New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-08-06
FREEDOM IN MINNESOTA.
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Conespordenee Of The ". 7. Tribune.
ST. ANTHONY FALLS NJ. t., July 26, 1855.
Yesterday was a glorious day for Minnesota.
A large and enthusiastic Delegate Convection OF
the Republicans from nearly every part of the
Territory assembled in the Representative Hall
Of the Capitol at 81. Paul at 10 o'clock, A. VI.
After the passage of the following resolutions,
which was done with great unanimity, except
the seventh resolution relative to the Fugitive
Slave act, which met with a little opposition
from one OF two members, (who il was supposed
had stTayeG from bunker Democrat Convention.
for similar object, then in session in the cty)
The Convention then proceeded to ballot for Dele
gate TO Congress, when William X. Marshall was
declared to be the choice of the Convention by q
large majority over all others, and on motion re-
ceiyed the unanimous vote of the Convention.
VIM X. Marshall is one Of cur tried men in the
Temperance enterprise; and, may aed. in the
Anti->Iavery reform. He presided over our Terri
torial Republican Convention at this place in
March last. He is a man of fair talents az a
speaker; Of good business habits and by his strict
integrity of character, and gentlemanly bearing,
both in public life and as private citizen, has
won for himself the respect and confidence OF all
who know him.
The Administrator forces Of the Territory and
few stray Silver Gray Wings, which will unite to
oppose him, might have effected his defeat, bat dis
sentiOns among them will insure the triumphant
success of the Republicans and you may SET it
down as fixed fact that the neIt Delegate 10 Con-
gress from Minnesota niH b6G Republican.
l. Resolred, That we reaflirm our purpose 10 array
the moral and political power OF Minnesota whether
az Territory State the side of Freedom, and
TO aid in welding the whole constitutional force Of the
Federal Government, whenever we can and wherever
VIC can. araluEt the existence of Slavery
.. Resofred, That wherever Slavery may constitu-
tionally be abolished by the General Government,
there its continuance is national curse, for which
every citizen Is responsible so far as be refuses 70
exert his influence for It's removal.
3. Resolred, That the perfdious reputation by the
Senate OF g solemn compact with the North whereby
the Territories of Nebraska and Kansas were forever
consented 10 Freedom has absolved us from all
compGcs and compromises relation 10 Slavery out
side of the Constitution. We now demand the resto-
ration OF Kansas Nebraska and all our other Terrific.
ries to Freedom, and solemnly declare that
will consent TO the acquisition Of another foot of slave
territory the admission OF another slave State into
the Union.
4. Resolred, That we are in favor of River and
Harbor improvements whenever they are clearly Of
national importance, whether in the East or West on
salt or fresh water.
). Resoired, That as representatives OF the Repub-
Gosn party of Minnesota, we regard II the mission
OF that party only speak and act against Slavery
but to take possession of our Territorial Government,
90 Tar as congress has elt IL IN our power ana admin
lister according to the Republican principles of prac
teal Democracy by filling all the places Of trust with
men of personal merit in perfect disregard of the
wishes Of political espirants and set-constituted
leaders.
6. Resolred, That we invite our fellow citizens
throughout the MISUNDERSTANDING they do in a
gard TO whatever the interests of infant
commonwealth, whatever may be their views on other
questons-o unite with us in carrying out the princi-
Ies and measures here set FORTH anS urge the import
anoe of immediate and universal organization of all
the friends of the Republican movement in their re-
sreciive precincts and counties that they who think
alike may act efiectually together.
T. ReSOlUed, That we believe the Fugitive Slave
Law to be unconstitutional, and that demand its
unconditional repeal.
z. Resoired, That we regard the traffic in intoxi-
eating beverages public evil without mixture of
good, and that at our approaching Fall election
will do what we can 10 the choice Of Legs-
latuTe which shall enact constitutional law cup
pressing it and TO I'LL the county and precinct offices
with men who will enforce such law.