The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-08-14

scheme OF the most reprehensIble charaeter-a bold
attempt 10 cheat and deceive the intelligence Of the
people, and practice upon their suferings to aggran-
die Office seekers and wing managers.
| Resolved, That the law modifying and equalizng
the high restrictive duties Of the act of 1912 passed
at the session of Congress just closed demands fair
trial, matured as II was upon comprehensive sur
ysy Of agriculture, commerce, manufactures and la
Dor, and sustained by votes from all sections of the
Union east, west, north, and south. That duties OF
thirty per are large discrimination In favor OF
the manufacturer which will be increased by freight
insurance, and other cost, ten or fifteen per cent
more; and that we view il as libel upon American
enterprise and skill, 10 assert that with such pro-
lection, of over 40 per cent, aided by pre-eminent
natural resources they cannot stand against any
competition whatever that such course in ref
erenee TO this law is due not only 10 The public SEN
tment OF the country, as manifested in Congress,
but also 10 the lasting welfare and success of each
and all OF It's great interests ard especially of
the IRON and coal interests Of Pennsyvani in Or
der that the actual operations Of the law may be
discovered and amended, if necessary and the tariff
question thus be permanently settled upon prnci-
Piles Of right and justice and It's frequent agitation so
Injurious TO all affected by our revenue laws here
after be avoided.
Resolved, That the attention Of the whole country
is due TO the correspondence, now publishing
in the papers Of the day, between Daniel Webster
and leading manufacturers in New England, New
York, ana Pennsylyania--representin iron, coal
|
lnteTeslswherein Il Is confessed and asserted that
the high duties of the Of 1912 no longer need
ed, and a consent profered, by the manufacturers
themselves, TO large reductoni and that the atten-
ton Of the country is likewise due TO the project
prepared by MIR. Webster, in accordance with such
views lowering the Rates of that very tarih-which
| compromise was repudiated by wing senator's, for
no other apparent than that the people could
not be agated to advantage If they were participants
in such eoncession--s proceeding which we are
compelled to regard as most aesndalous ayowal Of
political dishonesty and lsld publication 10 the
world that the tariff is 10 be converted hereafter into
| a mischeyous instrument Of panic, agitation, and
distress, to help wing nominees towards the presi-
Dental chair
RssOlued, That we hail with feelings of pleasure
and sincere qualification the re-enactment of the in
dependent treasury sysem--a measure calculated to
exercise salutary influence upon the bank paper
circulation, by restraining IL from those ruinous
panslons heretofore so frequently experienced, and
TO establish the domestic and foreign business and
trade Of our country upon a more stable basis
Resolved, That we have undiminished confidence
in the integrity and patriotism of James X. Polk,
President Of the United States; that the thanks Of
the people are due 10 his able and Industrious Cabinet
and as Pennsy lVanians, we are proud of the Secre
tary Of State, James Buchanan, whose commanding
abilities and unsullied character contribute largely
IN support OF the present democratic administration.
Resolved, That the Vice President George M.
Dallas, in his recent casting vote in the United
States Senate on the tariff bill exhibited degree of
moral hrmness which has scarcely a parallel in the
pages Of our legislative record; showing himself to
be a statesman without fear, as he always has been
one without reproach; intent, after comprehensive
survey Of his responsibilities, in doing his duty TO
the whole Union, clearly developed in his address
to senators on the occasion; and that the day is
redly coming, when that casting vote will be cee.
brated as equallIng the iron will the foresight the
patriotic service of Gen. Jackson in removing the
he If h. itad
States Bank.
Rssoiued, That Francis r. Skunk has proven him.
self an honest, consistent, straightforward executive
officer, faithful TO the best interests of the Common
wealth, and TO the democratic creed, and deserves
the continued confidence and regard of the people
Resolved, That in William B. Foster we have
candidate for the Office Of canal commissioner in
every respect worthy Of the confidence Of the people,
and deserving Of the cordial and united support of
the democratic party. His integrity as a man is
pure and unsullied; his qualifications for the Office,
known and admitted by all acquainted with him TO
be equal to those ofany man other man in the State,
and far superior to those Of either of his competitors
and his democracy has always been manifested by
firm and decided support Of democratic men and
measures. Such candidate cannot fail Of the most
triumphant success IN democratic Pennsylvania.
Resolved, That while we regard the .Merican tpar
one IN which the United States will stand ius-
ned IN the eyes Of the world on account Of the re-
peated wrongs and acts of bad faith by Mexico to-
wards our government and citizens; and while we
believe that during its continuance, it should be
prosecuted with vigor and be sustained by all hav-
ing proper Feeling for tho rights aud of their
country, we nevertheless hope that reasonable
efforts will be spared by our government to bring
1t to an early and honorable termination.
RESOLVED, That Gen. Zachary Taylor deserves
well OF his country for the energetic, skllful, soldier
like manner IN which he has conducted the cam
paignj and we recommend to those wings who have
been revng the administration to read the gen.
erals recent proclamation, containing full JUS
lihcaton Of our policy in the matter Of the Next
war.
Resotped, That the recent prosecuting attorney for
this county, John Hickman Jr, esq, discharged his
duties as public officer with ability and ener-
gy promotlve of the interests of the Commonwealth,
and highly credable to himself and that the de-
mocracy of Chester county hold in grateful remem-
brance his devoted and eminent services in behalf
Of democratic men and measures in the campaign
of 1874.
Resolved, That the democracy of Pennsylvania
not to be bought by bank, or frightened by a
tariff panic; that the intelligence of her democrats is
adequate to solve the tariff has done the
cy question, and place sundry wing notions among
the class of obsolete ideas; that her vote cast in
1874, upon the fullest and accurate knowledge
of the various issues Of the day, never having been
cheated but once-in 1910; and we proclaim TO
our political BRETHREN that despite the manGuvres
of secret or open enemies, Pennsylvania always
has been, will she continue, true to her ancient
coors.
Resolved, That these proceedings be published in
the democratic papers of this county; in the Penn
sylvanan, the Democratic Union at Harrisburg and
the Union, at Washington.