The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-08-12
DEMOCRATIC STATE CGNgEN-
TlON.
Large Attendance and Great En-.
thuSiaSm.
Hon. WIN. Allen for Govern or

CoLUsIBUs, August 6-The Demo-
cratic Convention Assem- bled at the
Opera House, this morning. All the
Counties are represented, some bv very
large delegations S. +. Hunt,of Hsm-
ilton, was chosen temporary chairman,
and made an earnest speech, predicting
an active contest during the coming
campaign and future greatness of the
Democratic party. He wanted the cry
to go abroad that the "Old Guard dies,
never surrenders."
The committee on Resolutions pre-.
sented the following which was adopt.
ed:
l. Resolred, That the Democratic
party seeks to revive no dead issues,
but stands by its principles, which are
suited to all times and circumstances
1t supports the Federal Government
in all its constitutional authority, and
opposes nullification and secession.
1t defends the reserved rights of the
States and the people, and opposes the
Capitalization that would impair or de
stroy them.
In order to maintain and preserve
these rights, it insists upon strict con-
struction of the Federal Constitution.
1t resists all attempts of one Depart
ment of the Government to usurp or
destroy the constitutional rights or In
dependence of the other departments.
{ 1t opposes all interference by law
with the private affairs or business of
men, not required by the public peace
or safety, and advocates the greatest in
dividual liberty consistent with public
order
1t believes in the capacity of the peo.
pie for self government. and opposes
all property qualifications as conditions
to the right of suffrage or eligibility to
hold Office.
1t favors liberal laws for the natural
cation of foreigners.
1t insists upon equal and exact jus
tice to all men.
1t opposes all monopolies and denies
that it is within the province of govern
ment to legislate for the benefit of par.
ticular classes at the expense and to the
detriment OF the rest of the community
1t, therefore, opposes a system by
which large portion Of the profit pro
ducing wealth to the country is exempt
ed from taxation, and demands that al
constitutional means shall be used to
remedy this injustice.
It insists that our tariff laws should
be framed with a view to revenue, and
not to tax the community for the benefit
of particular industries.
1t recognizes the evils of an irredeem
able currency, but insists that in re
turn to specie payments care shall bt
taken not to seriously disturb the bust
ness of the country, or unjustly injurt
the debtor class.
1t appreciates the benefits conferred
by railroads, but opposes all combina
tions of railroad companies to preven
competition, and thus enhance the cos
of transportation.
1t opposes all laws that give to capi
tai any advantage over labor.
1t requires honesty and economy in
every department of Government, Fed
eral or State, and it condemns corrup
tion whoever may be the guilty parties
1t is in its very nature, and as ne
cessary result of its principles, part,
of progress and supports all measure
Of reform or Improvement that ar,
sanctioned by justice and commended
by sound, practical wisdom.
q Resolred, That the, wealth of
country is the product of its labor, ant
the best use of capital is that whicl
gives employment and liberal wages t.
the producing classes. Hence, ever,
just measure that tends to protect then
from oppression, TO improve their con
dition and dignity their calling, deserve
and receives our sympathy and support
and that we cordially recommend tn
conservative resolutions adopted al tn
recent National Labor Congress q
Cleveland, favoring arbitration and &C
operation.
8. Resolced, That, although alway
constituting a large majority of tn
American people, the agriculturists hav
never demanded of Government, Stat
or Federal, any special privilege; hav
never infested the halls of Congress G
of Legislatures with lobbyists an
rings but, on the contrary: have suf
cred under discriminating and unjus
laws, until forbearance has ceased to b
a virtue. We hereby pledge our SINGER
and honest efforts to obtain them II
dress of grievances and equal and exat
Justice.
i 4. Resolved, that the public land
should~be sacredly reserved for actu'
settlers who will dwell upon and cult
vate them, and that we will continue
} denounce and oppose, as we have a
} was denounced and opposed, all gifts
such lands by the Government to inco
/ porated companies.
5. Resolred, That the greatest da1
ger to free institutions is the wild
spreading corruption that threatens I'll
utter destruction of public virtue
: When Credit Mobilier frauds PASS Vi
: punished; when those engaged in the
!, are elevated to high official position
: when seats in the Federal Senate a
notoriously purchased; when vast sun
: of money are corruptly employed
4 popular elections; when an army
/ office-holders, with the sanction of Il
1 Government, use their official influen
t to control elections; when bribery
K Custom House officers is an establisht
a usage; when rings of plunderers a
t recipients of millions of money appr
i priateG for public use: when official d
b falcations are of such frequent occu
: renee as scarcely to excite attention
: when Presidential pardons relieve d
faulters from mental punishment al
: Presidential appointments reward Gre
s it Mobilier and salary grabbing Co
S gressmen; and when Congression
r investigation is generally a whitewas
Y ing affair, it is not strange that men b
y gin to lose confidence in free instit
y tions, and that the fame of the gre
+ Republic is tarnished throughout Il
l. civilized world. To remedy these evi
n we insist that the receipts and expe
ditures of government shall be dimi
e ished; that its patronage shall be Gu
Y tailed, and all useless offices abolished
:, that it shall cease to usurp functions
l. which it has no title; that official mi