The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-27

The following gentleman appointed delegates the
Cincinnati Convention:
Fyrst Dsa,re WiIbur y Storey, Il Large VIM Hale,
sona Di4iriet1John s Barry, At large John P Cook,
TAdrd Dis,,a A Z. Campbell, at large J. Bsssou, Q.
Q. ChAr6eId
EsurA DiatIes-Ceo. W. Peck, at large NJ 4. Crotoot
Ebsnezer Warner.
The committee resolutions and address reported the
following resolutions:
Resolasd That this convention reyose unaimfnished
confidence in distinguished citizen and senator Gen
Lewis Casa sound honest able and experienced
uonal democrat and statesman erninently qualified ill
and adorn the highest Office in the g Of the American
people
l. Resolved That General Cas- not being a candidate
james Buchanan Of Pennsylvania the choice OF the de-
mocracy Of Michigan for the presidency and that the dele
gates appointed BY this convention Instructed
all fair and honorable Mr. Buehanans
nation at Cincinnati
8 ResotUed That the democracy OF Michigan will give
their cordial and united support the Of the Ma
oual Convention whether becomes from the North South
East, West
Resoised That we approve the bills passed by the late
and present Congress the improvement the channel
Of the ST. Clair fats and 81 Marys river and all other
arase bills Of like character for similar improvements in
any quarter Of the Union being strictly in accordance
with the democratic policy Of Gen Jaeksons and Mr.. Van
Barenz administrations the subject Of improve
ments that while the proposed expenditures On the St.
Clair and St Marys rivers would benefit to the value
Of single dollar any local private interest they would
confer general public benefit both the citizens and
States engaged in the Of the Lakes and also
the whole Union improving the for the public de-
fence this frontier.
Rsolrd That the democratic party the only nation
al party that Its textbook - the constitution and its
watehwcrd -he Union that will adhere to that party
and struggle for the perpetnty Of Union and ea
apou al good citizens who love country to
aside old party preudces and aumosies and unite
with Us Ia maintaining the constitution and preserving
the integrity Of the Union.
8. Res0iged That heartily endorse the Baltimore
platform Of 1852 and do hereby reatrm our devotion to
the principles of the same
T. Resolved That the intervention of Congress in regard
to slavery in the Territories for the Last forty years has
not emancipated single slave benefited his condition.
prevented extension square mile of
ry but has been the prolific OF sectional animos
ties that twice has endangered the stability of the Union
and which now for the third time subeeng the Onion
its constitution and laws to trial that should arouse the
anxious solctude and exerons Of every patriot TO their
rescue.
g. RssoIcsd That the principle of non-uterventon on
the part of Congress upon the subject of slavery eluc
dated by Gen. Cass his celebrated Nicholson letter and
subsequently endorsed By the Compromise OF $780, and
reasserted in the Kansas and Nebraska of 1854
which eninenty in accordance with the nature of
institutions and form Of government and indicates the
true and only policy which tranquility to
country.
O. Resolaed That in organizing territorial government
for Territories belonging the United States the princ
pie of seoyernment upon which federative system
rests viii be best promoted the spirit and meaning Of
the constitution be observed and the conederacy strength
ened by leaving all questions concerning the domestic pol
icy therein to the Legislature chosen BY the people thereof
TO- Resolved That States formed Of Territories
of the United States having adequate population adopting
republican governments and comply wing with the Just
guirements Of the constitution and the laws ought be
admitted into the Union footing of equality with the
other States with without slavery the good people
thereof in their municipal character may be pleased to
ordain
IL Rssopsd That whatever causes Of dissatisfaction
with the working Of laws and institutions may exist in
different sections Of the country the proper remedy
be sought the temperate exercise Of the right Of discus
sion and the baotbox that all other evils are insivnif
aI others wait the ameorafion Of time the
MON be maintained bat that disunion would once
prove the destruction Of present interests and happ
ness a people and the death knslI of cur hopes
L. ReSosed That all nvasons OF the Territory ct Kan
for the purpose Of controlling the legislation Of said
Territory whether by the emssares Of New England E-
igrnt Societies or by the citizens of Missouri viola
ton the and Nebraska act which gives to the
people resident there exclusively the right of legislation for
ID Resolpsd That we approve Of the Presidents proca
nation in which be pledges aid from the general govern
the constituted authorities Of Kansas to preserve
the public peace protect the residents OF that Territory IN
their persons and political rights and to uphold govern
ment Of laws -..
Thomas Jefferson IN the Declaration OF independence and
sanctioned in the constitution, which make the land
of liberty and the asylum Of the oppressed Of every
ton have been among the cardinal principles Of demo-
cratic faith and that every attempt to sbridge the priv
ege Of becoming citizens and OF the soil among US
ought be resisted in the spirit which swept the
alien and sedition laws from our satute-books
ties political issues upon religious crseds and to pro-
scripton Of those friends Of liberty who come among US
from the espotc governments Of the Old World 70 seek
asylum and home repudating all allegiance to any gov
eminent own, which they swear to support
ResoUed That every right protected by the const
tuition should be faithfully accorded 70 every class Of men
whom It's provisions extend without regard to section
birth religion Of parties entitled TO such rghH and
that loyalty the government honesty aud capacity are
the true tests Of the eligibility Of men to the enjoyment OF
the franchises Of citizens and their rights to Office
IT. Rendered That the trainers Of the constitution de-
signed render the Union indizolnble and immortal and
the defence Of the Union against all enemies foreign and
domestic Is the highest Injunction Of honor and pa
triotism-
The resolutions each received with enthusiastic
applause.
Mr. NoreJ Of Lenawee moved that the report lie the
table until the selection Of delegates. Lost
Mr.. Richmond, Of Kent asked for the reading Of the
first resolution; and when read he moved that il be
unanimously adopted Carried
In lieu Of the second resolution Mr. Richmond offered
the following a substitute:
" indicated their preference in regard to the choice Of
candidate for the presidency this convention hereby de-
cIarps Hon James Buchanan of Pennsylvania 70 be the
choice Of the democracy Of Michigan for the presidency
and hereby the delegates who may attend the
Cincinnati Convention to vote for and all fair and
honorable his nomination
In support Of his substitute Mr. Richmond said that
General Cass candidate IL useless to his
name The couneon and the resolution Of the COMMITTEES
placed Mchgan's eminent in equivocal posi-
ton Il reported that Cen Cass is in favor Of the
nation az Mr. Buchanan The resolution, vorded il
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