New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-08-13

Second That the mission OF Democracy 10 maintain
the liberties Of The people the sovereignty Of the States and
the peTpetuty Of the MON b. the impartial sppl ,anou
pubic ofs without sectional ocr; fapds-
mental principles Of equal rights strict justice and ecouomi
Third. That the FEDERAL Government is one Of limited
powers derived solely om the Congution, and the grants
power therein ought 70 be strictly construed by al
Departments and Agents Of the Governmeni-aud il 10
and dangerous 10 e1ereis. doubtful Constitutional
Fourth That the early history Of the Government clearly
shows the settled policy TO have been extend
tenaze and encourage. but ~ limit lOcsIe aud dscOur
Slavery and to this policy which should never have
been departed FROM the Government ought forth with TO
Fun That the Constitution oftls United States ordained
to form more perfect nion to establish justice and
CUE u. the blessings o. hoe.tyeHPIey denies to the Gen
liberty property. without rue process OF law and there
fore, the Government having 10 power to make
slave than TO make kDZ-sud power 10 establish
Slavery than IN establish Monarch should proceed
to relieve itself from all responsbe for the extension OF
slavery wherever II possesses Constitutional power to less
sirh: That per'everng and nportuuate demands
Of the Slave power for more slave States new Slave te
tsnes and the Of Slavery our distinct and
final answer more Slave siates-no Slave ferritones
naonaze5 Slavery, and no national legislation for the
Ser nth That the acts Of Congress known as the CON-
promise measures Of 1880 by making the admission Of
eregn State upon the adoption Of other
demanded by the special interest Of s'yery-by thei om
son 10 guarantee freedom in Free Territoes-by their at
tempt 10 impose unconstitutional limitations of the power Of
Con- ress and the people to admit ses-by their pro-
visions fer the assumption Of 100000 OF the Stat debt Of
Texas ard for the payment Of 600 and the ceson
Of large territory to the State under menace
rducement 10 the Inquishment Of groundles claim and
by their invasion ofthe sovereignty Of th States and the lib
critics Of the people through the Of unjust
oppressive and unconstitutional Fugitive Slave Law are
proved to be incompatible with ell the principles and
ms OF democracy and wholly inadequate TO the settlement
the questions Of which these claimed to be sd u.s.
Eghh That no permanent settlement Of the Slavery
Que stioD can be looked r except practical recog
milton truth that slavery is sectional aud freedom
national by the otsl separation Of the General Govern
nent fIom Sayery and the exercise of lis legitimate and
influence the side OF Freedom OF
leaving the states the whole subject Of Slavery and the
extradition Of fusitives from service.
Ninth Thata due regard for the Federal Constitution
and sound administrative policy demands that the fgnds
Of me General d ilspd no.tsSs should he p
duced the lowest possible poinths no more revenue
should be TsSed than required 70 deray tie strictly
sary expenses Of the public service, and pay oil the public
debit and that the power and p,onsge OF the Goyernment
Offices salaries and pveges-snd By the election by ths
people of all civil officers in the service Of the ned States
40 far as NAV be cor stent with the prompt and efficient
| transaction Of the public business.
1enth. That the River and llsrbor improvements when
necessary the safety and convenience of commerce with
foreign nations the several States objects OF
concern, and is the duty ofCongress in the exeT
else it, power TO provide Tor the S aWs d
should find cordial welcome TO homes Of comfort and fields
enterprise in the New, and every attempt to abudse
their privilege Of becoming citizens and owners OF the soil
among us, ought to be resisted with inaeXble determna
Treh That the public lands ofthe nted States belong
TO the people, and should not be sold to Individuals nor
granted to corporations but should be held as sacred trust
| w IO 80 o-s-'~@ - $500
tied quantities free OF cost TO land less settlers.
