Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-05-03

SSDuGHSl va VIC DSliuCidtiS yoi tys SesSo-F
tial TO ths security OF our free Institutions,
ills our imperative duty; by a spirit Of
"anion, harmony, and concession. every
thing for the cause" SO to discipline and
organize our strength as 10 present an un-
broken phalanx to our opponents. We
shall then witness, rs in days past, the
Flag Of Democracy, which hos often led
Us 10 victory, again advanced aud restored
to lis ancient triumphant position.
ResotUed, That wa have decided pre-
ference for our own favorile candidate
James Buchanan. for the Presidency, aud
believe that his merits as statesman and
u citizen, his distinguished qualifications
and great services, and his political prin-
ciples give him just claims 10 the station !:
the Democratic party Of Pennsylvania
will assert the high claims of the State and
our candidate before the National Conven-
lion, and acting in accordance with The
principles by which they have always been
governed, will cheerfully abide by the re-
sal, of that nomination; aud act with that
harmony and zeal with the democracy OF
the Union, which has heretofore distin-
suisiied them.
Resolved, That we have cntite conf.
dencc in the triumphant success OF The
Democratic party at the next Presidential
election, and cannot doubt that in sustain.
lug tho great principles oflhe party, each
member will perceive the necessity Of
yielding his individual preferences. after a
nomination ,nade according to our party
usages, and will then give his cordial sup
port 10 tue rorniuee of the National Con-
veniioa.
Resoired, That this meeting approves
of the suggestion, already made by the
Democracy OF sevcra! VI The Slu;esi that
The National Convention for tho nomiua-
linn Of candidates for President ond Vico
Presiden, Of The Eni,ed States, should be
held in the city Oh Bheirnurc, III May.
1874.
Resosecd, That the Democratic party
OF Pennsylvania should adhere .u,;ts an
cieu, usase of seh:cling delegates TO the
National Convention by ademucralic state
convention Of delegates assembled accord
;ug TO the iuvariable Custom oi the party,
whu will select driegaliun TO represent
the stale equal TO line whole number Of
Senators aud Representatives in Congress.
ani,.s far as Pennsylvania is concerned.
We entirely disapprove Of :he election of
delegates by Congressional districts.
Resoired, That we recommend DEMO:
cratic state convention 10 be held on the
i,h OF March next, 4. d, lS4i. TO be COM
posed of delegates equal To the lumber Of
Senators ani Representatives 10 The state
legislature. end 10 Nc e!ccrsd by the sever
al counties and Senatorial districts acco'd-
ing to the representation 10 which they
may scvcrally be entitled, aud for The
purpose of producing as much uniformity
as may be practicable as TO times Of The
election Of delegates throusho the state.
j, is recommended thar such delegates be
elected in the several'countics AT any time
succeeding the Is, Of january, AID. 1914.
Resolrea. That The delegates TO the
convention OF the 4,h March 1914, will
have the important duties TO perform Of
selecting suitable delegates 10 represent
the Stale in the National Convention.
forming an Eissloral Ticket, and also Of
nominating candidate to be supported by
the democratic party ia October lett, fo7
the high and lmportan, Office Of Governor
OF Pennsylvania and j, is recommended
10 the several counties to give such notice
Of The primary and county meetings, rs
will procure full! attendance Of The mem
bers Of tho party from whicli will be Sc
lecled delegates, who viii faithfully pro-
! mote The wishes as wei! as the important
interests o! the people they yrcrrcsonl.