Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-07-20
re- Platform. ndopted by the pe

E1- Platform. adopted by the peo-
pies convention at Indianapolis July.
18th 1855.
RESOLVED. That we cordially re-
affirm all the principles set forth In
the preamble and resolutions adopted
by tho Republican or Peoples Con-
vcniion, held In this city ore year ago.
this day. and. as appropriate TO this
occasion, VIC re.adopt the following
part thereof:
WHEREAS, We, the freemen Of In
di ana, without respect 10 party, and
actuated by n common devotion 10
our Republic. and common rev.
crcnco for It's founders, have assem-.
bled ourselves together In commcmo.
ration Of the passage Of tho Ordinance
OF July 18th. 1897, consocraiing the
N. w. Territory to freedom and
whcl cns, the unanimous adoption OF
said Ordinance, by the Represents
tives of NIL the States In the Union. nj
that date. clearly cvinees that opposl-
ton 10 the extension Of Slavery 10 tho
extent of Constitutional power, was
the Fixed policy Of our fathers and
whereas, we regard the recent repeal
Of tho OH section OF the "Missouri
Compromise" MS gross and wanton
violation OF the faith Of the Union.
plighted TO solemn compact, restrict
Ing the extension OF Slavery. There
iore,-- ~
RESOLVED, That we ara uneomprom'
isingly opposed 10 the extension Of
Slavery; and further. that we utterly
rcpudiatc the platform OF principles
adopted by the solf.styled Democratic
Convention on the cath day OF May
1854. indorsing rnd approving the
Kansas Nebraska iniquity.
RESOLVED, That We will waive MI
former party predictions. and. In con.
cert. by all lawfyl means seek 10 place
every branch Of the Federal Govern,
ment in the hands Of mon who will
assert tho rights Of freedom. restore
the Missouri Compromise, and refuse,
under all circumstances TO tolerate the
extension Of Slavery.
RESOLVED. further. That our Revo.
lulionary ancestors regarded freedom
~ national, and Slavery ~ sectional,
That We will sleadfastly adhere ID
their policy and firmly resist every Mt
tempt TO revise Il.
RnsoLvEp. That an administration
that lacks the courage. ability. and
disposition 10 protect the citizens ol
ono State. or Territory. 10 the free ex'
crcise Of the elective franchise, against
the assaults Of armed mobs from 9TH
or States, or Territories. 10 undeser'
wing the confidence Of iroe people
and ought not To be continued In pow
or. longer than n constitutional oppor
tunity Is afforded TO exchange Il fo
one that will be untran'nelcd by sh,
slave power. and that will have mora
courage and independence enough :,
raise Itself above NIL party prejudices
one that will not In It's zeal 10 supper
compromise measures lose sight o
Freedom, Justice and the Constitution
but wi administer the Governmen
fcarlessly, wisely, aud for the good o
the whole people. ~
RESOLVED, That intemperance Is
great and intolcrable evil. and impe
riously demands the earnest efforts Q
all good men for It's total suppression
and TO this end we solemnly pledg
ourselves 10 each other. and TO all th
people Of the State. never 70 abat
such efforts until our success shall b
, complete. That the results OF tn
!. short trial made Of the present pro
hibitory liquor law Of this State hav
been even more beneficial than was nm
: ticipated by It's friends. therefore Gel
for the law full and fair trial. an,
pledge ourselves II experience shal
demonstrate that the law Is unncces
: sary rigorous In any respects or defect
I've In any provisions necessary TO sc
cure its benevolent objects. We vii
cheerfully assist in procuring oil need
; full and proper amendments thereto.
RESOLVED. That both exper one
and the unmistakablc manifestation
Of u just public sentiment demand
change Of the Constitution and law
Of This State so rs 10 limit the elecliy'
franchise TO such persons as are actua
citizens of the United States, either b,
birth or by afull and final coniormit,
with the laws on the subject Of natu