Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-13
JAS. P. HoLDERBY, Sec'y.

Iu,ions we're las, week adopted BY all overwhelming
majority, by the Democratic State Convention of
p. nnsylvania:
l. Resolped, That the principle involved in the
repeal Of the Missouri Compromise and asserted in
the Kansas Nebraska act that the people of the Ter
rtores shall have the exclusive control over their
domestic institutions, is the only sure guarantee
against the agitation Of the nation in regard to the
local institutions Of particular States and Territories
g. Resolred, That by the uniform application OF
this Democratic principle to the organization Of Ter.
rtories and in the admission of States, with or
without domestic slavery as they may elect the
equal rights of all the States will be preserved, the
original compactS Of the Constitution main; aimed in
violate, and the harmony and perpetuity OF the un-
ion of the American States insured.
Resolced, That it is the right OF the people of
any State or Territory to exercise their sovereign
power through duly chosen representatives, and
through them enact Constitution and government;
or they may delegate to such representatives the
limited pow 10 prepare their form Of govern
ment, reservny to themselves the rgnt Of ratifica
ton, and hat either mode Of giving existence to
State institutions, is consistent it'll the doctrine of
popular sovereignty, and the established practice OF
the States of this Union
f. Il yolred That the Kansas Nebraska act hav.
ing asserted and recognized the RICH, of the people
OF the Territories to form their own institutions in
their own way, and the duly organized Government
in Kansas having by regular process provided Cor
Convention of Delegates by the people, with instruc
Il
Delegates having assembled in Convention and en-
acted Constitution under such instructions and
power, such Constitution, bling republican in form
and the Territory having the number of inhabitants
toju>tify j, Kansas, should be promptly admitted i'll
TO the Union.
5. RssOzced, That the people of Kansas under the
Constitution enacted by their Convention, may lat
all times alter, reform, abolish their form Of gov
eminent in such manner as they may think proper;"
that the provision contained therein, to paricu
lar mode of alteration after 1864, does not forbid
any other mode the people, by regular process may
this construction is warranted by the practice Of
Pennsylvania and other States and may be regarded
as based upon settled principle Of Constitutional
law.
6. Resolred That it is the opinion of this Conven-
ton that the time has when the difficulties and
troubles in Kansas should cease and to determine
whether if the schemes of bad men are still to ag
tate that Territory that the question should be To-
cal, not national; and that great peril and danger
to be apprehcnded to the Union and the cause
Of free government by the further delay Of her ad
mission a State.
Z Resolred That if the Constitution of Kansas
is not acceptable in some Of its provisions to the
jory of the Free State of that Territory, their
own obstinate conduct has produced the result they
have no cause to complain but their mouths should be
forever closed
g. Resoired, That we have evident reason to be.
lieve that the AbolitionSts in Kansas and out Of it.
have much greater desire to overthrow the Demo.
cratic party Of the nation than to amelio,ate the
condition Of the slave; and while they are bold in
their protesations against what they call the slave
power" they conceal thirst and desire for political
place which they would grasp the of the bro
ken and shattered bonds Of the Union.
9. Resolred, therefore, That unhesitatingly do
approve Of the measures Of Mr.. Buchanans in his
Kansas policy, and are ready and willing to sustain
him in all other of his Administration thus
far disclosed; and entertain the belief that he will
not abandon any article in the Democratic creed.
10. Resolped, That the Democracy Of Pennsylva-
mia acknowledge with pride and commentator, the
able and timely support which the Hon WIN. Big
Ter has given in the United States Senate. to the
policy Of the Natinna! Administration: his wisdom
in council; his logical skill and talent in debate his
industry and integrity, constitute him a representa-
tive, to whom the interests Of his constituents may
be safely confined.
IL. Resolred, That in electing VIM. F. Packer as
Governor Of this State the Democratic party has
cured the services OF in every way well qualified
to administer all the affairs Of the State for it's best
interests. With an enlarged experience, he COM
bnes administrative ability Of no ordinary charac
ter. and we have every confidence that he will, by
his advocacy Of the true Democratic policy, secure
the prosperity Of the people and the honor Of the
Commonw ealtt.