The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-02-25

Pennsylvania Democratic state Convention.
The Pennsylvania Democratic State Con-
vention re-assembled Friday morning in
Brant's Hall, at Harrisbur and was opened
with prayer by the Rev. DR.. John w Nevins,
of Lancas ter
The Comnittee on Res tions, through
their chairman, Hon. Ellis Lewis, reported the
| following, which were unanimously adopted
ReSo'red, That the States Of this Union are SOW
erelSn and lndependent over every subject moi
Surrehaered TO the control of the Federal Govern
tncnt and they have no right to Interfere with
each others domestic institutions, but are bound
by the Constitution of the United States TO protect
ana defend them against domestic insurrectiOu as
well rs foreign invasion.
Resoired, That the Government of the United
states, although limited in its authority TO the
subjects enumerated in the Federal Constitution,
possesses wlthln those limits supreme authority
and has the usual and necessary powers for pre-
serving itself and enforcing its laws.
hesofred, That the Union ofthe States was found
sanctioned by the experience Of our whole poll
prosperity at home, and respect abroad the De-
m0crajic party will cling il as the prnr nf
freedom, and as the8reat exponent in self govern.
liberty aud independence.
Resored, That the Democratic party possesse as the
can give. and is determined To sacrifice on the
altar OF patriotism, ALI individual interests and
past dlssen sions, and unite as band Of brothers
who are seeking its destructiGn that this com utry
with the best form Of Government that ever was
devised. Is surrounded with dangers and dificul.
ties which threaten its very existence, and vet
The Republican party refuse all reasonabl terms
OF compromise, aud their leader on his way 10
take possession of the Government, seemingly ss.
tished with the disastrou, calamites of his irre-
pressible conflict declares there is nothing going
wrong.
Reso,rei. That the people oil the Southern states
contributed their eXertion and treasure in the ac-
QUESTION of the Territories. equally with those of
other states, ana that tho principle which recog-
nlhes the equal hts OF all the States in the same
is founded on the cearest equality and Supported
by the decision of the highest Court of tne conn
try. 1t ought, therefore, To be sustained by every
law abiding citizen until a satisfactory 5}vidins
line can be settled by amendment OF the Consti9
tuition.
Resolved, That every State is bound by the Con-
sitution of the United States to aid in delivering
up fugitive slaves to their owners and ali legir-
iation which withhoids such aid or throws obsta-
cies III the way. Is unconstitutional and should be
repea led, and suitable enactments su ubstjIuted in
accordance with the Federal duties Of the respec-
tive States.
keso red, That the resolutions offered in the U
5. Senate by the patriotic senator from Kentucky
and known as the Crittenden plan Of compromise,
present satisfactory basis for the adjustment of
our dlhculues; the measures therein specified are
wise, just, and honorable, calcul ated to end the
present deplOrable agitation and prevent forever
its recurrence We commend this plan, or some
thlng similar to patriots, men Of business, work
ing men political parties, to the people every
country, and desire TO preserve it, to rally to such
plan Of compromise, and carry it through.
HeSOreu, 1 udt we Will, Dy all proper and laPiti-
mate means. oppose, discounteuance and prevent
any attempt on the part OF the Republ lica Us in
power to make any armed aggression upon the
southern States, especially so long as laws con
traSening their rights shall remain unrepealed ON
the statute books Of Northern states and 80 long
as the just demands OF the South shall continue To-
be unrecognized by the Republican maiorities in
these States, and unsecured by proper amenda
tory explanations of the Constitution
Resotred, That IN the dignIed aud prudent re-
serve OF the southern Border States aud In their
conclllatory overtures, We recognize the same pa
triotie purposes hieh animated the fathers of the
Republic, and that an appeal to the people OF
Pennsy lvania will manifest their hearty concnr-
renee in all reasonable constitutional measure.
Tor the preservation OF the Union, consistently
with the rights of all the States.
Rssotred, That the conduct of the present Cover
nor oi PennsyivaAla IN cJnGning exclusively his
selection oT C0mInls siOners To the Peace Confer.
enee to the Repub lean party, md excluding 2s0-
%" freemen OF Pennsy iyani. from any represen-
tatlon IN hat body, Was the act of partisan and
not patriot.
Resotred, That weare in tavor ~ the Immediate
repeal OF the s3th and 10th sections of the Peual
Code OF PennsyIvaula, except far a. relates 10
the crime OF kidnapping. because said sections
stand IN the way Of strict enforcemea of the fu
giuve slave law.
On motion, a committee, consist Of 81
members OF the Convention, was appoin ted
TO convey the resolutions to the President OF
the United States
Eloq quent and patriotic speeches We're then
made by Hon. Ellis Lewis, Hon. Rd Vaux,
Gen. II. d. Foster and others, after which the
Cony ention adjourned.