Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-01-26

he was doublY assured, that it would re-
suit in the accomplishment Of the grea
and pressing objects stated in his mes
cage, and that the defeat Of these purpo
ses has been atthe sacrifice ofihese grea
interests Of the State, and in utter disre'
gard Of pledges the most solemn.
Resolved; That We heartily concur il
the opinion expressed BY his Excellency
the Governor, in his late message, that the
welfare and interests Of the state called fol
a special session Of the legislature; and
that we as heartily concur in the necessi.
ty Of legislative action upon the recon
mendations and suggestions therein con.
tanned. s-> 80 esegg
Resolved; That the wing majority in
the house, by wilfully and systematically
resisting all legislation relative to the
cause Of education, BY resisting, IN thu
sane manner, all attempts to 60 into joint
convention for the election Of Supreme
Court Judges and United States Senator's,
which duties are enjoined upon them by
the constitution, have exhibited such q
depth Of partizan iniquity, such disregard
and contempt for tho wishes and interests
Of the people, and such palpable viola
ton Of the duties enioined upon them BY
the constitution, as to draw down upon
their heads the most bitter and whitening
denunciations Of an incensed and outraged
people.
Resolved; That the whie majority in
the house Of representatives; by etpellihe
John N. Kinsman from the house, by
majority Of two votes, when the constitn-
ton requires the vote Of two thirds Of the
members, have been guilty Of a deliberate
and barefaced violation Of tho constitution
have assumed and exercised powe,
unknown to any legislative body in thi,
republic-have unlawfully deprived the
people Of one Of their representatives -
have struck blow at the very heart a
freedom, and have rendered themselve,
infamous forever.
Resolved; That as the legislature ha.
no power except that granted by the con.
stitution, and as there is no mode provi.
ded in the constitution for removing Z
member of the legislature from his seal
except by expulsion, we will ever consid.
er the removal Of John N. Kinsman from
his seat, as an expulsion, no matter by
what other term the whig majority may
attempt to justify or mi.tify their high.
handed and tyrannical proceedings.
Resolved; That we believe the people
to be the fountain Of al, political power
that they are the friends of virtue, law ant
order, and that we will confidently lool
to them to shield and protect US in all tim,
to come, from similar scenes of anarch,
and violations Of the fundamental law o
the State; and that we do, in the name o
liberty, in the name Of our beloved repub
ican principles, privileges & institutions
ask them clearly to investigate the facts q
bove family set forth, and a the ballot-bo,
pronounce their verdict. r...t
Resolved; That for ourselves, we vii
wage deadly warfare against the princi
pies Ct that psrty whose members thu
ruthlesely tr:mpled under foot the wishe
and interests Of the people, and who Ia,
violent hands upon that constitution whicl
they are sworn 10 defend and support.
That we hereby pledge ourselves t
each other--;hat our watch word shall b
the purity of the Constitution and its doc
trihss equal rights to all erelusire priui
!eges to none. And in furtherance Of sue
igreat objects, we will lay aside all loca
preiudices, private feelings of dislike O
motives Of personal friendship, and strict
~ adhere to the ever to be venerated doc
tIins-".Measures, not Men," and inscrib
on our banner Straight Ticket without
Scratch" as our inyincible- motto.
On motion Of DR.. Clark the meeting re
commended, that each county in the Stat
elect corresponding committee, and no
tify the chairman Of the State Contra
COMMITTEES of such appointment.
On motion Of Mr.. Hall, the State Cen
trail Committee were requested TO call
State Convention for the purpose Of nom
mating candidate for Superintendent o
public instruction, if such nomination j.
necessary. .-r..-
On motion Of Mr.. Thomas, the proceed
ings Of this meeting were ordered 10 b
published in the Iowa Capital Reporter
and other Democratic papers in the Stat,
requested to copy.
CHARLES MASON, Pre.ident.
joHN HAWKINS, 2 W.. p...,.
S. A. REysoLDs, WV
4. T. Il y: s sSssi' Secretaries.
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