Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-03-11
Democratic state Convention.

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Democratic state Convention
The Pennsylvania Democratic State NOM
inatino convention met at Harrisburg on
Thursday last, 4th inst. The Hen. John
+. Dawson, of Fayette, was chosen Presi-
dent. and in taking the chair he made
strong Administration Lecompton speech.
A committee on resolotions being ordered,
the chairman appointed one composed en-
tirely of Lecompton men. The follow
ing resolutions were reported and adopted
by vote of Ill to most of the ultra
anti-Eecomptonites declining to vote:
Resolred, That the principle involved in the
repeal of the Missouri Compromise, and as
serted in the Kansas Nebraska act that the
people of the Territories shall have the exclu-
siye control over their domestic institutions,
is the only sure guarantee against the agita-
ton of the nation in regard to the local insti
tutions of particular States and Territories
Resolced, That by the uniform application
Of this Democratic principle to the organiza-
ton of territories, and in the admission of
new States, with or without domestic slavery,
as they may elect, the equal rights of ali the
States will be preserved, the original compacts
of the Constitution be maintained inviolate ;
and the harmony and perpetuity of the Union
of the American States be ensured.
Resolrcd, That it is the right Of the people
ef any State or Territory to exercise their
sovereign power, through duly chosen repre-
sentatiSes, and through them to enact such a
Constitution and Government rs they may
delegate to such representatives the mere
limited power to prepare their form of gov
ernment reserving TO themselves the right Of
ratification, and that either mode of giving
existence 20 State institutions is consistent
with the doctrine of popular sovereignty and
the established practice Of the States OF this
Union
Fourth. That the Lecompton convention
was regularly constituted, and the constitu-
tion legally formed, and Kansas should be
admitted under it.
Fifth. That the people Of Kansas under
this constitution may at all times alter, and
abolish their form of government, in such a
manner as they see proper. The provision
| in the constitution relative to the particular
mode Of alteration after 1864, does not forbid
any other mode which by regular process The
people may choose to adopt before or after
| that time.
Sixth. The time has arrived when tho ag
| tation in Kansas should be settled. The con-
| fict should be local not national. The Union
will be placed in great danger and peril by
| further delay of the admission of Kansas as
! a State.
Seventh. That if the constitution in Kan
sas is not acceptable in some Of its provisions
| to the majority, it was produced by the free
State men of the Territory, by their obs stnate
course, and they have no right to complain,
and should shut their mouths forever.
! Eighth. That the abolitionists, in Kansas
and out OF 1t, have greater desire TO over
! throw the Democratic party and to ameliorate
| the condition of the slave, and they would
| grasp at power and place at the cost Of the
broken and shattered bonds of the Union.
Ninth. That we unhesitatingly approve of
the measures Of President Buchanan's Kan
sas policy, are ready and willing to sustain
him in this, and all other measures Of his
administration thus far disclosed, and have
confidence that he will not abandon an article
| in the democratic creed.
Tenth. Endorse the course of Senator Big
Ter in support of the Presidents Kansas pol
| icy.
! Eleventh ampliments Gov Packer, and
! expresses n confidence that ne WILL by the
advocacy OF true democratic policy, secure
the prosperity Of the people and the honor of
the Commonwealth.
Twelfth Recommends the Legislature to
adept such measures of reform and economy
as will lessen the burthen of the people, and
especially recommends revision of the sys.
tenn of Banking
After passing these resolutions, the 9Th
Of which is an absurdity, VIM. A. Porter
was nominated for Supreme Judge, and
Wesley Frost of Fayette for Canal Com
missianer.