The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-07-07

At the State Convention OF the Democ-
racy Of our neighboring State Of Iowa, the
following resolutions were reported by the
Committee and adopted by acclamatioi:
wng, xAs. In view Of the double relation in
which We stand towards the Federal Govern.
ment on the one hand, and our State on the
other, We deem IL e1pedlent aud proper, before
entering upon . contest which may, IN no
small degree. influence the character and de-ii.
MES u both Governments, to adopt and proTna
gate the following declaration Of principles for
the government OF our conduct.
Kssotcsa, That We affirm the principles Of the
National Democratic Platform Of lsJG, and re-
assert the doctrine o. non.intersention therein
contained, as the only ground upon which o
National Party can be maintained In these Con
federated States.
Rssoicsd, That the organized Territories Of
the United States are only held IN the Terrific
rial condition until they attain sufficient nam
ber OF Inhabitants to authorize their admission
into the Union as states, and are fully entitled
10 self government and the undlsiurbed rsgula
ton Of their Own domestic pnd local affairs
subject only 10 the Constitution Of the United
States.
Hssofosd. That inaSmuch as the legislative
power Of the Territories extends unden.ably to
can prevent them from passing such laws upon
tbs subject Of slavery, ss to them may seem
proper and whether such law, when passed. be
constitutional or not, can be finally determined
not by Congress, but by the supreme Court,
on appeal from the decision Of the Territorial
Courts.
R,soirsd, Tha, the Supreme Court Of the
United States. being under the Constitution an
independent co. ordinate branch Of the Gov, m
ment, with n tenure OF Office which cannot 30
changed by the action ~ parties through the
fundamentally 81 Congress, we hold the lie
m0cfacy entirely irresponsible FOR Il. doctrines
and In no case conclusiyely bound by the same
except 80 lar a. TO inculcAte obedience To It's
decisions lille they are continued In force.
R,soirsd, That without Courts Of Justice,
both state and National. respected by the pco
pie aud sustained ia their proper fune,!0ns BY
the popular sentiment. anarchy and violence
and all rights Of both person and property be
come insecure aud worthless.
Rssoirsd, That tho action Of the public au
thorities IN some ot the states, 10 attempting To
set at defiance by State authority, decisions OF
the Supreme Court and acts Of Congress, passed
IN accordance with the Constitution, II the very
essence Of Nulneatlon.
Resolved That Tarif for revenue alone IL the
true policy Of this country, but an Incidental
prote ton IL one ot II. leg itimate consequence
The amount of duties levied should be limited
IN the necessary wants Of the government and
they should be 80 apportoned ~ to fall ~
lightly IA possible upon the people, by whom
they are eventually To be paid.
Hss0irsd, That II Ia the doctrine ofthe Demo
cratic party that oil naturalized citizens are en-
titled TO the same protection both at home and
abroad, that il extended To ths native born cit.
izeus aud that even 4 voluntary return Of such
citizens to the land Of their birth. for tempo
rary purpose, does not place them beyond the
range OF that protection. but that our govern
meut Ii bound to shield them from injury and
insult while there, at every hazard.
Resolved, That the expansion Of our national
domain IL desirable whenever II shall be ne
cessary for thssaiety, happ ness. aud prosperity
Of the Republic aud We will hail tho acqui-l
ton Of tho Island VI Cuba whenever II can be
effected with justice and In accordance with
the wishes Of the people thereof. But ~ q ma
ton We can never assent to ts appropriation y
any Of tho powers VI kurope, aud viii incur all
the hazards OF war to avert such u result.
Resolved, That the building OF railroad con
Meeting our Atlantic and Pacific coasts BY grants
Of the public lands along tho line thereof. or by
any other Constitutional means, will meet with
the hearty approval Of the Democracy OF Iowa.
Rs,oirsd, Thai W. are In favor OF granting u
homestead Of 100 acres Of land by Congress TO
actual settlers, subject only to such restriction.
~ will exclude Spectators from the benefits Of
such acts
Rs,oivsd, That We are In favor Of On econom-
zeal administration Of the Federal Government,
aud will lend eur best efforts to those who al.
vocate reform and reuenchmeus In our national
expenditures.
R,selrsd, That We are unc additionally opposed
TO the re opening Of the African slave trade
that its revival would not only renew those cru
elites which once provoked the indignation st
,hs civilized world. but would entail aioal blot
ON our eountry's fair escutcheon.
Resolved, That We cordially tender to the
Democracy of the Union an Invitation To unite
with ne In maintaining our organization on The
principles Indicated IN the foregoing resolutions.
aud that we earnestly appeal to them To drop
past differences and assemble again as . band
Of brothers under the pauoply of the Cons'i'u'
lion aud the union.