Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-26

'he government, is by direct tax upon
property.
VII. That Congress ought to make APP
preparations from the National Treasury.
for river and harbor Improvements TO Cacil-
late commerce between the States, and be-
tween the United STATES and foreign nations,
provided such Improvements are not mere
ly local in their benefits, and are not prop
er subjects of State or individual enter
prise.
TX. That we are in favor of uniform
rate OF two cents prepaid, on all letters not
weighing over half an ounce, of reduction
on the postage Of newspapers, and of the
entire abolition of the franking privilege.
\. That we are in favor of the election
OF President and Vice President, Judges of
The Supreme Court, United States Senators,
and all Poslmaslers, by the direct vote of
The people, and of such amendments of the
United States Constitution as are necessa-
ry to effect these objects.
N. That the army and navy should at
once be greatly reduced.
MI. That we are opposed TO all wars,
except for National defence.
XIII. That as Free Democrats, and con-
stituenis of a free, and true, and living party,
organized for the propagation and mainten-
ance of Democratic principles, we are the
opponents of all monopoies and class legis-
Iaton, of all aristocracies and privileges
founded on the distinctions OF wealth, birth
or education: we are in favor of equal and
impartial suffrage, and are The friends ofman
and the advocates of human rights the
world over, and we therefore cordially well
come 10 our shores, and TO an equal parti-
cipation with Us in the principles and bless
ings of a Free Government, the free men
and the oppressed of every land and OF eve
ry cline.
XIV. That we are ready to unite and CO.
operate with any party, or the members of
any party that cordially approve of these
principles, and for the purpose of harmonl-
zing differences, and promoting union, we
invite all the friends of these principles TO
meet at this place this evening, TO adopt
measures to ensure their success.
On motion, the report was accepted.
On motion, it was
Resolved That the resolutions be taken
up and acted on seratim.
The first three resolutions on Slavery,
were adopted without debate.
Mr. Randall, of Waukesha, moved to
amend the fourth resolution, by striking out
The last clause on land limitation. Advoca-
ted by Mr.. Randall, and opposed by Messrs.
Chase and Deming. Lost-and tile origi-
nal resolution passed.
MIR. Randall moved to amend the fifth re-
solution, by inserting after word Exemption,
the words "of limited value" Amendment
lost-but one vote in its favor-and the
original resolution passed.
The sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth reso-
Iulions passed without dissent.
Mr.. Strong, of Racine, moved 10 amend
the tenth resolution, by excepting the Uni
ted States Judges. Lost-and the resolu.
ton passed.
Eleventh resolution passed.
Mr.. Hastings, of Walworth, moved to
amend the twelfth resolution, by erasng the
clause except for national defence" Lost
and the resolution passed.
The thirteenth and fourteenth resolutions
were passed unanimously; and the Conven-
ton adjourned TO seven o clock in the eve
ming.
EVENING SESSION.
Charles Durkce in tie Chair.
The resolutions adopted at the afternoon
session, were read.
On motion, the third resolution was re-
considered.
Mr. Hastings moved to amend by includ-
ing the slave trade. Opposed by Mr.. Booth,
on the ground that if slavery was abolished
in the District of Columbia, the slave trade
there must fall with it. Amendment lost,
and the resolution again affirmed.
On motion of Warren Chase,
Vo'ed, That we do now resolve ourselves
into a Convention of Free Democrats, and
invite cordially all persons favorable TO the
resolutions we have adopted, 10 participate
with us and suggest any course they deem
expedient TO carry them into practice.
Moses NJ. Strong, of Iowa, made long
and very able speech, reviewing the reso-
lutions separately, and with the exception
of the resolutions on land limitation and
national war-and with his Interpretation o.
Them he could adopt them-he cordially ap-
proved them all.
Mr.. Coddng made brief and most i'm
pressive speech on The question OF rights,
suggested by Mr. Strong, and embodied in
the resolutions on slavery and on suffrage.
On motion Of Mr.. Chatfeld,
Resoirea, That government debts, state
or national, are antl-democratic in principle.
impolitic, unjust, and opPrcssive,-that we
are opposed TO all such debts, and TO the
passage of any bill authorizing the contrac-
ton of such debts, except in cases of impe-
rious necessity, 10 provide the means Of sup
pressing Instructions and repelling sudden
invasions,-that we believe the true princi-
pie of governmental policy is TO pay as we
co. in peace or in war, except in the cases
above mentioned.
On motion of Mr. Chase,
Resoircd, That committee Of three be
appointed to ascertain, by conference with
Inc publishers of the papers in this place
either of them will defend and ad.
vocate these resolutions; and il they will not,
% ascertain and report what steps are neces-
'ary 10 secure the establishment of press
It this place which will support them.