Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-10-10


E. P. Benham, of Mich,
Walston, of Vermont,
S. II. Arlington, of n Y.
Hon Rufus p Spalding, of Ohio, moved the
appointment of a Committee on Resolutions. con-
sisting of two members from each State, to be
named by the delegates from each State. Car
ried.
The following were then appointed the Com
mittee on Resolutions
lIlinois--Z. Eastman, Rufus Lumey:
Nermont--E. A. Stansberry, r. Walston;
Mane--W oodbury Davis;
Connecticut--Jason Skinner;
New York--Amos Arlington;
Michigan--E p Benham;
Iowa.. w. Cattell;
Wisconsin--S NJ Booth.
Ohlo--Joshua R. Giddings, Rufus P. Spal-
ding;
Pennsy lvania-Russell Errett, VIM. F. Clark
lnd'ana--George w. Julian, S s Harding;
The Committee on permanent officers report
ed the following:
Dr. F. JULIUS LEMOYNE, of Pa, Prest.
Woodbury. Davis, of Maine,
Lewis Tappan, of n. Y,
d. w. Brisbane, of Ohio ". Priests.
Geo. w. Julian, OF Indiana,
S. II. Booth of Wis
B. +. Hoffman, of Ohio, }
H. r. Brayton, do SeC'ys.
DIR. NJ. Kelsey, of Ill.,
A resolution, fixing upon the time and place
of holding a convention for the nomination of
President and Vice President of the u. States,
was introduced and discussed at length
On motion OF Mr.. TaPpan, of n. Y, it was
ReSolred That Committee of one from each
State in the Union, be appointed to fix upon the
time and place OF said Convention
The President appointed the following gentle
men as said committee:
Samuel Lewis, of Ohio; Samuel Aaron, of
Pennsylvania Lewis Tappan, of N. Y; Ed
mund Perkins, OF Conn Charles Allen, of Mass:
Il. A. Stansbury, of Vermont; Amos Tuck, OF
New Hampshire; Samuel Fessenden. of Maine:
- Harris, of Rhode Island Geo w. Julian.
OF Indiana; Il. Eastman, OF H.; J. r. Williams.
OF Mich; 5. NJ. Booth, of Wis; WIN J. Clarke.
OF Iowa; J G. Fee, Of Ky; Dr. J. G. Snodgrass,
OF Md; S. Mayes Bell, of Va: - Goodcow,
of \. C.; Jacob Bgelow, of District of Column
ba.
Two days were consumed in discussing the
great question Of human freedom, as it appears
now in the United States. Speeches were made
by G. NJ. Clay, J. r. Giddngs, &. NJ Julian,
Geo. Bradburn, Senator Chase, S. K. Lewis,
DR.. lie Moyne E. A. Stanbnry, and others
The following were the Resolutions adopted
Whereas, We have assembled in Convention
as FREEMEN, 10 adopt measures for the protec-
ton and preservation of FREEDOM, it is due to
ourselves, to the occasion, and to the people of
the Nation, that we declare our views certain
questions of National policy.
ReS0!Ced, That law is without rightful author
lily, unless based upon justice, and government
without stability. unless Righteousness be It's
end without the co api,y in,
alienable rights, and no society secure them.
That it is the duty Of Congress to divorce
the National Government from all connection
with and responsibility for slavery and the slave
trade wherever they exist under its iurlsdiction
That an act Of Congress contravcning the
law of God imposes no moral Obligation and an
act of Congress passed without Constitutional
authority, imposes no civil obligation upon the
citizens Of the several States.
That the public lands of right belong to the
people, and should neither be sold for revenue,
nor in any way allowed to spectators, bat sho'd
only be granted, without charge, in limited guam
titles to actual settlers.
That we are in favor of the election of Ma
tionai officers by the people, when practicable
That the history of nations demonstrates
that Navy and Standing Army are incompati-
bic with Republican Institutions We therefore
will exert our influence for disarmament of the
army, for a reduction of the navy and an aban-
donment of the entire system of for;ifications
That River and HarbOr improvements when
demanded by the safety and convenience of ccm-
merce with foreign nations, or among the several
States, are objects Of national concern, and hat
1t IS the duty OF Congress, in the exercise of its
constitutional powers; to provide therefor.
That TO the demand of the Slave Power for
more slave states and more slave territory, orr
determined answer is, mo more Slave States.
no Slave Territory"
That the Fugitive Slave Act" enacted by
the last Congress- is in dcrogaton of the genius
OF our free institutions, an understandable en-
croachment upon the sovereignty of the States
violation of the principles of natura and reveal
ed religion, an assumption of Legislative power
without Constitutional authority, and mon
strous exhibition OF tyranny, injustice, cruelty
and oppression.
That our party is the party of the consti,u-
ton, and Of the Union; of freedom aud of pro-
grcSs; that it is opposed IN principles and aims
TO secuonailsm, secession and diSunion, and
knows no north, no south, no east, no west bat
embraces with equal patriotic love the country,
the whole country, one and indivi,ibe
THAT the friends of freedom look with entire
confidence to the future, in the undoubtng faith
that their principles will be gratefully recogni-
zed by the people, and embodied in the consttu-
tiOnal laws of the land
ReSolred, That we recommend to our friends
in the several States 70 organize as soon as pos
sbe, by holding State Conventions. appointing
state committees and generally effacting such
auxiliary organization as will effectualIy promote
the cause OF Right and Humanity.
After the adoption ofthe resolutions, Mr.. Lew
is being called on, addressed the Convention, in /
speech valedictory, of thrilling eloquence and
effect
He was followed by the President, DR.. lie
Moyne, of Pennsylvania, in speech characteri-
sed by his usual power ofargument and demon
stration. He pointed out the great landmarks
of Liberty, and exhorted the convention to stick
by them, and each return to his home, resolved
TO battle in the cause while life lasts
On motion, adjourned sine die.
MoRE BANK FAILUREs.-A Geographic de- (
spatch to McCrea q Bells Banking House states
that the following banks in n Y. State have
failed:
Farmers Bank, Nina.
jams Bank
HeSter7 r. nj If IThita Craol,