The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-20
From the Hollidaysburg Pa.) Standard, Nov. Is
TARIFF CONVENTION.
HoLLIDAYsBURG, Nov. I.

HoLLIDAYsBURG, Nov. ~, l845.
The delegates met at 2 o'clock p m.
On motion Of Major Williams, Of Huntingdon
county, Henry q. Eyer, of Union county, was
ganization, and Robert M Riddle, of Allegheny, and
Thomas c. Mcdowell, Of Cambria, were appointed
secretaries,
GA motion Of Gen. J. X. Morehead, of Allegheny,
committee OF seven persons was appointed by the
Chair nominate officers for the permanent oryani-
zntion Of the convention. The Chair appointed the
following persons, viz:
Gen. ]. X. Morehead, of Allegheny; George H.
Butcher, Of Dauphin; Hor. William Porter, of Allie
gheny; James Potts, of Cambria; Charles Porter, of
Huntington; and Michael Dan Magician, Of Cam
bria
After brief absence the committee reported the
following nominations; which were unanimously
copcurred in, viz
President Hon David R. Porter, Of Dauphin
pics Presidrnk-Col. Henry c. Eyer, of Union;
r. P. Linton and James Murray, Of Cambria; John
Bell, Dr. James Coffee, II. L. Patterson, Samuel
Mulvony, Thomas Bakewell, and ]. M. Morehead,
of Allegheny; Edward McGraw, of Bedford; VIM.
B. Clark, of Indiana; and Samuel Hatfield, Of Ches-
ter.
Secreiariss-Robert M. Riddle, OF, Allegheny;
Thomas C. Mcdowell, of Cambria; George Butcher,
Of Dauphi and James d. Rea, of Huntingdon.
Gov. Porter, taking the chair, addressed the
convention in brief aud appropriate manner
On motion ofThomas Bakewell, esq, Of Alleghe-
ny, the proceedings Of the meeting held at Pitts
surg, Tuesday, the 2lst ult., originating the call
for this convention, were read at length by r. NJ.
Riddle, secretary.
The address Of the committee appointed to invite
attendance at the convention WINS also read
On motion of p. Mulvony, esq, of Allegheny,
the Chair appointed committee If aeven persons TO
report resolutions expressive Of the sense Of the
convention.
The president appointed the following persons
said committee, viz;
TMr. Muyony declined to act as chairman.l
Col. VIM. Robinson. Of Allegheny; Samuel Hat
field, of Chester; Henry Sterling, OF Allegheny; J.
X. Morehead, do; VIM. Williams, of Huntington;
James Potts, OF Cambria M. d. Magellan, of Cam
bria.
Col. Eyer, Of Union, with view 10 expedite the
business OF the convention, moved that when the
convention adjourn, it adjourn to meet again at 6
o'clock p. m.
the proceedings Of meeting of the board Of trade
of the city OF Pittsburg, held on the 4th instant
which, az president Of said meeting, he was re-
quested to bring before the convention. The pro-
ceedngs, after being read by the convention on
notion were laid on the table.
On motion Of Col. Eyer the convention adjourned
to meet again at 6 O'Clock p. m.
The convention. met, pursuant to adjournment
the president in the chair.
James Potts, Of Cambria, from the committee on
resolutions, reported the following resolutions to the
convention, which, after considerable discussion
were adopted
Resolved, That this convention Of the citizens OF
Pennsylvania assumes the basis Of its delibera-
tons, and chersles with undminished reverence
the sentiments and objects Of their fathers ordainne
add establishing the constitution of the United
States, in order to forLa more perfect union esa,-
lish justice, secure domestic tranquility, provide
for the common defence, promote the general ,ceiars
and secure the blessings OF liberty to themselves and
their posterity.
Resolved, That in order to secure these inyaua-
HE blessings, and promote, in especial degree the
general welfare, IL the duty of paterna govern
ment 10 extend AZ far az il may be practicable 10
90 so ny It's revenue laws, and all other means
whin Its power fair and Just protection 10 ali the
great interests Of the whole Union. embracing aeri.
and navigation.
Resoiosd, That this convention sincerely r.;o;ce,
IN the uninterrupted protection which has been 81
literally extended, from the foundation of the oov
ernment 10 the commerce Of the country Inv m,
erection Of numerous light houses; by sn,veys =
our coasts, making channels, and planting hnays
by improving larbors, rivers, and estueries; Inv =,
extensive revenue marine, 10 protect the fair an.
honest importer from the frauds Of the smueger
and in time Of disaster and distress on our coasts 4
aid, cherish. and conduct our merchant-ships &
their destined ports; ond. in fins. 70 the greet oh