Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-10

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does not impoptially require equal contri-
buttons towards the expenses Of govern
ment from all persons, whether natural or
corporate, in due proportion to the proper
ty held by them Of whatever description;
and we are therefore in favor of so lsgs.
lating as to tax equally the property Of
corporations and of individuals.
5th ResolUed, That we regard with dis
trust the increase Of corporations, in our
State, and are indisposed to enlarge the
number, except in cases Of clear and unde-
niable necessity and expediency; nor in
any case without special and adequate safe
guards to the public against abuse.
9th. RESOLVED, That we recognize fully
the obligations of honor and good faith
which bind the State to the entire discharge
Of the State debt now existing; and theadu.
ty oftbe Legislature to provide for the pay.
ment OF it as soon as practicable.
7th. Resolved, That the exemption
from involuntary alienation by sale upon
execution or otherwise, Of homestead
sufficient for the comfortable residence Of
family; the fixing by law, of ten hours
as the legal measure Of one days labor;
the discourogement, by proper legislative
unimproved lands Sy ssssss iduals, and the
disposing oftbe lands owned by the State
only to actual settlers and in limited quan.
titles, under suitable regulations, ore meas
ures recommended by their obvious utility
and Justice, to which, therefore, we propose
10 give cordial support.
9Th. Resolved, That while we desire
homogeneous population for our State, and
believe that we shall have It whenever
slavery shall cease to force the victims of
its tyranny into the uncengenial north,
we are infexibly opposed 10 all class legis-
lation and legallzed injustice, and there
fore insist on the repeal of The enactm ents
commonly known as the Black Laws Of
Ohio.
9th. Resolved, That the action Of the
Legislatures of New York, Pennsylvania,
Massachusetts and other free states, in
prohibiting the use of the jails Of the state
and the aid of the state officers, to the pur.
suers of fugitive slaves, presents an exam.
pie proper to be followed by the Legisla.
ture of Ohio.
WHEREAs, The constitution Of this state
was framed for small populatinn, and
experience has showd that ii is unsuited
to the present condition Of the state; and
whereas the progress of public sentiment
and the increased knowledge of the
principles of government, demand cor
responding change in the fundamental
law; therefore,
10Th. Resolred, That a convention
should be called, in the manner prescribed
by the constitution, to frame new consli-
tuition for the State of Ohio, subject 10 the
approval ofthe people.
llth Resolved, That among other mat
,srs necessary to secure good government
and the rights of the people, a new cons'i-
tuition should provide for the following:
l. The cheap, prompt and certain ad-
ministration ofjustice.
2. The adequate education Of all the
youth Of the state.
8. The prohibition Of ST ate debts be-
yond an amount to be specified in the new
constitution except in the case of actual in
yasion for the payment of existing debts.
d. The prohibition Of banking corpora
tions except by the special consent of
majority OF the people.
S. The division Of the state for repre-
sentation in poth branches Of the legisla
,ure into single districts, equal in number
to the number of Senators and Representa-
tives respectively, upon some fair and eq
uitable plan, to be fixed by the constitution
6. The election Of all state and county
officers, by the people.
18th. Resolved. That Tin case the pres
ent General Assembly fail to pass resolu
tions for this object, then) for the purpose
OF bringing the force of the popular will 'e
bear on this question, we recommend te
the Free Democratic county and towr
committees throughout the state to circu
late petitions asking the General Assem-
bly to snbmit to the people the question o
calling a conventions; and that we recon-
mend to all friends of constitutional reform
to encourage in every way the discussion
of proposed amendments TO the constitution
as the best means Of ensuring the adoption
Of proper reforms.
18th. Resolved. That we earnestly rec
opmend to our delegates in the State ane
National Legislature, unity OF action, sc
far as attainable without the sacrahce o.
conscientious convictions, harmony OF feel
ing, perfect independence Of both the ole
parties without fear or favor, and even
handed Justice to each.
18th. Resolved, That, declaring oui
fixed determination to maintain steadfastly
our organization as the Free Democracy ol
Ohio, upon the principles set forth in the
foregoing resolutions; cordially lnvltlne .
the Cooperation of our fellow citizens ol
all parties, in our efforts q Secure impair,
tial liberty and equal justice for all; ana a
solemnly invoking the aid of Almlgn.y
God, we inscribe upon our banner, roo rroo
Soil, Free Speech, Free Labor and Free frs,
Men, and under it will fight on and hgh'
ever until triumphant and flnal Vic'ory
shall reward our exertions.
o. The late Wing party, has assumed
the name of "Taylor Republican, down
east" The old wings in this section oon :
like 20 come to that but it is OF no 'S' ~
them to stand out.
WE'LL rAkEA CHANcE.-one oi 'he
host subjects for grand painting that we
,e ;s the scene of his honor d.