Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-08-29

4 tory of the United States, is that OF freedom
That as our republican fathers when they had
abolished slavery in all our national territory
dained that no person should be deprived OF life,
liberty and property, without due process of law
it becomes our duty, by legislation, whenever
such legislation is necessary to maintain this pro-
vision of the Constitution against all attempts to
violate it; and deny the authority OF Congress,
of territorial legislature, or of any individuals
to give legal existence to slavery In any territory
of the United States.
9th-That we brand the recent re-opening of
the African slave trade, under the cover OF our
national flag, aided by preversions OF judicial
power, as crime against humanity, burning
shame to country and age; and we call upon
Congress to take prompt and eflclent measures
for the total and final suppression OF that exc
cradle traffic.
IOth-Tbat in the recent vetoes, by their gov
ernors. of the acts of the legislatures OF Kansas
and Nebraska prohibiting slavery in those terri
tories find practical illustration of the boast
ed democratic principle of non-Intervenflon and
popular sovereignty in the Kansas and Nebraska
bill, and denunciation of the deception and
fraud involved therein.
11th-That Kansas should, of right, be immedi-
ately admitted as State under the Constitution
recently formed and adopted by her people, and
accepted by the House of Representatives.
12th-That while providing revenue for the sup
port of the general government by duties upon i'm
ports, sound policy requires such an adjustment
of these imposts to encourage the development
of the industrial interests of the whole country,
and we commend that policy of national exchan-
ges which secures to the working men liberal wa
ges, agriculture renumerating prices, to mechanics
and manufacturers an adequate reward for their
skill labor and enterprise, and to the nation COM
mercial prosperity and independence.
l3th-That protest against any sale aliena-
ton to others, of the public lands held by actual
settlers and against any view of the free
policy which rega ds the settlers paupers sup
plants for public bounty And we demand the
passage by Congress of the cmpete and satisfacto-
ry homestead measure, which has already passed
the House.
14th-That the National Republican party is op-
posed to any change in naturalization laws,
or any State legislation by which rights of citizen
ship hitherto accorded to emigrants from foreign
lands shall be abridged or impaired and in favor
of giving a full and efficient protection to the
| naturalised, both at home and abroad.
15th-That appropriations by Congress for river
| and harbor improvements of a national character
required for the ommodation and security of ar
| existing commerce authorized by the constitu
| tion and justified by obligation of the govern
ment to protect the lives and property of the cit
! zens.
16th-That railroad to the Pacific ocean is i'm
! peritively demanded by the interest of the whole
! country; that the Federal Government ought t.
render immediate and efficient aid in its construc
| tion, and that preliminary thereto daily
| overland mail should be promptly established.
I7th-Finally, having thus set forth our distinc
tive principles and views, we invite the co-opera
| ton of all citizens. however differing othe
questions who substantially agree with us in thei
| afirmations and support.