The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-03-08
Resolutions Of the Committee Of Thirty.

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The following is an abstract OF the
Resolutions OF the Committee Of Thirty.
Three, which have passed Congress
Resolved, In the opinion OF the Com.
mt,ee, the existing discomfort among the
Southern people, and the hostilties among
them and the Federal Governmen, are
greatly TO he regretted. Whether such
are without just cause or not, any reason
able, constitutional remedies and ad-
dtional specific and effeclual guarantees
of their peculiar rights and interests, rs
recognized by the Constitution, necessary
to preserve the peace Of the country and
the perpetuity of the Union, should be
promptly and eheerlully granted.
RESOLVED, by the Senate and House,
That all attempts Of Legislatures to OBJ
s.ruct the recovery of fugitives from
service are 10 derogation Of lbe CInstitu-
ton, Inconsistent with the comfy and
good neighborhood that should prevail
among the States, and dangerous TO the
peace Of the Union.
Resolved, That the several States be
requested to cause their Statutes TO be re-
vised with a view Of ascertaining If any
conflict or tend to embarrass the execution
of the laws for the delivery Of persons
held to labor by the laws Of any Stale and
escaping therefrom, and earnestly request
such enactment be forthwith repealed as
required by just sense Of Constitutional
obligations. and by due regard for the
peace OF tie Republic, and the President
lie requested 10 communicate these reso
luions 10 the Governors Of the several
States, requesting that they be laid before
the Legislatures thereof.
Resolved, That we recognize slavery as
existing in fifteen States by the usage and
laws Of those States, and recognize no au
thority, legal and otherwise, outside o.
such States, to interfere with slavery il
disregard OF the tights Of their owners oI
the peace Of society.
ReSclved, That we recognize the justice
and propriety Of faithful execution OF
the Constitution and laws made in pur.
suance thereof, on the subject Of fugitive
slaves, and discountenance all mobs and
hindrances TO the execution Of such laws
and the ciizens of elch State shall be en-.
titled TO all Ike privileges and immunitie'
Of citizens in the several States.
RESOLVED, That we recognize no sucl
conflicting elements in its composition OF
sufficient cause from any source for dis
solution OF the Government that we are
not sent here to destroy but to sustain
and harmonize the institutions of the
country, and see equal justice done to al
parts, and perpetuate its existence or
terms OF equality and justice to all.
Resolved, That the faithful observance
on the part Of all the States Of all cons;i
tu,ional obligations to each other and tt
the General Government, is essential Il
the peace Of the country.
Resolved, That it is the duty Of The
Federal Government 10 enforce the Fed
eral laws. protect the Federal propert,
and preserve the-Union of these States.
Resolved, That each State is requested
to revise its statutes, and if necessary {!
amend SO as 10 secure without Legislation
by Congress 10 citizens of other State
travelling therein the same protection as Il
The citizens oil other States travelling
or sojourning therein. p.
Resoloed, That each State be erequestet
10 enact such laws as will prevent ant
punish any attempt whatever in an.
State to set on foot the law!ess invasion Q
any other State or Territory. ..
Resolved, That the President be re
quested to transmit the foregoing 10 Gov
ernors, with the request 10 communicat
them TO their respective Legislatures.