Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-09-24

Resotced, That IN resisting we have, the
nexation OF Texas TO this Union, we have been
guided by No factious spirit, but by those elevated
views ut patriotism which looked To the lasting Ell.
durahce OF our glorious Union. the just biiacne
of It's great sectional aud geographical interests,
and especially to the protection Of those cherished
measures OF hational policy 10 which we have al
uded aud which we believe to be vital 10 that por-
ton OF the Union in which our lot is cast that We
most deeply depore that party inlaluation and big
oiry, 1--WE can useno mrder term which could
have prompted the of the free Mouth 10 give
u their sanction: Knowing as they ud, that it was
openly advocated by SouIhren statesmen as sec
orial measure. which in its ultimate effects mus,
petpetuae the political ascendancy and rlle ofihe
slave. power in the highest branch of Congress ::
that III the opinion Of this convention, the prelm-
mary OF Annexation finds no airant or uslifica-
ton IN the popular judgment pronounced AT The late
Presidential election; that 1t in utter u,urpa-
iton OF The powers conferred by the constitution
and as such. is open 10 review by that Congress
which IS soon 10 be called on to pass the final act
OF consumatiIig the outrage. We protest against
THIS act of national sin and dIsAonour we wash
our hands of the ignominy It entails on our escut
cheon, OF the blood that may have been, or may
] ye! be shed IN the ing lorinus war To which IL may
Iead( because ont for liberty. bui for SLAYER
p,) aud we claim 10 be exempt from all respons.
bIlity for that narrow souled seclio0aI injustice in
federal Legislation which NAV hereafter be iuhic.
ted on US under the Influence of slave domination.
Resolred. That in thus earnestly u,tering cur
denunciatlOns, we act in cri's when forbearance
has ceased TO be virtue. We cherish, as we
cherish the names ofIhose whose vaIor achieved.
aud whose wisdom confirmed aud established il,
Feds al nd inio "a
descended to Us from our Fathers. But VIC hold
that 1t would III become those of pilgrim blood to
submit 10 ,ujustice-.o bear logger in silence the
arrogant CLAIMS of the slave states, especially when
their power is often pun forth IN remorsiess Sec
unal hostility 10 our free Institutions aud those
measures of public policy which our free hands d
] free hears. backed by preponderance OF FIVE mil
lons Ia populailon, alike enlitie US 10 demand.
ResolUed, That in the opinion of this conven.
ton, an immediate reformation of the abuses and
ex:ravaggnccs which have crept into our Stale f.
fairs. under the rule of the party in power Is nece-
sary. That 10 effect tins reformation, the follow
log measures are loudly demanded and will receive
our earnest support. SAL
! ftrst--A sale ut the pnOlc works. on safe and
reasonable terms and the application OF their pro
ceeds TO the payment ot The pubic debt.
Second-As a Consequences of this. reduction
of the taxes and especially of the charges OF then
collection, a more strict regulation by aiule oil
county aud township expenses, an equalization o
taxes, aud discOntinuance of the present eDor-
NOUS state patronage IN advertising tax sales OF de-
eYnnd-a reduction OF the pay Of me mbers nc
officers of the Legislature 10 iwu dollars day oI
the first thirty days of the session and one dollar
per day for the remainder. r.; Is
/ A rQduc n,ftht al If
or TO thousand dliars per year, aud Of the Sec
rotary of State six hundred, and CORE spoadlug
| reduction Of the salaries Of other officers. -
Efh--A thorough reform OF The Judicial sys-
tenn, reducing lis euormous expenses, aboIishng ITS
useless forms, aud technicaIilies, aud preventing
its delays--so as to render the administration OF
justice cheap and simple, speedy aud equilabe in
| Its bearings OH all classes of Community.
Sirth An alteration of The presen, 81 stem OF
eleclug representatives by general tickets 10 the
Counties, aud the substitution therefor, of system
Of representative districts. composed of orc or
more towns thus giving each locality lis repre-
sentative, and securing more perfectly, his Imme-
date responsibility to his constituents, and from
the smalIess of The district, more Intelligent ap-
probation OF his ability and Ge.rv TO interest.
.Seueath "A substantial reduction in Inc ex-
pences of the state prison and the employment OF
the convicts in such manner as shall not inter-
| fere with mechanical indus,ry-the abolition OF
of the offices Of State Geologist, State Topogra-
! pher aud the subordInaes. nfs .ee -e5.
! RESOLVED. That cordially approve of, and
/ will give undivided support 10 STEPHEN VIC
cry, of Kalanaz, for Governor and JOHN NJ
LAMB, of Lapeer far Lieutenant Governor. Sc
ected from the ranks OF our agricultural popuia-
lion for their tried consistency and ability IN the
Wing cause, for their practical knowledge aud re-
publican appreciation of the wants and exigencies
Of the people at the present CRISIS they present The
highest claims Ia the consideration of those who
desire safe, enlightened aud honest rulers.
Ga motion of Andrew Backus of Lenewee, il
was also tlz @a sE
Resolved. That the Practice Of allowing 20 the
Speaker of the HOUSE, the President. aud President
pro tenn of the Senate each double pay, is fraud
upon the taxpayers OF the State aud caliS loudly
for reprobation. ~-la4 f. s, 81
/ Ga Motion of. NJ. Stuart Of Berrien,
Resolped, That while advocating the sale of the
pubic works as the only meaus of relieving The
state of its presen, heavy indebtedness, we would
have the same coupled wah condilious, by which
we should have guarantee tha. the rights and ln-
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