The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-15
BUFFALO CONVENTION RESOLUTIONS

Below we publish the resolutions which were unanie
mousy adopted by the Buffalo Convention. We ask
for them the careful examination OF our readers not OILY
those which relate 10 the ect OF Slavery, but those
also which refer to matters of National policy.
Whereas, We have assembled in Convention,
unon OF Freemen for the sake of Freedom forgetting
all past political differences in common resolve TO
maintain the rights OF Free Labor against tee agrees
sous OF the Slave Power and 10 secure Free Soil 10 a
Free People.
and ,ohereas The political Conventions recently
assembled at Baltimore and Philadelphia, the sitting
the of great constituency entitled TO be heard in
lis deliberations, and the other abandoning its distinctive
principles for availability have dissolved the ma
tona party organizations heretofore existing by nomi-
mating for the Chief Magistracy Of the United States,
under the saveholdng dctaton candidates neither of
whom be supported by the opponents ofSlaveryex>
tension without sacrifice OF consistency duty, and self
respect.
And aUhereaS These nominations so made furnish the
occasion and demonstrate the necessity of the union of
the people under the banner of Free Democracy, in
solemn and formal declaration of their independence OF
the Slave Power, and of their fixed determination to
rescue the Federal Government frcm its control:
Resolved therefore, That we, the People here assem-
bed, remembering the example of our Fathers in the
days of the first Declaration of Independence, putting
trust in God for the triumph of our cause, and nvok
ing His guidance in our endeavors advance it do
plant ourselves upon the National Platform of
Freedom. i'll opposition 10 the Sectional Platform OF
Slavery.
Resolved That Slavery in the several States of this
Union which recognize its existence, depends upon
State laws alone which cannot be repealed or modified
by the Federal Government, and for which laws that
government is not responsible. We therefore propose
no interference by Congress with Slavery within the
limits of any State
ResolOed That the Provso of Jefferson, to prohibit
the existence of Slavery, after l300 all the terrific,
res of the United States. Southern and Northern the
votes of six States and sixteen Delegates in the Cons
of 1884, for the Proviso three States and seven
thn apf1a nln OfS lovo
from the Northwestern Territory, bv the Ordinance OF
1877, unanimously adopted by the States in Congress ;
and the entire history of that PERIOD clearly show that
It was the settled policy OF the Nation not 10 extend ma
tlonahze, or encourage, but to limit ocalze, and dis
courage Slavery and 10 this policy which should news
er have been departed FROM the Government ought TO
return.
Resolved, That our Fathers ordained the Constitution
OF the United States IN order among other great nation
al objects to establish justice, promote the general well
fare and the blessings of Liberty; but EXPRESSLY
denied TO the Federal Government which they create
all constitutional power to deprive any person OF lie
liberty or property, without due legal process.
ReSolred, That in the judgment of this Convention
Congress has no more power to mate slave than 10
make king no more power to institute or establish
Slavery than to institute or establish monarchy no
such power be found among those specifically con
erIed by the Constitution or derived by Just impllca>
ton from them.
Resoired That ii is the duty Of the Federal Govern,
ment 10 relieve itself from all responsibility for the ex
eminent possesses Constitutional authority to legsate
on that subject and is thus responsible for existence
ReSolred, That the true and in the judgment of this
Conven1n the only safe means of preventing the Ex>
tension OF Slavery INTO Territory Free is to pros
hbit its extension in all such Territory by of Con-
gress.
RESOLVED. That we accept the issue which the Slave
power has forced upon and TO their demand for more
Slave States and more Slave Territories our calm but
aqat y Let he sos o S 6Sf StsIss nd IS
harhD ~
oppressed and banshed of other lands seeking hona
oil comfort and fields Of enterprise in the new world
| Resolved That the bill lately reported by the Com
mtlee OF Eight in the Senate Of the United States a
no compromise, but an absolute surrender OF the rgh
OF the non>slavehodeIs of all the States and whie ye
reJoce to Know that measure which, while opening the
door for the Introduction OF Slavery INTO Territories now
iree would also have opened The door to gaton and
STRIFE among the future inhabitants thereof 10 The min If
tnelr peace and prosperity, defeated in the Housa
OF Representatives It's passage in hot haste by maior
ny, embracing several Senators who voted in omen vio
laon OF the known will of their constituents sbould
warn the people TO see to it, tina, Their Representatives
be not suffered TO betray them. There must be no more
compromise with Slavery; ifmade, they must be re,
pealed.
Resolved That we demand Freedom and es,abl;sbod
Institutions for our brethren in Oregon now exposed TO
hardshps peril and massacre by the reckless hostiv
the Slave power TO the establishment of Free 1overn
hent Tor Free Territories and not only for them but for
our new brethren in California and New Mexico
And tohere1S, 1t IS due not only to this occasion but
TO the whole people OF The United States that we should
also declare ourselves certain other questions OF Ma
tional policy Therefore
ResofUed, That demand cheap postage for the
people; retrenchment Of the expenses ami patronage
OF the Federal Government the abolition of ali unneces
sary offices and salaries and the eectonby the people
OF all civil officers in the services Of the Government SO
I as the same may be practicable
ReSotUed, That River and Harbor improvements
when demanded by he safety and convenience OF Com.
merce with foreign nations among the several States
are Objects OF National concern and that II is the dun
OF Congress- IN the exercise of its constitutional powers
to provide therefor.
ReSotued, That the free grant TO actual settlers in
consideration Of the expenses they incur in making set>
Elements IN he wilderness, which usually fully equal
10 their actual cost, and Of the public benefits resulting
thereirom OF reasonable portions of the Public Lands
under suitable limitations, is wise and iusl measure of
public policy, which will promote in various ways the
interests OF all the States Of this Union; and we there
fore recommed il to the favorable consideration of The
American people,
Resoiued That the obligations Of honor and patriots
ism require The earliest practicable payment OF the Nd
lional Debt and therefore in favor of such
Tariff OF duties will raise revenue adequate to defray
the necessary expenses OF the Federal Government and
TO pay annual nSalments of our Debt and the interest
thereon
Resoiued, That we inscibe ON our banner "Free
Soil, Free Speech, Free Labor and Free Men, and
under II we will fight and fight ever, until trum
plant victory shall reward our exertions
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