The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-03-14

sas, we are inf1exibly determined to abide by
its faithful execution, as we ever have reso-
lutely opposed its decision and ever will
while it remains on the Statute book.
Pending the discussion of these
resolutions, the Convention adjourned
SECOND DAY-MoRNING SESSION.
The report of the Committee or
Plrtform, was after some discussion
adopted.
The Committee on Miscellaneous
Business reported the following pre-
anlble and resolutions through theil
chairman, DIR. Robinson -
WHEREAS, Hon. James Buchanan, in a
debate i'm the Senate of the United States
on the admission of Michigan into the Union
| with Constitution framed in similar man.
ner to the State Constitution of Kansas, de-
clared the people 'sstood upon their rights
rights secured TO them by the Constitution,
that having formed Constitution, elected
their officers, sand the whole machinery OF
State Government being perfected-that
having assumed this attitude they could de-
mand their admission as matter of right,
and as san act of justice" and that to repel
State under such circumstances is sufficient
to induce fear for the consequences and
cause statesmen to "tremble at an act of such
injustice" and
WHEREAS, The present Democratic ad-
ministration, by virtue of the pledges made
by its leaders in the late Presidential cam
paign, is in all honor bound to use its in
flucnce, and lend its aid to make Kansas a
Free State and
WHEREAS, The Democratic party has
in some of the States, made the admission oi
Kansas as Free State, the issue in the eiec-
ton of James Buchanan, and large numbers
of Democrats were Influenced TO vote foI
him upon this issue therefore
/. Resolued, That the people of Kansas
have right 10 look with confidence to the
present Chief Executive of the nation fol
an approval of their course, and for his as
sistance in procuring their admission into
the Union under the Topeka Constitution.
2 Rcsolred, That this Convention would
urge upon the State Legislature, the imror
tance of assembling in June according to ad
lournrhent, and take such action as may be
necessary to secure the vitality of the State
Government, and its recognition by Con
gress.
3 Resofred, That the Territorial laws (sc
called,) of Kansas had their origin in fraud
were imposed upon the Territory by usur
patton and violence, in bold defiance anc
subversion of the Constitution, the Organic
Act, and every principle of justice, and ar
therefore null and void and we respect
fully request the Territorial Executive to re
fuse to enforce am of said fraudulent enact
ments till Congress shall provide for al
election of a Territorial Legislature by tn,
people of Kansas, without interference from
foreign States.
4. Resoloed, That it is shameless hypoc
risy for political party 10 adopt for thei
/ principles, the doctrine of popular sover
eignty," while they justify the most paten
and hagrant violation of it, and persist il
subjectiDg citizens of the United States to
foreign tyranny unparalleled in history.
! 5. Resofced, That the banking system
chartered by the Territorial Legislature, Is,
called,) not only had its origin in fraud, bu
is fraud in itself, and we caution al
against receiving It's netesas currency.
6. Resofeed, That as good citizens we ar
ever willing to contribute TO the support c
legitimate government, but we have n
tribute voluntarily TO offer 10 the tyrann
that Tobs us Of our constitutional and inalien
able rights
a. RESOLVED, That the act called the s're
J bellion act is a relic fbarbarism and NOR
worthy to be approved and enforced by
Nero than Geary
s. Resolved, That the census act of tn
tlate Missouri Kansas Legislature. is che;
and a swindle, requiring In one section, a
, condition for voting, registration withor
| residence, and in another residence withoU
registraiion-the design of which is aPpal
ent TO all who are familiar with the usurps
ton in Kansas.
o. Resolved, That with the most in(amou
and unscrupuloGs men to execute the Law
| and issue certificates of election, past exps
Irience has shown that legal voters are M
: essential to the election of any man to offie'
and until the people can choose their ow
E election officers, or have them appointed B
! some respectable official we request the PEI
ole. the Governor Of the Territory, Coz
: gress, and the President Of the Unite
States, TO treat all eIectinns under TeTTit'
: rial auspices as an infamous mockery, an
a nul! and void.
; 10. Resoloed, That the bombarding an
: burning of hotels and private residence
\ the destruction of printing presses, the pl
Ilaging and plundeTing of towns, the stea
p ling of horses and cattle, and such 9th
; Ithings, by aeting Governors, Marshais az
: Sheritfs or their mobs, is, to say the leas
ldisreputable business, and should these of