Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-05-24

armed force of the soil of any State or Territory,
no matter under what pretent, as among the gra-
vest OF crimes.
5. That the present Democratic Administration
has far exceeded our worst apprehensons in its
subseryiency to the exactons of a
sectional Interest, as especially erinced in its des
perate exertions to force the infamous Lccompton
Constitution upon the protesting people of Kansas
il constituting the personal relation between master
ard servant to involve an unqualified property in
persons; in its attempted enforcement, every where,
on land and sea, through the intervention of Con
crcss and OF the Federal Courts of the extreme
pretcnsions of a purely local interest; and in its
general and unvarying abuse of the power entrust-
ed to it By confding people.
6. That .he people justly view with alarm the
reckless extravaganza which prevades every de-
paftment Of the Federal Gov ernmcnt; that return
TO rigid economy and accountability is indispensa-
bic to arrest the systematic plunder of the public
treasury by favored partisans; while the recent
startling Developments OF frauds and cOrruptions at
the Federal metropolis, show that an entire change
Of administration is imperativcy demanded.
Z. That the new dogma that the Constitution,
of its own force, carries Slavery into any all OF
the Territories of the United States, is danger
our political heresy, at variance with the explicit
provisions of that instrument ITSELF with cotempo-
raneous exposition, and with legislative and judi
cial precedent; is revolutionary in its tendency,
country.
g. That the normal condition of all the territory
of the United States is that of freedom. That as
our Republican fathers, when they had abolished
slavery in all our national territory, ordained that
"no person should be deprived of life, liberty, or
property. without due process of law" it becomes
onr duty by legislation, whenever such legislation
is necessary to maintain this provision Of the Con-
stituon against all attempts to violate it; and we
deny the authority of Congress, of territorial
legislature, or ofany individuals, to give le'ral
istence to slavery in any Territory of the United
States.
9. That we brand the recent re-opening of the
African slave trade, under the of our nation
al flag, aided by perversions of judicial power,
crime against humanity and burning shame to
our country and age; and we call upon Congress
to take prompt and efficient measures for tue total
and final suppression OF that execrable traffic.
| 10. That in the recent vetoes, by their Federal
Governors, of the acts of the Legislatures of Kan
SIS and Nebraska, prohibiting Slavery in those
Territories, find practical illustration of the
boasted Democratic principles of Non Intervention
and Popular Sovereignty embodied in the Kansas
Nebraska-bill. and demonstration of the dccep-
ton and fraud involved therein.
H. That Kansas should of right, be immediate
i ly admitted as State under the Constitution re
Gently formed and adopted by her people, and ac
cep.ed by the House OF Representatives.
II. That, while providing revenue for the sup
port of the general government by duties upon
imports, sound policy requires such an adjustment
Of these inposts as to encourage the development,
of the industrial interests Of the whole country
and we commend that policy Of national exchanges
which secure TO the working men liberal wages, te
agriculture remunerating prices to mechanics and
manufacturers an adequate reward for their skill
labor, and enterprise, and to the nation commercial
prosperity and independence.
| hat al
alton to others of the Puphlic Lands held BY actual
settlers. and against any view of the Free Home
stead policy which regards the settlers as pau
p,rs or suppants for public bounty; aud we demand
the passage by Congress of the complete and satisf
factory Homestead measure which has already
pas scd the House
ii. That the Republican party is opposed to any
change in our Naturalization Laws or any State
legislation by which the rights of citizenship hither
to accorded to immigrants from foreign lands shall
be abridged or impaired; and in favor of giving q
full and efficient protection to the rights of all
classes Of citizens, whether native or naturaized
both al home aud abroad.
Is. That appropriations by Congress for Rive
and Harbor Improvements of National character
required for the accommodation and security of an
| existing commerce, are authorized by the Const
tuition, and justified by the obligation of Govern
meHt to protect the lives and property of its cili
| zcns.
l6. That Railroad to the Pacific Ocean is i'm
peratvely demanded By the interests OF the Who'll,
country; that the Federal Government ought t.
render immediate and efficient aid in its construc
ton; and that, as preliminary thereto, daily Over
land Nail should be promptly established.
IL. Finally, having thus set forth our distinctive
/ principles and views, we invite the cooperation
all citizens, however differing on other questions
who substantially agree with US in their affirmanc
and supports
! The reading Of the sections Was interrupted b.
tremendous bursts of appause--thc most enthusias
tic and long continued being given to the tariff ant
homestead clauses.
Mr.. Curtis offered the following anicnduient
That the second clause of the report shall read
"That the maintenance of the principles promul
gated in the Declaration Of Independence and EN-
bodied in the Federal Constitution" and then
sir, | propose to amend by adding these words
"That all men are created equal; that they are en-
dowcd by their creator with certain inalienabl,
rights; that among these life, liberty and th
pursuit OF happiness that to secure these rights
governments are instituted among men, derivin
their just powers from the consent of the govern
ed''-then proceed--''is essential to the preserva
ton of our Republican institutions; and that IN,
Federal Constitution the rights of the States, anC
theUnion of the States must and shall be presery
ed" [Great applause, and many gentlemen strug
Cling for the floor.
After some debate the question was taken on th
amendment and adopted.
The question recurring the adoption O
the report OF the committee, the Platform was ad
Iopted unanimously with shout of applause.
Upon the adoption of the Platform, the delegate
and the Whole of the vast audience rose to thei
feet in transport of enthusiasm the ladies wayin;
their hahdhercliiefs and the gentlemen their hats
while for many minutes the tremendous cheer
and shouts of applause continued, and again an,
again were renewed and repeated.
The Chair, as soon as order was partially restor
ed. announced that several gentlemen would speal
in the Wigwam at night.
+ Mr.. GooDRIcH-I move that we adjourn. fCrie
of"No," "No." "13allct," "Ballot"l / with
draw the motion, and move thl we now procee,
TO ballot for candidate for the Presidency. Ap
plause. u
Mr., Eggleston-I renew the motion to adjourn
The motion to adjorn put and lost.
Mr. X. VI. CoRwIyE--I move that We now pro
ceed to ballot for President [Great disorder, ant
cries of Ballots" Ballot"
Mr. CARrTER-I call for division BY ayes an
nays, to see if gentlemen want to 60 without thei
supper. [DerisIve laughter, and cries Of l.Call tn
roll"
j, The CHAIR-1am requested by the Secretary +
inform the gentlemen OF the Convention that th
papers necessary for the purpose of keeping tie tai
y are prepared, but not yet at hand but will be Il
a few minutes.
! A VoicE.-I move that this Convention adjourn
until 10 o'clock to morrow morning