The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-07


thores TO respect the rights and authorities reserved 10
the States and 60 the people, equally incorporated with
avoid the slightest interference with the rights eouseens
the functions Of religion, wisely exempted from civil
ssoved That by the general consent OF the wise and viz
all nations the trainers OF the republic the United
States exhibited in their individual characters aud 10 the -
suit Of their public deliberations degree OF virtue and
practical craftsmanship TO which the history Of the world al
lords parallel that in part Of the federal oopAot
the wisdom Of fathers conspicuous than In leanT
the whole question OF slavery 10 tho States in their separate
fugiyes escaped from labor service they
Of Justice app collation. OF the value OF the Union
an attachment TO its an avoidance OF
philanthropy and mpraceabe theories OF government
ton of us, their descendants
Resoped That look only the constitution and tLs
exposition thereof which has been afforded by the practice
of the democratic administrations for the chart of poll
changed by methods which itself provides the Aghesi lao
obedience citizens and that utterly discard thai
which practice the peril Of interests
nation, and threatens the nction OF evils Of tnod mag
nitude TO those which it proposes to heal.
"Rssoosd That the equality OF the States Is the vital
element of the constitution ITSELF and that all interference
with the rights OF the states by those who seek 70 disregard
the sacred guarantees OF the past and by all Others should
be rebuked with the spirit that would denounce re-
pudate all attempts to erect odous distinctions betweeu
those who entitled to share the blessings and benefits
our free institutions.
Resolssd That the effort direct the power of the gov
by anti slavery agitaon under the various names
phases of -sosm, anti usionm and
republication, and by interfering with the rights con
science in establishing religious test qualification for
office by the oath bound society the know nohngs
Is opposed both to the letter and the spirit Of the consu
ton and to the earnest teachings and practice OF its earliest
and most honored administrators
Resotped, That are now, unaerably opposed
70 inc and % al GgahNa.ons which con
the citizen, which like the equality Of the States sacred
and inalienable right to be inerfered with by
tous parties and reckless legislation without subveson
OF the primary objects OF political SYSTEM and repu-
of the of the and the hopes Of the
ture.
Resotosd, That in the repeal Of the known as the
Compromise act and the of the act organ
zng the Territories Kansas and Nebraska free from
constitutional restrictions the last Congress performed
work of patriotic sacrifice in meeting the of sec
excitement by mistaken adherence to the fundamental
Resolved That this legislation cannot be deemed unne
cessary but that IT expedient the questions
which it disposed and which could admit of a more
settlement than at present. That recognise
application to the Territories of the United States of the rule
of equal and exact justice to all men, of all sections the
conederacy which designed by the aners of gov
eminent and which defined Of its essential prnc
Piles by the immortal Jefferson.
Hcsored That the democracy Of Pennsy lvania follow
ing the counsel of of the wsest statesmen Of the
and South, we're ready on more than occasion in the
past extend the Missouri Compromise line Pacific
make it the basis of final settlement question
of slavery in the Territories but when this proposition was
rejected in S4s the ground that involved undue
cession to the South by the THO camor
restoration Missouri ne there seemed to be but one
wise alternative eand that to refer the whole CUES
on Of slavery in the Territories to the people thereof be
regulated they may deem proper and We, therefore
government as recognised in the compromise measures Of
1880 and Embodied in the laws organizing the Territories
Kansas and Nebraska" .r
And what other answer is necessary to the allegation
of my colleague? What other platform does the country
desire?
Mr. Speaker this is Mr.. Buchanans position Upon this
imprepnabe foundation he takes his stand There is no
evasion here; all trunk, outspoken, and plain Who
be surprised il to such standada and such
the people, in the present crisis should look with conf
dence and hope2 Who will rejoice patriotic c
zens applauding public man who stands upon such
whose voices have heard with such transports Of de-
light in both branches Of Congress- declaring themselves
for the principles of the national democracs will be no less
graified with the creed upon which Mr. Buchanan has
taken his position than will the national democrats them
selves And now sir let recall to your mind the action
Of the democratic party in this House, ut the opening Of
had the honor offer the Sd Of December, 1856 and
which adopted by that caucus by unanimous vote
Resoived That the democratic members of the House Of
Representatives,, though in temporary minority in this
of the whole Union their heartfelt congratulations
the triumph in the recent elections in several Of The north
principles Of Nebraska b and the Of
civil and religious liberty, which have been violently
sailed by secret political order known the nothing
party and, though in minority hold it to DO high
duty preserve anizaiion and continue Ell
and defence Of those principles and
the rights Of section and class Of
citizens against their opponents Of every deepon whether
the lied republican, know nothngs osionss and
probation o. ali good and true mer-onds Of the con,u
ton and the Union throughout the country"
You win observe that the invitation to the patriotic
Of all parties held out ia this resolution is in accord
with the spirit which anima,es the democracy
all the land and which y responded to by the
democracy Of when they placed James Bu
chanan in nomination for the presidency You will OBJ
serve also that the confidence expressed in the ultimate
triumph Of the principles OF the Nebraska BILL and The
advice that these principles should not be discarded are IN
peculiar harmony with the patriotism Of character
which has always controlled Mr.. Buchanan In meeting
great questions and especially in resisting the onse OF
the enemies OF the rights Of the States
Mr.. Speaker the Of important events We
are in the midst OF Of investigation and stsueha
time it is natural IL s right that the records Of our public
should be explored TO how far they may be trusted
in the future We have not Toasted OF the record Of Mr.
buchanan, have obtruded II upon the country
The know by heart they have studied II care
fully and they upon H. confident that II VIII stand e
test Of the most intelligent scrutiny.
And while thus careful TO secure STANDARD
bearer whose past history shall be luminous ius'r
ton OF truth defended and Of exposed, " Is proper
that should extend TO those gallant national men he
toore In opposition 10 cheerful welcome TO our rams
Let the cooperation Of these gifted and patriotic
let maintain hold upon the affections o. ins
national democrats by presenting candidate who IKE
James Buchanan win challenge and command the re.pc
Of all parties and who stands upon the record without
bomish and can point worthy OF the limitation
Of every young man in the land,
nov. W. A. RICHARDSON.