The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-02-24

tion, consisting OF the following named persons,
viz: C. J. W. Smith, W. B. Barry, Judge Ro-
bert Moore, Barth. Smith, G. w. Pomeroy Dr.
10. 8. kaufman, Hugh Kelley, Dr. J. Owen,
Captain Charles Ross and VIM. Miller.
The committee retired, and in short time
reported the following preamble and resolutions,
which, after being read eloquent speeches were
made in their support by David Quinn, Esq,
Judge Oliver, and Mr. NJ. w. Myers. The re,
port was then adopted with but three dissenting
votes: - Cincinnati Enquirer.
REPORT.
WHEREAS, The Federal Constitution, as well
as the Kansas Nebraska act, plainly guaranteed
to the Inhabitants Of the Territory Of Kansas
when their number was sufficient for that pur-
pose, the right to meet in convention compo-
sel either of the people themselves or of
delegates chosen by them, and when thus as
sombled, to frame a constitution in their own
way, and to their own liking, and when thus
framed, to demand unconditional admission in.
to the Union as State;
AND WHEREAS, The people of Kansas have
exercised this constitutional and legal rgh4 ain
thoir ow way, AMI in strict accordance with tho
organic act, framed constitution and State gov
ernment, have submitted the all-important
question of slavery to the people ard haze cleo
ted Governor, member Of Congress, mem
bers Of the State Legislature and other State
officers, and now ask admission into the Union
under this constitution, which is republican in
its form;'
AND WHEREAS The doctrine Of popular soy
ereignty is now settled and integral part Of
the Democratic creed, as is also its correlative,
that Of non, Intervention by Congress in the do
mestic affairs of the Territories, it therefore fol-
lows that the popular will Of the people of the
Territory, when madc known, must be respec-
ted; to be known, if not delegated, the action
of the people themselves must be consulted 10
ascertain their will; if delegated, then it can on
ly be known through its legal representatives.
Tho constitution, as framed reflects the will OF
the people through their representatives; the
action of tho people by the election under the
constitution after its formation, and with full
knowledge Of all its provisions, reflects the pop
ular will Of the people as expressed by their own
act; E ss ses5a
AND. WHEREAS, Tho difficulties attending the
organization Of the Territory, preparatory to
admission as State, have already occupied and
disturbed the public mind too long, "and have
sadly affected the friendly relations of the peo,
pie Of the States with each other" it is there
fore high time this profits source OF national a.
citation and sectional strife should be removed
from the States and coniLed to the people Of
Kansas, to whom it belongs, and who alone are
interested in its settlement.
AND WHEREAS, We are fully convinced this
can only be done by her admission into the u
MON as State, and that any difficulty now ex-
isting among her people, would be speedily set
tied by the ballot box, and peace and harmony
once more restored to the Union; therefore, be
lit a
ResolUe1, That.we are in favor Of the imme
diate and unconditional admission of Kansas in
~
Constitution; believing, as we do, that right
justice, patriotism and good faith to all parties
and all sections, alike demand it; and that the
speedy admission by Congress. without any fur.
ther conditions, is essential to the peace, har-
mony and perpetuity OF the Union.
Rssolvst, That the course pursued, policy
adopted and conclusions arrived at by James
Buchanan, as the Chief Magistrate of the Union
and great leader fthe National Democracy, as
enunciated in his first annual message to Con
gress, and in his more recent message in favor
of he admission Of Kansas as a State under the
Lecompton Constitution, command our cordial
and Jealous support; and the wisdom and de-
termned flrmness displayed by his Administra.
tion give US new and additional confidence in
his ability as statesman. his eminent qualifi
cation for the leadershipo Of tho great National
Democratic party, and his distinguished ability
as an exponent ofits principles. And we also
recognize IN the members Of his Cabinet Nation.
al Democrats and sound statesmen, whose welI.
known national principles and Democratic views
arc safeguard and pledge that their respective
official duties will he strictly performed in &C.
c,rdouce with the best interest of the Union
and in conformity with the letter and spirit d
the Constitution.
Reso,eei. That our attachment to and faith in
the glorious and eternal principles Of Democracy,
Is taught by jefferson, Madison. Jackson and
Bbchapan.andias proclaimed ID the platforms
tof the party at Baltimore sud Cinoinnati
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