-
pie thereof that sne distraction 10 spheres
OF action as signed TO the general and State
governments 10 important to the harmonious
cooperation of both, TO the preservation OF
local inde pendenoe to the universe, the diff
usion Of political vitality, to the prevention
Of military despotiSn, to the security Of in-
divid1Gl rights and the personality OF our
free institutions; bat that the unsurpAtions
Of the present administration directly iu-
volve the destruction of these republican
guarantees.
Resolved, That the Democratic party oil
Illinois regard the Constitution with its AM
endmeRts as the supreme law, TO be respect.
ed and obeyed IN all its parts, and the poll
tioAl distinctions founded on rAes and color
being nov sbolished, we pledge ourselves in
the future ~ IN the past to mSintAin at all
times the constitutional rights aud trsnchis
eS OF al msa, without regard TO prsviou.
conditions.
Rssolred, That ts1ss should be levied
solely for the support Of the government
aud the mai tensuce Of its credit tia
the imposition OF taxes having tor them
object the transfer OF capital fron one G ass
section or individual TO another, withouI
the consent Of the owners. is unjust dsiu.
sivs, impoliIio, and opposed to ell ths priG-
oiples Of republican goverBneri.
Rss0lpsd, That commerce, trade and in
dus,ry are founded upon the mutual s1-
changes Of services among men, Gad thA,
Whatever operates 10 cripple o. o5sirupt
Huoh an exchange, can only be productive
OF loss TO the whole community.
Rcsoiss1, That the present tariff has de-
s,roysd the ship building industry, AID
almost Annihila,sa the foreign commercial
marine Of tho I nised StGtsa; that u has
prohi bitad the construction on our lakes
and rivers Of iron vessels, with increased
carrying capacity in proportion TO tonnage
and the draft Of water, uith greater durA.
bility aud diminished outlay for repairs and
insurance, al OF which tends to materially
cheaper transportation Of products that
while the tariff 10 unnecessarily Increasing
the profits Of The iron prod ueeFs, It is orip
ping the ship. building and the ship-evninE
interests of the great lakes and rivers, so
that As respects com petition with oor Can
Adian rivals, these interests are placed by
tie general government at great dlsAdvAnt.
Age-And this in the face Of the most Abund-
ant natural resources for ship building and
navigation.
Rssoired, That TO the same unvise policy
is chsrgeSble in a large degree to the heavy
cost Of railroad transportation, the cost Of
such transportation being always in proper
ton 10 the oots Of iron that IL 10 idle for
the Western isrmer, notwithstanding his
superior advantages OF soil and climate, to !
expect 10 compete with the Agriculturists OF
other parts OF the world, when his products
are conveyed to market over railroads which |
cost 70 per cent more than they cost else |
where.
RSsOIred. That our systsm Of taxation |
should be re-Adjus.ed and simpli6ed, with
the view Of raising the necessary amount of |
revenue from the smallest um Der Of articles, |
and TO the end shat the cost of collection |
may be diminished and fruitful source OF
corruption removed
Res0lUed. That The three departments Of
the general Eovsrumsnt, the legislative,
executive and judicial, are coordinate pow
ers, and tAeipdependeuee OF each should be |
sAoredly upheld and maintained.
Resol5ed, That sound financial policy
IA no less than that the true interpretation |
OF the constitution requires a return to
specie payments at the earliest practicable
moment, and the restoration Of gold and
silver a. The ouly legal tender in paymen.
OF al debts, both public add private.
Resotoed, That any American citizen |
should be entitled to the enjoyment Of All |
his rights under the oonstitution an amend |
cd, and that We demand of Congress the full |
amnesty for oil past political Offenses, and
the restoration Of all privileges withheld BY
the 18th amendment
heSoIred, That the full weight OF the
American assertion and influence should b.