The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-03-14

10 the body polite, and oboiish ana oDlller-
ale every reicA Of the disease, We are
compelled, however, 10 look at things as
they are and If this be impossible. then
our first care should be tha, health may be
efectualy and fully restored, in the very
speediest time and afterwards that siml-
lar danger should never again, under any
possibility, recur. In the administration
of Governor Porter, and in the Legislative
action of our democratic members in the.
Senate and House, we perceive an hostility
to the evils of banking, and determine
ton to root them out; at the same time an
earnest regard 10 the general welfare, and q
desire not TO inure the cilzens and the
commonwealth. in an attempt 90 strike arfd
destroy the enemy which has isstcned lis
ialons upon us. Confding alike in lheir
integrity and patriotism, we earnestly ap-
prove of their efforts TO adopt =. thorough,
efeciual, and radical reform in ban1ng,
ex!erminating tho whole evil and danger of
paper money or issues; and IN creaiingtliis
reform and perpetuaiingit by TIE sprcst
Safeguards, the,questIon OF the !lne ol re-
Sumption at this period, ifii beh6t irhrhodi-
ately possible, but ouly after a brisi and
reasonable delay, is Of secondary imqor-
lance.
The able and clear manner in when
| Gov, PoEler has removed FROM the eyes Of
the public the veil and disguise which the
corrupt Riner administration had iutepossd
aud screen and coyer up the lea,ful conse-
quences of their misrule and prodigai ex-
trayigauce, justly entities cur present Exe-
cutiye TO the confidence Of the community.
A State Treasury exhausted and rendered
/ bankrupt, by the mismanagement and waste
| of his predeccssor an immense weight of
| public ,igst ons and Indebtedness contract
ed under Rilaer, amounting to millions, and
| left for the present Executive TO discharge;
the resources Of The Commonwealth died
10 an enormous, most formidable and de-
s;ruciive banking system and power hurried
through the legislature, and clothed with
the authority Of law against the wishes and
contrary 10 the remonstrancea OF the peO-
pie these and innumsrahle other niisdeeds
aud corruplions Of the RiIner or opposition
party, demand the sure hand of reform, bu.
at the same time, the firm heart Of the pa
triol, the wise and deliberate judgment o!
the statemsn and the impartial and just be-
nevolence and courage of the phiisnthro-
pist These traits so honorable in tlIem-
selves and beneficial ald necessary to" the
community, especially in these most ssaous
and difficult times, when the deysslations
Of antinasonc misrule have swept over ouI
state, we are happy 10 SEQ combined IN our
presen: most worthy and efficient .Chiei
Magistrate OF The commonwealth. se
Atter rusu'ts's-s--s---A A..i.irAyo
On motion of Mr.. Lehman, oil rnrIs. Il
was unanimously adopied,
Mr.. PcaIson from the committee to pre-.
pare and report resolutions for the adopt
ion Of the convention reported lhe follow.
ing:
ReS0iUsH, That we most cordially and
fully approve the administration of .Madin
Van puron, the President Of the Uniicd
Stales we deligh, 30 hcnor him as a noble
truo hearted and incorruptible citizen, mag.
islraie and democrat, pursuing invariably
and with singeness Of heart, the pare and
sound principles and maxims of Democra.
cy, which were early taught in the good
old Jefiersonlan school and so iriumphanty
sustained by the people under the admin
isiraIlon OF the wise and virtucus Jackson /:
the name Of Martin Van Buren, will ever
live in the grateful recollection of his coun-
uymen. with the names of our most cher.
ishcd and beloved sages and patriots.
Rs80l0sG-That in his administration.
bod, as respects our domestic affairs and
foreign relations whether as regards the
blessings of peace, Or the security of peace,
by deiences and preparation for war; in his
ardent and successful exerli0ns rianTally
aad anyiedlngly 10 maintain cur rights and
national honor, and YET to preserve unbro.
Ken the bonds Of aai:y and Of national har-
mony and prosperity; in all things he has
nobly acquitted himsolEas a most able anil
wise statesman, most upright magistrate
and metIiorlou9 citizens; and mosg igs,ly
does he deserve and enjoy the u1bouuded
confidence Of his democratic baetaegn.
I = Rcs'iUsG--I'hat we approve. and will
ppnt9nrt the herecommendalion Of Marin Van
dIu'eh' FOR the establishment Of an aindepen.
'"a ~on' national treasury; believing Il isa de.
iecess9rPPY Y,J the congliluaan and ,hataos is
so'erl'nen' i and being firmly ,per1sdgJ
also Oy lhe disasters and calamities bcaI,al,,
upon ouEcoantry.,sy Ae present baDtgin bo,g"s
sss,e'' mat unicn Of bank and .coyegns.
nlent cannot llI 10 ihierweave. our. Sss'inr
wan that 0fthe mouaT.tse ,r Z, -. ~ so''iy