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Preamble and Resolutions in relation to the Missouri Compromise, Kansas-Nebraska Act, etc. 1855 vol. I 136 (1855)

handle is hein.slavery/ssactsky0745 and id is 1 raw text is: RESOLUTIONS. 1856. remains of Governor James Clark from the county of Clarke to the Frankfort Cemetery, and erecting a suitable monument over his remains, and that the Governor be, and he is hereby authorized and requested to carry out the provisions of this resolution. Approved February 27, 1856. No. 12. RzsoL~u'oN in relation to the Hermitage. WHEREAs, it is represented to this General kssembly that the Legislature of the State of Tennessee has by law directed the Governor of that State to purchase the Hermitage, and tender the same to the General Govern- ment, on conditions that a branch of the Military Institute at West Point be located there: Therefore Resolved by the General Assembly of the Commnonwealth of Kentucky : That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and our Representatives requested, to use their exertions and influ- ence to induce the General Government to accept the same, and locate an institution there as indicated. That the Governor of this State be requested to forward a copy of this preamble and resolution to our Senators and Representatives in Congress. Approved March 4, 1856. No. 13. PazAmuLz AND REsoLarrOwms in relation to the Missouri Compromise, Kansas- Nebraska Act, &c. WHEat:AS, The passage of the Kansas-Nebraska act by Congress has been followed by increased irritation in the public mind upon the subject of slavery, which irritation it is the duty of patriots to allay, but the object of dema- gogues to foster and continue: and whereas, it is right and proper to express the views of the people of Ken- tucky on other important topics now agitating the public mind, and we but echo their voice, as spoken at the late election, when we announce their unqualified approbation of the principles embodied in the Philadelphia platform of the American party: Therefore, Be it resolved by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentuclaj: 1. That we look to the union of these States as the best, if not the only, security for our peace and happiness, and as the main pillar in the edifice of our liberty. That we cherish a cordial, habitual, and immovable attachment

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