Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-08-03

stability. Foriunalely, such men are no'
sc arce 10 cur ranks; and whether me
nomination rests upon the shoulders q
our own Sergeant Or Mckennon John
NJ. Clayton, OF Delaware; John DAVIS, OF
Massa chusetts; Ewing or corwin Of OHIO;
Bell of Tennessee Tallmsdge or Seward
Of New York BtTrien, Of Georgia !
ManUun. of North Carolina or any oth-
81 OF the numerous tried aud able states.
usn that adorn oui cause, We have eDiire
lasnfdence that ne. thef the party nor the
country would receive any aetflment al
Their hands in the event of their elevation
10 The second Office IN the git OF the "a
ton.
Resolred, 5ta, That We approve Of the
time and place Of holding National Con-
yenton for the nomination OF candidates
for The Presidency and Vire Presidency,
indicated by t'e Wing members OF Con
gress.
Resolved, 9Th, That whereas the result
Of the approaching natioual contest must
ultimately be determined by ihs ballots OF
the people and whereas the rapidly ap
preaching county and State elections OF
next fall must necessarily exert strong
influence upon the general and decisive
election in le44 and whereas our sue.
cess in both struggles mainly depends on
an early and thorough organization; there
fore we nov earnestly impress upon the
minds Of ear friends the great importance
of immediate, efficient and perseyerlne
ACTION, confident that feyery man DOES
his duty, all will 90 well.
Resolred ia, That Lancaster county
mus, and will be the Banner County IN
isi4.--At the Young mems NalIoEa'
Convention of 1910, her delegation pledg.
ed themselves, thu, she would give Har-
rison majority of four thousand rotes, and
she more than redeemed her promise
Attn Clay State Convention, held IN
| February last, her delegation again piedg-
ed themselves that she would give Clay
majority OF four thousand fire hundred
roies in lS44, and she can and will re.
desn. the pligh,ed faith.
Resolced, 9Th, That so far as the Anti
masons and Wings of Lancaster are con-
ctrned, the great campaign is now fairly
opened issues all made up before the
country and we now enter this moment
GUS contest with the determination OF
FIGHTING on, until Pennsylvania has as
she surely will have, Wing Governor,
and the Unite States have, as they sure
| Iy will have, Wing President aad ua-
til prosperity and happiness shall thus be
again restored to the Stale end the Ma
ton.
Resolred, OH, That while assembled
to do hon II to the living, We deem il ft
occasion 10 pay just tribute Of respect
to the memory Of departed worth and to
express our deep regret and sorrow for
the loss viii b the Nation sustained in the
death Of that eminent sage and true pat
ri Il William Henry Harrison. Called
by the free voice of his fellow citizens to
the first office in their gift; his exalted
character, bis pure integrity and his de-
voted patriotism were a sufficient earnest
of his determination to administer the gov.
eminent according TO the wishes of those
who elected him. His death disappointed
the hopes whose Accomplishment had bee n
entrusted to him. His latest breath wss
spent in giving utterance TO his we Tor
his county, and his desire for the Ferpet-
ua,ion oftrue principles of government. -
His tomb was mos,ened by nations
tears, and his memory is embalmed in
Nalinn's veneration and gratitude.
Resolred, That the thanks of this Con-
ven,ion be rendered to E. G. Darlington,
editor of the EXAMINER and Herald"
and John Baer, editor Of the "tolks
Freand" and to Messrs. Bowen and Goss
Ter of the columbia Protector" for TIE
able, fearless and faithful manner in
which they have advocated and sustained
the righ, OF the people and tho principles
of the Wing party.
Reso6red, That the thanks If the Con-
v,Dtion, be rendered to The County Com
mittee Of Correspondence fIr the prompt
ness, fidelity and ability with which they
have discharged the duties enjoincd upon
them.