The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-09-13

freedom and slavery, now agitating bott
North and South, is one which overshad
ows all others, in national point of view
and its Importance demands that the peo
pie of the North should unite in harmo
nious action, to defend their honor anc
vindicate their rights. The continual ag
gression of slavery upon the interets o
freedom, increasing in insolence and mag
nitude with each concession of the North
must be met and resisted with a united
voice. Holding that the Union was for.
med Gn the language of the Constitution
''to establish justice, promote the genera
welfare, and secure the blessings of liber
ty," We adopt as the foundation of ouI
political faith, and for the guidance o
our political action, the principal that, un.
der our government freedom is nationa
and slavery is sectional.
Resolved, That while We claim no pow
er to interfere with slavery in State.
where it now exists, we believe that the
National Government should be relieved
from all connection with or accountability
for it.
Resolved, That the repeal of the Mis-
souri, Compromise vas violation of The
national faith, and an outrage upon thC
rights of the free States and that it was
the first step Of the conspiracy against
freedom. which has found its appropriate
and intcDded sequel in the lawless at
tempts of Missouri mob, instigated by
a consp icuous. friend of the National Ad.
ministration, conniyed at and sanctioned
by the same, to force the curse of slavery
upon the free soil of Kansas and we not
only oppose the extension of slavery over
our national territories, but also the ad-
mifsion af any new slave States in the
Union, believing that, as our national do.
main is free from slavery, in the absence
of any positive law establishing it, we are
justified in making freedom a condition
of their admission into the sist terhood oi
Ststes.
Resolved, That we are in favour of the
repeal of the present Fugitive Slave law,
because it virtually suspends the sacred
writ Of fhabeas corpus, and takes away
the right of trial by jury.
Resolved, That Imprisonment, without
trial, of citizens of free States by the Fed
raj Judiciary, is bold invasion of per-
sonal liberty, aviolation of the guaranteed
rights of the States, and an assumption
of federal power that should be resisted
determinedly By every friend of personal
freedom.
Rerolved, That We cordially invite all
who approve of the principle set forth in
these resolutions, without regard to their
former political associations, to unite and
cooperate with US for the purpose of re-
storing the administration of this govern
ment to its original purity, and directing
its energies to the accomplishment of its
true object, as set forth in the Constitu-
ton, viz: "To form a more perfect Union;
to establish Justice to insure Domestic
Tranquility to provide for the Common
Defence promote the General Welfare,
and secure the blessing of Liberty to our
selves and our posterity."
Mr.. Mcfarland, of Washington coun-
ty, offered an amendment relative to the
Fugitive Slave Law.
Mr.. Mcfarland proceeded to address
the Convention at length The audience
evinced considerable impatience during
Mr. Ms remarks. He finally took his
seat, when Mr.. Mcclure offered the a.
mendment relative to the Fugitive Slave
Law, which was adopted, and appears
above.
Mr.. Darsie renewed his motion giving
the Committee power to present caudi-
date for Canal Commissioner. Carried.
The Committee then reported the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That we cordially recon
mend to the people of Pennsylvania the
name of Peter Martin, of Lancaster coun-
ty, for the Office Of Canal Commissioner,
having the fullest confidence in his integ-
rity of character, and in his eminent quail
ifcations for an intelligent, honest, and
faithful discharge of the duties of the res.
ponsible position for which we present
him.
Pending the consideration of the reso-
luton, the Convention adjourned to quar-
er past seven o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention came to order at the
ime appointed
Mr.. Williamson, of Blair county, moved
o amend the resolution of the Commit
ee By substituting the name of Henry
VI. Lloyd, of Blair county, for that of
Peter Martin. He knew Mr.. Lloyd to
'e right on the question at issue and was
veil qualified for the office.
Mr. Fem, of Lancaster county, objec-
ed to the resolution. If Mr.. Lloyd is
Iominated here, he will be nominated
lext week by the Wing State Convention.
le did not want this party to be in any
manner attached to the dead carcass of
u old party.
Mr.. Howe, of Crawford county, sug-
,ested that there be no nomination now
made, and that the power to nominate be
delegated to a State Committee to be ap-
ointed by this Convention. lie moved
0 this effect. With regard to the Whig
arty he was two years ago considered
he fossil remains of the party and bis
ry bones had been shaking in the wind
long time. Ii
hIessrs Darsie and McHluro disouceo1