Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-02-13

against the distribution of the proceeds Of the pub
lie lands, and against tariff, which after few re-
marks in opposition to it, by Mr.. Higgins, was dis
agreed to by the convention.
ReSOlUed, That the administration of David r.
Porter meets with our most hearty approval, and
has fulfilled the highest anticipaons of those who
elected him. His Independent firmness under try
ing difficulties, his enlightened views of the true
interests OF the state, and his determination to pur-
sue them regardless Of denuncation" his integrity
Of purpose and firm adherence TO the principles of
democracy exhibited throughout his administration,
enlitle him 10 the respect and confidence Of the
Democratic party, and Prove him to be eminently
qualified to fill the exalted station which he now
occupies, and 10 the harmony and success of
the party at the approaching gubenatorial contest.
Resoired, That we regard Governor Porter's re-
ceut message to the legislature of Pennsylvania, as
clear manly and able document, and that we fully
approve of his views 'the reform of the Bank
ing system" "the resumption of spccie payments"
'the public improvements" the speedy aud honest
payment Of tie public debt and the causes produ.
cling our late pccuniary embarrassments.
Rcsolred, Thai we are opposed to the present ru-
inous and fraudulent system Of banking; to the
chartering of any new banks on such SYSTEM to
the renewal of the charerd privileges of any of the
existing banks on the present system; to any fur
thcr increase of their capital and TO the issue any
small notes, commonly called shinphasterS, as they
not only drive gold and silver out of circulation, but
good for nothing TO lay by, and in the end fall
unredeemed into the hands of those who ore least
abe to bear the loss, viz: the honest, industrious
and too-confding poor.
ReSOiced, That we unite with Gov. Porter in the
earnest expectation, ''and trust that the present
Legislature will not separate until they shall have
made searching and thorough reform of the i'm
perfec,ous and manifold abuses of the present sys-
TEN (cf bankng,) and that ell;ctual provision be
made by law, that if any bank shall at any time
hereafter suspend specie payments i, shall be ipso
fact0 forfeiture of its charter"
ReSolred, That we firmly believe that the prin-
cipcs of democracy essential to the permanancy
of free sutions and the welfare of the public,
and that the Union only be preserved by a strict
construction of the Federal compact and due re.
gard for the individual rights and of the states.
| Resoired, That we are opposed to the establish
ment Of a national Bank, because it may, as it has
heretofore been be made an instrument of evils in
the hands of designing politicians, and destruction
! of the rights and interest OF the people
Resolrsd, That the Independent Treasusy system
is in strict accordance with terms of the Constitu.
ton, and hsrmonises with the principles Of repub
! lican government; that it is well adapted to con-
duct the fiscal affairs of the nation, and that any
attempt by Congress to repeal it without divisng
substitute better suited TO the wants of the govern
ment, would endanger the safety Of the public mo
ney and while it would exhibit, the rccAlcssncss and
folly of overheated political partizans, would be a
! direct fraud upon the people.
| ReSOlred, That we have the highest confidence
in the integrity, patriotism and republican princi.
! pies of Martin Van Buren,. His administration OF
the government has our most hearty appreciation
and the President, together with that veteran pa
triot, the Vice President, will retire from their high
stations, with the proud satisfaction of retaining the
unabated confidence, respect and esteem of the
Democratic party of the Union.
ReSOired, That opposed to the disribu
tion of the public lands, at this time, because W,
regard it a design the part Of Henry Clay
and Others to stop the land revenue, as to have
excuse and plea for the raising of a revenue by
high tariff, or duties imported goods, and be
cause the share coming TO Pennsy vania would, af
ter paying state debt, only induce our rulers t.
plunge headong into new and more extensive i'm
prorements, producing heavier debts than before
or to deyide the susplus among parcel of Bridge
Rail Road and other Companies, thus taking tn,
very monies that came out of every mans pocket
and putting them into the pockets ofa few rich anl
lordly gentry, who, forsooth not having money e
enough Of their own, must have the poor people
too Lr(This resolution was negatively
Resoircd That our Representative Delegate, an,
the Senatorial Delegate from this district, here
by instructed to support the denomination of Da
vid II, Porter
On motion of Hon. John Montgomery,
Resoired, That we are opposed to any division
of Northumberland county as unjust and nquitous
and that our representative be instructed to oppos
any division,
ResOiued, That the proceedings of this meetini
lie published in the Democratic papers of this an
the adjoining county, and at Harrisburg.
JACOB GEARHART, Pres't
WM WILSON, j.. Secy
National Foundry,
In pursuance of public notice, a meeting of til
citizans nf SunhI,rv in raIatio, ,b