The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-15

and Daniel Mcconnell
Mr.. Roumfort moved to reject both; which motion,
after lengthy discussion, was agreed to.
The convention then adjourned to 3 O'Clock in the
afternoon.
Mr.. Frazier moved the appointment of commit
tee to select officers for the permanent organization
Of the convention; which was adopted.
The committee then retired; and, after short
time, returned, and reported the following officers of
the conventions
President
JAMES X. McLANAnAN, Franklin.
Yice Presidents
E. B. Hubley, Geo. Smith,
Peter New hard, Henry Mcbride,
VIM. Starlight, Thompson Graham,
Jno Clendenin, Banner Thomas,
M. G. Tyler, q. Il. Buckaew,
J. C. Horton, Jos. Magee,
Geo. Schnabel, A. L. Roumfort.
Secretaries.
A. J. Glosbrenner, Geo. II. Wells,
Thos. b. Florence, C. F. Jackson.
Joel Ritter,
On motion Of Mr.. Vanzant, of Bucks, the con-
vcntion proceeded TO make nominations for canal
commissioner: pr.
james Burns received ....... .6l votes.
Israel Painter. .................5b I"
+i@ A. A. Douglass ......-.........lO
Geo. ii. Butcher.
Samuel Dunn. ................. a
n
the votes given, was declared duly elected cand-
date for canal commissioner at the ensuing cleo
ton.
Mr. Mill submitted the following resolution,
which was unanimously adopted:
ResoIvsd That the Of this convention unani.
james Burn. At the coming election as the nominee Of the
democratic party for the Office ofcana commissioner
Mr.. Champneys moved the appointment Of a
committee to prepare resolutions expressive of the
sense of the convention; which agreed to, and
the committee ordered to consist of thirteen mem
bcrs.
The Chair then announced the following commit
tee on resolutions:
Benjamin Champneys, w. F. Packer, Knitting
Pritchette, A. l., Roumfort, James Mil, Fl. s. Ma
graw Jacob s. Haldeman, w. X. HulInagle, Hem
~ M'Bride, Joel Ritter, James H. Graham, John
C. Knox, James s. Campbell. .
After q short time, Mr.. Champneys, from the
committee appointed the subject, reported the
following preamble and resolutions, which were read
and unanimously adopted:
Wersas this is the first meeting Of tho democracy Of
Pennsylvania by their in general State con
vention since the great temperate triumph 81 isi4 IN the
and Franc. r. skunk as governor Of Psnnsy vana It is
ut occasion for the expression Of public opinion in
reference 70 their respective M to-
Jane. POLK the Pure pstroc and a ,s CHIEF
fully realized our most sangune ancpaons and given an
OF the future which inspires entire confidence
Rss0Jred That the NATURALIZATION OF FRANCIS H. shunk
meets entire appreciation; that he an honest man.
sound democrat and able and experienced statesman
Ia whom the people have full condolences that they Will be
true to him. because they Know he VIII be true TO them
Resolved That esteem anu regard the Hon George Nj
Dallas the accomplished Vice President as pure democrat
and distinguished staesman end that Pcnnsyvan was
honored BY the democracy Of the Union in his selection
Vtce-Presdent.
~ Hssoived. That we entertain undimnished confidence in
the purity integrity, and democracy OF the Hon James
Buchanan whose oan and SOUND talents gave him such
An envaoe reputation WINE memDer Of he Senate oil the
Uniteu ssses; M as Secreaiy OF state was
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Rescred ihst we nan inc rising s'sr o. texas ana her
tendency and diffusion OF democratic principles in enlar
gng the of human liberty and the Keystone State will
not fail to rally around our patriotic Chief James
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and in the maintenance Of that right we hold it TO be the
obvious and patriotic we have implicit confidence
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ands Of foreign government that the public domain 4
The inheritance o. the people and that foreign hands should