Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21

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anzed, should be promptly protected by the
Iational Executive whenever violated or
And that we cannot conscienti-
usly act with those who will not aid US in
he correction Of these National wrongs and
Tho will not even permit their fair considera-
ions and their full discussion. ?
Third-We further declare our continued |
nd unalterable determination to use all hon
,rabe efforts to secure such modification
,f tho Naturalization laws, ded by such an
elevation of pu blic sentimen, as will preserve
The true interests of the Nation, and will
the three vital principles of a
r epublican Government: SPIRITUAL
FREEDOM, A FREE BIBLE and FREE
SCHOOLS-thereby promoting the great
work Of Americanizing America,
Fourth-That we invoke the arm oflegis.
lation TO arrest that growing evil, the depor-
tation by foreign authorities Of paupers and
convicts to our shores; and that, as Our
National Constitution requires the Chief Ex-
ecutive of our country to be Of native birth
we deem it equally necessary and important
that our Diplomatic Representatives abroad
should also possess no foreign prejudice to
bias their judgement or to influence theft
official action.
This appeal is signed by 81 Northern de-
legates. 1t is understood that the delegates
from Pennsylvania and New Jersey will also
present a Northern platform, substantially
the same as the above. The meeting Of
Northern delegates, before adjournng ap-
pointed committee Of correspondence to
act until more perfect organization could
be effected. The protest Of Pennsylvania,
alluded to above, is as follows:-
PROTEST OF PENNSYLVANIA, &c.
The undersigned, citizens of the United
States and residents of the States set opposite
their names, solsmnly protest against the in
PRODUCTION Of any question connected with
slavery into the platform of principles of the
American party, being convinced that no
such Issues were intended to be embraced
within lis purposes and objects.
Thut we believe in ard shall defend the
right Of freedom Ut opinion and discussion
on that and every other subject not intended
to be embraced within the design of our or.
ganization.
Tha, if the question al slavery is to be
passed upon and made part Of our natona
creed, then in that event we cannot consist
emily act, with fidelity to our principles ant
former professions, with any nationa
organization whose action on tha question
of slavery win result in endorsing the Kanza
Nebraska act, and which refuses its sanction
&c the principles of the Missouri comproms,
act Of 1920.
Tha, we believe that time-honored compac
was an honorable and fair adjustment of tn,
question of slavery. ..
We desire to place this protest upon tn,
Journals of the Council, that in no futur,
time the undersigned may be charged will
infracton of expressed or implied faith t
their fellow-members in failing 10 supper
the majority resolutions. f
This is signed by four Pennsylvania Del
legates, two from Illinois, tive. from New
Jersey, five from Vermont, and one from Cor
necticut.
The following was offered to the Conven
ton, and is called the y
PROTEST OF INDIANA.
The undersigned Delegates, representa-
the Couqcil of the State Of Indiana. respec,
fully protest against the platform adopted b.
the National Council at its present session
and beg leave to say that, in regard to tn
measure known as the Kansas- N ebraska bill
those within the Councils of the State of In
diana, nor the people, have awaited the acto
Of the National Council in order to form thei
opinions. Their opinions have been forme
and avowed. An issue has been made will
their political antagonists, and the souudnes
Of those opinions tested in public debate ant
tried at the ballot box.
The edicts of the National Council, how
ever canoncal they may Se, will be power
less TO change those opinions or TO reverse tn,
action of the people Of Indiana. Always con
servative in their opinions and action; Away
mindful Of the compromises oi the Cons,ituti
on of the U. s ardently devoted to the Anne
rican Union, they will see with regret tn
promulgation. Of a Platform by this bod,
which caa have no other effect than to increas
the fury Of the conAagration which IL
pfssage Of the Kansas.N Nebrsska' bill ha
lighted up.
The undersigned especially exp ress thei
deliberate conviction that Immediately upo
the publication Of the platform adopte tn
order in the State of Indiana will ease ,
acknowledge the authority of the Nations
Council, and they respectfully ask that tn
protest may be received as termination
their duties as delegates from that State.
/. was signed by seven delegates, being Ii
entire Indiana delegation.
After the secession mentioned above, II
rem nant Of the convention passed a platfOr
of which the following is a copy
THE PLATFORM AND PRINCIPLES o
THE ORGAN IZATION.
1.-The acknowledgment Of that Amigh,
Being, who rules over the Universe,-uh h
presides over tho Councils of Nstions,-wh
conducts the affairs of men, and who, in g,
cry step by which we have advanced to tn
4 character OF an independent nation, has di
5 tinguished us by some token of Providentil
a agency.
1.-THE cultivation and development of
sentiment of profoundly intense America