Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-11-19
HoLLIDAysBuRGn CONVENTION

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The Convention met pursuant 10 adjourn
mcnt, when the Committee on Resolutions
reported. After a great deal OF discussion,
the Convention finally adopted the follow
inc;
hsSotucd. That this Convention of tn Cit.
lens oi Penusylvania assumes as tine basis OF
It's deliberations, and Chcrislcs with undiInin-
tShcd reverence, the sentiment aud object of
their Fathcr,, orddining and establishing the
Constitution Ot the UuIted States. in orier To-
form a more perfect Union-esiabliSh Justice.
promote domestic tranquility, provide for the
common defence, promote the general well
iare, amt secure the blessings Ul liberty 10
themselves and their postcrity. =
RcSotced, That in order to secure these IN
valuable blessings and promote in an especial
degrce the general welfare, it is tie duty of
a paterual government To extend as far az il
may be practicable 10 do so, by its revenue
laws, aud all other means within its power.
lair and Just protection To all the great litter
ests OF the wnolc Union, embracing Agricul-
turc, Manufactures Commerce., the Mechanic
Arts, and Navigation.
RtSotcod, That this Convention sincerely
reJolces In the uninterrupted protection which
has been so Literally ext,nlcG, from the ioun-
dation OF the Government, to the Commerce
oi the country, by the erection OF numerous
Light Houses. by surveys OF our coasts, ma
king channels aud planting buuys, by improv-
ms ilarbors, rivers, and cstuaries, by an extern
slve Revenue marine TO protect the lair and
honest importer against the frauds OF the
smuggler, aud III time of disaster and distress
ON our coasts 10 aid, cherish and conduct our
merchant ships To their destined ports, andin
me To the great objects, by the establishment
oil our gallant Navy, TO Countenance, and. If
need comes, To protect our in every
sea.
Reeofued, That ii is the paramount duty of
all governments TO enlarge, BY every rracti-
cable means, the prosperity {. the producing
classes; that by Incorporating with our reyeu-
ue system the principles of free trade we
should Tor ever defeat the enlargement OF their
prosperity, and postpone 10 remote genera
uons 'lie ueNelopemeht oi the resources oi orr
beloved country.
ReSotuod, That the State of Pennsylvania is
deeply interested III the muintaindnce and
preservation OF the protective policy afforded
by the existing revenue tariff.
ResotUcd, That the people of this State
comprehend the value, understand the impm-
lance and are pledged to tile support, and can
not be seduced mo the abandonment or the
betrayal oil that policy which, in the bret pc
rlod oi Three years has re-anlinated the almost
responding energies aud restored the PROSTATE
cIedit ol lilis Commonwealth.
heS0tUed, That, in the opinion of this Con-
v%ention, the interests of Agriculture, Manu-
'aclures, Mechanic Arts, a sound and prosper
Gus commerce, are reciprocal, greatly dcpen-
dant on unerrIng laws and invigorating iniiu-
ences OF d healtIiIul supply and demand Ior the
product of labor.
hesOtocd, That we are opposed TO a horizon
TAI, twenty per cent. al yalorem tariff, mas
ihuch as IT neither affords lair, just or ade-
quate protection TO many OF the great inter
ests oil Tie State oil Pennsylvania, nor can il
alord revenue sufficient 10 dctrdy the expcn-
ses oil tile Government economically admin
istcrcd.
Resoiaed, That the Tariff of 1912 has Weld
eel sufficient revenue 10 deiray the expenses of
liie government economically administered
ana hds Afforded "iair and Just protection To
all tie great interests OF the whole Union.
embracing Agriculture, Manufactures, the
Mechanic Arts, Commerce and Navigation"
Rcsoi0ed, That justice and sound policy
forbid the Federal Government 10 repeaI ar
IN any way materially alter or modify the la
riii OF ISL, so long as the same Yields suih-
Gent revenue 10 deiray the expenses of the go
vernment.
Resotrcd. That this Convention therefore
respectfully demand at the hands of the Con-
gress oil the Union that general protection
which Is their inheritance. That the existing
system oil revenue having fulfilled its great OBJ
Jcct, ii Is highly important that the laws ON
such subjects as the tariff should be perm
nent IN their character, which would be- a
sure guarantee to the enterprise of the coun-
Try ana the investment OF capital.
Res Olrcd That tha prcs;J,,, "
TO transmit the proceedings aud resolutions of
TINS Convention 10 our Senators and Repre-
sentatlVes IN Congress, earnestly urging their
lniluehce and cooperation in carrying out the
principles and views contained therein.
hesoiped, That the several newspapers
throughout the State be requested TO publish
the proceedings of this Convention.
In the course Of the evening the following
resolutions were submitted by Mr.. Fenlon. OF
Cambria, but rcjectcd-thc L,cofocos voting
we believe, to a man against them. and the
wings for them.
ResotDcd, That disclaiming tie purpose of
involving this momcntous question with sub-
ordinate issues, we pledge ourselves To each
other and to the country, to stand by the Ia
rli at all hazards; To discriminate by orr suf.
lrages and support in favor of the partv and
administration whether of the State or TN
ION, which shall assure to US the fair measure
ct Protection we demand, aud shall refuse to
assent to, or recommend, notifications of the
existing tariff in It's essential protective Tea
lures.
hcs0tUcd, That tllis convention Of friends 10
ne froiccuyc Policy rec lgnizing here no o.
ther, elsewhere no higher political ain. are
iuIIy persuaded that The existing TaTin Law
has operated adv0ntdgcously TO lhc common
interests, and especially to Agriculture. Man
ulactures and domestic trade. aud ouaht not 10
D. repealed or 50 modified as to impair its
Protective efficacy.
In their refusal to adopt these resolutions.
The Locoiocos declared their unwillingncs. to
stand by thcTafiG of'42. regardless OF dcnnn-
cation rom any quartcr-or. in other words.
their determination to efick 10 0yd s,,,noy,