Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-02-29

On Wednesday, the Goth, Mr. Bart
tlett OF Ky, took his seat as president of the
Council, and reporters were admitted A
debate on the 10Th section occupied most of
the day. The following resolution was passed
by vote of 100 to 81.
Whereas, The twelfth section Of the
national platform, adopted in June, 1855.
was neither proposed by the South nor sane
toned by the North. Therefore be it
Resolved, That the aforcs said twelfth sec
ton be stricken out. That on the subject of
slavery we stand upon the principles and pro-
visions OF the constitution of the United
States, yielding nothing more and claiming
nothing less.
MIR. Boteler Of Va. thereupon declared that
the party was merged in aboitionism and
no longer existed, and the Council adjourned
in bad temper, amid great confusion. The
Southern delegates and their allies SUISSE
qucntly held secret caucus. and resolved to
bolt II the North Americans persisted in
their attempt to rcscind the twelfth section.
The Convention met at 10 O'Clock on
Thursday agreeable to adjournment, presi-
dent Bartlett in the chair. The consideration
OF the question of yesterday being resumed.
Col. Wood, of California addressed the House
in speech of some length, against the sub
stitutc. lie was followed by Col. Eecdcr of
n.y., on the same side and by Mr. Sheats, of
Ind, in favor Of the propositions
During the discussion, DR.. Bennett Of ~.
read h series of charges against Lieut.. GOV.
Ford, of Ohio, affirming that the said Lieut.
Gov. had committed overt treason to the
party, had .secedcd from it, and in the late
election in Ohio had exerted himself to elect
the Black Republican ticket. These CHARGES
caused quite iurore, and were ruled out of
order.
motion being now made to reconsider.
the Rev. II. Evans Of Washington CITY oh
tanned the floor and having conciliated the
temper of the house, submitted Il new rlat-
form embracing some dozen or more par
agrarhs of general national aud con,er-
vatiye character. The reconsideration was
sustained by a majority of ten votes.
Sundry gentlemen while tie ayes and noes
were being called awaited themselves of the
opportunity W pace themselves right on the
record by Buncombc speeches. Mr.. ". W.
Danenhouse Of Illinois then moved to rescjnd
the action of yesterday in reference to the
platform. This motion prevailed bv major
OF 81. The same gentlemen then moved the
adoption of the platform with a few modiG-
cations, submitted by Mr.. Evans. On this
motion a debate ensued. The motion WAS
finally carried and the council adjourned.
The Platform is in subsistence as follows.
l-Native-born Citizens should he ele,t.d
to all Offices. 2-rerritoriAl Inhabitants
should have control of their Domestic lnstl
tutlons, subject only to the Constitution. and
should be admitted as a State whenever thev
have population enough to form Congress.
ional district. Suffrage should never b,
allowed to Adopted Citizens, until Natural
lied by |. ). laws. 1.-The Naturalization
Laws should be changed 50 as to require 2I
years residence before beco niug Il itizen.
3-Foroisn Pdupcrs and Criminals should be
excluded all laws should be enforced
until repealed. Tile present Administra
ton should be opposed. Slavery is "ign,r.
ed, Romln Catholicism is Ignored" Free |
dom is ignored" Hut Prostitution and
the Cass rirasi Of "Poru4r Sovereignty" is .