Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-12

pO4ticdi stem, anu Oh Inc guar
antees of the past and the hopes of the future.
Resolved, That in the repeal of the act
known as the Missouri Compromise act, and
the passage of the act organizing the Terrific
ries of Kansas and Nebraska, free from uncon-
stitutional restrictions the last Congress per-
formed WORT of patriotic sacrifice in meeting
the demands of sectional excitement by un
shaken adherence 10 the fundamental law.
Resolved, That this legislation cannot be
deemed unnecessary, but that it was expedi-
ent 10 meet the questions of which il dispos-
ed, and which could never admit of more ca
81 settlement than at present. That We recog-
nize in it the application TO :he Territories OF
the United States, of the rule of .sequal and
exact justice to all men" Of all sections Of the
confederaey, which was designed by the fra
mers Of our government, and which was de-
fined as one of its essential principles by the
immortal Jefferson.
Resolved, That the Democracy Of Pennsvl-
vaniG, following the counsel of some of the wi
Sest statesmen of the north and south were
ready on more than one occasion In the past
TO extend the Missouri Compromise line 10 the
Pacific, so as TO make it the basis of final set
tlement of the question of slavery in the Ter
ritories; but when the proposition was reject
ed in 1913, on the ground that it involved an
undue concession TO the south, Gy the very
men who now clan1or for restoration Of the
Missouri line, there seemed TO be but one wise
dlbciHAtiNc iclt ana ttiat WAS 10 refer the whole
question of slavery in the TerritoriCs to the
people thereof, to be regulated as they might
deem proper, and We therefore checriully ex-
tend our hearty support to the policy Of the
government as recognized in the Cuinproyn Sc
measures Of 1860, and embodied in the laws orra-
nizing the Territories Of Kansas and Nebraska
Resolved, That unerring indications point
10 the Hon. JAMES BUCHAEAS-distingu
alike by his high personal character. his tried
Democracy his al.ilf.iag
eminent StateSmanship-aS the nations choice
for the office of President of the United States,
for the term commencing on the fth Of March
1857; and that we do hereby instruct our dele
gates to the National ConventIonn 10 assemble
n Cincinnati IN m 9qpe g pszt to use their efforts
Resolved, That al period when sectional
ism. IN its worst aspects, attempts TO UNDER
mine the foundations of the federal constitu-
ton, and when an abolition majority aspires
to supremacy in the Popular branch OF the ma
tonal legislature, and with the prospect Of diff
nculIies with foreign nations, who for their
purposes may seek to intercept and STAY the
progress of free institutions on this continent
IN order that they may more cfitctually arrest
the advancing footsteps of our republican ex-
ample, the statesmanlike qualities Of james
Buchanan-his long and well tried services in
defence Of the Consttution-his intimate
knowledge of al our relations with foreign
countries-and his large and enlightened ex-
perience-point TO him preeminently the
man TO lead the victorious columns of the
Democracy in November next.
Resolved, That we fully endorse the admin
istraiion Of President PIERCE rs national. faith
iul and effcient-fully equal to all the imuor
tant emergencies which the country has had to
encounter, and that he has worthily maintained
her interests and honor at home and abroad.
Resolved, That in the rise at home of fac
tions based upon single principle inimical to
our government and Constitution, and in the
stirring and warlike condition of the times we
behold dangers to our peace and prosperity if
not 10 our pcrpetuity, which should cause ey-
cry good citizen TO ponder well the steps Of
of his political action; and that we earnestly
invite the lover OF his country. afo imaateysr
Constitution in its purity, and transmitting it
TO our successors.
Resolved, That whatever cases Of dissatis-
faction with the working of our laws and insti-
tutions may exist in different sections of the
country, the proper remedy is TO be sought in
the temperate exercise of the right of discus
sion, and the ballot-box; that all other evils
are insignificant in comparison with that of
danger 10 the Union; that all others can wait
the sure amelioration of time, If the Union be
maintained but that disunion would at once
prove the destruction. of our present interests
and happiness as people, and the death
knell Of our hopes.
Resolved, That il was upon the soil Of Penn
sylvania that Independence was declared, and
the Federal constitution constructed, and that
it therefore becomes in special sense the du-
ty of Pennsylyanians to watch over its safety,
as secured by the great charter of the Union
to resist the first approaches of danger to its
perpetuty, and forever to cherish and main
tain it inviolste, as the palladium of our hap
pincSs, political, social and civil.
Resolved, That all vacancies that may take
place. in the delegation to Cincinnati, now Sc
lected, shall be filed by 4 majority of the whole
number there present, and that the said delega-
tiOn shall have full power and authority among
themselves to regulate by whom and how their
votes shall be given in the Convention.
Resolved, That the Democratic State Central
Committee shall require a pledge from each
elcctor, TO vote for the candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President of the United States.
who may be nominated by the Cincinnati Con-
vention, and in case of the neglect or refusal
of any elector so TO do within q reasonable
time, the State Central Committee be and
they are here by empowered to substitute.
CRUSADE AGAINST MAsoHs.-The Ken
sington, Jamaica, Morning Journal, of Janua-
ry 10, says: ssNot long ago, we noticed in our
paper an order from the Pope to the late Vicar
Apostolic Of the Roman Catholic Church of
this Island, through the Right Rev. DR.. Nicu-
windt, Bishop of Cytrunl, TO excommunicate all
persons protesting Free Masonry in Jamaica.
This order or rescript, Father Benito Fernan-
dez refused to obey. We now learn that his