Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-08-28

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| .io. tfe Aue.ican DemOcracy recognize and a.
u tbe principles contained IN the organic laws estab-
ishng the Territories OF Kansas ami Nebraska en-
oIying the Onl sound and safe solution Of the slavery
question upon which the great national idea Of the
,Ople Of this shoe country can repose in its deter
mined conservatism OF the Uuou-Non Interference
py Congress With Slavery in State and territory in
be District Of Columbia.
2 That ibis vas the basis Of the Compromises Of
s50-cOudrmed by both the Democratic and Wing
larties IN National Cvnyeniions-ratfed by the peo-
pie in the election Of s59-and rightly applied 10 the
organization Of territories in 1854
s. That the uniform application Of this Democratic
principle TO the organization OF territories, and 10 the
idmiss0n Of new states with without domestic sav.
cry as they may cect-the rights Of all the States
will be preserved utact-the original compacis Of the
Constellation maintained insiolate-and the pe.petuity
and expansion Of this Union insured 10 It's utmost
pacity Of embracing, in peace and harmony, every
future American Safe that NAV be constituted or an.
aeXed, with republican form Of Government.
Resolved That we recognize the right OF The people
Of all the territories including Kansas and Nebraska
ng through the legally and rah ili Of
ms Iity Of actual residents and hsne7er the num-
ber ol their inhabitants ustfos it. to tuua coustitu
ton, with or without domestic shvery and be admitted
into the uuOn upon terms Of perfect equality with the
other States.
Pesolved finally, TSat in view Of the condition Of
tendencies Of sectional agitation combined with the
aempto enforce civil and reli ious disabilities against
the lights ofacquirng and enjoying citizenship in our
cvn and)- ligh and sacred duty nveloped with in.
creased responsibility upon the Democratic party Of
ibis country the party Of the Union to uphold and
maintain the right Of every state, and thereby the u
nOn Of the States and 10 sustain and advance among
US constitutional liberty by continuing to resist all
monOpoes and exclusive legislation for the benefit OF
few at the expense Of the many and by vlglaut aud
constant adherence 10 those principles and compromis.
es of the Constitution which are broad enough and
strong enough to embrace aud uphold the Union as il
was the Union it is and the Union as il shall be- in
the tail expulsion Ot The energies ard capacity o this
great and progressive people.
l. Resolved, That there are questions connected
with the policy Of this country, which inferior to
no domestic question whatever The time has come foI
the people Of the United States to declare themselves il
favor Of free and progressive free trade throughout
the world and, by solemn manifestations, to place the
moral influence at the side OF their successful example
,, Resolved that our ge, graphical and political po
sitOn with reference 10 the other Stat Of this cont
nent less than the interest of and tn
Development OF our growing power, require that "
should hold as sa-red the principles involved in th
Monroe Doctrines their bearing and import admit Of n
nisconstrueton; they should be applied with nbenC
ing rigid y.
3. Resolved That the great highway which natur
Ss well the assent Of the States interested i
it. maintenance has mark out for free communica
ton between the atlantic and the Pacific ocean,, con
stitute Of the most important achievements realized
by the spirit Of modern times and the unc nquerah
energy OF our people, That result should be secured
I by timely aud efficient exerOn Of the control which
VIC have a tight to claim over it, aud no power OF
earth should be suffered to impede cOgits progress
BY any interference with the relations it may suit Ou
policy TO establish between our government and thC
/ governments al the States within whose dominons /
lies. We can, under circumstances surrender GU
preponderance in the adjustment Of all questions arising
/ out Oit.
esolvcd, That in view Of so commanding an in
Crest the people Of the United Sta cannot but syn,
palhize with the efforts which are being made by th
people OF Central America regeneraJe that portion
the continent when cqyrrs ne passage across the IL
eroceauic Ishmu,.
/ g. Resolved, That the Democratic party will ex
pect Of the next Administration thai every prorCr ef
fort be made to insu asceudeucy in the Gull o
Mexico, aud 10 maintain permanent protection TO Oh,
great outlets through which empted into is water.
the products raised out Of the OH, aud the commodl
ties created by the industry Of the people of our Vest
ern Valleys and oi the Union at large
B. +. HALLErr Chairman