The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-09


principle Of birth and We hold that il is dishonest to repu
date the contract giveu by the government comforting all
the rights OF American citizenship In its letters of natura
cation and afterwards by party compact 10 debar natural
lied citizens from the full benefits while leave them sub
ject to the full burdens OF the agreement
That opposed aud will resist at the ballotbox
and in the legislature State and national attempts TO
peal alter the naturalization laws Of the United States
TO abrogae restrict ths political rights aud privileges
Of any person because Of his birthplace because Of his
religious faith and that the democratic party recognises
OF whatever seearan creed who profess and acknowledge
the constitution Of the United States the supreme law
OF the land requiring implicit obedience and fde
ity 10 its sacred provisions
T. That the discussion Of public affairs the foundation
OF the intelligence Of the people and the safeguard OF free
DOM that any secret association brotherhood for po
cal objects is dangerous institutions destructive of
social confidence and contrary to the frank aud manly
character Of the true American ...... 4.
That we conceive these principles vital for the main
tenance of the constitution and the integrity Of the Union
and that we invoke all patriotic citizens irrespective OF
past party opinions to unite with for the preservation
OF the inestimabe blessings OF civil and religious liberty
g. That the democracy of Illinois win support and give
the electoral vote of this State the nominee of the Gin
cnnah Convention without asking whether he from
the North, South East or West
10. That the State of Illinois is represented in the SEN
ate Of the United States by Stephen A. Douglas and that
he endeared 10 the democracy of the State by the
y daring and undertaking fidelity with which he has al
ways maintained estate sovereignty and national union
and by his bold and successful assault and exposure of the
enemies of the constitution at home and elsewhere and
we without dissenting voice instruct the delegates from
this State to the Cincinnati Convention to vote for him in
case his shall be submitted candidate for the
presidency.
Which resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Mr. Sheahan from the committee, reported the fol
lowing; which adopted;
Resolped That the administration Of President Pierce
foreshadowed by his inaugural and exempiied in
Quoting the foreign and internal affairs of the Union
meets our cordial approval and that bear testimony
the fidelity with which he has administered the duties OF
bis Office in strict accordance with the principles of the
constitution.
Resolved That the affairs of the State under the admin
isaton Of Gov. Ma;teson have been emnenty prosper
and successful and that he has show himself faithful
to the importanttrus confded to his hands and careful
of the best interests of the State and freely declare
that the high expectations of the people his accession
the gubernatoria chair have been entirely fulfilled
Resolved That Hon. Alexander Sarne secretary of State
Hon T. H. Campbell auditor of public accounts and Hon.
Hnian w. Edwards, State superintendent OF common
schools have honestly promptly and efficiently discharged
the duties Of their respective stations and have proven
themselves eninenty worthy of the confidence reposed in
them by the democracy Of Illinois.
Mr.. Hise, of Lasae introduced the following:
Resolred That j. A. Matteson, VIM. A. Richardson, T.
L. Harris Willis Allen, T. X. Young, Vim. McMurtry
W. Singleton, J. 7. Richmond u F. Under H. W. Dorsett
H. L. Stewart, j. g. Walker, L. L. Ross c. L. Higbee J. L.
Mcconnell, X w. English John s Hacker, A. Q. French
j. c. Allen s. S. Marshall Robert Smith, o. b. Fieklin r.
J. Hamilton, Murray Mcconnell, VIM Reddicl, Thomas
Dyer, John L. Mccormick, John Pearson Ben Graham
Aaron Shaw, R. s. Molopy, j. b. Danfortb, D. f. Fridley
w. Cockie, D. NJ JatnpDel u H. lAanpnler o. baldwin,
VIM. NJ Morrison T. s. Hick be, and they hereby ap
pointed delegates represent the State Of Illinois in the
National Democratic Convention to he held in June
Resolved That in the the enire delegation above
named shall not be admitted seats in the conven-
ton that they select from their number present those who
shall such delegates and that they hereby in
struced unit and cast the vote of Illinois in
accordance with the win Of the majority of said dele
gates
Several then proposed by different members
Of the convention to be added the foregoing list where
upon Mr. Logan introduced the following amendment,
which adopted
Resolved That the delegates added act only aernates
and that the delegates selected by the districts cast the
vote for Illinois
The amendment was adopted. The resolutions amend.
ed, then adopted by the convention.
| Thereupon the folowng-nAmcd persons added az
advisory delegates
d. d. Brainard, E R. Roe, Il. s Osborn r. s. Thurman
James A. Barrett J. T. Cummings, J. McRoberts, w. Duff
l. r. Diler, S. Dennis G Van Week, J. D. Hite, Colby
Knapp,
On motion Of Mr.. Warren OF Adams the following gen
tlemen were appointed alternate delegates at large
Alexander Sarne, Thomas II. Campbell, j. L. D. Morri-
son, W. B. Warren.