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


Resolved That this Convention representing
the great Democratic party, which, on the Both
of Oc,oher last achieved a glorious victory in
the election of Gen. VIM. HENRY HARRI-
SON the time honored soldier of the North
Western war. appeal to their constituents, a
majority of the people of this Commonwealth,
and invoke fair and cordial support to his ad-
ministraion, thus far characterized by solici-
tude for the public good.
Resolved, That the appeal thus made is JUS
tilted by the past career of veteran patriot,
against whom no word Of just reproach has ever
been uttered, and who on the 4th of March,
lS4l. swearing to support the Constitution and
The laws, in the face of day, and before assem-
bled thousands of glad and grateful country.
men, announced the principles which should
guide his administration, and proclaimed the
pure principles of democracy which ne had
learned in youth, and which in age ne has not
forgotten
Resolved, That to render that support effect
ual, and to accomplish the permanent deliver
ance of this State from the thraldom by which
it has been so long oppressed, it is necessary
that the State Administration should be changed,
and the same principle of wholesome reform
which is now applied TO abuses at Washington
be applied TO abuses at Harrisburg.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this Con-
vention, large majority of the people of this
Commonwealth have Withdrawn their conf
dence from the present State Executive, who,
by the abuse of the power entrusted to him, has
alienated the good feeling of those who once
confded in him, has misapplied the patronage
which the Constitution confers, by besiowIng
honor and Office on individuals confessedly un-
worthy, and forcing the people painfully to re-
alize that the burthens the law imposes on
them, are to have no alienation in the honesty
and ability of public agents.
Resolved, That the expenses of the State
Government, and especially of the administra-
ton of the public works, which are exclusive
ly under the charge of the Executive, have in
creased, are increasing, and ought 10 be dlmin-
ished---having reached that point where en-
durance ceases, and where the people will be
forced to decide, unless Immediate and thor
ough Reform be instituted, whether favorite
policy shall be abandoned, or new contrbu-
nons be made by an impoverished people to
its support.
Resolved, That the number of agents on the
public works ought, in the opinion OF this Con-
yention, at once to be reduced, and the useless
army of office-holders on the Canals and Rail
Roads be disbanded so that revenue may meet
expenditure, and the public purse be relieved
from The dear support of those who receive wa
ges without doing work to earn them, and the
rules of economy which regulate each hand.
working mans private family be applied to the
household of the State
Resolved, That this Convention knows no
mode of effecting this Reform, and this re-
trenchment Of patronage and expense, but by a
change of the Executive, as the people and The
Legislature have been made to realize that the
present Governor sees objections in all meas
ures which have tendency to Reform, and Is
pledged by his past acts and unscrupulous use
ssf the veto power, TO resist all attempts to re-
duce his patronage, such as the people demand
and the peoples Representatives have ap-
proved.
Resolved, That by the acts of the Executive
the people are taught to doubt the efficacy oi
the laws, and the certainty with which punish
ment ought 10 follow admitted crimes, and have
witnessed the degrading spectacle Of the abuse
and prostitution of merciful prerogative to afford
immunity of slander---,he violation of Judicial
rules by a pardon before trial, and general
warrant to licentious press to defame as much
as II pleases, so long as it is secure III Execu-
tive favor
Resolved, That ii is the popular voice which
now calls to deserved promotion, an honored
son of Pennsylvania, man whom the people
have trusted and who never has deceived them
a man of unsuIied integrity and commanding
talents, pledged TO the cause oil his country, OF
Reform and the Supremacy of the laws, by a
life of public service, and endeared to the af-
fections of various portions of the State who
know and respect him. Our canddate---the
Harrison candidate---the candidate pledged TO
Economy and Reform---the candidate the Con-
vention now presents to the people is JOHN
BANKS of Berks county.
Resolved, That the true interests of Penn
sylvania require that no occasion should be
omitted of asserting the true Pennsylvania doc
%riue, that Domestic Industry should be pro-
9ecfed by an adequate tariff Of foreign merchan-
disc, by which employment will be furnished
to American industry, and permanent prosper
sly be secured by preventing the expectation OF