The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1852-10-04
Platform of the national Free Democracy.

l. hds deriving their
the consent OF ne governed, instituted among men
to ALL those inalienabe rights of life I;h,
AID the pursuit OF happiness with which they are en-
prived by valid Legislation, exception crime
2. That the true mission of American Democracy is
to maintain the Liberties of the People, the Sovere;gn
ty of the States and the perpetuy Union bv the
impartial application public AFFAIRS without section
al Determinations of the fundamental principles of
equal rights, strict JUSTICE and economical administra-
ton.
3. That the Federal Government is one of limited
powers derived solely from the Constitution, and the
grants of therein ought to be strictly construed,
by all the departments and agents of the government
and it is nexpedien and dangerous doubtful
constitutional powers.
4. That the Constitution of the United States or
dained to form perfect union, to establish JUS
tice, and the blessings of liberty, expressly de-
MES to the General Government all power to deprive
any person of life liberty property without due pro-
of law; and therefore, the government having no
power to make slave than make king, and
power to establish slavery than establish mon
archy should at proceed to relieve itself from al
responsibility for the existence of slavery, wherever
possesses constitutional power TO egisate for its
tincton.
s. That to the PerseveriBg and inportunate demands
of the Slave Power for Slaue Sfates Sldue
Territories and the naturalization Of SaUery, oul dis
tinct and final answer is-No MORE SLAVE STATE
| NO SLAVE TERRITORY, No NATIoNAL1zED SLAVERY,
and No NATIONAL LEGISLATION FOR THE ExTRADITIoN
OF SLAVES. -.
! g. That slavery is a sin against God, and crime
against man. which no human enactment nor usage can
make right and that Christianity Humanity, and Patrf
| otism alike demand its abolition.
That the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 is repugnant
10 the Constitution TO the principles of the
law the spirit of Christianity, and to the sentiments
of the civilized world We therefore, deny binding
force upon the American people, and demand its imme
diate and total repeal.
g. That the doctrine that any human law is fnality
and not subject to modification repeal is not in
cordance with the creed of the founders of govern
ment, and is dangerous tie Hherirs of tie gr er
g. That the acts of Congress known the Compro-
mise measures of 1850, by making the admission Of
sovereign State contingent upon the adoption of other
demanded by the special interest of slavery
by their omission TO guarantee freedom IN free terrific
Tes; by their attempt TO impose unconstitutional hmi
taons the power of Congress and the people to ad
NIT States by their provisions for the assumption
of five millions of the State debt of Texas and for the
payment OF five millions more, and the cession of
large territory to the State, under menace,
inducement to the REIMBURSEMENT of groundless
cam and by their invasion OF the sovereignty OF the
States, and the Liberties of the people Through the
actment of UNJUST oppressive and unconstitutional
Fugitive Slave Law-are proved TO be inconsistent with
all the principles and maxims of Democracy, and who'll
ly inadequate to the settlement of the questions of
which they claimed to be adjustment
10. That permanent settlement of the Slavery
question be looked for, except the practical
ognition Of the truth, that Slavery is sectional and
Freedom national by the total separation of the Gener
al Government from Slavery, and the exercise of its
legitimate and constitutional influence on the side of
Freedom and by leaving tothe States the whole subecs
of Slavery and the exradition of fugitives from
vice.
H. That all have natural right to portion Of
the SOIL and that the of the soil is Indispensable
their ri ght to life itself
l2 That the Public Lands of the United States be
long the people, and should not be sold TO individuals
granted to corporations, but should be held
cred trust for the benefit of the people, and should be-
granted in limited quantities, free of cost, to andess
settlers
I3. That due regard for the Federal Constitution
ond sound administrative policy demands that the funds
af the General Government be kept from bank
ing institutions; that inland and postage sho1ld
be reduced to the lowest possible points that
f6n
necessary expenses of the public and to pay
off the public debt and that the power and patronage Of
the Government should be diminished by the abolition
of all unnecessary offices, salaries and privileges; and
by the election by the people of all civil officers in the
service Of the United States, far may be consis
tent with the prompt and efficient transaction of the
| public business.
