The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1860-07-14

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4 Resolved, That The Democratic party vi
} abide BY the .dccision Of The Supreme Court 4
ne United States over the Institution Of SLAYER
Within the Territories. Il g..'z 80
Resolved, That it is the duty Of the Unite
States to afford ample and complete protection
TO all ita citizens, q home or abroad, and who
ther native or foreign born
Resolved, That one Of the necessities OF tn
age, in military, commercial and postal poin
OF view, ie speedy standardization between tn
Atlantic and Pacific States, aud the Democrat
Il party pledge such constitutional enactment q
will ensure the construction Of railroad to tn
Pacific coast at the earliest practicable period
Resolved, That the Democratic party are il
favor Of the acquisitiorof the Island Of Cuba
ON such terms as shall be honorable to ourselye
and just to Spain. ..sss
Resolved, That the cnactlnents Of State Lecis
4 Istures to defeat the faithful execution Of tn,
Fugitive Slave Law are hostile in character, sub
versive Of the constitution and revolutionary il
their effect
THE CAKDIDArEs
For Pesident-John 6. Breckinridge, Of Ken
lucky. $3.50 ~ ,H.s 5esszst5s ~
For Vice Prcsasst-Jo Joseph Lane, Of Oregon
| THE PLATFORM.
Resolved, That the platform adopted BY the
Democratic party at Cincinnati be affirmed, with
the following explanatory resolutions:
l. That the government Of Territory organ.
ICED bv an act Of Congress is provisional and
temporary, and during its existence all citizens
of the United States have an equal right to set.
tie with their property in the Territory, without
their rights, either Of person or property, being
destroyed or injured BY Congressional or Terri.
torial legislation.
9. That It 10 the daty Of the Federal Govern.
ment, in all its departments, to protect the rights
of persons and property in the Territories, and
wherever else its constitutional authority ex-
tends. L,fs s-as. Lra17 tg-sr e - ~
5. That when the settlers in a Territory have
an adequate population TO form State constitu-
ton, the right Of sovereignty commences, and
being contaminated BY their admission into the
Union, they stand upon an equality with the
people Of other States. and State thus organ
lied ought to be admitted into the Federal
Union, whether its constitution prohibits or re-
cognizes the institution Of slavery.
Resolved, That the Democratic party ere in
favor of the acquisition Of the island Of CUBA, on
such terms as shall be honorable to ourselves
and just to Spain, at the earliest practical mo-
ment
Resolved, That the epactments of State Leg
islatures to defeat the faithful execution of the
Fugitive Slave law are hostile in character, SUBJ
yersive Of the constitution, and revolutionary in
their effect
Resolved, That the Democracy Of the United
States recognize it the imperative duty of this
government to protect the naturalized citizen in
all his rights, whether at home or in foreign
lands, to the same extent as its native born citi
zens
WHEREAS, one of the greatest necessities Of the
age in political, commercial, postal and mil
itary point of view, is n speedy communication
between the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, there
fore be it
Resolved, That the National Democratic party
do hereby pledge Themselves to use every means
in their power TO secure the passage Of some bill,
tc the extent of their constitutional authority,
by Congress, for the construction of Pacific
Railroad from the Mississippi river to the Pacific
ocean, at the earliest practicable moment.
Douglas Votes to Ceusnre Gen. Taylor
From the Cincinnati Gazette
Eos. GAzETrE:-Soon after Lincoln was NOM
mated by the National Republican Convention
at Chicago, the Democracy began to pitch into
him without any foundation for the charges) for
his votes in Congress in regard to the Mexican
War. On an examination Of his Congressional
record they were compelled to acknowledge
their charges unjust, and that his Congressional
record will pass muster anywhere. l ought to
except Durbin Ward from the list of those who
were satisfied of the vilanous nature Of the
charges against Old Abe; for believe he still
keeps up those lying charges in the face of the
record that establishes their falsity. But he is,
perhaps too Insignificant in his influence to need
any further mention. -Uss
But let us look at one of the acts Of Stephen
A Douglas, while he WAS member of the House
of Representatives in Congress, in regard to the
War with Mexico, and see how it sounds now.
On the 30th day Of January, A. ID. lS47, Mr..
Cooke, of Tennessee, offered, in the House OF
Representatives, the following resolution, viz:
Resoired unanimously By the Sessafe and House
of Representatives ia C0ng7ess assembled That the
thanks Of Congress are due, and are hereby pre-
sented to Major General Zachary Taylor, and
through him to the brave officers and soldiers of
both the regular army and the volunteers under
his command for their courage, skill forttude and
good conduct, in storming the city of Monte
rey, defended as it was by force more Mas
double their number, and protected by the strossgest
Notifications which resulted in a most brilliant
victory to our army, and reflected imperishable
honor upon our arms.
During the pending of this resolution, Mr.
Thompson, of Miss, rabid Democrat, offered
the following amendment, viz:
Erouded That nothing herein contained shoN he
construed iaso appreciation of the terms Of the
capifalatioa Of Monterey. s-=sw -
tended as y full and free compliment to Gclesa al
Taylor and his brave officers and soldiers for
their victory at Monterey, against more than
double their number" and in a strongly fortified
city, But the Democracy at that time seeing the
rising popularity and admiration among the PEG
pie for old lack, determined TO check it by some
means or other Here wssan opening. General
Taylor, to stop the progress of further human
slaughter at Monterey. had granted terms Of cap
itulstion, which the Dem ocracy pretended to find
fault with. Now was their time to act They
could now give him a cold compliment and q
| censure at the same time. Thompson was cho
Gen AZ The instrument to cast this Insult at Gen
| Taylor, and he offered the amendment above.
| Mr. Cooke 'desired to know if it was in order
| for the members Of the House 10 cote for the
resolution as now amended, thus hifng ana
sporting with our brave and gallant officers ant
soldiers, and rendering the House perfectly ri
| dicul0us in the eyes of the country"
| The amendment was adopted, Stephen A
| douglas sosing for It.
| When the resolution came up in its final pas
sage. Mr. Schenck, of Ohio, said he wished to yots
| ON the resolution and amendment separately, ant
made motion to that effect The chair deciic'
! the motion out Of or2cr.
Mr. Gentry, one Of Tennessees noblest sons
said, ''belcying tho adoption Of the resolution
in its present lOfm, 0S uusSuucus wVuIu VIC uN w
i sa4, rather than compliment to General Tsy
lor, he moved TO lay the resolution on the table
The chair decided the motion out of order.
Mr.. Graham then rose and said, that as tn
resolution 40 now amended was direct censur
of Gen. Taylor he could not vote for il.
The resolution, As amended. finally passed b
Il vote Of yeas lilo, nays 81, the Wings voting j
the negative and the Democrats in the aftirm'
/ tive, &sephem 4. Douglas, Of course, voting wit
the Democrats thus declaring direct censur
and insult 70 Gen. Taylor for his noble and @
liant services at the battle Of Monterey l ca
make nothing e.se out Of It than that . reproac
. WAS intended that should be MS cutting a. poss
BILE TO the feelings Of Gem Taylor, and thus ni
his rising popularity among the people. He
they succeeded the result OF the election in ls4
! fully shows. AN Ouio VOLUNTEER
DrArm or N0TED GLUTTON.-Oa Wednrsda
\ morning last, says the baltimore American
July q, q colorod man pamed Thomas Thoma
we'll known in tbs eastern section OF the city
eating Tom, died ct his house on Fip-penny-bi
alley. near Eden, north Of Baltimore street. =
had partaken the preyious evening Of . larl
and nm {af0M early 4