The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-07-08
FREE DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

AT large meeting Of the Free Democracy
Of Belmont county, at Belmont. on Saturday
the I'd of July, 1853, on motion, WILLIAM
PALMER was called to the Chair, and John
w. Newport appointed Secretary.
On motion, DR.. B. l.. Steele, VIM. Bundy
and ]. w. Newport were appointed COM
nttee on resolutions.
On motion, committee Of one from each
township represented, was appointed to se-
lect the names of candidates for the action
Of the convention; viz. VIM. Doudell of Go.
shen, VIM. Gregg of Wayne. Thomas Smith
of Union, James Loomis Of Somerset, George
Starbuck of Warren, DR.. J. s. Bailey of
Flushing, N. Newport Of Rlchland, and Hen.
ry Coffman of Smith. Adjourned to o'clock
p. NJ.
Afternoon Session.
The committee on resolutions made the
following report:
Whereas, We believe it to be the frs,
great duty of mankind, in whatever capacity
whether social, religious, or political, to ac-
knowledge allegiance to the great Author OF
Creation, and to conform to his commands
and requirements; and
Whereas, God is emo respecter of persons, ~
but has created "all men free and equal,''
therefore, Resolved
l. That no portion of the human family
can be deprived of Liberty by human legisla-
tion. unless for crime, without doing violence
to the laws Of God, and to the true principles
OF human government.
2. That we are bound by every considera-
ton of justice, patriotism, philanthropy and
religion, to use our utmost endeavors to strike
the shackles from the limbs of the slave,
wherever he may be found
3. That as lovers of our country, and Us
persons who desire to see her true interests
promoted, we cannot witness the continuance
and growth Of Slavery within cur borders,
without the utmost concern and upprehen-
sion for the consequences; and we are mad ,
to feel with the immortal Jefferson, who, IN
view Of this great evil, exclaimed, 81 tremble
for my country, when remember that God is
just, and that his vengeance cannot sleep
forever"
4. That we cordially approve of, and re-
affirm the principles of the "Pit,sburgh Plat
FORM" and the "Putform of Principles" a.
dopted by the Free Democracy of this State,
in Convention at Columbus, on the 18th day
of January, 1858.
8. That while the whig and democratic
parties insist upon the support of their "Bal-
timore Platforms" we look upon them as
hopelessly welded to Slavery.
6. That we look upon the support of these
platforms, with the Fugitive Law included,
as High Treason to God and Liberty.
7. That for these reasons, we have sepa-
rated ourselves from those political organiza-
tons. and unfurled the banner of Free Dem
ocracy, pledged ourselves to the support of its
principles, and with a firm conviction Of the
right. we will give them our undivided politi-
cal energies. until success shall crown our
labors.
8. That the growing evi of Intemperancc,
calls loudly for redress, and that stringent
legislation prohibiting the manufacture and
sale of ardent spirits as beverage, is ncces-
sary, in order to prohibit the ravages of this
evil, and to protect the interests of communi-
ty.
9. That we believe the Maine Law, or it's
equivaenb would effectualy remedy this e.
evil.
After full discussion, the foregoing reso-
lutions were adopted.
The committee, to whom was referred the
selection of candidates, made the following
report:
For Representatives..
William Bundy, of Warren,
John w. Newport, oe Richland.
Prosecuting Attorney,
John Hibbard, of Wheeling.
Treasurer,
Nicholas Cooper, of Richlsnd.
Commissioner.
Isaac II. Chandler. of Flushing
Recorder,
Elijah Beans, of Union.
County Surveyor,
Thomas Lewis, of Goshen.
Coroner,
William Dillon, of Goshen.
County lnfrmary,
Levi Besns of Iynion