Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1856-07-11
B. r. Resolutions.

I. E.u'.H. rHlttur democracy og Maine
In state Convention assembled, recognize
anil rrlHrm the duty and necessity 0f m1iu-
aluiu. thr sovereignty uf the people, tho
right. 10 tlH states, and thg integrity Ul tHg
Union. ~ thc fundamental idea, which gave
Iir,h tr thr democratic organization, and
whose continued ma.uaiulucc .. iuli.rgu.i-
h.. o. che successful uih,meut of our c1uu-
try ,wI-.iHn.
= R,uirf, That religious liberty is thr
hand maid OF civil frgrium. and that both
are alike the hirthrich, of the American
people. iu tlg lau-uas, Uf jaime, Buchau-
au. " ~ gr3 GN o,EI -furs Gui and t.l
Consultation, and 40, far, 'pirlf Of d'FuiisH
rrfasr'rv rrli.b gasd create odirb' digirr-
rrry ruHHr nar hlrI- uHs.H, riN 2. yrssfi-
u uf...5 To- o. fr.r 1Ei enlightened pgia.
.rHug."
g. R.u'm5, That the recent legislation of
Congress, Uu che subject OF territorial goy-
eumcn, {, founded upon principles as am
giGut as FREE government itself, and iu Accord
ancc with thgm, ha, simply declared that
thc people uf a territory, like those Oi
state. shall determine fOr themselves their
own domestic institutions.
1 Rrolr-3. That the democracy OF Maine,
while 10 r,c1snizrs this right ia the people
uf local scltgvygrumcnt, pledge their hest
Efforts, now aud hereafter, % sccurc it, iaith-
iul application o. the territories and is luii
aud ire enjoyment by the actual residents
thereof against every attempt a. impair or
sub,rrt 10, whatever he the VrctcNt it may
assume, W from whatever quarter IL may
come.
i. Rs,.irrf, That, In it, repeal Of an un-
constitutional and OiiOus rcstrigtiun upon
thc ri.ht of natur.lizcl citizens 10 vote m
the fidelity with which il has guarded the
public treasury In it, rescue OF our public
lands from Spectators and preserving them
% the state In its efforts % foster our sys-
tenn Of common schools in IT, prompt and
efficient action % preserve the structure of
our government, hy maintaining the rights
of 10, respective departments; IN the pat
riltic regard which 10 manifested for pure
and impartial judiciary; and in 10 repeal
1l the Unconstitutional and tyuuuical pro-
visions of the Maine Law, the legislature OF
this state iUr 1886 has fulfilled the Just exc
rectltiUu, of its constituents, and entitled
,t-eli O. tho gratitude OF every citilga who
rraigg. freedom 90 slavery. aud is willing %
llncode % Others the same rights which be
claims 10 enjoy himself
o.. Rrso'r.d, That tho nomination ofJvEs
BJu,N,N and joins &. BEEcENUipGE for
President and Vice President is one emf
urutly deserving the confidence and support
Of the American people. Their election will
insure domestic tranquility and make o'ri1iH
the continuance of our peaceful relations
abrolI,-will inspire confidence in invest
mgn,. and 90 capital and secure 20 labor its
deserved rewards the democracy Of Maine
will respond O. their nomination in Noygm-
Der by giving them q triumphant majority
:. RoD'lsi, That the members OF this
convention, having full faith in the integri-
~, ability, and democratic principles oillJn.
SAuuEL WELLs, aud hailinc hi- fidelity in
office for the past year as a guaranty for his
c0ustancy In the future, pledge themselves
% U.s. AL fair and honorable means 10 secure
his election, aud % prevent the State from
being again subjected TO the despotic sway
Of Morrill, dynasty.