The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-05-29
The Position OF the Democracy In the states

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democratic State conventions Of the different States Of
the Union in relation to the compromise measures. We
publish to-day such can Of the moment refer 10.
and viii endeayor to complete. il possible, in our next
ISSUE the list OF States which have taken action the
subject
The resolutions adopted show the democracy OF the
country, with an immense and overwhelming unanimily,
ralying upon The policy which recognises the Compro-
mise as settlement OF the sectional issues and deprecaes
all further sectional agitation designed TO disturb IN
any of its parts In this sense these resolutions form
solid and mistaken ground OF principle on which TO sus-
tain those leading members OF the democratic party
whose letters in relation to the Compromise measures,
including the fugitive law, given in another part OF
this days paper.
NEW YORK.
AT The democratic State convention. held at Syracuse
las, autumn, the following resolutions upon the slavery
question: rea6irming those Of year previous,
imoasiu adopted:
RESOLVED, That we congratulate the country upon the
settlement by Congress OF the questions which have
unhsppiy divided the people, of these States
"Rsoiged, further, That the constitution Of the United
States Is the only bond OF Union among US alike obligatory
upon the States and the people thereof and that
preserve this Union unimpaired requirement OF the
cons.ituon and especially every duty enloned by H. must
.Rsoipsd That devoted the principles and form OF
ourselves and mankind, and regarding the citizens Of
all sections Of our country members OF common broth
ehood cherish the Union OF the States the ark Of
political covenants; and that we depecate all sectional
agitaions he North South calculated TO impair It's
sacred obligations or to threaten lis perpetuiiy"
PENNSYLVANIA.
The democracy OF Pennsylvania, in their convention
held at Reading on the 4th Of June, 1851, adopted the
following resolutions
ssoipea That the sixth section of the act of the eg
OF yania, passed the 81 Of March, IS49
denying under severe penalty, the use OF our State as
Tor the detention of fugitive slaves while awaiting their
trial. ought be expunged from statute-oook. both
because nteposcs obstacles by means Of State leaisla
on the execution OF the provisions OF the constitution
of United States and because il virtual disregard
OF the principles Of the Compromise and Is calculated
rousy endapgor the existence OF the Union
Rsolved, That tho democratic party OF Pennsylvania
the Union, the constitution, and the laws and
will faithfully observe and execute, far as In them lies
all the Of compromise adopted by the late Con-
gross for the purpose Of settling the questions arising of
domestic slavery and his net only from oil duty
good citizens the republic but also from the kind and
aerna feelings which they cherish towards their brethren
OF the slaveholding states"
Again: The democracy of the Old Keystone, in their
convention held on the 4h OF March, 1884, adopted the
following resolutions touching the slavery issues
"Resoteed That the Of Pennsylvania viii
tain with fidelity and energy the faithful execution Of the
fugitive slave law; and that we pledge ourselves TO exert
efforts the speedy repeal OF such portions
OF the State obstruction law deny the use OF our ais
for the detention Of ugves from abor While awaiting ner
onal rights of citizens OF our sister States IN retaining
Resoiped That the democratic party the true Union
party whole county and recognise no other We
ejoce witness that the democrats in other States who
the compromise OF the last Congress-
have for the sake OF the Unon resolved 70 ac1uesce In
final settlement OF the vexed and dangerous ques-
ons arising out OF domestic slavery and the democratic
parry throughout all the States are now reunng In solid
phasnx upon the principle that these measures must and
that the party sha DO restored to It's former as,
tendency and power in the administration OF the federal
government
VEpMONT
AT the democratic convention held in May 1851. the
following resolutions were adopted,
"Rsso.ped, That the democratic party is now, and has
BEEN steadast friend OF the constitution and tina
we. democrats viii abide by ana sustain thar sacred
that hold the Union OF the States 10 be OF
eel yaus aad bn 10 we @
upon any attempt to ALLEVIATE one portion OF the country
from the other, enieebe the sacred lies which link
together It's various parts
Rssoiped That the late adjustment measures Of Con.
spirit patriotic concessioa by both, have become
pledge OF fidelity OF the several States 10 each Other and
to he nations viii, and with that good faith which i
requisite for the nations safety
| NEW HAMPSHIRE.
| The democrats of The Granite State carried through
both branches OF her legislature held in June 1851 the
following joint resolution:
Reooed By e senate and house Of Representatives. IN gene
proves Of adoption of these he conprom,se
measues) essential and necessary for the peace pres
ervao and progress OF glorious Union, and that we
pledge her 10 sustain the Executive the carry
said measures into full effect and la the further execution
OF all constitutional to enforce obedience TO the law
| Al the State democratic convention, held in jane 1851
the following resolutions adopted;
"Rssolrsd That regard the adjustment Of the
great questions that Violently agtated the councils
threatened the existence of the Union the best II not the
only which could be attained consistently with tho
peace and the honor OF the oonntry.
" Rs,oped That unconditional obedience constituted
port and defend them is his highest glory and nothing else
30 much this tend make his county prosperous
and distinguished among the nations"
AT the State convention, held the sth OF January
1854. resolution unanimously adopted which reaf
frmed the positions taken al previous conventions
MICHIGAN.
The democratic convention OF Michigan, held in Sep
TENDER. 1851, adopted the following resolution
"Rssoired That tho Of compromise
bracng settlement OF the dstracting questions which
have dsu bed and almost interrupted the business OF Con-
gess seriously threatening the integrity OF the Union ITSELF
were dem anded by fair confederation OF the consiu.
tons rights OF the various members OF the confedefscy
that the democracy of Michigan, papdeng
Trepealsblo claims Of each State 10 the Union. and
Yielding only the demands OF the constitution, decls
that the promise measures stand Justified
IL the eyes every welwsbef of his county and should
be sustained and executed 10 a their faithfully fully
and i'm partaly"
ILLINOIS
The democracy OF Illinois, in their convention, held
in April Of The present year. adopted the following
luons
That no good citizen should do any 70 weaken the
bonds OF this Union by stirring up strife, conenons