The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-07-07

ural Justice, and Is destructive Of all conf.
dence in the integrity, good faith and honor
of the National and State governments To-
voring such repeal.
s. Resolred. That in view Of this act OF
perfidy, the free States ought Immediately
to raise the banner of Repeal, and summon.
ing 20 the contest every friend Of Freedom,
and adopting every legitimate measure in
their power fight on, and never fprl that
banner, till this Compromise shall DO fully
and permanently restored, and We here
pledge ourselves, that we will never consent
TO the admission Of any Slave State from
this territory, which was once solemply ded-
jcated to Freedom.
6. Resolved, That this recen, attempt to
extend slavery oyer vast region, from
which II was excluded BY solemn compact,
when viewed in connection with long line
of past measures equally encroaching in
character, ifnot in deigee, and with the
sartling schemes now foreshadowed, ought
tsawaken the people Of the Free States TO
the aggressive character of slavery as a po-
litical power, and to unite them in deter.
mined hostility to It's existence in any teri.
tory now possessed. or which may hereafter
be acquired by the United States, and 10 the
admission of any more Slave States.
7. Resolred, That, while every supporter
of the repeal Of The Missouri Compromise
has impeachcd his character for political
integrity, the Northern supporters of that
measure have added to that, the guilt OF
treachery to their constituents and to the
cause Of liberty. and we hereby declare our
decided condemnation Of the course of all
such men, whetever be their party afinities,
and our firm determination TO crush the race
Of doughiaces, and 10 vote for no man for
Congress, whose life and character are
not reliable guaranty that he will faith
fully adhere to the principles OF these resolu.
tiaps.
8. Resolved, That the country owes debt
of gratitude to oil those members Of Con.
gress, especially to those patriotic Repre-.
sentative from the slave States, who SO man.
fully struggled, day and night. to maintain
public faith inviolate against all the patron.
age and seduc'ions Of The administration
and the slave power, and we rejoice to know
that the entire delegation from Maine.
with single dishonorable exception, main,
tanned their integrity to the last.
9. Resolved, That while we believe that
Anerican citizens are abundantly able to
govern themselves, and hold to the doctrine
of &" popular sovereignty" in its Legitimate
Interpretation and application, we maintain
that the apology Of Northern men for sup
porting tie Nebraska Kansas act, lha, it
contains this doctrine. is uniounded and
delusiv, is s,renuously denied by the South,
AID its recognition three times distinctly 70.
ted down and repudiated by lis peculiar
friends in Congress.
10. Resolred. That We have been panied
aid alarmed by the recent instances of
fragrant Executive interference with the
legislation OF Congress aud the Freedom OF
State elections-an interference that is sub
versive OF the rights of the people, danger.
Gus to our republican system, tending TO-.
one.man power, and no longer to be loleI.
ated aud in order to remedy this growing
evil, we are in favor Of taking the appoint
ment of officers from the President, rs far
as practicable, aud making them elective by
the people.
IL. Resolved, That. the Fugitive Slave
Law" ought to be modifed,so as TO secure the
right of "hubeas eorpus' and trial by jury to
every person claimed, in the place where he
is found. i,
u Resolved, That We earnestly recommend
to all the opponents Of the Nebraska. kansas
act, in each congressional district in this
State, to lay aside every prejudice, forego
for the time, every difference on other mat
tiers, AMI cordially cooperate in che election
of members Of congress, who shall be true
and faithful in the coming conflict between
Freedom and Slavery.
Is. Resolved, That tho best guarantee for
the safety and permanancy of the Federal
Union is to be found in the adoption OF
measures designed to facilitate intercourse
between the different sections of The Union
rs it is now constituted. and which in their
character would be calculated and would
operate to bind togather in mutual inter
ests and dependence every portion OF our
country,
Ia. RESOLVED. That we arc opposed to the
repeal or essential Modification Of any of the
constitutional provisions of the Maine Law,
and are in favor Of it's judicious enforce.
ment throuhout the State, until experience,
shall demonstrate that it is Intellectual and
un~ise.
The resolutions having been read, were
unanimously adopted, amidst the most en-.
thusiastic demonstrations of applause.
The committee To receive, sort and count
the votes for candidate for Governor were
then directed to proceed in receiving the
votes.
Mr.. Poor stated that there were many
friends OF Gov. Crosby. present, but he had
understood that that gentleman did not wsh
his name brought before the convention as
candidate. Mr.. Johnson of Belfast stated
that he knew such was the fact, and another
gentleman present had seen letter from
Gov. Crosby, that morning, to this effect.
The committee having returned, tho
President called for the County delegations
to report respecting the selection they had
made tor State Committee, and the result
was as follows:
Lincoln-Jason NJ. Carlton, Of North
Whitefeld.
Kennebec.-Noah Woods, Jr., of Gardi.
ner.
York-Daniel E. Somes, of Biddeford.
Cumberland-Chas. j. Gilman, Of Bruins.
wick.
Waldo. Williamson. Jr., Of Belfast.
Penobsco,-George w. Ladd, Of Bangor.
Androscoggin-Charles Clark, Of Danville.
Sagsdahock-Israel Putnam, Of Bath.
Washington-Noah Smith, Jr., Of Calais.
-Marcellus Steward, OF North
Arson.
Oxford-Mark II. Dunnel, of Hebron.
Hancock-Charles A. Spoford, Of Deer
Isle.
Aroos,oock-EbenW Woodbury., Of Houlton.
Pi'cataquis-John II Rice, Of Monson.
Franklin-Henry L. Titcomb, of Phillips.
Mr.. Poor offered the following resolution,
which was adopted
PcsaIrcL HIM ni.nnnSlv tint The WhiGs of