The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-07-14

fall into errors, let me assure you they will
be unintentional, as the height of my ambi-
ton is to use my utmost exertons to promote
the welfare of the Democratic party and
secure the election of Gen. David r. Porter.
We have candidate, gentlemen, upon
whom the Democracy of Pennsylvania are
proud to rally. He was rocked in the cradle
of democracy, and has proved himself
worthy of his Revolutionary sire. His tai
ents are of high order, and his qualica-
tions eminently fit him for the station to
which we will elect him.
From long and intimate acquaintance
with him, l can assure you that he has ac-
quired reputation for honesty and integri-
ty, that will be sufficient shield to protect
him from all the darts of malice, SANDERS and
envy, that a corrupt party through their
pensioned editors may hurl at him. A
firmer Democrat or a more honest man
never lived in this or any other country.
Now let me congratulate you, fellow citi-
zens, upon the present prospect and posi-
ton of the Democratic pary-a party that
has never been beaten when united. Nay!
never can be beaten. The party never
was more harmonlously united upon any
subject, than it is now, with regard to the
election of David r. Porter. Let us not
then for a moment consider the contest
doubtful. No! it is not doubtful; there is a
spirit abroad amongst the people that will
crush the proscriptive spirit of antimasonry
and elevate the man Of our choice. Let us
be firm and united, and victory will crown
our efforts by a tremendous majority.
On motion of Mr.. Burnside, of Centre, a
committee was appointed to draft an adj
dress to the Democracy of Pennsylvania.
op motion of dr. Findlay, of Allegheny
committee on Resolutions was appointed.
% MlySh, 1888.
On notion, Mr.. Barton of Lancaster ad-
dressed the Convention; after which,
On motion Of Mr.. Pawling of Montgom-
cry ,.,. 1T
Resolved, That the thanks Of this Con-
vention be rendered to Mr.. Barton, of Lam
caster, for his able address, and that he be
requested to furnish a copy for publication.
Mr.. Findlay, of Allegheny, on behalf Of
the committee, appointed for that purpose,
submitted the following resolutions, which
on motion of Mr., LeIper, OF Philadelphia,
were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the nomination of Gen
DAVID RITENHOUSE PORTER, by
the Convention of the 9th of March last, as
the candidate of the democratic party for
Governor, meets with our most cordial ap-
probation, and that we will use all honora-
BILE means to secure his election, confident
that our efforts must be crowned with sue
cess as the democracy of Pennsylvania,
united as it now is, never was, and never
can be, defeated.
Resolved, That Joseph Ritner and his
friends, in giving new existence to the
bank of the United States, by incorporating
it for further term of thirty years-a
measure which they so well knew at the
time to be odious, that they endeavored to
disguise its true nature by false pretences,
evinced the highest contempt of the pop
ular will as repeatedly and emphatically de-
clared. l.
Resolved, That the bank of the United
States, in its open interference to prevent
the resumption of specie payments, has
shown that it is ready and willing to use its
vast moneyed power for political effect, and
that the best interests of the people require
that we should have in the executive chair
of the State, a man who will require it to
conform to the acquisitions of its charter in
this respect, and who will duly regard his
duty to have the laws faithfully enac-
ted.
Resolved, That tile act of 1886 enacted
by Joseph Ritner and his friends, for the
registry ofthe voters in the city and coun-
ty of Philadelphia, is repugnant to the con-