Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-06-11

ror. and for securing fair and impartial ju-
ries in prosecutions for alleged violation OF
the laws of the United States
3. That proclaimiug our determination
rigidly TO respect the Constitutional obliga-
tions imposed upon the States by the Fed
eral compact we maintain the Union Of the
states, the rights Of the States, and the
liberties of the people and, in order to
attain these important ends, we demand the
repeal of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850,
as sulVersve of both the rights of the
States and the liberties of the people, and
as contrary to the plainest duties of human.
ity and Justice, and as abhorrent to the
moral sense of the civilized world.
4. We claim for all citizens, native and
naturalzed, liberty Of conscience, equality
of rights, and the freest exercise of the
right Of suffrage we favor whatever legis-
lative or administrative reforms may be
necessary to protect these rights, and guard
against their Infringement or abuse and
we oppose any abridgement whatever OF
the right Of naturalization now secured by
law to immigrants, and all discrimination
between native and naturalized citizens,
whether by amendment Of q State ConSti-
tutor or otherwise, and we condemn equal
| " such discrimination, whenever and wherev-
er made, whether made by South Carolina
or any other state.
! 5 and denounce the extravaganza of
| the National Government, aud all projects
for, or connivanee at the re-opening of the
! African slave-trade.
I. That we are in favor of granting to
! ,otro1 potf1orp IG0 oprac Of ha publip Ion
| free of charge and we do most unqualified
| " condemn the course of the Pro-Slavery
Democracy in Congress, in opposing and
defeating in the United States Senate the
Homestead bill, which was designed to Sc
cure free homes for the poor man, whether
of native or foreign birth.
8 denounces the action of the State Leg
isation for virtually abolshing the Board
of Public Works, for making inadequate
provision for the safe keeping of the public
moneys, and for the passage of the Cincin-
natl Police law.
9 strongly indorses the course Of Gov
ernor Chase and other State officers, and
of Senator Wade and the Republican men,
berS of Congress from Ohio.
10. We cordially invite all men, Of all
parties, to join with us, in earnest endeavors
to restore the Government to its original
purity, and to preserve the proud heritage
of American institutions, transmitted to us
10y our fathers complete and unimpaired,
to those who may come after US.
TIE cheering upon the adoption of the
resolutions had hardly died away, says THE
Journal, when the great hall echoed with
cries for "Corwin," aud Old Tom took the
stand amid deafening applause He made
one of his humorous, characteristic aud un-
reportable speeches, which was repeatedly
interrupted by hearty bursts Of laughter
and applause. The Committee appointed
to wait upon Mr.. Dennisou and inform him
of his nomination thereupon introduced
that gentlemen to the Convention Mr.
Deunison acknowledged the honor confer
red upon him i'll most happy and effective
manner The audience thrilled by his bold
and manly eloquence, responded at frequent
intervals by prolonged and enthusiastic
cheering. He was followed by the vener-
able apostle of liberty, Mr.. Giddings who
spoke, as he always does, with drectneSS
Of vigor and energy inspired by his deep
convictions of the righteousness Of the cause
tent an advocate.
Mr.. Kirk, the nominee for Lieutenant
Governor, being introduced to the Conven
ton, made most graceful and spirited ac.
acknowledgement Of the honor, acquiting him
self in manner that afforded abundant
evidence Of his effectiveness as ready anC
able advocate of Republican principles. A
speech from the Hon. D. K Carter, o
Cleveland, closed the speaking at the Hall
Mr.. Carriers remarks were in his best veiI
Of humor, and were brilliant with effective
points of wit and argument.
, At the conclusion of the speeches in tn
Hall, the immense audience adjourned t.
the State-House yard, where the speaking
was continued until late hour by Messrs
Corwin, Stanton and others.
The genial, family relationship, between tn
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