The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-10-02

s,.na convention u Delegates, assembled in Dur
,cl ~, WI, addrtssed,u the people Of the tJpi-
49,. "leuont regard to past political dGrren
Misan.f ,,oHs who are opposed the rspcal of the
sIrria', promises to the policy Of the present
sih'stfation and 10 the extension IN sIaysr, ir,a
kan.fy who are ta favor II the aIn,i,sion Of
f.a' a. Tree state u restoring thu nc,ionof the
soI T. 'NefhiaenL y The principles Of Washington
ina, ean1idat7 u WHO purpose u unitu in present
PfeaiieEt a, if"si'sht ana VICE
einl. oivea, Ibatt the maintenance If the min
sna' PROMULGATED in the Dscinratiop Of Iudep.nd.
SAINT ~ Ia the federal constitution IL -.
,'i 20 the Preservation of our y.,nbIiea, 80
'u.,pAs ana that the federal ;an ,ha 10
Preserved Sn VI the states shall be
has'ised, That with our republican father.
mr.. rnaax.I ~ sell evident truth tina, ali men
al with unalienabic rights "a life. iiborty
ahs ane parsaitof hsppine.s and that tbs n,ima,y
- 4i'eii of design Of our federal government
- sseots those rights 10 all persons within ire
.rs wbsa isaieton; that, our repub lean faith.
tioual tsr,,, hAa abolished slavery In all our ma
80, .. ufy ordained that no person should i. do
-. " me, liberty, or property without due nr,,
' go 'A~, " becomes our duty 10 maintain nj.
10 $500 " the constitution against all attempts
en- ,nv i"f Tue purpose If establishing slavery
~ 'ertitory VI the United states nv pnsl,y i..
siAti"h Prohibiting It's existeno. 30 ,,r.ss .ts
ueny the authority Of Congress Of ter
'oRisiAiar., Of any Individual or any a..oci
varv IN 10 give legal existence to sla.
OF The United states while the
' ~, shall be maintained
!, .. hesolsed That the constitution eorfor. ,,o,
80 no'eteign power over the terri tories Of the
ou'eo osatts Tor their government and that IN tho
Az. =, C 'u's power, II Is both the right and the
49, - 'obsiest 10 prohibit in the territories those
twih reiice II Darbarlsfn--.I,ol, ysmv a,d -, 100
>. hrsofed, That while the canst,tu,ian - the
s o'atcs was ordained and established by the
iib in.,,o - " iofh more perfect uuion estab-
- ,,,,. insure doinests tranquility. provide for
ths common defense, and secure the blessing. ),
Liberty, ana contains am pie provision fr IN. ara,
= 'he lie liberty and property If eyerycit.
tns afest eonStitu ionai xhts of the psople
ken from them: ''y ="
Their territory has been invaded bv AN armed
force; ~ az aihsa
oPuri'as and pretended legislative. judicial And
executive onicefs have been sy-r them Nv who.r
pea Auth9ri'y, sustained by the military power
oi Tue government tyrannicai and unconstitutional
laws have been enacted AMI eHforced
Ane rlghts OF The peupIe TO keep and bear arms
have been nfringed
les' oath. Of Al e1iraorinary ard entangling
nAse pen imposed a. condition II exercls-
ing the right II suffrage and holding atire
lhr right II an accused lsrson 10 a -t.e.ly and
puzzle thai by an impartial jury has been denied
me right VI the people H. he seeure in their per
sous houses papers aud effects against unreasonable
searches ani seizures, has been violated
They have been deprived Of life, iiberty and bro.
perry without due process of law
ihe freedom Of speech and o. the press la. been
abridged;
"Iheright To choose their representatiye,b,. ,sen
made Of NJ effect
"Mariers, rabbsries, and arson. have been inst
gated and encouraged, and the Offenders have been
allowed 10 ~ unpuui he'd
Aha, All thee things have been done with the
9noSisaxc sanction, and procurement of the presep
AdmhssfsttDn, and that fur this h. III crime a,ai1.t
the constitution, and the Union and hnmA.tty w.
arrnign that Adm tnistrAtiyu. the President hi ad
'ssi agents sapp,rters apoiogists and accessories
e'aef osi'fs VI after the facts-bstose he country
anu biofe tho world AID tist At Is our fixed rar.
pose 70 brins LIE actual pefpelrAois vi these afro
.ioas oatfasss and theA .osSmpiic>4. 10 sure and
coudign Punishment.
= Resolved, That kansAs should be immsdi.
lately Animated ~ Stale Of I'll. Uniou with he,
presnt free constitution, ~ II once the ,ot .iist
uai way OF securing u her CITIZENS tie If
the nghtf and privileges 10 which they are entitled
anu VI ending tbs evil strife raging in her ter
ritory.
20. Resolved, That the hish.aytnau'. plsa thai
might maAes right embsiiel IN The t,.i.nd Cifcu
lar, was in every respect unworthy u American i 10
macy, and wDaia bring shame and d4.Aabgt ui.,n
any gSfernment and people tina, should give ii sane
tiun
81. Resolved. Tha, Railroad ~ ~, Pacific
ocean, BY thr mot central and practicable route !.
ltapsratiSoiy demanded BY the lutsrests II th wht,
enantry. ALI that tae fsderal gDyeEnInent sugt 10
'ehab insdiaiF ana eicirAt AL Is ats
aud ne 81 Sa&i4ary thereto, promote the immediate
II grant route IN ths line Of th,
railroad
- Resolved, That appropriations BIS Congress
Tor the improvement u riycrs aud harb9rs Of ma
tonsi character, required for the accom- ard
security of our Kissing commerce are autboriz by
The constitution, aud Justified by the obi CATION Of
thf government 10 protect the lives aud property Il
rs citizens.
-. Resolved, That invite the Aft iliatif n aud
cooperation of men 81 ali parties, however differing
'f"n US IA other Te-pcts, IN support OF the pinci
plea herein declared and believing that the .rit ~
'af insitat,ons, we'll the constitution II cur
country guarantees liberty of conscience and equal
ty Of rigas among citizens. oppose II Legislation
their security"