The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1841-04-24
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY MEETING

the Democratic citizens Of Columbia coun.
ty, in attendance at Court, convened a, tho
Court House in Dan, lille, on Monday, The
10Th inst. and organized by. calling the
Hon. GEORGE MACK, 10 the Chair, and
appointing EMANUEL LArARus,and SAMUEL
GREASY, Esqures, Vice Presidents, and
Levi l.. 1ate,and L. b. Rupert Esquires.
Secretaries When on motion,
The following gentlemen were appoint.
ed a committee to draft preamble and
resolutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting, viz H. Webb, Richard Fruit,
Neal M'Cay, liam Derr, John S. Wilson.
Paul Leidy, G, w. Mason, Col. Daniel
Follmer, VIM. E. Roberts Geo. Mears,
John Fulton, J. w. Dieterch, who after
retiring short time returned and repor-
ted the following preamble and resolu.
tions
WHEREAS, the majority of the Legisla.
ture have acted solely with the view to
throw distrust around our worthy Cover
nor for political effect, without any regard
to The welfare OF the people, in their late
enactment relating 10 the currency,--and
Whereas, the deranged state Of the curren-
cy Of the nation, requires the united ener-
gies of the people, 10 bring about reform
in the present banking system, that will
give stability to, and confidence in, the
banks it bchoves every we'll wisher of his
coun'ry's good 10 throw away party feel
ings and phrty prejudires, ,and purpose and
adept such measures as are calculated TO
bsnefi. the great mass without regard to the
benefit it may have upon this or lha, candi-
date. Therefore
Resolved-That Governor Porter; was
perfectly jusiifable, in every point of view,
in veteing the bank bill lately presented 10
him for his signature, it being conceived in
sin, and brought forth in iniqui,y, and cal
culaied alone 10 benefit the banks and trad.
ing portion Of the citizens of Philadelphia
city 20 the destruction Of the country banks
and citizens generally.
Resolued--That unless the majority Of
the Legislature, can form resolution to
pass some bill relating to the banks, that
shall give equa. privileges TO the people as
we'll as TO the banks, ,hey had better resign
their commissions to their constituents, that
they may appoint other agents, who will
carly ont their wishes in this particular.
Rrsotoed-That the truly patriotic course
of GOVERNOR PORTER, since he was
placed in the Executive chair, meets with
our warmest appreciation, and will endear
him 10 great majority of the people.
Resolued-That we are highly gratifsd
at the denomination of Governor DAVID
r. PORTER, an that we will give HIM
our united and hearty support.
Resoioed-Thai committee of three in
each township, be appointed by the chair,
who's edu,y il shall be to supernlend the
general interest Of the party in their re.
spective townships, and adop, such meas
ures as shall tend 10 advance the election
of DAVID II. PORTER, and correspond
with the chairman of the state county COM
mit,ee.
On motion of David Petriken, the fol.
lowing were adopted as an amendmen. 10
the report of the committee.
Resolved-That this meeting consider
the law passed by the present Legislature Of
this State, relating TO Tavern Licenses, as
unnecessary, oppressive, and demonsirat.
ing clearly what the men composing tho
majority of both Houses, would do, If they
had the power, uncontrolled by any check.
We consider it as unnecessary, because the
law in force was all-suficient 10 preven. or
correct all abuses IF more taverns were
licensed thar was necessary for the accom-
modaton Of the public, it was because the
Judges of the Courts did not discharge their
duiy;-if tavern keepers violated the laws
with impunity, it was because Constables,
Justices Of the Peace, Grand Jurors and
Courts wanted either moral honesty or NOR.
al courage, to do what their oalhs required
of them. We consider the law oppressive