, 1855-01-20


their equal rights in the territories, and
enables them as they become States TO
fashion their own institutions or the princi-
pies of free self-goYenment, unembarrasSed
lhy Congressional interference or dctation.
That the national Democracy can ront
with pride TO their past action in sustain
ing such doctrines at all times and under
all circumstances, amidst the shocks Of free
soil and abolition assaults, thus successful
~ preserving the constitution from viola
ton and the rights of all sertionS Of th.
Union from Infringement, and that we ap-
prove of the recent act of Congress for the
territorial organization of Nebraska and
Kansas, so far as it establishes the princi-
pie that the people of the territories have
the same inherent right TO legislate for their
own welfare as is exercised by the people
Of the states.
Resolrc9 That the Presidential cau-
pai.u of eighteen hundred aud ifly-two
was begun aud conducted upon the priRci-
Piles Of the ualioual DeuocrRcy; that the
brilliant triumph then achieved VAS the
triumph Of those principles, that the Demo
cratic party of the Union was then not un
GsSenihage Of incongrpons elements, nor
coalition Of adverse sentiments and opin-
ions banded together for purposes of pub
lie plunder, but was organized and united
upon its time honored principles; owing 10
obligation to faction, pledged TO the be-
stowal Of no rewards, and bound by every
consideration Of honor and justice 10 main
tain its position and principles before The
country.
Resolrcl, That all coalitions are mman-
ly and dishonest, and lead only to tricks
and struggles for the ascendency between
the discordaut interests which have bargain
ed TO coaleSce; that We must coniide for sue
cess solely in the intrinsic excellence Of OH
principles, as having their foundation in
eternal truth and Justice, aud therefore
destined, through whatever fluctuations OF
fortune, ultimately, 10 prevail. That ali
those who are with us in sentiment and
feeling we cordially invite to aid us in CIV
ing effect to these principles by assisting
to build up and consolidate the Democratic
party OF tbs Territory.
Unanimously adopted by the committee,
consisting of MesssrS.
PArrERsoS, Of Clarke
MllSs, Of Lewis;
EYslGN, GrTHRIE and Cock, Ct Thurs
ton
McCAw, Of Pierce
SrMcKLER.* of King
DoyIE, Of Island,
HELD, of Jefferson
WATKINS, of Chehalis.
Mr. Crosbie, OF Clarke county, moved
that the resolutions be postponed until the
meeting Of the Democratic Territorial Con-
vention. ,Motion lost
On motion of Judge Monroe, tie resola-
lions weEc read scriqtUq, and unanimously
adopted.
During the evening the meeting WAS ad-
dressed by f., Yulee, Esq, Judge Monroe,
Hon IL. r.. Crosbie, Hon. Seth Catlin,
Gov. Stevens, II. c. Moscley, ESD, Hon.
H. Miles, Hon. VIM Cock, and JudgeI
Cushman. After which the following reso,
lutions were read and unanimously adopted:
Mr.. E, Yqee, Esq3 intfod@Sd ltbe fol-
lowing: s<d0 NEE aitI ga
ReSclted, That we are satisfied the time
is not far distant when the Mississippi val
ley and the Atlantic will be united with
the Western coast by Iron Roads. That
we bid God-speed 10 all efforts to establish
great Railroad routes, not doubling o just
and fair consideration will be given to the
Importance Of connecting both Washington
and Oregon Territories with the great lines
now extending along both shores Of the
great St. Lawrence basin to the head OF
navigation, Of the Mississippi, and thence
Westward through Minnesota, as well as
with the lines stretching Westward through
a new southern and central region by the
Great HaltrIIake. '.lp c.'' ..a rr.f 7H
In this connection we feel that as Demo
Gratis welare called upon to express the
opinion that all these great communications
should be effected by the people, the gov
ernment simply doing its part first, as the
proprietor Of the domain, in conducting
the preliminary surveys, and making grants
Of land; and secondly, rendering aid on the
completion Of the roads in the way of busi-
mess which itmust of necessity transact upon
The following resolution was offered by
Mr.. Lewis Ensign, and unanimously adopt
ed: ....,.,ID.. .....-..
ReSclred, That We deem the purchase Of
Vaneouyer's Island, and the peaceable
annexation of the Sandwich Islands of the
utmost Importance TO our Government,
both in national and commercial point of
view, aud Of vast local interest to the fu-
ture States Of our common confederaey to
be founded upon our Pacific coast, and do
most earnestly urge this acquisition by our
Federal Government. ... D. - .s5
Amended by Judge Cushman as follows:
That we purchase the whole of the Brit
ish possession on the Pacific coast :
Which amendment was accepted and
adopted by the meeting. : '' ? 80 lst
The following resolutions were intro
duced by Hon. Henry Miles, of Lewis Co:
ReSoired, That in our opinion much
fraud having been pracficed by the Hudson
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