Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-03-17

Bucks; Bella Badger, of the county Of Philadel.
phia; Thomas Carson, of Franklin; Maj. John
Wilcox of Allegheny; Thomas Henry, of Bea.
yer; Henry King, Of LehIgh; H. G. Worren, of
Chester; Jacob Kirk, of York; David F. Cor.
don, of Berks; George Medlar, of SchuykiH
John L. Butler, of Luzerne; Joseph Lippencott
of Westmoreland; George Mullen, of Bedford;
Isaac Fisher, cf Mifflin David Leach, of Arm.
strong; Joseph Huntsecker, of Montgomery:
David Hartman, Of Lancaster; C. L. Ward, of
Susquehanna.
For Secretaries: Henry D. Maxwell, of Nor
thane Ellmaker of Lancaster: ]. Hall Bready,
OF ihe city OF Philadelphia; which was unani-
mously adopted
On taking the Chair. Mr.. Ewing made
short and pertinent address of which the follow
ing is correct sketch
The distinguished honor which you have con-
(erred upon me of presiding over SO large and
respectable convention of my fellow citizens.
assembled here from every district of the Com
monwealth, is one which personally, had no
right 10 expect, for which | tender you nv sim
cere thanks.
There never was period in the history Of
Pennsylvania. which demanded the united en-
erges and action of her citizens, more than the
present, her prostrate condition in reference TO
her financial concerns must impress all with
feelings of the deepest interest, for her credit
and honor as State Already has she suffer
ed much, from a want OF that financial skill on
the part of those entrusted with her interest
What is her situation at present! Her credit
PROSTATE, debt of near forty millions created
in the construction of railroads and canals, and
no means whatever save that of the State tax to
meet any portion of even the interest of our
Stale debt and that too not more than one half
sufficient for that purpose. The erevenue arising
from the public works being not more than suf-
ficient to pay for the repairs of the same under
their present ex,ravagant management. This
is subject which above all others demands at
your hands reform. II is time that they shoulG
be converted to the use of the State and not for
the support of hungry set of politicians. None
can doubt but our improvements with Judlcous
management can be made to yield handsome
revenue to the Commonwealth and keep them
selves in repair, But gentlemen, notwithstand-
ing such state of things exists. we find those
to whom the people have entrusted their inter
ests standing off looking at things which appa-
rent Indifference, considering self of much more
Importance than the welfare of the people.
The time has arrived at which it becomes US
as freemen to speak, in language that cannot
be misunderstood, and not die like slaves under
the lash of the tyrant. Let US assume the pow
er which has thus been abused, and place it in
hands worthy of so high lrust---in the hands
of one who knows her interest, and dares as
sert them in defiance of political denunciaiiOny
and not longer suffer the man who regards not
the Constitution or the laws of his country,
when political object is to be gained, or
newspaper editor protected from suffering the
just penalties of the laws for base ISLANDERS.
The situation of Executive of iLis Common
wealth is high and honorable one, and ought
to call forth man of first talents, one who
could develope the great resources of our State,
and not let her agricultural and manufacturing
interests slumber, and her immense mineral
wealth, in her iron and coal lay hid in the bow
els of the earth, but foster and cherish these IN
teresls, which alone is wanting to place our
State first among the States.
| Much, it is true, has been achieved by our
late victory in calling the farmer of North Bend
TO assume the executive chair of the United
States, and rest assured that its fruits ere long
will be felt; bu, let US not stop short, while VIC
PStNhON Jul OohhSA3 Oo' NSAAy
out the same principles of economy and due
administration of The laws, which may be ex-
pected from the general government under her
present administration in our State Government.
Having these things in view, gentlemen, let
US act with that harmony Of feeling which has
heretofore marked all our proceedings, and sue
cess will inevitably follow our exertons.
On motion of Mr.. Stevens. the Convention
proceeded to nominate candidates for Governor.
| MIR. Leech nominated John Banks.
Mr.. Wagenseler 4" Ner Middleswarth.
| Mr.. Cox " Joseph Markle. -
Mr.. Darsie +" Harmar Denny.
Mr.. Darsie Chester Butler.
Mr.. Morehead rose and said that the name of
Gen. Markle having been presented to the con-
ven,ion, he held in his hand letter from that
gentleman declining nomination, which was
read
| A letter from Mr.. Middleswarth declining
nomination, was also read
| of Mossrc Morkla MidIias,uo nth