The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-03-23
RREAmBLE.-The Wing delegates from

sylyanla, assembled IN Convention at HAIR
risburg, for the purpose of presenting to
the people suitable candidates for the of
fees of Governor and Canal Commission
er of this Commonwealth, and having
discharged that duty, present the follow
ing resolutions as expressive of the views
of the Convention.
Resolved, That this Convention offers
It's sincere congratulations to the people of
this Commonwealth, and of the United
States at large, upon the rallying Of SO
large a majority of the people to the prin-
ciples of the Declaration of independence,
and the faith Of the founders of the Re-
public.
Resolved, That the triumph of the
Wing Democracy, as exhibited by the
majority in both houses of the General
Assembly of this Commonwealth, cannot
be viewed as complete, until the Execu-
tive branch Of the government shall be
made TO harmonic with the Legislature.
Resolved, That having entire conf
dence in the political integrity and sound
Democratic Wing principles of Gen.
JAMES IRWIN, of Centre county, as
exhibited in a long and active life-be-
lieying his talents 70 be of the highest or
der and fully equal to the due perform
ance of any trust that may be reposed in
him by the people, and knowing his pub
lie and private character to be pure and
unspotied, this Convention unanimously
recommend him to the people of Penn
sylyania as a suitable candidate for the
Office of Governor of the Commonwealth.
Resolved, That in offering the name Of
this distinguished citizen for the suffrages
of the people of Pennsylvania, we de-
sign to make no new issues as TO mea-
sures or principles, but adhering TO the
ancient landmarks of the Democratic Re-
publican party, as established by the Fa-
Their of his country, by Jefferson, Madi-
son, and Monroe-the most prominent of
which are the protection of the Agrieul-
tural, the Mineral and the Manufacturing
| interests Of this Commonwealth and Of
the United States at large, against the
competition and hostility of foreign ma
tons, and pauper labor; especially of
England; equal justice towards all nations
but ~entangling alliances with none;-the
supremacy of the people over their SER
vants-the restriction or control of Exec
utive power, and the preservation of na-
tional prosperity and individual happiness.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this
Convention, the people Of Pennsylvania
the practical men who are concerned in
the prosperity of the Commonwealth, the
dcvelopemcnt of its resources, and the
protection Of its industry, have heretofore
had from friends of candidates enough Of
hollow profession for the particular in
teres.s of the State. and are called upon
now TO sustain a candidate whose life and
principles are pledged for his faithful adj
ministration of public affairs, as they are
identified with the prosperity Of the peo-
pie of Pennsylvania.
Resolved, That we have the fullest con-
fdence in the ability and integrity of 10
SEPH w. PATTON, presented to the
people by this Convention as a candidate
for the important office of Canal Com
missioner; and feel confident that if elect
ed, the happiest consequences will result
from a thorough change Of men and mea-
sures connected with the public improve
ments Of the Commonwealth, and the in
PRODUCTION of that energy and economy so
necessary for their prosperity.
Resolved, That the Protection Of A
merican Manufactures, and the indepen-
dence of American labor, as they were
the policy of the Wings before and during
the Revolution, are their policy now; that
the Tariff of 1912 was the source OF un-
exampled prosperity TO the country, and
that its repeal has been attended with re-
suits detrimental 10 the true interests oil
all sections and classes.
Resolved, That if an addition to our
territory be desirable, it should not be at
tanned by injustice, nor attended with an
extension Of slavery; hat while we re-
spect and will sacredly observe every
compromise Of the Constitution we be-
lieye that the interests of the North and
South, the welfare of the race, and the
honor of the nation, demand that territory
should not be acquired for the purpose OF
an extension of slavery. Z
Resolved. That true democracy de-
mands a jealousy of Executive power
that a renewal and continuance of the
power of a Chief Magistrate is corrup-
ting and dangerous IN its influence and
Tendencies, that we recognize and adopt,
as the expressed will Of the people, the
OsE TERM principle.
Resolved, That the thanks of the whole
nation are due to Major General TAYLOR,
and the brave officers under his command,
for their distinguished conduct in the pre-
sent war, in the victories of Palo Alto,
Reseca de la Palma, and the storming of
Monterey; and that we also view with a
just pride the spirit and alacrity with
,vb;ob The man of pennsvlvanla have, In