New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-27
MICHIGAN TO HER Senator's.

Tie following Preamble and Resolutions we're
passed 90 the l9th inst. by the Senate Of Michigan
Yeas 90, Nays 5-all the Republican members pres
ent and one Democrat voting in the alternative. The
House, it was certain, would promptly concur by a
decided vote. As Senator'S Cas- aud STUART I'M
dtrstocd to be supporters Of the Democratic doctrine
of Instructions it Is to be hoped that they will pay
heed to these explicit and important directions Hear
them
Whereas Slavery is regarded by the people Of this
State a. great moral social and political evil, at
war with the principles of the Declaration of hide
pendence, and the great object contemplated by our
forefathers in establishing the Constitution of the
United States; en impediment to the prosperity Of
our common country, and an element of domestic
weakness and discord; and
Whereas, The people of Michigan owe 1t to the
early ard prudent exercise OF the power Of Congress
tie Territories of the United States in applying
the Anti Slavery restriction contained in the ordl
nance Of 1877, that she Is not nov slave holding
State. and
Where's, Tie people have, heretofore, through
their Legislature, repeatedly and earnestly renon-
strsted sgaI It the further extension Of Slavery ia
the national Territories; aud
Wkreas, Our present Senator's and two of orr
Representatives, in Congress did, at the session
thereof last past vote fer the repeal Of the NJ s.
sour COMPROMISE called, aud for the passage Of
act organizing the Territories Of Kansas and Ne.
brasks ihe reby perni ting Slavery to be Introduced
States from which territory BY the solemn legislative
compact of 1920 it was forever excluded and
Whereas Such repeal has been effected without
petition, without discussion by the people, and 10
defiance Of the well-known wishes and opinions Of
large majority Of the people o. this State, and of the
United States ard
Uleyeos, The violation by Congress Of the CON-
pect Of l.20 has released the people Of tirs State
from all obligation 10 respect Cor gressiona compro
misses for tie extension AID perpeu ,t,n OF Slavery
therefore
ResOlrcd, by the Senate and House Of Representa-
tiyes Of the State OF Michigan, That we hold the said
repeal and the permission grated by said Territorial
ect 10 introduce Slavery into seid Territories as a
violation Of mutual compact between the free States
and the saveEOldiDg States Of the Union justified by
no necessity Prttent or prospectyei injurious TO the
rights of the former tending TO interrupt the internal
harmony Of the country, and 10 illustrate the well
known purpose Of the trainers OF the Constitution,
who, By gradual legislation, designed ultimately to
put an end 20 Slavery.
RssOlred, That We are opposed b the further extern
sicn Of Slavery, or the recognition or permission
thereof in any territory nov owned or which may
hereafter be acquired by the L ned States.
Rssolred, That hold it to be within the cons!itd'
floral powers Of Congress 10 abolish Slavery and the
ssve-trade in all Territories Of the United States aad
in the District of Columbia, aud that il IS their duty,
in view Of the great and permanent interests OF she
nation y pass laws for it, immediate suppression snd
extinction in all such Territories, and 10 said District
ResOlged, That our Senators in Congress De, aud
that they ale hereby instructed, and our Repre-
sents,yes requested to vote for and use their best
exei lions to procure the passage Of an Act oil Con-
gress that shall prohibit the Introduction or ex-
i.terce Of Slavery in any of.the territories Of shs
United States, and especially in kansas and Ne
breka and to introduce without delay, bill for this
latter purpose.
Re.oired, That the Act Of Congress Of 1850, known
az the Fugitive Slave Law, was, in the opinion Of
the people of this Stste, an unnecessary measure;
that it contains provisions Of doubtful constitu-
tiopslty; that the mode Of proceeding under IL IL
hsrsh unjust, and repugnanf to the moral sense Of
the people of the States cruel and despotic toward
the person claimed az fugitive, and that We are in
favor Of ts immediate repeal.
Resolred, That our Senators in Congress be, and
they are hereby instructed and our Representatives