Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-03-04

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work upon earth, and wherever we find
soul TO be saved, we find there an object Of
oeLevolence.
l5TH. That among the proper subjects
of Congressional legislation, alter consid.
ering The paramount claims Of freedom, we
advocate the passage Of laws for The pre-
vention of monopolles in land-,he grulu-
itous appropriation OF the public domain 10
actual settlers in such parcels that every
man may have il in his power 10 becrme
The fee simple proprietor Of a farm. And
if our Southern brethren are importunate
in their demands for the "Cempromlsas OF
The Constitution" we would moi care n,ush
to see the public revenue raised by sys-
tenn of taxation pred called upon "the Whole
number Of free persons in State, includ-
ing those bound 10 service for term of
years. and Mree-fJ1hs Of all other persons.
excluding Indians not taxed" We further
advocate The reduction of letter postage 10
The uniform rate of two cents per half
all times go free within The counties where
printed. We recommend an amendment
of the United States Constitution, whereby
U. S. Senators, Judges of the Supreme
Court, District Courts, and Post Masters
shall be chosen directly by the people, who
are interested in the discharge OF their du.
ties-and that the life tenure apperiaining
10 the Judiciary be abolished. We insist
that 70 free American citizen should be
subjected 10 The scouvge. The brulal prac.
tee Of nogging men, a. il prevails in the
Army and Navy, IS an indigniy offered
10 the sovereignty Of the people, und should
be prohibited ty Congress under seve
penalties.
10TH. That we cordially and uuanim.
ously recommend 10 our General Assembly
now in session at Columbus, the enact
menl Of law exemptirg the homestead
Of a iamily of the value o. one thousoI d
dollars, from execution at law, for d. bt,
and from sale by an administrator for the
payment of debts, where the wife and chill
dren survive. Also law to give TO mar.
ried woman the exclusive control ard dis
position Of her own property, whether the
same accrue TO her be ore or after cover.
Iure; and to protect The same from the debts
of the husband.
18th. That we rejoice in the prospect
of Convention TO revise and remodel our
Stale Constitution, and trust that it may be
made conformsble 10 the progressive SEN
timenis Of the age in respect 10 the great
rights of man. We hold that, amongst
44olher important eonsideSations, ibe follow
ing should be Kept steadlly in view:
l. As we have The most implicit faith in
The doctrine LAID down by Mr.. Jefferson in
the Declaration Of Independence, "that all
men are created equal" aud that govern
memts deripe their just powers from tie
consent Of Me gorerned"-as political pow
er is always stealing from The many TO the
few-us money is power. and it is manifest
that property is becoming more unequaly
distributed in The hands Of the people from
ear to year, it seems desirable as safe
guard Of our inherent rights and a protec-
tion against the encroachmenl of wealth,
that the most extended right Of suffrage
should be adopted: we therefore recon-
mend that all men, with the exception of
foreigners not naturalized, who are of the
age Of twenty-one years and have an abb.
ding residence in the State. be entitled 10
vote at all elections. without the ADVENT.
2. That taxes should always be imposed
upon property. and upon all property alike,
whether it be The stock Of the farmer, or
the stock Of the banker.
3. That no further public debt be crea.
ted without the consent of the State first
obtained through direct vote onihe subject.
4. That all officers, State, County and
Township, including Judges and Clerks of
Court, be elected directly by the people.
5. That provision be made for the leav.
ing 10 the people, in their township and
county organizations. as much of the .bu-
siness Of legislation as may be compatible
with their convenience.
6. That the General Assembly shall or
dinarily convene but once in two years,
and each session shall be limited TO so days.
7. That the grant of special privileges
is in derogafIon of The rights OF Il Q people
the exercise Of such power 81 ould be
vgilantly guarded in the constitution.
8. That the Legislature be exp sly
prohibited from granting Banking Charters,
unless the people Of the State, by q major-
ity vote taken al some general election shall
first decide IN favor of such charters.
18th. That we regret the action OF the
9Th Of January Convention on the su ject
Of slavery, and appreciate the conduct of
the delegates from Summit and Medina
who entered their protest and appealed to
their constituents
10TH. That after Witnessing the disap-
pointment and chagrin which followed the
election Of the last Gubernatorial candidate
in our State, who "refused to make dlsclo-
sures for the public eye," we are compelled
10 say, that we feel bound to give our votes
TO no man for Office, who purposely with.
holds the expression of his individual SEN
timents, upon any subject involving The ab-
so7ute rights Of man.
GOTH. That we recommend 10 the Free
Democracy Of the Slate Of Ohio to hold
Convention at Columbus on The frs. day of
May next, TO nominate candidate for Gov
ernor. and transact any other business that
may be deemed expedient. .....
21sT. That we recommend to the Free
Democracy Of the Western Reserre to hold
a mass meeting at Cleveland on the 18th
day of May next.
22ND. That we recommend TO the Free
Democracy of the United STATES to hold
National Mass Convention, at Boston. In
Massachusetts, on the fourth day Of July
next. A