Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-07-25
Democrat Of August I7th, 1850:


Democrat of August 18th, 1850:
At meeting held pursuant to notice. irrespective Of
art,, in the town Of Fremont Sandusky County, Ohio
Hon. AMES JUSTICE was chosen President, Dr. DANIEL
BRANARp and JAMES MooRE, Vice Presidents, and John
L. Greene and Homer Everett, Secretaries.
R. p auckland, Esq. of the sgners of the call for
said meeting briefly pernenty explained the objects
thereof to t, to consult together and give full andf
the immediate admission Of New Mexico and Calforna in
the Union and also in regard to the further extension
of Slavery.
On motion OIL B. Otis, Esq, the following named gen
emen were appointed committee to draft resolutions
- orton, Rev. F. 5. White, R. P Buckland, s Birch
ard A. Coles and John Bell The committee retired, and
after short absence reported the following Preamble and
Resolutions, 70 wit.
WHEREAS, The people of California and New Mexico.
in accordance with the doctrines ofe Declaration of In
dependence and those held BY the Immortal Fathers
Republic and in conformity with the theoreswhich have
heretofore obtained in the Unlted States and with the acts
OF inhabitants Of territories heretofore formed into States
have assembled together in their sovereign capacity
and adopted Constitutions which republican in FORM
of Sovereign Sates therefore, as the opinion of this Con
vention, be it
Pesolred That in conformity with the principles Of
right aud Justice the former practice of this government
theleter of the constitution, and the guarantees ofthe
treaty with MeNicoCaliiona aud New Mexico and
entitled tn an nlmeate and unconditional admission
Into the Union Sovereign States that to sacrifice the
pablo treasure, what would be worse to extend slavery
to any Of the free territories of the United States as con
ditien Of their admission vioIaes the principles Of the
Union and the constitution.
ResofUed That the practice Of combining in bill
series oflevisaive enacmens ncongruous in their char
ter is suby1s Of honest legislation. Unnecessarily
a~ss thcintity the Independence, and the judgment
Of the Representave-fosters corruption, and in effect
thwarts the viii Of the majority andi in the highest de-
gree dangerous the liberties OF the peoples that in the
opinion this convention every attempt Of this character
for the adjustment Of the exciting questions which now
agitae the country will and Of ht ought TO- prove abor
tive and viii only tend to increase acrimonious feeling
Rssolrsd That we win abide by all the compromises o
the constitution and cordially invite Southern breh
ren DO likewise and unite with US in honest ferven
and untirng efforts for the perpetny and prosperity
Ressired That the constitution clearly confers upor
con power to restrict and prohibit slavery within
the territories belonging tn the United States-that thi
power has been exercised without question in
instances and sanctioned by nearly every President from
Washington 70 Polk, nclusiye-snd that territoria
government should in future be sanctioned by
which does not contain distinct and absolute prohibition
Resgired That the proposition that congress has tn
constitutional power to extend slavery over territory nov
free new heretcsi and 0nstrous; and will not reeeiv
the countenanee Of any respectable number Of the inteli
gent people Of the United States
Resolsei that while disclaim all interference Wit
slavery In the several States feel to be solemn dut
oppose by all honest and Legitimate means the extension
Ofan Institution which brings in question the nationa
honor aud IS areproac to the and principles of Re
pulcanism; which degrades labor banshes the commn
school, and excludes the free aborer from the mder ati
tudcS the Rpubc that the proposed extension Of th
line oi 30 30 slustihed by no precedent, and It was
could not receive sanction Orassent That the Nilsson
ri Compromise often appealed to- instead of extending
narrowed the limits ofsavery, while the present PROPOSE
ton undertakes bounds to free territory and desc
crate the whole southwestby establishing slavery With
its borders forever.
Resolred That the Ordinance of17S7 an emenation fol
the prophetic mind Of Thomas Jefferson simply
ng out Othe doctrines of the Declaration of lndpend
enee; time has but eNempied its superatve wisdom, an
unbounded prosperity has accompanied it followed
its footsteps Let Ohio and the northwest be pointed
5 In proofof the fact
RssoUed That thanks Of this nation due to the
behearted men, who, in the United States Senate haV
bted in favor of justice and freedom, and against th
proposition to barter away the liberties of unborn gene
lions We do not deem It invidous calculated to d
tract from the just merits Of others to particularly
ton Thomas II. Benton Of Missouri who, rising aboy
selfinterest and the preudices Of birth and education
the face fdeath to his political prrment has dared
do right.
Resored That inasnaeh as the people inhabiting Il
east side # the Upper Rio ande were never conquered
Texas aud have always reFudsted her authority it wou
be unjust and contrary to the spirit of the constitution
attach them to the State Of Texas-thereby compeliI
&c them submit authority which always has bee
and probably always will be, odious TO them.
Pss,lred That the duty of the Executive the Un
IS States to defend New Mexico against invasion by Tex
any other State; and for this purpose to the
and navy ofthe government and if necessary call for vo
uuteers that rejoice in the this day received th
President Fillmore avows his determination to dischar
his whole duty and we pledge him our sympathy and su
Resided That copy of the proceedings ofthis CONVEX
d ton duly attested by the officers thereof be Transmits
senator's and representatives. in congress- with
quest that they be laid before the houses to which the
? respectively belong.
Resolred That the proceedings of this convention
published in the papers of this cOunv, and that the Oh
/ Statesman the Ohio State Journal the Toledo Connie
: cial Republican, and Toledo BlGds be respectfully
y quested to copy the
The convention addressed in support Of its obiec
and the resolutions by the Rev F. S. White B. J. Bartlett
II L. B. Otis J. L. Greene R. P Buekland, c. J. orton,
Ephraim Wood Esq. after which tho resolutions We
/ adopted with but one dissenting voice.
The Convention very fully attended and many oftl
ladies of town gave theirsancion to the proceedings
contributed to the order and interest Of the occasion
their presence. JAMES JUSTICE, Prest
DANIEL BRAINARD, w.. p-...t.
It JAMES MOORE, WIG iIeS Vs.
y JOHN L. GREENE, soc,,
z Ho,rrR EyFRETr. SeC 1s'