Thirteenth That every nation has clear night to alter or
change its government and 10 administer its own con
such best secure the rights and pro-
mote the happiness Of the people and foreign interference
with that night is dangerous violation of the law Of nations
against which they should protest and endeavor BY all proper
PREVENT and especially the duty Of the Anne
rcan Government representing the chief republic of the
world to protest sgan and by al proper means to prevent
tie Intervention Of Kings and Emperors against nations
seeing 10 establish for themselves republican or constitu
Fourtcenh That Slavery is a sin against God and crime
the enOImitY OF which law usage
sanction mitigate and that Christianity and Humanity
| alike dem and It's abolition ~
Fifteenth That the Fugitive Act of 1850 Is repugnsnt to
the Constitution the principles Of the Common Law, to
the sprt OF Christianity and the sentiments Of the civ
zt world therefore deny its binding force upon the
American people, and demand Its immediate and total
| repeal.
fnaty and not subject modification repeal is not in
accordance with the creed of the founders OF our Govem-
ment and dangerous to the liberties Of people
Sernfeenh That the pendence Of Hsyt ought to be
recognized by Government and our commercial rea'
with placed the footing OF the most favored IA
Elteeam That it is the imperative duty of the General
Government to protect all persons of whatever color visit
ing any Of the United States from unjust and illegal i'm
pr,onment or any otter infringement Of their rights
Nineteenth That recommend the introduction into all
ses hereafter be negotiated between the United States
and foreign nations of provision for the sncsbe set
ct That the Free party not organ
lied aid either the Whis or the Democratic wiog Of the
of the Union. but to defeat
them both and that rspudating and renouneng BOTH az
Of the Free Democracy is to take possession Of the
Federal Government and administer for the better protec
ton Of the nights and interests Of the whole people
| Tpeny:frst. That inscnbe our banner free soil
free speech free labor and free men-and under Will night
Oh and fight ever, until triumphant victory shall rewar
The Last three resolutions were received with I'm.
mense cheering The report W" accepted and Its
GER Smith from the minority of the Committee,
also submitted report substitute for report OF
the majority, as follows:
Re,ored IDssmuch long continued servy to the slave
power last become bounde and shanle ess as ut
ry forbid all hope of reformation OF the great political
powers We are compelled TO organize new, independent
| and hnn political party.
second Whereas inssmuch it will doubtless prove
helf to be emphstcay and permanently Democratic is
desirable that the party should indicate its chasctss
| tic principles 10y its name, therefore, .
rom the sham democracy called the DemocratcPaty we
give our patty the Of the Democratic League
| Third That our new party, inasmuch IS name VIII be to
an impartial and full realization Of the idea OF Just civil
| Government will faithfully en6esvor to the extent OF us
jurisdiction and power protect all persons irrespective OF
sex rolor in the enjoyment of their political rights
Fourth. That not only 10 we condemn ana tampie upon
the enactment called the Fugitive Slave Law and upon
every other for Slavery but we hold all forms oil
pacv and especially the most strocous and ab'mnsble
one Of Slavery to he entirely incapable OF legislation
Fun That nasmuch all the nations snd races Of men
conan but we oner our ffseTnal sympa'
tes oppressed not only in our own and but OF every
other laIdto those for whom hossuh eoqueny pleaded
| as well as 70 the American slave
Sir That we should oice to have Democratic Leagues
Granted every part Of the world 70 cooperate with our
Democratic League in Fastening the blessed day when
sbs longer be any tyranny 10 be execrsed nor any
Sctcnff That Tree public lands is one OF the
called for by the great ana good cause oil
land form reformation which Justly claims that rght 70
| tbe soil Is the night OF all men. i.
| Ei0hh. That the Democratic principle demands thai
| Pos,ms,ters be elected by the people
Ninth That the reduction o. POSTAGE, Oo!h y Ian S1
sea- TO the lowest which II possibly be ahorde
would add morally 10 the public Intelligence, and 10 thai
| pUbics happiness
| Tenh That for the Federal Government to tax com
meice and at the time to neglect the condition OF mar
bors ard rvers connected with State commerce " ne'hei
| wise nor honest.
Eltenf9 That no civil government which permits dram
shoVs multiply psupers and msdmen, protects It's subjects
to die extent 10 which 1t is bound to protect item
motion made that both reports be laid on the
table TIL the afternoon and printed and that the Con
ven,lon proceed TO ballot for President and 'iceFre'
dent >,