The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-06-11

After reading letters from the Hons j. p Walker, An.
drew Johnson, and A. 0. p. Nicholson, Dr.. Ingraham
read the following preamble and resolutions which were
passed by reclamation: m.a
Believing that the time has now fully arrived when the
great principle q mani right ne soa prophetcaIy
cy-Tnoma. Jssrson and Andrew Jaosson".Hond be en-.
graved the books OF the nation, do
throughput the Unsa ssss 10 make this vsy m Ps
question Of free homes for all OF the cardinal issues
:ps~s sh o tie p.os that a ssoaa b. % Through The
length and breadth Of the land the question has been sgi
free % ali who win oeesry asd esipai. Our over-crowd
lively des.d an Quite. 10 tbs y.s Of the mighty
West The tide Of emigration must become producer, q
conssgeunx In large CITIES o~ty. and add
bsrs % The already oversupPl,ed labor market Every
confederation OF justice and policy dictates that public
dosnsn should BIO n Of the gov
The plan o. donating al f Of os land
method Of bringing noey OF the public lands under
msry ., IN average Of two millions Of acres annually there
being sill unappropriaed lands 10 the enormous amoun, OF
1ss hs~drsf mfro~ oers-ovu tro miato" square Ht'
Resovsd That cordially endorse the n evident truth
that every has natural and iDdsputabe right to
much Of the earth is necessary the maintenance Of
himself and his family TO be guaranteed to him and his by
Rssoivsd That the freedom of the public
lands Of The United States TO acfSai fs, IN limited guam
enatives Congress- meets hearty approval
and will willingly operate for the consumma
R4'otvsd. That will favor the election Of no eardi
date the Presidency vse Presidency of the United
States who will cheerfuiiy and unequvocnlly svow
before the American people his deerm ns,ion to the
Influence Of his station for the speedy accomplishment OF
the measure OF the freedom OF the public lands.
Rssovsd, That the thanks of the friends Of free hors
especially due Senator Gwin of California, for
his noble defence Of the settlers the public domain
R,soirsd That we view with pride and satisfaction the
uium plant victory Of the settlers OF Csorns, sustained
BY the recent decision OF the United States courts IN a
g. R.,oivsd Tha, daily appreciate the consistent advo
Of land reform principles the councils OF the nation
A. Douglas Illinois, Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee land
George w iul.an, oil Indiana
WISCONSIN, 40 sminenty due the deep and abiding graf.
tude The so,ns millions for his unoeasns vigilance his
on tho glorious r-torm-Fs. Aor,es for all
Resolved. That The auemP, =, the recent session Of
eunnngy devised schcme Of the enemies Of land REFORM
a...nsd on 70 'sIvs the xis.pns oup,dy o. ars ,,e
stloa OF this democratic parry. -
R.'o..d Ih:. We wi, enter the son'ss. Q, ,s'a On 'he
the sacse Of free homss for az
Ams.eS. U.so~, axinr q. he .rosxe. lscsnsiv. to il.
u . 9I Aea
ansas iii her oi,sen. " ''"' ''"''''"'
H. hssas.d Tia, our glorou. Union shall need
a. Rssoissd. That we recommend to the democratic
party throughout the Union the q4sson
II may rsostve is browning triumph in bes,owing free
bomes 70 the landIsss as speedily as practicable
A TO the charge that this meeting was nstigaied by
free sosrs, feel bound to say that we without,
knowledge. The charge has been made. and has been
dsnisd bat we feel that should say that there are
hoss among ths officers whose position would give us
sasurance sGainst free soil management and tickery.
unless they were duped and cheated by cunning and
fraud
We have great reverence for the old principles OF the
democratic party and we must confess that We look
with suspicion on any attempt no matter where the 1T
tempt may be made TO add to them subtract from them
The principles Of the party satisfy they stand but
We know that the growing exEenciss Of the country re-
ssirs ut times to consider propositions But we
deny any portion Of the democracy the right insist
on the adoption Of new principles of action without
ferencs and consultation When the time for conference
and consultation shall come, then viii speak. Until
than We viii be silent