The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-08-26
mopasl.caa Platform.

''Ths Convention ~ Delegates, assembled in pur-
saanoe OF call addressed TO the people Of the Uni
Tel states without regard to past political dheron
cs or divisions who are opposed TO the repeal Of the
Missouri Compromise 10 the policy Of the present
Administration and 10 the extension of slavery into
iree territory who are in favor Of the admission of
hansas ~ free State; ofresoring the actiono the
federal government 10 the principles OF Washington
Ani Jenersoni aud who purpose TO unite in present
President, do
~. Resolved, That the maintenance Of ,hcprin-
eipies promulgated In the Declaration Of lnd2pend
enes aad embedicd 10 the federal constitution. is es
seniai TO tne preservation Of republican instl-
tatnns and that the federal constitution, the rights
Preserved.
- Resolved, That with our republican fathers
we hold II 10 b, self evident truth, that all men
are endowed with anaiicnsee rights to life, liberty
ana the pursuit OF happiness, and that the primary
object and uIsrior design Of federal government
were to thass rights tyAi persons within It's
exclusive jurisdiction that, as our r,pub ican faith
efs, when they had abolished slavery in all our IA
tanal territory ordained that person should be de-
priFe 81 Hie liberty, or property, without due pro
cess 81 law, IL becomes duty TO maintain this
PROVISION vi the constitution against all attempts
y soiats ~ for the parpose Of .hing slavery
~ s territory II the United States by positive ley
isia'i"n prohibiting its existence or extension there
y ani We deny the authority OF Congress u ter.
ftpfla legislature of any individual or any assoc
alton o individuals, to give legal existence to sla
present Constitution shall be maintained.
, .. Aesoived, That the constitution confers upon
IonEfess sovereign power the territories of the
taed states Tor their government, and that in the
% TINS power, 1t is both the right and the
auy OF congress To prohibit in the territories those
ivan reiies oi oarbarism-polygamy and slavery.
nesoI'ea, Iaat while the constitution Of the
United states was ordained and established by the
p9fis IN oraer TO iorm more perfect union, esah-
sh justice insure domestic tranquility, provide for
M common defense, and secure thu blessings Of
.Aotly, aud contains ample provision for the pro
seeioh q the lfe liberty and property 81 every cit
~ thc asarest constitutional rgit Of the people
VI Kansas have been fraudulentlv an violently ta-
Ken from them
force: ~ 80 " ''N'
spurious and pretended Legislative, iudicinl and
eAeeu1iva officers have been set over them by Whose
usarped authority sustained by the military power
uhe government, tyrannical and unconsli tonal
laws nave been enacted and enforced
as riSh's OF the people to keep aud bear arms
nave been iafringed
Test oaihs of an extrAor,iin.yv a,A on.n,,,;, !,
Au,e, nave been imposed as n cond ton If eAorcls-
aug 1,nsfghi ct suffrage and holding Office
,I19 i.sn, vi an accused person to speedy and
Paonc tfisi by an impartial jury has been denied
The right If the people 10 be SECURE in thsir per
Suns houses papers and effects against unreasonable
sSai,ues ana seizures, has been violated
ihey haFs been deprived of life, liberty and pro-
PerF without due process Of law
me freedom Of speech and of the press has been
abridged; 80 49, ~
The right TO choose their representatives ha. beer
made Of no effect;
Murders, robbcrics, and arsons have been insti
sa'eN and encouraged, and the offenders hive beer
allowed to 90 UNPUBLISHED:
inat ali these things have been done with tn
bo"leage, sanction, and procurement of the presen
aaioh' aud that for this high crime agans
e'hs.t tu'ion, and the Union, and humanity VI
"ti@ish ,has Administration, the President his nd
agents, supporters, apologsto and accessorie
esnet before or after the fae:s--before the couatr
a psiore the world and that ii is cur fixed pur
pse - prihg tue actual perpetrators II these ntro
c3ous eutfagcs and their Accouuiices a. a snre an
condign punishment.
- Resolved, That Kansas should be imme.ii
iA's1s admitted a. State Of the Union, with he
Pgssht Tree stiiutiun as at the most effect
uai way ei securing to her citizens the On ioyls
lshls ana privileges to which they are entitie
ritory. 49, ~
B. Resolved. That the hirhwayman,s ,lca N.
might makes right, emboiied in the ostend Circ,
WAS in every respect unworthy Of Anne rcup ,it /,
macy, and would bring shame and dshonor upo
any government and people that should give it an,
~ Resolved, That a Railroad to the paeif
ocean, by the most central and racticahle route
ihpsratlfciy demanded by the interests VI the Who'll
country and that the federal government ought
i"tef immediate ana efhccnt aid t.
anu as an auxiliary thereto promote the mmedia,
eehstfnctioIioi an enigrant on the line Of II
railroad.
=. k1so!yed, That appropriations By Congrps
Tor the improvement of rivers aud harbors Of d m
tiehal character, required for the AN
sscufityat cur existing commerce. are authorizsl b
the constitution, and JUSTIFIED by the obligation !
the government 10 protect the lives and property q
lts citizens.
~ Resolved, That We invite the Utilization an
s9-efefaiioa OF nen II all parties, howe. dicrln
ifem ns Ia other respects, in support Of the prine
Pies heren declared, and believing that the spirit
our institutions, ~ Well the evnsi tuition Vt ga
country, guarantees liberty Of conscience and equal
ny Vi fighis among eltzens opposr all ly gslatlu
iinaalring their security"