| A. That River and Harbor Improvements, when
cessary TO the safety and convenience of commerce
with foreign nations among the several States,
objects of National concern, and it is the duty of Con
gyess the exercise of its constitutional powers, to-
provide for the same
Is That emigrants and exiTes from the Old World
should find cordial welcome to homes of comfort and
fields of enerprze in the New; and every attempt to
abrdss their privilege of becoming citizens and
ers of the soil among ought to be resisted with in
| flexible determination.
I6. That every nation has clear right to altey OF
change its government, and to administer its own
concerns IN such manner may bestse the rights
and promote the happiness of the people; and foreign
interference with that right dangerous violation of
the law of nations against which all independent
ernments should protest, and endeaver by all proper
means prevent and especially is it the duty of the
American Government representing the chief Repub-
OF the world, to protest against and by all proper
means to prevent the intervention Of Kings and En-
perors against nations seeking establish for then
selves republican constitutional governments.
II. That the independence Of Hayti ought to be
cognizsa by government, and commercial reIa
tions with it placed the footing of the most favored
| nations.
Is. That as by the Constitution the citizens of each
State shall be entitled to all the privileges and mmuni
ties OF citizens IN the several States the practice Of
1mprsonlng the colored of other States, while
the vessels to which they belong lie in por, and refus
ing to exercise the bring such cases before the
Supreme Court of the United States to test the legality
Of such proceedings, is fragrant violation Of the Con-
suon and invasion of the rights of the citizens of
other Statesuttery inconsistent with the professions
made by the Shareholders that they wish the provisions
OF the Constitution faithfully observed by every State
IN the Union
10. That we recommend the introduction into all
treaties hereafterto be negotiated between the United
States and foreign nations, of provision for the
amicabe settlement of difficulties by resort to decis
| i've arbitration.
20. That the Free Democratic PARTY is not oreanized
to aid either the Wing the Democratic wing Of fhs
great Slave Compromise Party Of the nation but de-
feat them both; and that repudating and renouncing
both as hopeessy corrupt and utterly unworthy of
fdence the purpose of the Free Democracy is take
possession Of the Federal Government and administer
it for the protection of the rights and interests of the
| whole people,
81 That we inscribe oar banner, FREE So1L-
| FREE SPEECH, FREE LABOR, and FREE MEN,' and
under it, will fight and fight ever, until triumphant
| victory shall reward our exeTtions.
Y. That upon thrS Platform, the Convention presents
to the American People, candidate for the Office of
! President of the United States JOHN p. HALE, of
New Hampshire, and a candidate for the Office Of
Vice President of the United States, GEORGE W. JU
LIAM Of Indiana, and earnestly comends them to the
| support of all freemen and parties.
| Resolued, That view the recent advent of Kos
suth upon our Shores event providential in its
occurrence brilliant in its achievement and eminentl
happy and powerful in influence upon the OF
Liberty, here and everywhere; that we admire those
elements of bodness, patriotism, integrity and love OF
Liberty, from the combination of which emanated that
eloquence which has wonderfully impressed itself
upon the hearts of freemen; that sympathlSe his
misforunes but trust his success; and that since
his prosecuted r.latves seeking asylum in the
bosom of the generous West will revere cherish,
and protect them until such time as, in Gods good
providence we may return them, under Stars and
Stripes to dwell once upon the sacred soil of
| cmancipated Hungary.
| Later dates from the City of Mexico state that
decree fixed the 30th August to receive proposals
to open the Tehuantepec road No day has been
! named for opening the proposals
The engineers of the several Railways termin-
aiing at Albany, met Sept. 2l to consider the feas
ibiity of the various projects for a tunnel under
| tho Hudson River Nothing was done and thew