The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-11-05
Meeting Of the National Republican
Association.

The National Republican Association met
last night for the purpose OF discussing the
resolutions offered one week ago by Mr.. Arm
strong, After some debate, and several inef-
fectual attempts to table the subject, Mr..
Charles r, Fosdick offered the following sub
stitute, which, with the original resolutions,
were referred to q committee consisting of
MeSsrs Jordan, Fosdick, Armstrong, Fisher
and Elliott: f. r,. -.-'.'-
WHEREAS, The so-called Democratic press,
both in this city and elsewhere, are endeavor-
ing, BY misrepresentation Of facts and gross
falsehoods, to direct public attention from the
iniquitous conduct Of the present Admins
tration, and to implicate the Republican party
In the deplorable events that have recently
occurred at Hsrper's Ferry, therefore,
Resolvsd, That the Democratic party are
morally guilty Of the present outbreak, as the
legitimate fruit Of the outrsges perpetrated and
sanctioned by them on tho freemen Of X Kansas.
Resolued, That while the Republican party
is and ever has been infexibly opposed to the
aggression of the slave power, whether dis
guised under the name Of Democracy, or other
wise, we do most unequivocally condemn and
repudiate any interference with slavery in the
States where It exists.
Resoloed, That We deprecate any appeal to
violence as derogatory to the dignity of Amer
lean citizens, believing that in the ballot-box
there Is o peaceful and legal remedy for all
political evils. V 5' H. EFtF
Resolped, That we regard the recent move
ments for the revival of the African slave
trade with abhorrence and detestation, con-
denim the connivance of the General Govern
ment herewith, and hold the same to be ex-
eorable and in violation of every sentiment of
Christianity and civilization.
Rcsolued, That we repudiate as infamous the
principles In the Dred Scott decision, and be-
lleve that neither the constitution nor the
spirit Of the General Government, confer any
power on Congress or Territorial Legislature
to give legal existence, or in any way sanction
the institution of slavery In any Territory of
the United States.
Resoloed, That proclaiming our determine
ton to respect the constitutional obligations
imposed upon the States by the Federal Conn
pact and maintaining the union Of the States
and the liberties of the people, we demand
the repeal Of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850,
as 1t Is subversive of the Constitution and
spirit of our Gevernment--contrar to the
plsinest duties Of humanity and Justice, and
abhorrent to the moral sense Of the civilized
world. s =
Resolped, That we claim for all citizens,
both native and naturali1ed, the liberty Of
conscience, equality Of rights and the free
exercise of Suffrage; that we are in favor Of
whatever legislative and administrative re-
form necessary to protect these rights, and
guard against their infringement or abuse,
and oppose any abridgment whatever Of the
rights Of naturalization now secured, by law,
to emigrants, and all discrimination between
native and naturalized citizens.
Resolvea, That the Administration of the
General Government, under the present DEM
ocratic rule, has been unequaled for extrava-
gance and faithlessness to the interests of
humanity and freedom, and false to the Con-
stitution and laws of the community. s
Resolped, That having full assurance Of the
justice and ultimate triumph of these princi-
Piles, and in fixed determination to adhere to
them through all opposition, we cordially in
Ivite all men to unite with us in an earnest
effort TO restore our Government to it's original
purity. ,s.er