Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-04-23

the slave agtationeher by reopenng the African slave
trade, or by the adoption of a code for the Territories
the action OF Cengtess, when the people full to do it
themselves, or IN any other form whatsoever.
RESOLVED, That the welfare of the country mperavey
demands jealous resistance by the people Of the corrupt
ing Influences of Federal power, whenever they are mn.
WaiIantaby, exercised; that keenly alive to the
existence OF the dangers which all the great statesmen of
e democratic party have predicted iom the prostitution
Oh the vast patronage Of the General Government the
OF partisan purposes that under the present
Natoiai Administration, the fears OF the patriot
statesmen Of the earliest days Of the Repubs on this sub
lect nave been realized and that the the
two years have sadly illustrated the truth of the remark
James Buchanan in ls27 in his speech against the pros.
tuition OF Feera patronage to political ends by the admin
lsntion Of John a. Adams that "the nature n man is the
same under republics aud under munnrches The history
OF the human race proves that liberty can long be
preserved without popular Jealousy 1t is the condition
us enlnyment Our rulers must he narrowly watchedn
Resolved, That we alike opposed to the Northern and
southern dsunionss, regarding them natural allies
TO the Other each appealing TO the passions and prendces
OF It's own section against the peace and harmony cf the
Union, and demanding Congressional Intervention for
sectoh alone, contrary to the right Of the people Of the
Territories to govern themselves.
Resolved, In the language OF Stephen A. Douglas at
matters not what way the Supreme Court may hereafter
decide as to the abstract question whether Slavery may
may not go into Territory under the Consttson the
people nave the lawful means to Introduce 1t exclude it,
as they please for the that slavery exist
day or an hour anywhere unless supported by local
police regulations Those police regulations only be
established by local Legislation; and ii the people oppo
sed to slavery they will elect representatives that body
who will ,y unfteudly legislation efectunv prevrnt The
introduction of it into their midst Ii, op the contrary
they are for it, their legislation will favor its extension
Hence no matter what the decision Of the Supreme Court
ay be on the abstract question, still the right of the peo
Pile to make slave Territory free TeraitOry perfect
and complete under the Nebraska BILL"
ReSolUed, That representing, as we believe
3 large majority of the Democratic party Of
this State, do hereby most soemnly protest
against the betrayal, abridgment or mutilaton
OF this great principle of the majority ru-
ling" applicable alike ito the Territories the
ha ato ~ nd har for raia
as an innovation and unsound, the resolution
of the late Convention that abridges and IL
mits the right Of the people of Territory to
act n reference to the institution Of slavery
to the one particular time when they como
"to organize their State governments !" that
we continue to hold to the fullest application
Of the principle to the Territories, and cannot
but express our alarm and astonishment at
its threatened entire destruction, as disclosed
by leading southern Senators in the recent
d bate in the Senate Of the United States.
Resolved, That we are utterly opposed to
the acquisition of Cuba, unless it can be OBJ.
tanned by such fair and honorable means as
will be consistent with the dignity and fame
of the Republic.
Resolred, That adhering to the theory of a
frugal and economical administration of the
General Government as taught by the fathers
expenditures of that Government imperative
ly demand a revision of the present revenue
laws ; aud that in such revision we are in IA
vor of such distinct recognition Of our man
ufacturing, agricultural and mechanical inter-
es,s us will rescue the Government from re-
sort to direct taxation, aud permanently pro-
tect the labor and industry Of the country.
Resolved That the administration of Vim.
+. Packer, Governor of Pennsylvania, meets
with our entire and cordial approval, chaIac-
terized, as it has been, by an honest aud care
tul guardianship OF the interests OF the peo-
pie of our Commonwealth and that We CON-
mend him. not only for his opposition to cor
rupt legislation, but also, because be was
amongst the first to endorse the great princi-
pie of popular sovereignty, which lies at the
very heart OF our free institutions, and be-
cause he has been most fearless in maintain.
ing it ; aud that the attempt Of the Federal
administration 10 defame the private and pub
lie character Of Governor Packer meets with
our most unqualified and indignant condem-
nelinn.
Rcsoired, That the Convention entertain
the highest admiration for the Hon. Stephen
A. Douglas, the heroic statesman, Senator Of
Illinois; that bis great ability, his bold, man.
ly and decided character his steadfast ad-
hereuce TO the principles and pledges Of the
party. particularly in reference TO the govern
ment Of territories all demand for him the
thanks and continued confidence of the whole
| Democracy, and OF all true men.
ReSOired, That We earnestly invoke the CO.
operation of Democrats Of all the States Of
the Dion in the great organized movement
inaugurated at the State capital of Pennsyl-
vania this day.
ReSoLped, That we recommend the ap-
pointment by the President of this conven-
of a Democratic State Committee, to consist
of ffty.six members aud that the question of
nominating Democratic State ticket, and
! the call Of another Democratic State Con.
vention at the earliest possible day, be refer
red to that committee and that meeting Of
said Central Committee may be called by the
chairman or any five members thereof.
| The report Of the committee was accepted
! with great enthusiasm, when the Convention
was addressed 10y Attorney General Knox,
I Y. =. Campbell, Of Huntingdon, W. W.
/ Reading, Of Eayette, l.. Z. Cantwell, Of Arm
strong, q. 5. Wngard, Of Allegheny, and
Messrs, Northrop, Nebinger, and Lehman, OF
! Philadelphia.
The Convention adjourned at six o'clock