The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-07
POLITICAL.
pENNsYLyANIA.

from the old hint-an indication that the democ-
racy of York did not waste all their energy In the
campaign of 1874. The organization was as fol-
lows:
President Hon. Samuel c. Bonham.
Vice Presidents:
Gardner Furness, Peachbottom.
James Kerr, esq, Wrghtsville.
Gabriel Slower, esq, North Codorus.
Hon, Henry Logan, Carroll.
John Moore, Farview.
George s. Murphy, Chanceford.
John B. Wentz, Mannheim.
John Manifold, Hopewell.
Joseph O. Stewart, Lower Chanceford.
William Galley, Fawn.
Secretaries:
Jacob F. Welsh, esq.,, Hanover
DIR. ]. b. Williams, Newberry,
Jonathan HI. Worknger, Fawn.
David Small York borough
The following committee was then appointed to
report resolutions expressive of the sense Of the
meeting, viz:
Robert ]. Fisher, esq, Hon. George Dare, Rob-
ert Gemml, Henry Wilton, Jacob Bortner, Joshua
Oliver, E. R. Herbert, William M 'Creary, Colonel
Michael Slower, George Weaver, (Manheim,) Hez-
ekiah Irene, Emanuel Hendrix, and A. J. Gloss
brenner. This committee having retired, after
brief absence returned, and through their chairman,
Robert j. Fisher, esq, reported the following pream-
bleand resolutions, which were unanimously adopt
ed, viz:
9.
their annual meeting with peculiar feelings of pride
and pleasure, when they contemplate their present
assembling and compare it with that which preceded
the last selection. Then, we were about entering
into doubtful conflict, in which our opponents
powerful and we'll organized, led by their
most talented leader contending for victory with un-
firing zeal, were cheered they supposed with the
certainty of sure and easy victory. We, on the
contrary, defeated in the contest of lS40 prepared
for the then approaching conflict with a firm rei-
A. Al.
second thought of the people--rather hoped for,
than felt assured of, victory. The event, however,
has given us another evidence that the democracy
Of numbers are always true to themselves; and that
however they may, for season, swerve from their
true interests, they cannot long be seduced by the
syren song of those whose favorite measures tend
enrich favored class at the expense of the many
and confne political power in the hands of the few
rather than dispense it equally upon all. We, as
democrats cannot but rejoice at the prosperity of
our happy Union under the administration Of James
X Polk; and instead of the closing of workshops,
the stagnaton of individual enterprise, and the ruin
of public and private credit, our opponents pre-
dicted would be the consequences, we find every
branch of industry prospecting with unprecedented
vigor.
And while we rejoice in the cheering evidences of
national we-being, we cannot but feel honest ex-
ultation, Pennsyvanians, that, the first fruits
Of the administration of Governor Skunk, ample
means have been provided for the payment Of the in
ierest Of our State deb-that the credit Of our com
monwealth is again established, and the land of
Penn no longer classed by foreign nations amongst
those States who regardless of their promises,
and guilty Of the foul sin ofrepudiaton. But, while
we rejoice at these things, we mourn the death of
the venerable Jackson, who since our last general
county meeting, has departed from earth to heaven
giving strong evidence in his last hours that he who
in life victorious over every mortal foe by
faith has been enabled to conquer even death.
Resolved, That, in the death of Andrew Jackson,
the nation has lost its noblest son that in him the
last of the iron men of the revolutionary age de-
seconded TO the tomb; and while we unite with the
entire people of this republic in deploring his loss
we rejoice that kind Providence permitted him
calmly, and with perfect resignation to depart from
amongst us, the tears of a grateful nation bedew-
ing his grave
Resolpsd, That the happy and prosperous condi-
ton of our common country warrants in rejoicing,
with heartfelt satisfaction, that the exertions of the
democratic party of this State and Of the Union, in
support of James X. Polk, were not made in vain;
believing that the chief magistracy of this Union is
in tho hands of faithful, talented, and honest man,
and true patriot; and that we have undated conf
dence in his administration.
Resolved, That if the annexation Of Texas, which
has Just been gloriousy accomplished was the only
fruit Of the contest Of 1874, il would richly repay
the democracy and the country for the tolls and sug
giles of that memorable contest
Resolved That we approve and adopt the declara-
ton Of President Polk, that title to the Oregon
territory clear and indsputabe, and that should
be maintained at any and at oil hazards. We dep
recae war; but prefer our rights to an inglori-
GUS peace purchased at the expense of inch Of
our rightful territory
Resolved That we view the appointment of James
Buchanan to the Department Of State most judi
cious and fortunate for the country. In the pres
ent emergency Of public affairs, it is necessary that
this department should be filed by a sound states
man and an honest man: such is james Buchanan.
By his selection, President Polk has given strong
evidence the nation of his acute penetration into
the peculiar character and fitness of men for political
prefermen and proved that his patriotic devotion to
his country induced him, unmndfnl of sectional in
fuenccs and local interests, place official power in
the hands most able to WELD it for common
good.
Resolved, That this meeting deprecate as unwise
and inexpedient the discussion among democrats, at
this time, of the question of the succession to the
presidency at the expiration of the term of James
X. Polk. The democratic party in 184S, we be-
lieve, will be fully competent to make judcious
selection among the great names adjoining their
ranks for the contest of that year. The earlier sgi-
tation Of that question can produce good effect
and may do much harm, by imparing the unity OF
the party; is encouraged by the wings, and should
be dscountenanced by democrats everywhere.
Resoiped, That in Francis r. Skunk, governor OF
this Commonwealth, we find that integrity of aim
and frmness Of purpose, that devotion to official du
ty which always characterized him as public Off
Ger; and that the faithful manner in which he has
hitherto discharged the duties Of his high Office be-
speak for Pennsylvania great prosperity and restored
and treasured credit and for himself the continued
favor of grati6ed constituents
Resolved, That regard the delegate system a.
the only to insure union and triumph to any
party, however strong in numbers; and we shall re
gard all who array themselves in opposition to it il
this county, lukewarm in the good old cause, ant
ready to go over to the enemy.
Resolved, That the democratic county convention
he held on Tnesday the 10th day of September n
the courthouse in the borough of York. for the pur
pose of settling a ticket for the support of the democ
iacy Of York at the next election.
Resolped, That the democratic electors of eacl
township, ward, and borough in York county, as
sembe at the usual places Of holding delegate cleo
tons, on Saturday, the thirteenth day Of September
aud choose two delegates from each township, ward
and borough, TO the democratic county convention.
Resoiued, That this meeting recommend to tn
democratic county convention TO receive the nam