The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-01
MEMORIAL TO TIE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE
STATE OF oHIo.

name Of the county. city. or lIwn, respect
fully ask that YOU will adopt resolutions nstrnc-
ting our Senators; and requesting outRepresen.
ratires in Congress. 20 use their best efforts 10
procdre the enactment of laws t. prevent the
increase, to mitigate the evils, andt TO promote
the final eradication OF Slavery
lst. BY the pro- i5iion of slasery in the
Territories.
I'd. By The pro i,tion Of Slavery in the
Distinct of Cnlunrt,ia.
81 By the prohibition Of the slave Trade
in registered and enrolled vessels of the United
States.
4th. Ry the prohibition of the sale of per-
sons under process issued out o. the courts OF
the United S aies
5th. By the repeal of the Fugitive State
Act.
6h. BY other constitutional and appropriate
legislation. 5ss-f -
MEMORIAL To THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE
STATE OF OHIO.
The undersigned, citizens Of here insert
the name OF the county, city, or town respect
fully ask that you will maintain the d.gnity and
| independence of the Ststa, by the enactment
| of suitable and efficient laws 10 prevent kidnap-
ping, and TO secure personal liberty of all per
sons within the territorial limits of the State,
against seizure and restraint, without due pro-
cess of law. >s -
MEMORIAL TO THF CONGRESS OF ruE UNITED
l.
STATES.
Senate dad House of Representatives.
ks 3aftsd States, in Congress:
tde uIslg gasd, eiIiz. ms of There insert the
name of ihe Slate and courty, city or town..
lIbsfesing lhat Slavery in the District of Colam-
biu IS sunjast 10 self; contrary 10 that provision
fthe Constitution which declares thai no person
shall be deprived of Liberty without due process
of Law; discreditable 10 the character of our
Government in the eyes Of the world, and
| therefore luxurious TO the "A fence of our ex-
ample OF Free Institutions in favor of the op-
pressed of other nations. respectfully usk that
all laws allowing such slavery may be repealed.
aud that laws prohibiting such Slavery may be
enacted.
MEMORIAL TO THE coxeRgss OF THE UNITED
To The Senate and HJuse Of Representatives
a5 of The United Sales, in Congress:
The undersigned citizens OF Ehere insert the
name of the State and county, ci or Town,
| respectfully ask Tint slavehoiding in the Terri.
tories of the United Stnes may be prohibited
| by law. ..--,.....,7 sa ..,gts..T .-a, ..,.;
MEMORIAL TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED
STATES. rs .-.5
To The Seaale and House Of Representatives.
of The United Siates, in Congress:
The undersigned citizens of There insert the
name o. the S ale and equity. city or town.
respectfully represent. that the Save Trade from
lhe coast Of Africa was Prohibited under heavy
penalties, extending even 10 lie, ard they are
unable.to perceive why the Slave Trade be-
tween the several Safes OF The Union shuuld
be sanctioned by law; they therefore ask Thai
the laws allowing that traffic ruay be repealed,
and that trade in slaves bg registered and enroll
ed vesselsof the United States may be prohit-
tied by suitable enactme,.ta. .
MEMORIAL T, THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED
, STATES.
To The Senate and House IF Representatives.
of the United Sfates, in congress:
| The undersigned, citizens Of Eher insert The
name of the S ale and county. city or towr,
respectfully ask you 10 profit 't the sale Of per.
sons under process issued out of the courts oil
the ULired S:ates.
MEMORIAL To THEs CONGRESS- OF THE UNITED
tts 3. 'z-s's- STATES.
To tie Senate and House Of Representative.
Of the United States. in Congress:
The undersigned. citizens Of here inser
Inc names Of the S ate and county, cry, el
town, respectfully ask you to repeal the Fug;
tive Slave Act. .----
FEMALE TYPos.--During recent visit to Pitts