The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-07-13


isvillc Journal of the 4,h says: "A friend
and relative of Gen. TAYLOR has shown n.
a letter from the old hero, dated B,,ou
Rouge, June 20. We nre permitted 10
make the following extrnc,. Il sufficiently
indicates the position Of our patriotic can
didutc, tho future Prcsiden uf the United
States:
sit appears was nominated bv the Wing
National Convention which met in PhiIa-
dclpha on the 18th Of the present mpp, h. "a
their Candidate Tor the Presidency at tho
coming election. can truly saw |, j. not
matter Of exullation, however much nav
feel gratilied at the compliment paid me by
so highly iu,eligen, and pure BODY MS
that convention. No one can appreciate
the compliment more highly than dc. Vet
had they named some some one Of tho dis
,ingni>hcd civilians who were before them
instead ofmyself, il would have me, nv
most cordial appreciation.
The following bret. striking. and eio-
qhent summary Of Gen. Ia, lor's over
whelmlng popularity, is from the Baltimore
Patriot;
lie was brave soldier; TINT drew At
tcn,ion to him. As general, he Infused
his indomtabIe spirit into all around him:
that excited the enthusiasm Of his country.
lie was as humane in the hour of victory
as he was courageous in the moment of
danger; that touched the hearts Of his
connlrymcn. lie was as modest ns he was
brave; that gave him the rcspcc, nf nll.-
The impulses Of his nature were all honest:
that won Tor him general confidence. lie
was found to be equal 10 all emergencies.
and as wise in Council as he was successful
in execution; mud that determined the pco-
pie TO mike him President.
LIBERTY PARTY RESOLUTIONS.
The following are the resolutions passed by
the Liberty party, which were omitted from
their proceedings ublshed las, week.
hrsotfed, That we Us American citizens do
heartily agree in the noble sentiments OF our
iorc-ialhcrs 'stha, all men are created coual:
that they are endowed BY their Creator with
certain rnalicnabe rights; that among these are
lie, liberty and the pursuit of happness' We
therefore pledge ourselves TO vote COR such mon
and only such for National and State officers as
will faithfully and fear.essly advocate the above
sentiments.
iesofred, That we consider the subject Of sla-
very one in which every State OF this coniedcra-
cy and every citizen Of the States is deeply in
,eresicd--ts influence is Eel, in tn c rcmotest cor
ner OF the union--i, sways the votes OF Senators
-con''ols the acts of Congrcss-corrupis the
fountains OF justice, determines the conduct Of
the Federal Executive and casts its dark shadow
over the spirits of the leaders of the two political
parties which have so long divided the nation.
Resoircd, That it is inconsistent with every
humane and Christian feeling 10 sink into per-
peiual slavery Three Million Of the human FAM
ny and thu, we consider the time has arrived
when the shnckcs OF the slave should be un
loosed and the lash OF the task master withheld
from the back OF his fellow man.
Resoired, Tha, VIC view this system az unns,.
ural, unjust, oppressive and crac;, hostile to the
Interests OF man and opposed in its action and
spirit TO Republican institutions.
Resoircf, Tina, the hateful practice of,radinr
IN men and women should be coun.enanced by
the Government of n free and enlightened nation
IS inconsistent, and d:sgraceiul and we sh all use
all iawinl, constitutional and peaceful means TO
do away with This stain upon our National char
acicr.
Hssofted, That 10 send abroad the shout OF
Liberty and Equality, while We aid in it, shaving
three millions OF human beings is such gross nv
pccrisy and Inconsistency as we canno, sub
scribe 10.
Resoireo, That we sympashzc with the Hon.
7 Hale from n. II. in the painful and difficult
position he has 50 nobly, consistently and ably
maintained in the Senate OF the U. S. and feel
proud OF the zeal and patience, energy and dig
nifty displayed by him in defence OF human rights.
Resoired, Tina, the thanks of this meeting is
rendered Messrs Joshua K Gliding, Tappan,
Tuck and other Representatives in Congress who
have supported them for their zeal and ell
fncnce in shielding the oppressed and SO ably
resisting the cncroachmcnts Of the opprcssor.
Liesoired, Tha, the two los, rcsoI u,ions be sen,
to National Era and that the proceedings of this
meeting be furnished to Editors Freeman and
Gazette Tor publication.
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