The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-06

New HAAPsHRE--m the New Hampshire
State Convention, on Wednesday, committee of
twenty, composed of two from each county OF the
State, was appointed to ''take into consideration
the present condition of the Union, and the pro-
priety OF expressing, In a permanent form, the
sentiments OF this convention relative thereto -
In the afternoon the committee reported a series
Of patriotic resolutions, foiows:
Rssoioed, That the struggle that resulted in our
independence a nation, amidst the embarrass-
ments arising from the mperfection and weak ness
Ut the old confederation, and in the calm wisdom
that framed and secured the adoption of the prea-
ent Constitution of country we recognise the
guidance of merciful, benign, and overriding
Providence
ResoIued. That regard the Union Of these
States under the Constitution of the United States
as the source vi the innumerable blessings OF the
past, and of all our hopes for the future and that
every motive OF grateful recollection and con IL
dent anticipation prompts Us TO maintain that
Union and that Constitution
Resotced, That with the fidelity which honor and
integrity demand, we will observe and fulfil the
explicit and solemn compact to which the
vention OF 1857, in the name Of the people OF this
State, gave their ratification and assent; and while
we enjoy the privileges which il confers, we will
never seek 10 avoid the duties il imposes.
ResoiUed, That "the blessings of liberty to our
selves and to our posterity" can only be perpetu
ated by strict Observance of all the provisions of
the Constitution, and by cultivating that spirit of
Kindness Cancellation, and concession in which the
sacred compact had its origin.
Rss0lued, That hail with Joy the apparent
prevalence OF DETER and more lraternal feelings
between patriotic citizens of the Southern and
Northern States-that the attitude of the Executive
and Legislative Departments of the General Gov
eminent, upon the subject of the Union, ID char
acterized by elevated purpose and statesmanlike
forecast, and that we will firmly stand by and
maintain the Compromise measures of the last
sion of Congress-, regarding them as, on the whole,
not merely wise and polite, but essential to the
union and prosperity, peace and progress of this
great Confcderacy.
The first four resolutions passed unani-
mously-the fifth was subjected to discussion, in
which Messrs. Eastman, of Conway, and Richard
son, of Hanover, spoke in its favor, and Mr. Batch
elder, Of Marlboro, against it, and MIR. Chase, of
Milford, proposed the following addition:
Prouided That nothing contained in this resolu
ton shall be construed into approval of the Flu
gitve Slave law the bill giving hundred thou
sand miles offrce territory and ten millions OF dol
lars to Texas-two measures Justly odious in the
eyes of every true patriot and Christian.
General Pierce, the president of the convention,
and others, spoke against this proviso; and after
some discussion the convention adjourned to
O'Clock, p. NJ, the yeas and nays having been or
dered.
The convention have accepted the proposition to
elect one railroad commissioner at each biennial
election, who shall hold his office six years mo
ton to reconsider the vote, which it provided
that the Legislature should meet once in two years
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