Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-25

cent startling Developments Of frauds and
corruptions at the federal metropolis show
that an entire change of administration is
impcratively demanded.
Z. That the new dogma that the con-
stitution, of its own force, carries slavery
into any or all of the Territories of the u
nited States, is dangerous political here
sy. at variance with the explicit provisions
of that instrument itself, with cOntempora-
neous exposition. and with legislative and
judicial precedent; is revolutionary in its
tendency, and subversive of the peace and
harmony of the country.
8. 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 per-
son should be deprived of life. liberty, or
property without due process of law" 1t
becomes our duty, by legislation, whenev-
or such legislation is necessary, to maintain
this provision of the constitution against all
attempts to violate it; and we deny the au-
thority of Congress, of Territorial legis-
lature. of any Individuals, to give legal ex-
istenee to slavery in any Territory of the
United States. .ss..s-a
9. That We brand the recent reOpcning
of the African slave trade, under the cover
Of our national flag, aided by perversions
of judicial power, as a crime against hu-
manitv and burning shame to our country
and age; and We call upon Congress to take
prompt and efficient measures for the total
and final suppression of that exeerable trat-
fc
10. That in the recent vetOes. by their
federal Governors, of the acts of the Legis-
Iatures of Kansas and Nebraska, prohibit
ing slavery in those Territories, We find a
practical illustration of the boasted Demo
cratic principle of nOn-intervention and
popular sovereignty embodied in the Kan
sas. Nebraska bill, and demonstration Of
the deception and fraud involved therein.
IL. That Kansas should, of right, be
Immediately admitted as State under the
constitution recently formed and adopted
by her people. and accepted by the House
of Representatives
II. That, while providing revenue for
the support of the general Government by
duties upon imports, sound policy requires
such an adjustment of those imports as to
encourage the development Of the industrl-
al interests of the whole country; We COM
mend that policy of national exchanges
which secures to the working men liberal
wages. to agriculture remunerahng prices,
to mechanics and manufacturers an ade-
quate reward for their skill, labor and en-
terprise, and to the nation commercial pros
perity and independence.
/ l3. That We protest against any sale
\ or alienation to others of the public lands
held by actual settlers, and against any
view of the free homestead policy which Te-
CARDS the settlers as paupers or supphants
for public bounty; and We demand the pas
sage by Congess of the complete and salts
/ factory homestead measure which has al
ready passed the House.
IA. That the Republican party Is op-
posed to any change in our naturalization
laws, or any State legislation by which the
rights of citizenship hitherto accorded to
immigrants from foreign lands shall be "a
bridged or impaired; and in favor of CIV
ing full and efficient protection to the
rights of all classes of citizens, whether
native or naturalized, both at home and a.
broad.
10. That appropriations by Congress
for river and harbor improvements of ma
tional character, required for the accOmmo-
dation and security of an existing commerce,
are authorized by the constitution, and JUS
tilted by the Obligation of government to
protect the lives and property of its eiti-
zens
lG. That railroad to the Pacific ocean
is imperatively demanded by the interest
of the whole country; that the federal gov
crnment ought to render immediate and ef-
fcient aid in its construction; and that, as
preliminary thereto, daily overland mail
should be promptly established.
! L. Finally, having thus set forth our
distinctive principles and views, we invite
the cooperation of all citizens however
differing on other questions, who substan-
TALLY agree with US III their afirmance and
support.