New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-07-19

sftnfon lost that degree Of respect which ~ recnc
ton By our Federal Constitution reqnies under nc
solemn sanctions Of that venerated instrument u i
ret under the exclusive Of the states n when j
exists BET Z stand fall let 70 flourish expire ffee
sol the heritage OF the North. and our e-Ors ar u
rectei o. IT, Transmission % al civilized races m a.
those parts Of our territory which are now blessed anu
honored by IL presence.
Pcs0ircd That We are uncOmQr0misinely opposed lp
any compromise mich instead oi combining rla'tty
within narrower lmfs shall restrict the D1-i.a' %
Freedom that the Con1ro- q the United states nhp
power under the Constitution % abolish Frrt -llH -
any part Of the public domain Tor the plFIo-e u
ing slavery therein and that such on enA ~ s5
present Congress elected for no such Faipp-t' N1-
be an at OF u-urDatiou and breach 81 guy io3
20 be forgiven, and too shameful 20 o. '-o' ~ -
a Free People. - .l-L ,te
Resolred That the Lash has re'ouhoeu lnlo--- , .
halls of the Capitol and We are therefore FitF.lt-
tho v,,. IA when Northern senators shall unite WIZ.
their southern brethren 90 consl-nin- an eii ~
Free Territory % The DOMINION oi ihe - 80.
that revolving ~ must De ine ceremony ~n.,I -
4,,,o. bv the baptism ol q compromise -f-'f SQUARE
raIes III our negiy-ac u-rcd po--essiohs lLto t-.
,rriop Of slavery there needed 90 periect u ny
many hut the presence among the sponsor ~ ' y
-. M Rrirht of whom if the latter in hs rtcus-
ncy IN indiana j. recommended 20 ncr comparison ot
he necessities which constraln the Posse--.o oi $3.50
he former hy almost wishing % nave been oY.t ~
VIRGINIA inspires ln the breasts Of the iuioAs H-"
be Ti.reureseuts and dshouOrs pr0potonaie desire
for his translation % some more congenHl cii.-l-
Resoired That We deLounce in advance al Pfoelhu
cDmUrufu-f4 -4fIeuuel- % tA- VIA
Freedom regardless Of Their orlsin' men 49, ~
their extent that IN the aluc pated dtltclnA % l'
senate we place our reliance on ue oIltI " a-1i y
Congress but should the hope Oh iaFof the loal %
punishment or the schemes Of political amni.ioL accom-
.h the enactment 0l law for the extension o oaftiy
over a angle square mile OF Territory No" fi'1' We
hereby pledge Ourselves immediate 10 e-ei On -
task OF il. repeal and unceasnsnsy 70 lao't .o' VIC
sccOmpl shInent OF this object
Res6rld That We egard the vacant lands "nlcn are
possessed or may be hereafter acquired Oy the United
States ~ A sacred trust for those who are 10 occupy
them sad 20 subdue them 70 the uses d cFAl@al4oA
y, ~ disnosed of 10 actual settlers in moderate quaint
ties on terms which shall barely rem4neraie me 1o'
eminent for the expenses OF the trust mat we arc H
reconciably opposed 10 the monopoly % tem oy esfl
tai is holding them IN large masses ana cuL' e.A-
thorn bv slaves bought and sold with the and mat vi
regard Il as the inevitable effect Of such system 20 eA
clude from the public domain our own ccscenaanis'
and the industrious aud hardy emi-rahs VIC icy
seek here refuge from want and oppression IA heI
native land
Resoir,d That much admire the military eX-
plos and honor the personal character OF Ten ZACH
Any TAYLos, we cannot find in hin the knowledge
the experience or the principles demanded al d juno
ture like the present IN the Chief Magistrate OF THIS
Republic and especially regret that Ms eminent
services as successful captain with MS posupu -
slave no der and his studied reserve the great Ques
ton OF the cay should have consi-nea nm 20 ihe
use OF the slave interest That we perceive SUI le's
IN Gen LEWIS CAss 20 warrant his aspratons % ne
same distinguished station The friend OF Free Tern
tory az time when his friendship was uuaFaiin-
then the subject Of gradual and mysterious mental
change sim uanesusy productive o. hs descent 70 tAc
advocacy of Slavery and his elevation INTO successful
candidate with the Baltimore Convention Tor the ffes4
dency, think him the NJ representative OF ihat a.
