Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1855-08-07

lNpIANA.--The Republicans Of Indiana
held mnss Convention on the 18th Of July.
a. Indianapolis. Over $4,000 Ireemen were
present, Shelby county sent, l,400. Gen.
Wilson, OF Mass, was present. and address
ed The multitude. Also, ColGux, Morton,
Lane and Others Of Indiana.
The following resolutions were reported
by committee, and unanimously adopted:
| Resolved, Tia, we cordially leaffirm all
the principles Sc. forth IN the preamble and
resolution adopted by the Republican or
Peoples Convention, held in This city, one
ear ago This day, and US appropriate 10 this
occasion, we rs.adopl the following parl
thereof:
"WHEREAs, we. the freemen OF Indiana
Iwi,hou, respect 10 parry. and aciua'ed by a
common devotion TO our Republic, and a
common reverence for It's founders, have as
sembled ourselves together in commemora'
lion OF The passage Of the ordinance Of July
18Th, 1887, consecraliug the N. W. Terrific.
ry 10 freedom, and whereas, the unanimous
adoption Of said ordinance by the Repre-
sentatives Of all the States in the Union al
that date, clearly esinces that opposition TO
The extension Of slavery, 10 the extent ol
constitutional power, was the fixed policy Of
our fathers; and whereas, we regard the re-
cent repeal Of the 9Th section Of The "Mis'
souri, Compromise" as gross and wanton
violation 0! The faith Of The Union, pligh.ed
TO solemn compact, restricting the exten'
sion of slavery: Therefore, .,a
Resolued, Tha, we are Incorporating
ly opposed TO the extension Of slavery; and
further. we repudiate The platform OF prin'
cples adopted by the seli-sty led Democratic
Convention. on the 24th day Of May last
indorspg and approving the Kansas Nebras'
ka iniquiIy.
Resolped, That we will waive all former
parry predictions, and in concert, bv all
lawful means, seek 10 place every branch
of the Federal Government in The hands o
men who will assert The rights Of freedom
restore iho Missouri Compromise, and re-
fuse, under all circumstances, 10 tolerate the
extension Of slavery" .''@
/ g. Resolped, Tina, our revolutionary an.
cesiors regarded freedom as national, ant
slavery SECTIONAL that we will sleadfasIly
adhere TO their policy, and firmly resis
every attempt 10 reverse IT,
8. Resolued, That an administration tha
lacks the courage, ability and disposition 4
proiecr the citizens Of one State or rerrio
fy, in the free exercise OF the elective fran
chise, against the assaults Of armed mohl
from other States or Territories, is undesef
wing oI the confidence Of free people, ant
ough, no, 10 be continued in power longe
than constitutional opportunity is afforded
10 exchange !, for one that will be unIram
meled by The slave power. and that will havt
moral courage and independence enough Il
raise itself above all party prejudices-on'
tina, will Lol, in ils zeal to suppo1 "com
promise measures" lose sigh, Of Freedom
Justice and the Constitution, but will admin
is,sr the government fearlessly, wisely ant
for the good oI the people, ~
4. Resolved, That in,enperance is |
grea, and in,olerabls evil, and imPeriously
demands the earnest efforts Of all good mei
for its lolal suppression. and 10 this end vi
solemnly pledge ourselves 10 each other
and 10 all the people OF this Sale. nevel
TO aba,e such efforts until our success shall
be complete, That The results ofQ.he shor
trial madeof the prohibisory liquor law d
this State, have been even more beneicia
than was anticipated BY iis friends; w,
therefore, ask for the law atfull and fair vi
al. and pledge ourselves that II experiences
shall demonstrate lha, the law 10 innecessa
rily vigorous in any respect or deIecslv'
many provisions necessary 20 secure I've DO
nevolenl objec,s, wewill cheeEluly assisl \
procuring ell needIul gsnd proper amend
menis.s 4gh. y, . ibiG s ai.s .ssaA sass
! 8. Resolped.l That both experience ant
,he unmislakeabe manifestations Of Q jus
i ipublic sen,imon,. demand ai,chaugs OF lhI