Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-05-08

who were alienated one from the other BY
political discussions have generally returned
to their friendly relations after the settle
ment of the questions which divided them.
But if, in addition to the causes of discus
sion which ordinarily exist, religious con-
troversy is to take place, who can allay the
excitement which those combined causes
may produce, and when will such contest
be finally settled?
In this country every man is permitted
to worship his Maker in such way as his
conscience may approve. Our laws and
constitutions were framed to secure to all
this glorious privilege. The native and
naturalized citizens are equally entitled to
the blessings of our government. All are
equal and when a stranger takes up his
abode here, and has remained among us
during the time prescribed by the naturali-
citizen, and will be entitled to the privileges
of our citizenship.
| 3. That the Constitution vests in Con-
gress no legislative power over slavery Or
any other domestic institution of the States;
that new States formed out Of the territory
of the United States, having adequate popu-
iation, adopting republican form Of govern
ment, and complying with the just require
ments of the constitution and laws, ought to
be admitted into the Union on a footing of
perfect equality with other States, with or
without slavery, as the people thereof, be-
ing citizens of the United States, may in
their municipal character ordain; that all
agitation of the subject of slavery in the
States or Territories should cease in Con-
gress, and existing laws in relation thereto
be acquiesced in by all lovers of peace and
of the Union.
4. Resolce9, That in view of the issues
in the approaching Presidential contest, in
volving in their decision, perhaps, the per-
Ipetuity of the Union, we cannot remain in
active, but hold it to be incumbent on us,
as sound national and conservative men, to
indicate to our political brethren throughout
the Union, the position we mean to occupy,
and therefore declare that whilst we, as
Wings, still cling with infexible fidelity to
our Wing principles and the identity Of our
party, our votes will be cast, at the next
Presidential election, only for such nominee
for the Presidency, who may be sound
conservative national man, able to command
the confidence of the country.
5. Resozred, That we recommend our
Wing brethren Of the State to assemble in
Convention in the city of Baltimore on the
second Thursday Of July next, and earnest
ly invite them to send delegation from
each city and county, at that time, equal to
the Senator and Delegates to which such city
Or county may be entitled, fully prepared to
take final and decisive action in view of the
issues then presented.
Mr. Motter, of Washington county, offer
ed the following resolution, which was a
dopted: -.
Reso7rcd, That County Conventions hs
I held in Inc several counties of this State, n
their several county towns, on the third
Saturday in June next, for the appointment
of delegates to the State Convention recon-
mended by this meeting; and that the test
of membership Of the said county conven-
tons shall be the same as that prescribed
for membership Of this Convention.
After the adoption Of the usual resolu-
tons of thanks, the Convention adjourned.