The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-02

Of that state and through them upon the democracy
OF the whole nation and whereas, the convention,
without the shadow OF authority, invested one man
from south Carolina will power the nine votes
Of which had refused to be represented in the
conventions and whereas the conservative majority In
that body by this double fraud and injustice by thus
DESTROY ing the reprs-en ,stion Of New York, aud
creating hcttious rep es-ntstion from South Caro-
lima and by the shameless use OF executive patronage
and official bribery enabled to prese Mt a de-
mocratic candidate man who bartered away his
honest convictions for Sou h-rn votes-who has pledg
Calhoun and his adherents-whois notorously time
serving, intriguing. trucking politician, and who Is
unsound on the vital question Of internal improve
meDts; therefore. in view OF these facts, II is
Resolved, That the proceedings of the Baltimore
Convention beng marked with deliberate fraud, out
and injustice possesses power 70 bind the de-
mocrscy Of the nation. and that neither the military
or political character OF Lewis Csss such as 70 COM
Resolved. That the proviso Of Jefferson to prohibit
the exi.repce of slavery after 1900 in all the terrific
ries Of the United States southern and Northern the
votes states and sixteen delegates in the Con-
gress Of 1854 the provso to three States and
delegates against it, the actual EXCLUSION Of slavery
from the western territory, by the ordinance of
1857 sdopted by the States in gress
and the entire history of that period clearly show that
or encourage but to limit Iocalise and dis
slavery and TO this policy, which should
have been departed FROM the government ought to
return.
Resolved That by the provisions of the federal con-
sttuton, Congress has power TO prohibit the estab-
lshment Of slavery in territories where that instu
ton does not exist and believing both from
and the experience Of country that those States
and communities flourish most where slave labor Is
prohibited and free labor respected and encouraged,
We are decidedly in favor Of the exclusion Of slavery
from the territories OF New Mexico and california by
an aot Of Congress.
Resolved. That in advocating such legislation to
prevent the extension of slavery New Mexico and
California, we are governed solely by a desire to pro-
mote the Welfare OF the future population of those
territories. for whose benefit exclusively, Congress
shouid esate and lot for the benefit Of South Caro-
ma Massachusetts. or any one of the States While
un~ng that our free republic should in the face Of
The civilized world assume the attitude Of extending
and propogatipg the system of slavery we discaim
any respect for sympathy with. that spirit of abo
ton fapsticn which would trample the rights of
the holders of slaves and which would interfere with
the INSTITUTION as 1t exists in States, sanctioned and
protected by law.
Resolved, That we re. affirm our adherence to the
great which have the republican
party OF this country. among which the indepen-
dspt treasury. free trade tariff, and opposition
70 ebppaster conservation to every species of class
eeation and to the whole brood of federal measures
that We are also in favor of river and harbor i'm
provemehts, within constitutional limits and the
auction OF the price Of public lands afford
them to actual settlers at the cost of survey
Resolved. That we heartily approve the course of
Pocy pursued by the ADM nsrstions Of the ustrous
Jsckson, and his and bosom friend Martin
van snren; and believe that much of our present
prosperity and happiness II due to the wise and able
admnstrsuops OF those radical democrats and dis
tinguiehed statesmen.
Resolved, That we ledge our enthusiastic and nm
wavering support to that spotless patriot and un-
rivalled Statesman Martin Van Buren,, the sage of
L'ndenwad. and long the favorite champion of the
radical democracy that his nsce Abilities
his stainless integrity mis- eminent public services and
unfincbipg devotion to the ca use of freedom and
Jefersonian democracy, throughout long life dedi-
Gated to bis country have epdeared him to every
democrat and won the respect even of his enemies.
By his side, and under the guidance of Charles +.
Adams willing to stand or fall on the platform
Of free soil, free trade free absr and free speech
Resolved That We applaud the manlness Of the
Honorable William II Haywood. of North Carolina,
in repudatng the corrupt conservative Lewis Cass,
and giving his powerful support to Van Buren, and
Resolved That we invite the Hon. John Van Buren,
to visit st Louis prior to the election. to address
upon the Issues of the present canvass and pledge
him most cordial reception and attentive
dience
After the reading of the resolution, some one
cred out, " move that the resolutions be laid on
the table" &c | second that notion said anoth-
er. "Genilenen,' said the President, sit is
moved and seconded that the resolutions be adopt
Ga voice IN the crowd,) "No, that is not
the adoption of the resolutions, will signify the
same by saying aye prolonged ''aye' from
the few banburners present, and some mischie-
vous wings, was heard; and then the President,
with forbodlng countenance, EXCLAIMED" those
opposed TO the adopt on of the resolutions, will
signify the same by fayiDs-'' "nor' shouted the
Cass men, IN voice that shook the Rotunda
"The ayes have IT," SAID the President and sat
VISION" ''division'
But no division followed, and as the boys
seemed TO desire more fun, F. M Haght, Esq.
was called for and smoke for a short time His
speech, or as much of it the confusion which
relgned would permit me 70 hear was solely an
anti-Csss speech. Mr. Haight seemed well pro-
v1ded with wing capital. and used it freely, say
ing lltile In favor of Mr. Van Buren,, but much
against General Cass and the present adminlstra-
ton. His discourse was finally broken up by the
formation OF wing meeting in the street, oppo-
site the Court House. the fun loving crowd having
deserted him TO listen 10 Urel Wright, ESQ.,, on
the principles of old Rough and Ready Prior
to adjournment, motion carried 10 the effect
that The ofhcers of the meeting be committee to
correspond with barnbnrners In other sections OF
the State in relation TO the formation of an eecto-
raj ticket
Thus much for the great effort IN Missouri. The
ball is now fairly in motion. How far it may roll
remains to be seen. ARGUS.