The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-06-20
DEMOCRATIC CELEBRATION.
ORANGEVILLE
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

cratlc meeung' helC al ulo hOusO vi N' 80
pie in Orangeville, Thursday, June llIh
1910,
On motion of L. l.. Tate, Z. G. RICK
ETS was called to the Chair, JOHN LA-
zARUs, JOHN AcHRNBACH, VALENTINE BEST,
& CHARLES DoEBLER, were appointed, Vice
Presidents, and d. NJ montgomery and
N. "A. j. Britain, Secretaries.
The object of this meeting having been
stated, V. Best introduced preamble and res
'oIulions, which, after considerable discus
sion, and several amendments, were adopt
ed as follows:
WHEREAs-As free citizens Of the Uni-
ted States, we have at all times right TO
assemble and give an expression OF our po-
li,ical sentiments, AND wHEREvs, the hos
tile attitude of the FEEDER alists in this coun-
ty, of every name and grade, indicate to al,
that the approaching political contest is to
be carried TO extremes-that an amalgama-
lion of antmasons, aboltionists, modern
whiqs, who are the docsendents OF reVolu-
tionary tories, bankers, bank dependents
and unprincipled spectators, is now agreed
upon, by those who have ever opposed the
democratic principles, upon which our free
institutions are founded. AND WHEREAS,
the signs of the times clearly show that our
opponens, in order to elect their fayorte
candidate, Gen. Harrison, Intend TO resort
10 all the low and contemplate means that
boatcd aristocracy and corrupt Banking
institutions can bring into requisltion.-
Therefore be it
Resoiyed-That the coming contest for
lis election of President and Vice Presi-
dent of the Uaited States, is of vital impoi-
iance to the American people, as it is con-
test between the advocates of equal ard pop
ular rights and those who would curtail the
rights Of the people
Resolved the working men Of this
csuntry-the farmers, mechanics and labor
srs-are the bone and snew Of the nation
---our safeguard in peace, and our hulwark
in war; who constitute the substantial wealth
Of (he,na,ion-and whose honest assiduity
in the produce Of labor, sustains the princi-
pie of social order
Resolued-That we believe the present
embarrassments Of our monetary affairs,
has been brought about by the expansion
and contraction of the Banks, shaving, over
trading, and speculating.
ResoIued-That the efforts OF the feder.
! tsIists TO charge the perrlcious effects ol
their gambling operations upon our Demo
cratic Admislraion, merit tho disapproba'
ton of every honorable man.
Resolued-That the cause Of Democra.
ey, under whose banner we are proud tc
bearrayed, is the cause of our country land
Of the political equality of mankind; and
that we will never cease to be democrat;
while the land bears plant, or the see
rolls wave"
RsSOlUed-That the Hartford Conven
ton Tories, dandies and spectators, Of the
Federal party, will find it an uphill bust
ness in trying to quell the people by sing
ing songs, drinking hard cider, and building
log cabins.
ResolUed-That in Martin Van Buren, we
recognize the enlightened and able states
man, the faithful public servant, the unbend
ing, long tired, and constant democrat, an,
the uniform champion of his counuy's hon
or and her peoples rights.
ResolOed-That we continue to have tht
most unqualified confidence in his admins
hation. and we pledge ourselves to use al
fair and honorable means to secure his re-e
lec,ion.
Resolued-That we consider Richard NJ
johnson, the choice of Pennsylvania 70
Vice Presidential that, by re-eIecting him
we viii be rewarding man who, by tn
many scars upon his body, needs no ceriG
cafe to prove his bravery and worth.
"a Pesolved-That in Martin Van Buren
Iws recognize the very man for the times
he keeps nothing hid from the people; h
pursues no timid, winding, or time.servini
naGcv: he acts plainly and boldly, and re