Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-06-09

cure from the free electors of the State a
ardent and triumphant support; and re
affirming the same. commend them me,
to the discriminating consideration Of tn
people.
2. That the people of Ohio demand re
organization of the Judicial Circuits of tn
United States, and that they be SO consii
tuted as to give TO every section of the Con
federacy its just and equal voice in the Su
preme Court of the United States; that pro
vision be made for reviewing the decision
ofthe District and Circuit Courts of th'
United States, by appeal or writ of error
and for securing far and impartia; juries il
prosecutions for alleged violations OF th
laws .: the United States.
8. That, proclaiming our determination
rigidly TO respect the constitutional obliga
tions imposed upon the States by the Fede
raj compact. we maintain the union Of th'
States, the rights of the States. and The
liberties of :he people; and in order to at
tain these important ends, we demand the
repeal of the Fugitive Slave Act OF 1850, al
subversive of both the rights of the States
and the liberties of the people. and as con
lrary to the plainest duties of humanity ant
justice, and as abhorrent to TIE moral senss
of the civilized world.
4. We claim for all citizens. native anc
naturalized. liberty of conscience, equality
ofrights, and the freest exercise of the righ'
of suffrage; we favor whatever Legislative
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 oil
naturalization. now secured by law to i'm
migrants, and ell discrimination between
native and naturaIized citizens, whether by
amendment of a State constitution or other.
wise; and we condemn equally such dis.
whenever and wherever made
whether made by South Carolina, or any
other State.
8. That the developments of extrava.
gance and corruption in the admin istration
of the uatiunsl affairs, impose upon Us the
Important duty of casting out tho'e who
have proved fai,hless, and placing in power
men who can be relied upon TO reduce the
public expenditures, lessen the bur,hers o
taxation, and protect The Treasury % the
people.
6. Tha, we regard al suggestions 3,
of every knn. bv whomsuevrl
mad. for a revival OF the African slave
trade, as shocking TO The moral sentimen',
of the enlightened portion OF mankind; ant
that any action on the part Of :he govern
ment or people conniving at, or legs liking
that hcrrid and ipbuman trafi :, would Just
ly subject the government and citizens o
the United States 10 the reproach and exc
Grafton of all civilized and christian people
the world.
Z. That we are in favor of granting tc
actual settlers one hundred and sixty acres
of the public lands free of charge, and we
do most unqualifiedly 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 secure free homes for the
poor man, whether of native or foreign
birth.
8. We regard the usurpa,ion and abuse
of power by the last Legislature in repeated
instances, and especially in making appoint.
men,s to office in plain violation of the
Constitution in virtually abolishing the
Board of Public Works, and placing the
several divisions ESQ arranged for par;izan
purposes as to give the largest portion to
the junior member, } under the uncontrolled
charge OF indiv idual members, without re.
spoEsib ilily to the whole Board; in making
inadequate provision for the safe keeping
of he public moneys; and in attempting tc
force upon the people ofCincinnati an arbi
trary system of police. against their con-
sent, as deserving the reproba;ion of all
good citizens.
9. That the Republicans of Ohio poin
W ith entire satisfaction and pride 10 the
dignifed, honest, faithful and judicious man
ner in which the present Executive ane
other officers of the State Government have
discharged the duties of their respective DO
sition,: That the course of Hon. B. F
Wade in the United States Senate, and O.
the Republican members of Congress. il
their able advocacy on the interests of the
poor man, in Urging the passage Of thu
Homestead Bill, and in their defense of tht
principles OF freedom, meets our unqualifec
approval.
10. We cordially invite all men Of al
parties to join with us, in earnest endeavorl
to restore the Government to its origina
purity. and to preserve the proud heritag,
of American Institutions, transmitted to u
by our Fathers, complete and unimpaired
to those who msy come after US
The cheering upon the adoption Of tht
resolutions had hardly died away, when tn
great hall echoed with cries for 'Corwin, ),
& Old TJm ,ook the stand amid deafeni in!
applause. He made one o. his numerous
chars,ic and unreportabe speeches, whicl
wae repeatedly interrupted by henriy burst
of laughter and applause. The comm ,ie
appointed to wait upon Mr.. Dennlsun an
inform him Of his nomination thereupon in
troduced that gentleman to he Conventio
Mr.: Dennison acknow LEGGED the honor con
ferred upon him in most happy and effec
tive manner. The audience, thrilled b
his bold and manly eloquencs, responded ,
frequent intervals by prolonged and enthu
siastic cheering. He was followed by III
venerable apostle Of liberty, Mr. Giddings
who spoke, as he always does, with direc
ness of vigor and energy inspired by hi
deep convictions of the righteousness Of tn
cause Of which Re has been so able and 6
CONSTANT an advocate.
Mr.. Kirk, the nominee for Lieu,enar