Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-01-22
Mr. Graham's Resolutions.

The following is a copy of the resolutions
introduced in the Assembly, on Saturday, 10y
Hon. ALEXANDER GRAHAM, of Rock County {:
WHEREAS, The sentiments and feeling of
the peoI lie of this State, relative to their es-
innate of the value OF The Union. and adhes
ion To the national compact and duties under
it. are misrepresen'ed, whereby jealousles are
created and fostered; therefore,
ReSoircd bu The assembly, the Senate concur
ring. That the people OF this State have not
faliered. nor wayered IN their devotion to the
Constitution, nor In their attachment to the
Union from the hour Of their admission but.
on the contrary. have continued 10 regard
them with increased ardOr and affection, as
time and experience have developed and
manifested their fitness 10 secure the prosper
ity, happiness and liberty Of the country and
It's citizens.
ResoIued, That the determination Of the peo-
pie of this state, TO adopt and santion all law
full measures to prevent the extension of slav-
cry or involuntary seryItude. beyond its pres
ent limits In this republic IS unaltered and
unalterable and is the natural and Legitimate
result Of that liberal and cDlgh ened policy
OF education which has been adopted In the
state, and which Is 50 admirably adapted to
secure IN the public mind that deep and ab.d-
ing love of liberty and Justice which begeis
an adherence Of slavery, and seeks to be ao-
solved from all responsibility for rs contiuu-
T.
of all constitutional obligations, and will not
sanction, nor tolerate any unconstitutional IN
reference with the rights of the States where
slavery exists, but Comedies and acknoHl-
edges the constitutional right of their own
citizens freely judge and decide for them
selves, relative TO It's continuance within their
respective borders.
ReSoircd, That while the people of this
State dIsapprove OF the act known as the + &
tive Slave Law, and earnestly desire and ia
sist upon lis modification in such manner as
TO guard free persons from being snslaved
under its provisions, and so as to secure the
privilege Of the writ OF Habeas Corpus, ard a
trial bv Jury IN State where found. TO all
persons claimed under it a. having escaped
from labor or service due IN some other State,
they recognize the constitutional Ubliga ion to
render tugitIves from service, and Will ac-
qulesce in and sustain any law IN harmony
with the Constitution. aH5 the humanIzing
spirit of the age.
Resokued That we regard the Constitution
as the palladium OF our liberties the govern
ment Of the uted States rs the government
Of the people the Cnlon-one aud lnsepara-
ble--Its existence perpetual, and any attempt
by secession. or otherwise, 10 dissolve the IN
ion Is treason, not only against the govern
mcut but against the Liberties Of mankind.
Rcsolred, That we have learned with great
satisfaction, that the people OF Kansas have
adopted Constitution which IS entirely III
accordance with the spirit of the free instIiu-
tons Of our country, and our Representatives
IN Congress are hereby requested TO endeavoF
to procure the passage Of such laws as may
be necessary TO admit that State into the In
ION without ftrrber delay.