M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-07-20

that the call fTom him 10 act in tha
capacity was expected-thousan o
anxious hearts were awaiting the resul
Of this convention. A man whose hear
is so patriotic that when wrong il
done, can forgot all parties, all political
parIizanship, is only worthy of the
name of republican. They had a duty II
periorm-aud he trusted 10 God the,
would be harmonious and place thei
platform upon but this one issue-op
position to slavery and all its propagsn.
dists.
Moved that the Convention do nol
proceed TO ballot before the committee
on resolutions shall report shall ha ve
been acted on--Carrisd. ...r.
Judge Spaulding in behalf Of commit.
tee on Resolutions, reported as follows:
l. ReSOlued, That the people, who con.
stitute the supreme power in the United
States, should guard with Jealous care the
rights Of the several States, as independent
governments. No encroachment upon their
legislative or judicial prerogatives should be
permitted from any quarter ...
2. RcsOtUed, That the people Of the State
Of Ohio, mindful of the blessings conferred
upon them by the ORDINANCE OF FREEDOM,
whose anniversary our Convention this day
commentaries. have established for their po-
litical guidance the following cardinal rules:
l. We will resent the spread Of slavery
under whatever shape or color it may be al
tempted.
2. To this end we will labor assidiously
to render imperative and void, that portion
Of the Kansas and Nebraska bill which abol.
shes freedom in the territory, withdrawn
from the influence Of slavery by the Missouri
Compromise Of 1920; and we will oppose, by
every lawful and Constitutional means, the
existence Of slavery in any National terrific
", and the further increase of slave territory.
'r slave States, in this Republ lean Confed-
,racy. ..-
3, ReSOlved, That the recent acts of VIC.
lence aud civil war in Kansas, melted by the
ate Vice President of the United States, and
acitly encouraged by the Executive, com.
nand the emphatic condemnation of every
,itiZen. ......
d. Resolred, That proper retrenchment
m all public expenditures, a thoroughly econ
)mical administration OF our State Govern
nent, just and equal basis Of taxation and
single Districts for the election OF members O(
he Legislature, are refor rs called for by a
wise State policy, and Justly demanded by
he people.
D. RESOLVED, That State Central Com
mittee, consisting cf five, be appointed by
Convention, and that said committee, III ad.
lition to its usual duties, be authorized to
with committees Of other States,
Tor the purpose Of agreeing upon time and
place for holding National Convention Of
.h- Republican party, for the nomination ol
P resident and Vice President.
MIR. Campbell said of these resolutions,
hat they so palpably expressed the sentiments
If the people that there was no necessity for
discussion, and therefore moved their adop.
Ion.
Mr.. Giddings, on the Committee, objected
o the resolutions because he thought it due
% the age and State we live in, that we should
lave accepted the issue offered By the Pres-
lent OF the United States. However, they
mig ht be good for the times, though it was
90 weak food for men whose breast, like his,
lad been made the mark of the slave power
or the last twenty years. He had favored
higher and better grounds; however he tho't
Ne had better adopt them, as they were better
han worse.
Gen. Green OF Hamilton, submitted tn.
amendment. That no person sho d
os ballOIed lor, unless they pledge themselves
% abide the decision OF this convention.
Nh. Jenkins Ol Jefferson. remarked that
his resolution was unreasonable, gsggiug
nen, BY asking them to make pledges, or en-
iOTse resolutions, IN antlclpaliOI, To senli.
nents which they knew nothing OF.
One gentleman asserted that this was EN-
'Odied in the report Of committee while an
'ther denied it, asserting that il was prOpos.
d and rejected.
M'. PaTdee intimated that the resolution
rose from jealousy among themselves.
After various members who popped up in
Ill parts Oi the house clamOnng Tor and
galnst ita adoption had been heard, the mo-
ion was laid on the table.
The following resolution was then offered,
md adopted:
ReSOLvcd, That this Convention now pro-
'eed to nominate candidates to illl the differ
mt State Offices.
Rev. Edward Smith rose, and said he held
n his hand resolution which he wished TO
,lfer before they proceeded to balloting.-I
Cries Of Out Of order!' 20 on! be slilIr
hush up!'l
Motion made 10 reconsider the motion to
proceed to the nomination Of candidales.-I
Move made ~ lay this motion on the table,
md aypR and nOoe hv rnnntiae ha;no ,ailad |
or, resulted, Ayes l57, Noes 2l0. The ques-
ion then being on motion 10 reconsider the
ormer vote, was carried and the Rev. Gen.
leman was permitted to SPEAK; but SO soon as
lie began, loud cries Of shut upp go onp don't
10 ii! hear him. arose from all parts Of the
louse.
Mr.. Smith prefaced his resolution by
aging that he had been ia this war
gainst slavery since the frat flint was
licked, or the first powder burnt he
vas one OF the oldest members Of this
hurch had been in every battle and
very skirmish, and pow was prepared
o stand before any asSemblage. Was
bout TO present a resolution that would
probably call down the frowns of many
present., but did so fearlessly. The
harvest of freedom was ready to gather.
Iud he wanted 10 see il garnered. Last
'ear some Of the anti-Slavtry friends
we're dissatisfied with' the resolutions,
because they were not strong enough,
lie came here to inauglrate new party,
'ut he was sorry to say that they had
'nly made partnership; would to God
hat partnership could be dissolved