Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-31
THOSE REsoLurroNs.

We regret that the Minnesotian cannot en-
dorse cordially the Platform of the Republican
Party, for we see nothing in the Resolutions
that any man need be ashamed Of. They are
by no means ultra, and do not infringe on the
toes of any one who is stickler for the aboli-
ton and retrenchment of Slavery. We can't
see what possible objection can be raised to the
lst I'd, 3D., 4th, 9Th and 9th resolutions. They
are moderate yet firm in their tone, and any
thing less than is there embodied, would have
failed to have satisfied all true-hearted Repub-
licans. The 9TH resolution merely expresses
the belief that the Fugitive Slave Law is I'M
constitutional is demanded. If the
resolution had said that the Law was unconsti-
tutional per Sc, and then demanded its uncondi-
tional repeal, there might have been room for
cavil, hut as it stands, we can discover nothing
obnoxious in it. The 9Th and last resolution,
pledging the support of the Republican Party
to the enactment of Maine Law, may be
considered as introducing outside issues, and
therefore objectional, but in this we differ with
the Minnesotian. We believe that the intro
ducton of this resolution was not only highly
proper, but will add much to the strength Of the
Platform, and the great unanimity with which
it was passed, only strengthens us in the belief.
In forming new Party, the object should not be
simply to take issue against Slavery but against
other evils which af1lict the race, and there is
no evil which so loudly calls for the aid of Re-
publicans TO suppress, as that of Intemperance.
BY adopting that resolution the party showed
that Slavery was not the only hobby upon which
they could ride, but they could strike out and
gather in other planks equally as strong and
equally as important in the construction Of the
ship in which they were to sail broadly out on
the waters OF public opinion. We like the
resoutions-wc shall give them our hearty sup
port, and with such man as WILLIAM r.
MARSHALL to lead the column, We see not the
shadow of reason why success should not crown
our efforts.
The Minncsotian thinks no one will "tolt"
the nomination, and then pays the following
well deserved compliment to our candidate:
"The reader will naturally infer from what
we have remarked above, that we do not think
much of the platform. This is even So But
then we have one of the very best of candidates
an old citizen; a gentleman we'll qualified
by talents and experience for the post; man
not ultra in his views upon any subject an en-
terprisng and highly useful member Of our
own community and withal a proverbially hon.
est and sincere man. We can get along great
deal better with bad platform and good cam
didate than we could with good platform and
bad candidate; for after all, it is the man who
has in his keeping the principles we would
vote, that should the most concern us. We
have no fears of VIM. r. MARSHALL in this
regard. We have known him too long and in
timately to be afraid to trust him at this impor-
tant crisis. All the support that our humble
pen and energies can give him he most certain
ly shall Lave, and have freely and gladly
The voter who would not rejoice at the opportu-
nifty of casting his ballot for a man of Mr..
Marshalrs high stamp Of character and moral
worth, deserves not to be allowed the privilege
Of voting"