The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-05
WASHINGTON: 1852

try, expressing the ardent wish that, while we
should continue to show the nations Of the world
example of free government which invited their
imitation, and while sympathize with every
effort for true liberty in other countries, should
continue to approve the policy maintained by that
rare man, MLLARp FILLMORE, and follow the ad-
vice of that still rnrcr man, GEORGE WAsniSoTos,
who counselled US with his dying breath, in regard
to foreign nations, to hold friendly relations with
| all-entangling alliances with none.
The presidents remarks were received with
| much applause.
The remainder of the report was then unani-
mousy adopted
Thomas ID. Stevenson, csq. from the same com
mittee. reported the following resolutions:
| /. Resolusd, That the rules Of proceedings be
| the parliamentary law.
| 2 Res0lved, That the delegates from the several
districts respectively appoint the district electors,
and one assistant eector for each county, and re-
port the same to this convention.
| 3. Rss0iped, That four delegates to the National
| Wing Convention, for the State at large, be ap-
pointed by this convention and that five delegates
| for each district be appointed by the delegates
from each district, aa'l reported to this conven-
| ton.
4. Resolved, That the President appoint
mittee Of twelve members to report resolutions for
the consideration of this convention, and to nomi-
nate the electors and delegates to the National
| Convention in behalf of the State.
| 5. Rss0lred, That State Central Committee be
! appointed, to be composed of seven members, To-
Gated at Lexington. with full powers to fill vacan
ces in the body Of electors and delegates to the
National Convention, and to do all things else
usually confided to such committees for the pro-
motion Of the general cause.
| 6. ResoIusd That test votes in this convention
| be according to representation in the House oi
Representatives.
General Combs having expressed dissent to
the location of the Central Committee at Lexing.
ton, the vote taken upon all the resolutions
! except the one referred to, and they unani-
mously adopted.
The question recurring on the resolution refer
red to, on motion of General Combs, Lexington was
then struck out.
Mr. J. w. Finnell moved to fill the blank with
Frankfort.
Mr. Hallam moved to fill with Covngton.
| Mr.. - moved 10 fill with Louisville.
After brief discussion, il was decided, by very
large majority, to fill the blank with Frankfort.
A call being made for the appointment of the
| committee on resolutions, the president said that
his acquaintance with the delegates WAS too limited
to enable him to appoint a committee promptly,
and that, with the consent of the convention, be
would appoint the same committee which had jus,
reported upon organization.
| lhere being no ouJecuop, Inc appointment Was
| 30 made.
On motion of w. t. Hcrndon, esq, Col. VIM.
| Preston was added TO the committee.
And the convention adjourned until three O'Clock
p. m.
| AFTERNOON SESSION.
General Combs, from the committee appointed
to prepare resolutions, reported the following:
| |. Rssoived, That the Constitution of the United
| Sretpa and all laws enacted accordance Mlll
its provisions, are sacredy obligatory upon every
citizen and all associations and combinations, un
der whatever plausible prctext, North South, Il
| obstruct or prevent the regular execution thereof
CT 10 resist the constituted authorities In the faith
fol discharge of their duties, are contrary to tho
spirit of our institutions, subycrsive OF the hrs
principles of government reasonable in their ma
| ture, and fatal in their tendency.
| 2. Rssoiped. That we regard the series Of mca-
] sures usually called the Compromise laws "as q
settlement, in principal and substaucca hnsl Het-
/ tlcment Of the dangerous and exciting subject ts
| which they cmbraced-sn adjustment by which
we were rescued from the wide and boundless agi-
tation that surrounded US, and obtained n hrin,
distinct. and legal ground 10 stand upon" The
| Nhigs Of Kentucky twill support and maintain
that ground, as the best, If not the only means o
preserving peace and quiet in the country. and
maintaining involate the integrity of the Union
3. Re,oired, That "without law there can be nc
practical liberty. Where the law is trampled un-
DER foot, tyranny rules, whether II appears in the
form Of military despotisin or OF popular vio
lcncc. The law is the only sure protection Of tho
| weak, and the only efficient restraint upon the
| strong; when impartisly and faithfully admins
tered none is beneath its protection and none above
its control" The Wings of Kentucky, therefore
| cordially approve the firm and patriotic conduct o
the President Of the United States in taking car,
that the laws, everywhere within the limits OF hi'
power, are faithfully executed.
4 Re,ol-sd, That the Government Of the United
States is Of a limited character. IL is confined &c
tho exercise Of powers expressly granted, and such
others may be necessary fos carrying thosc
powers into effect; and II Ia all times especial
duty 20 guard against any Infringement Of the Jusi
rights OF the States Over the objects and subjects
entrusted 20 Coneress, its legislative authority Is
supreme: bat here its authority ceases, and every
| ctiIon who truly loves liberty. and dcsiros the
/ continuance Of the Union, with its inapprcciablc
blessings, will rcsolutely and firmly resist an in
reference i'm those local and domestic affairs whict
the Constitution has unequivocslly left 10 the eN
elusive authority Of tho several statos-tho safety
/ and happiness Of all depending, ne We firmly be
leyc. upon each revolving in its own Distinct orbit
/ ) Ro,orsd, That Congress having exclusive
| power 20 lay and collect duties, impOsts, and cX
cscs, 20 sustsin the National Government, pay the
| public debt, and provide Tor the common deiencc
and general welfare Of the United States II is their
imperative duty 10 exercise their high powers, "a
To encourage and protect the labor OF our citizens
In preference 20 the competing labor Of other cOun-
tries "as IL cannot be denied that tho more com
NC are on foreign powers, for any national az vel
ne domestic purpose, the greater and more stabl,
| will be the public felicity"
/ g. R,,olvtd, That the Constitution Of the United
Statcs vests IN Congress the power TO appropriate
money TO open and repair hsrbors, and remove Oh
structiOns from navgsblc rivers in all cases whcr,
such Improvements are necessary To the protection
| and facility of commerce With foreign nations, Oi
I commerce among the States.
7. Re,olred That the public lands, having beer
nc quired by the common blood and treasure Of th,
| people Of thc United States. arc hcd in trust by
/ Congress for the common benefit Of all the States
and earnestly protest against the unjust policy
! to which the Federal Government scetus 90 bc fast
tending, Of granting them away exclusively 10 N,
several States in which they lie for any purpos,
whatever.
! ). Rssoir,d That in reference TO our foreign re-
lauons, in the language Of General Washington
II is equally our true policy and our duty not {,
"interveave our destiny with that Of any pnrt %
Europe" nor entsngle "our peace aud prosperity
in the tolls Of European ambition, rivaship, inter
est, humor or caprice" TO cultivate "hnrmony ant
a liberal intercourse with all natons," but ncvc
''to quit our own to stand on foreign ground"
Q. Resoicsd, That, in the opinion OF this convcn
ton, the Government Of the United States should
not abandon the policy pursued from the founda
tion of the Union in regard 10 European asirs, bu
in the struggltsin other countries for tho establish