The daily union., 1846-08-27

Of Northampton, Montgomery, Lehigh, and Susque-
hanna; all of which are known among the most
unAnehing democratic counties in the Statei and al
all Of which their preference forhe tariff of 1876 over
that of l842 is unhesitatingly asserted
In reference to the Lehgh meeting, we take pleas
ure in inserting letter received by gentleman Of
this city who formerly lived and labored among
the democracy of whose patriotic movements It
treats We regard it as one Of the most significant
Of the "sgns ofthe times !"
"ALLEErowE, August "a, 1886
"The democracy Of Lehigh held their annual
county meeting, preparatory 10 the approaching
general election, on Saturday last IL was held at
public house in Upper Macungy township, some
ten miles west of this place. and in the very heart
of our great and hourishing agricultural region.
Considering the extreme heat, il was one Of the
largest and most imposing assembages ever con-
yened in this county, and was composed chiefly OF
sturdy, industrious, and intelligent farmers. Philip
Knappenberger, farmer, and one who has grown
gray IN serving his country and democracy, presl-
ded assisted by five vice presidents, and two secre-
tarles, among the latter the high sheriff OF the eoun-
ty. A committee Of twenty-five was selected 10 re-
port resolutions for the consideration of the meet
ing, who performed the task in the most satisfactory
manner. The resolutions express undiminished
confidence in James X. Polk, and approval Of the
measures Of his administraton--in George M. Dal-
las, the Vice President, whose fearless and nde.
pendent course the tariff question is referred to
in terms Of unqualified commendation-in Francis
r. Skunk, the governor of theState, whose re-elec-
ton is warmly urged and insisted on--and in our
truly able and distinguished secretary Of State,
James Buchanan, whose integrity in public as we'll
as private life, calm staesmanshp and successful
diplomacy, have endeared him to the democracy OF
his native State more warmly than ever. The reso-
lutions acknowledge that the republicans Of Lehigh
were welded 10 the maintenance OF our right to
Oregon up to $40 40; but that, in view Of all the
circumstances, the administration has secured set
ement, the best that has been ever offered and the
most advantageous TO the United States that could
have been expected without the grave alternative Of
War Mr.. Buchanan has ever had many and de-
voted supporters in this county and be assured he
has lost none Of them since his appointment to the
office Of Secretary Of State the duties Of which place
he has discharged with such signal success and abi.
ty.
"on the all-engrossng subject Of the tariff
the meeting unhesitatingy approved Of the tariff
Of 1886, in preference TO the tariff Of lS42
measure better calculated to protect the
interests Of the laborng poor, and as vastly
more congenia with the free and liberal spirit
Of eur institutions. The sub-treasury, Mexi
can war, &c, were warmly approved as also the
course Of Mr.. Erdman, in the House Of Representa-
tiyes, and the nomination Of Mr. Foster for cana
commissioner. Whereupon the meeting adjourned
in the best possible spirits, with nine cheers for Polk
Dallas, and the tariff Of 1916
"On the 26th Of September we nominate oul
county ticket. Rest assured, little Lehgh will no
only sustain her past reputation in October, but ID
better than ever"
Yours, &c.