The Washington union., 1858-03-26
The OHIO DEMOCRACY AND THE LECoMPTON
CONSTITUTION BURNS ENDORSED.

We published on Tuesday last from the Canton Ohio
Democrat brief notice of the great democratic meeting
held at Mount Vernon, Ohio in commemoration of the
birth day of Andrew Jackson We received yesterday the
Mount Vernon Banner, containing full account of the
proceedings, the whole of which would gladly pub
lsh but for the want of space From the long series of
able and patriotic resolutions adopted select the fol-
lowing
Resord. That we, the democracy here assembled,
and cherish the memory of Andrew Jackson whose
birthday we now commemorate, as one OF the purest
patriots and statesmen that lived that his incx
BILE fidelity to the constitution and the Union endeared
him to the American democracy, and has placed his
high upon the tablets of fame
Resoted That reiterae and we affirm, with renewed
energy of purpose the wellconsdered declaration of
principles embodied in the platform promulgated and
sanctioned by the Cincinnati Democratic National Con-
vention the creed of the great democratic party which
recognises sectional geographical distinctions, but
common country organized into glorious Union
under the mgs OF constitution guarantying the equal
right of its several members.
Resoipd, That have undimnished confidence in the
integrity patriotism and steesinanlke ability of James
Buchanan President of the United States that regard
bis long and eminent In the service of his country
guarantee of his fidelity to the constitution and
the Union that the policy of his administration, far
the has been developed and especially in regard
to Kansas affairs, meets Our unqualified appreciation
tanned is by the letter and spirit of the organic act
and sanctioned by the clearest principles of law.
Resolved That fully endorse the policy indicated in
the late message of Mr. Buchanan in regard to Kansas
and fully in his recommendation for its speedy
admission into the Union the best of localzing
the agitation of the distcng questions that have
long disturbed the harmony and peace of that Territory
and threatened such disastrous consequences to the sta
bility and perpetuty of the Union itself
Resoed That in judgment the best interests of the
country require the immediate admission of Kansas into
the Union independent State and that it is the
bounden duty of Congress to declare by solemn enact
ment and without further delay the State of Kansas to
bc of the United States vf America and admitted to
equal footing with the original States in all respects
whatever.
The meeting was addressed by Hons G. w. Beldon
Sam. Medary, and VIM Sawyer, and letters read
from Gen. Joseph Lane, Hons Geo. E. pugh R. j. At
kinson, L. S. Knapp, and Joseph H. LarwelI
This meeting composed of the immediate constit
uents of Hon Joseph Burns and by Its action fully
tanned the position of that gentleman in regard to the ad
mission of Kansas under the Lecompton constitution 1t
will be remembered that he ferccly assailed the
floor of the House for his vote against referring this
constitution, with the accompanying message of the
President to Mr. Harris's special committee. General
Burns promptly met the mpertnent insinuation of
his black republican assaant boldly denounced its
thor and like honest openly courtcd inyest
CATION of the circumstances to which it referred The
house was so well satisfied of the groundessness
the charge insinuated that it refused by overwhcm
ing majority entertain It for momsnt and Mr.. Mich
OILS, political opponent of Gen Burns came forward to
bear testimony to his honesty and high integrity Of char
aotc and to rebuke the unprovokcd assault that had
been made upon him. The resolutions which we have
quoted show that in voting he did the occasion
fered to- Gen Burns but acting the part Of an honest
representative and faithfully rejecting the wishes and
views of his constituents and that for doing he has
been by them fully and nobly sustained.