The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-19

WING convention In AantUcKV,
The old line wings Of kentucky met In convention ct
Lexington the l2sh inst, and adopted On address to
the wings Of the Union The sdArsss closes With
Die in convention ct Louisville lin pursuance Of the ap-
p1intnent the Wing National Convention Of 1859
the 4h July ns1t TO consider The Proprst Of nomn.t-
and with view to Promose the general objects contem
plated.
The Wigs Of Kentucky here assembled loyal to the
sauon and the Union relying upon the intelligence and
republican Creed hereby reasser their horored princi
pies, declaring them even more true, vital bsuifcent
and worthy Of in every section of the Union
l. That the Federal and State governments. each
preme in its prescribed constiu ionai sphere
sntagonstc the to the otbar but Harmonious AMI
should be everywhere mantle. ted By faithful admiois-
taton Of and submission TO the laws Of each
That the trainers of the constitution designed to
render the Union indissoube and immortal and the de-
Of the Union against all enemies foreign and do
estc is the highest Injunction OF honor and patriotism
g. That the constitution vests In Congreas legiss
tive power ever slavery or any otner domestic iasn;u
tories Of the United States having adequate population
adopting republican governments, anc complying with
the just requirements OF the cor and the laws
ought to be admitted into the Union q footing OF
equality with the other States with without savsry,
the good people thereof being citizens Of the United
States in theie municipal character may be pleased
ain thatAl ag atoms OF the slavery question: whe
ther 10 STATES Territories should in
and the existing laws should be acquiesced in byan
lovers OF the peace of the Uniou.
4. That every right protec ed by the constitution
should b~ faithfully accorded TO evy class OF men to
WI its provisions exeLc without regard TO ee:tion
birth religion Of paroles entitled to such rights and
that loyalty the government honesty and capAoity,
the tests OF the egio y OF to the enjoy
ment of the franchises OF citizens.
g. Peace commerce and friendly relations with al ma
tions but en,aDgng alliances with any, observing
neutrality sud performing every just osgauon towards
all commenting the b.esst ga OF self govern ment and
free institutions only by the example OF own peace
pre- Ieri'y anc happiness.
6. That aohere with nHexi5e fidelity to ancient
wing principles, the spirit and object of which ITO
form perfect union, esa bsh justice, insure do
nestic tranquility, provide for the Defence pro-
mote general welfare and the blessings of
liberty selves and cur ,steIity.n
Z. Economy and accountable in administration, re-
be raised chiefly by duties imports and not
by direct taxation but In lev ing dues discriminating
within the Ievepur standard, rs, while distributing
classes and sections encourage and protect in
dusty works Of Improvement OF national Character
necessary tor national &c and to facilitate extend
and foster national commerce; the faithful mtnsra.
lion OF the public lands and the fuos derived thererom
a trust In beha Of all the States and the principle Of
equal justice to all having been aclured BY the
blood and treasure of ALL the just authority Of Con-
gtss over the revenues expenditures and local mschi
merry II the government
8. In policy, the puDctral payment OF principal
interest OF The pubic debt oseying every legation
OF 6uy comfy 20 the federal State govern ments
the promotion OF intes ctual moral and physical im-
proven Of people and country guarding the udlsary
In its purify and Independence against the tsnpsstens
of political end parry influence and control and preserv
ing iLvioable the established egua,ds OF life Mosry
and property.