scmbv and repudiate both alike From candidate nov"
ever worthy IN himself or mcrtouous Oy ms m.NsIy
services who conicsses his ignorance on a pat po
cal questions and gives opinion on the cole qleuoh
now prc-sing interest and from one who ha- adept
ed the test prescribed by the slave power we tuin
with increased pride and pleasure 10 me nominee oi
our own state whose principles thoroughly established
By his own natured reflections, and explicitly aNowed
10 his cOunirynen eniile him 10 receive and Justify
them in besowing their intelligent and cordial suf'ses
for the most important trust iu the owned WOiiI
Res0irtd That as we have brilliantly triumphcd IN
war undertaken in defence OF National honor wo are
grateful for the return OF peace which brings Win
National security, Indemnity and repo.c We ympa-
thiZc with those who have 20 mourn the memory ul
kindred fallen on tine stricken field. and welcome back
TO Joyous homes and ardent hearts the heroic band who
surviving the conflict have returned 90 wear IN peace
fu shades their donors and their glory. But admonsh
ed By the cost in treasure and in blood OF the war
which has just closed OF the priceless blessings OF honor
able peace we find additional arguments Tor avoiding
the establishment of Al institution In New-MeMco and
California which Will expose us 10 the rsk OF renewed
quarres with late enemy. and TO the temptation Of
farther acquisitions from her territory.
Rfs0ired That the interest Of Commerce IL not con
fined 10 the borders Of the Ocean alone but extends its
ranhcaions through all the veins aud arteries OF our
great inland seas and rivers and therefore il is the duty
Of the General Government % make wise distinction
between objects Of general and national interest and
those OF mere local importance, and TO afford 70 the
former that fostering care and protection which the
merits Of each separately consiGcred as suggested
by the wise and honestmindcd sias Wright shall seem
70 demand
Res0ircd Ths' we look with great interest 10 the ap
proachng Free Soil Convention proposed 20 Toe held az
buffalo on the 9th Of August that We hope our Demo
cratic friends in this and other States. who unite with
us in the wish and the will 20 preserve for recmcn IN al
coming generations, the heritage of freedom with which
this Republic has been entrusted, VIII be represented
in such Convention and We trust that the wisdom ana
patriotism of those who shall compose u may guide
them the adoption OF measurcs which shall promote
the advance and the triumph Of the great prin
ciple involved in the present momenious struggle
The motion being put on the passage Of these resolu
tons they adopted by reclamation, with scarcely
a dissenting voice.
Hon MARTIN GROVER Of Anegany Co was then intro
duced to the audience; and addressed them for more
than an hour, in substance as follows We have con
yened to consider great question in the history Of our
coun,ry-a question of more importance than any
which has been brought up within the last half century
The year lsls will be hereafter memorable in the his
tory of the world the date Of its introduction Let
US take reminisceuce OF our political history Tor Tour
wears past In lsi4 the Democratic party Of our coun
try were united and Irresistible on certain great primer
ples-among them, the Independent Treasury, which
has since been established, and others some OF when
are likewise on our Statute books. Al the baltimore
the Democratic banner resolution was passed Tor Inc
annexation Of Texas and the reoccupalon OF Oregon
These Questions were placed side by side by Demo
Gratis and although differences existed regard 10 the
mode by which Texas 20 be br0ut 'n,yet IN the
end the entire Democracy Of the cou we're agreed
thai this should be done be consistent
with the general welfare They ent cd the contest
with these principles and we've invincble TIE cand
dates OF the party installed IN the highest places Of
the nation.
Before the Inauguration Of the President of the United
STATES measures adopted in Congress for the an
neNaton Of Texas and Tor establishing Territorial
Government in Oregon. Texas was not yet virtually
annexed this was, however the isvorte measure Of
the South IS the occupation Of Oregon was the iayo
ute measure Of the North Oregon was Northern Ter
rtorv and Free soil and il 50 regarded by 81 parts
of the country In February, l-i5, bill was intro.
duced into the House Of Representatives to establish
Territorial Government IN Oregon acknow Lodging the
rights of British settlers, until the Joint occupancy
might be terminated. When the bin was introduced,
the Northern members made proposition 10 include IN
II the Jefersonian ordinance which should exclude
slavery forever from the Territory. six Southern
members-thrce from Maryland and three from hen
tucky-and the entire North, East ana West WIKI Tour
exceptions voted IN fsvor OF l. lts Introduction ere,
ated no excitement the South raised no CONSTITUTIONS
objection and it passed by l3l 20 o. which Was almost
enough % override an Executive veto. When the oil
came up with this clause (Which the south now de-
nounces az unconsiitutionaD only 81 members record
l south Carolina "A uuf