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Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
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The Democratic State Convention in Burlington, Vermont, on June 16 nominated poet John G. Saxe for Governor and adopted resolutions supporting non-intervention on slavery, the 1850 compromise, Popular Sovereignty, Buchanan's administration, and Cuba acquisition. Douglas supporters dominated.
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The attendance was large. John G. Saxe, the poet, was nominated for Governor. Delegates were appointed to the Charleston Convention.
Resolutions were adopted in favor of non-intervention with slavery in the States, Territories or Districts; in favor of the compromise of 1850; in favor of a strict adherence to the doctrine of Popular Sovereignty; indorsing the Administration of James Buchanan; favoring the acquisition of Cuba, and hoping that the complication of European politics will aid in the acquisition of that island, without the sacrifice of the national honor.
The Douglas men, it is stated, were largely in the majority in the Convention. Vermont is Judge Douglas's native State.
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Burlington, Vermont
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16th June
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john g. saxe nominated for governor; delegates appointed to charleston convention; resolutions adopted supporting non-intervention on slavery, 1850 compromise, popular sovereignty, buchanan administration, and cuba acquisition; douglas supporters in majority
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The Democratic State Convention assembled at Burlington with large attendance. John G. Saxe was nominated for Governor. Delegates were appointed to the Charleston Convention. Resolutions favored non-intervention with slavery in States, Territories or Districts; the compromise of 1850; strict adherence to Popular Sovereignty; indorsed Buchanan's Administration; favored acquisition of Cuba aided by European politics without sacrificing national honor. Douglas men were largely in the majority. Vermont is Judge Douglas's native State.