The daily union., 1846-08-28

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THE PROGRESS OF THE REVOLUTION IN
PENNSYLVANIA.
We promised our readers, yesterday, to spread
before them at early date the gratifying proofs
which are daily crowding "thick and fast" upon us,
that in good old Pennsylvania a most extraordinary
change is now in successful progress on the great
question of the tariff This pledge we redeem, IN
part, to-day by the publication Of the proceedings
of democratic meetings recently holden in the coun-
ties Of Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Ches.
ter, and Susquehanna. That they will soon be fol-
lowed up by similar expressions of public sentiment
in other quarters Of the State fully warrant
ed in anticipating from the general healthy tone Of
public opinion.
The fact that the people Of this great State--who,
during the last war, contributed much to the ri-
umph Of American arms, and who have ever been
first among the foremost in rallying around the
secrated banner Of equal rghts-are thus noby
ing off ancient prejudices and arraying themselves
the side Of opinions entertained by the democrats
Of every other State of the Union-thsse, indeed
are among the most gratifying events OF the age
We are gratifed, but not surprised, for we never
once doubted, when this momentous measure be-
came the subject Of dispassionate and enlightened
discussion, that such would be the result Our only
disappointment, indeed, is, as we said yesterday,
that these expectations have been realized so soon
We were charitable enough, seeing the hercuean
labors Of the manufacturers, and making due allow
ance for the immense interests which they think
they have at stake, to grant them temporary tri-
umph; but such is the magic Of truth, that we are
more than ever encouraged to believe that even this
small qualification is not in store for them.
That the old Keystone, despite the artificial pres
sures and panics of the whigs will maintain her dem
ocratic ascendency at the coming election, we
firmly believe, and require better proof of it than
these proceedings furnish.
LEmGH couSrY,-This, too is one of the most
steadfast and unainching democratic Counties des-
pte the appliances Of the Philadelphia wings 10
make it "do better" The annual county meeting
was holden on the 22d instant, and was attended
by hundreds Of honest and industrious farmers
Philip Knappenberger (farmer) presided The res
olutions express undlminished confidence in Messrs
Polk Dallas, Buchanan, and Skunk; and in reference
to the tariff they assert the following as the sentiments
of the democracy of that county, without excep-
ton. The meeting djourned with nine cheers for
Polk, Dallas andthe tariff of 1886.
"Resoiusd, That we approve of the course of our
present able and efficient Vice President. George
Nj. Dallas; that he has thus far signazed himself as
a man OF honor and integrity; that he has, through
his acts, shown himself to be the poor mans friend
by opposing measure which has for its object
the making the rich richer, at the expense of the
poor
"Resousd, That we are in favor of revenue IA
riff, with determinations that will afford ample pro-
lection to all classes-the farmer and mechanic, as
well as the manufacturer and capitalist; that we
are decidedly opposed to such tariff, which has
for Its object the protection of the rich at the expense
of the poor
"Rtsolped, That we view the tariff of 1876 as an
honest effort to reconcile and unite all the various
and heretofore conflicting interests of these United
States, to check monopoly, encourage every branch
of home industry, and place our revenue laws on a
permanent basis, above and beyond the strife of
party politics; that inasmuch it repudiates the u-
ira free-trade principles Of the compromise act of
Henry Clay, and the equally ultra protective doc
rInes Of the hastl justed tariff of l842 and is
therefore heartily denounced by the ultra advocates
OF these antagonistic measures, we are induced TO
believe that the effort has not been entirely unsuc
cessful; and that, with few amendments suggested
by experience, it will afford revenue sufficient to
defray the expenses ofgovernment and will, at the
same Tune, afford ample protection to all the grea
interests of the country, including agriculture COM
mercc, manufactures, and the mechanic arts.
"Resotred, That if the PENNSYLVANIA DELEGATION
IN the lower House OF Congress, voted on the tariff
act OF 1876, IN accordance with what each one hon.
estly believed to be the wish of his Respective con-
gresslonal districts, we hereby extend to each and
all who did 80 the mee1 of praise which is due all
public servants who honestly attempt TO discharge
their duty; but it, without regarding the wishes and
interests of their III
duced to Cast the whole vote of the State in obedi.
ence to the instructions of bare majority of the
State legislature, who never selected for thai
purpose, and who might have been better employed
then, IN the opinion OF this meeting, were they de-
relIct IN duty, and deserve praise at our hands
MoNTeoMERY couNTY.--The democrats of this
noble old county, which gave to Polk and Dallas
over ] 100 majority, met in great numbers in the
borough of Norrstown, on the 18th instant. Hon
Joel X. Mann, former representative in Congress-
presided, and committee of 80, representing each
borough and township, reported a series of resolu
tons for the consideration of the meeting, which
were unanimously adopted. The resolutions wer,
reported by Hon. Jacob Fry, jun who also
formerly represented Montgomery county in Con-
gress. We make room for the following extracts:
Resolved That the administration of our excel
lent and worthy Chief Magistrate, James X. POLK
under the difficult and trying circumstances In
which he has been placed, meets our hearty entire
and unqualified appropriations; and as Pennsyya.
mans, we feel just and honest pride in James
Buchanan, whose eminent abilities have contributed
so much to its support.
"Resotutd, That government was instituted for the
common benefit and general welfare of the whole
people; and all legislation for exclusive privileges
and to build upany interest at the sacrifice of const
tutional right is at variance with every principle Of
justice and equality. "
"Resoired, That we approve ofs repedl or modi6,o-
lion Of The tartg Of ls42 because under the enormons
bounties i offered to capitalists, il was building mn
aristocTauc, privileged orders, that are already
would soon control our State elections.
htsoiped That he tariff Of 1876 is entitled 10 fair
rla,; that It IS not intended to reduce the wages
OF the operatives but merely to lessen the enormous
profits, ranging from 30 to 50 per cent, upon the
capital invested; that the bill was matured after the
most searching investigation of the relation which
lne 'hree great interests Of agriculture commerce,
ana manufactures hear IN eaoh othar. that Al, Z. a..