Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

democratic party Of this nation, by adopting the
pnnonle, wIl.se nm example in all coming
time, which will be as crcditatieao Themselves
as II will he safe and salutpry in its practical
operations.
Reseloed, That the chsrs ctcr and services
of Rich1rd M .sokpeou,ef Keu,acky, come uup
to- fal levd witch the high qualifications re-
guisise no his elevation 10 the Presidency, and
Shat we kcrdby unanimously recommend RI
oSsar6 NJ Sglgsonte the people of Pensyaca-
Eia and the Unien as rhem candidate sir the
Presidency in ISs&.
As Here we offer his sacred person and
the splendid victory of the Thames as evidence
as a Philanthropist, we call Epon tRe soldiers
of the Revolution. and upon tIre widows and or
Rhans of those who fell ia the late war. As
the advocate of civ' and refg iois liberty, we
point 10 hes Ss,rsday Mali Reports; as the fresd
of the -toiiing MiElacns," we iwpcItc an answer
ftoaa tise farmers, the workshops ami duv-laao
rers Of this mig!tty naifon. by them Inc has
stood through good report, and evil report, ia
wcal und in ws,e, and for ,hem ard fcy ,hcir
safety sad happiness, Ire has poured out his
blood like water, and tc THEN, VIC cc0:mit the
eiestnies Of the Kero Of the Thames
Resci.eG, That we deprecate all cfiortS made
20 head the PEOPLE, by forcing national
Convention at on earlier day than the usaGes of
the party justify, and that May, lSl3, is quite
early enough fec the congregation oftims iaa-
portant cnveuticn-
xesotped, That we assure our Democratic
fel:ow-citzeas ia ether States, that the Demo-
cracy Of Pennsylvania do not fear trusting the
prospects of RICHARD NJ. JOHNSON to the deci-
sion OF n national convention, which shall re-
present fairly and uneqmooca,ty the will Of
the Democracy of the whole Union, and that
we will support this decision with cordiality
and energy but that the Democracy of the
Keystone State can never be transferred TO any
individual without their appreciation and con-
sent
Resolred, That the character, services aad
| political fortunes of the Hero Of he Thames,
belong emphaticaiy TO his countrymcn. lie
has served them ia peace and ia war for many
years. He has stood by them and their in
terests in every exIgency. His devotion to
our free institutions is sealed with his blood
Resoiped Thatit is the duty Of the people, (,
organize in every election district, preparatory
to the conflict We have nominated our can
ddate, aad the only objection which gentlemen
who call themselves leaders, make to Richar,
| NJ. Johnson, is, that he is an honest man.
Resotoed, That David r. Porter, the presen
popular and talented Chief Magistrate of Penn
syvama is richly entitled to the prord pac,
which he holds in the affections and con6denc,
of the people of his native State The puri,,
OF his character, the masterly ability and de
cision with which he has administered the al
fairs of this great Commonwealth, the fore,
and eloquence of his State papers, the twent
three thousand majority which he received a
his last election, are the high testimonials whcl
we offer to the Democracy Of the Union tha
HE is the "facorue son" of Pennsylvania, an,
that he will never falter in his duty.
Resoiped, That the recent demonstration
made by the people OF Pennsylvania in receiv
ing Richard NJ. Johnson in their midst, an
welcoming him to their firesides and thei
homes, is overwhelming and conclusive evi
dence Of his popularity, and the strong aud ur
conQuerable hold which he has upon the conf
dence and affections of the people.
WHEREAs: An effort is being made 10 pr,
cptate the election Of delegates in this Con
monwea|th, in order that by premature actor
the great a'ass Of the Republican party may NJ
be heard and whereas, a secret combination no.
exists between a few men, who make decepto
business, and Office seeking a trade, 10 selc'
delegates from Pennsylvania, who are transfe
able mater ials; men who will 90 into the N
tionsl Convention With view of defeating III
will ofa large majority Of the Democratic pa
ty of The State, and III the end, to transfer Ii
D vote Of the Key stone State, to a candidate d
: cidedy not the choice Of the people. Such
plan is now maturing, and relies upon its SUI
:, cess mainly by cfcctng an early and prem
b ture election of delegates, wherein, but sns
: portion Of the republican party OF the State W
j. have voice therefore.
It Resoiued, In order thata full expression
c the Democratic party of Pennsylvania, may
Il heard in National Convention, and TO the e
d that the public will mny be clearly and III
Of quivocaIly expressed, and the sovereignty of t
ID people Indicated We therefore declare a
N now resolve, that March, lS4i, will be the p
per time to elect delegates from the Keystc
10 State to National Convention, and il IL he