The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-23
From the Pennsylvanian of August 81, isa7.


hall was crowded at early hour numbers being una
bic to procure admission. The information that Cover
nor Skunk, who reached the city by the afternoon tran
from Reading, would be present, circulated like wild
fire, and attracted great crowd At the proper hour e
following officers appointed and took their seas'
President-Frederick Stoever.
p,ee Pres,dents-Dr. D. c. SkeTett Samuel orer
William s. Haowell. Adam Hoffman, Robert . Caref'
Seeretaries-Wm. +. Lehman, jr, Peter heiie' o"''''
uel c. Thompson. su.,;nr
AS soon the meeting organized 'ne Iouow nra
resolution was offered BY Recorder Robert M Lee Pr
adopted:
eud That the democratic party Of the city aa bro ooa
out the Union have heard of the death OF thal as.
hed ns ae SS Esw paa York; w sds dsap ceilings
regret; and while bow with humble submission 70 .le
win IN Sens Me sa long
His memory and indulge hope that distinguished
example IL aaaa depoion 20 friends and lore for ms
counfry-ouR COUNTRY. And we trust that while ms pc
for consolation to that glorious halo which surrounds his
name and the certainty that he has exchanged the non
os of for that eternal reward which awaits the JUST
man.
Colonel John W. Forney, editor Of the Pennsylvania
then offered the following resolutions, which were en-
Enthusiastically received, and adopted by reclamation:
Resoped That in this Of national prosperity and
health well becomes the democratic party, after having
been charged the authors of astcoming disaster proud
" to reasse their attachment and to proclaim
their unalterabe allegiance to their umehonofed Pfihci
Resolved That in the institution of democratic national
convention we hail buwark, only of the safety OF
Itself and Whether we look to the past the proofs of
efficacy healing local discussions, and disposng OF am
bilious aspirations into the uture in which
its harmonizng influences may be exered prevent the
designs of the acous and the yena we feel lofty as
that this is not the period, OF all periods, when
democratic national convention should be abandoned
RESOLVED, That the policy Of equal and OF liberal avs
the repeal of the tariff of 1872 and denied and
msepe by the federal opposition has been approved
and indicated time and and the aborer that
be ruined, according to the prophets OF protection
amid his Astounding prosperity wonders how he could have
been deceived-whe all hands the witnesses OF that
sound republican rise up even in the ranks oil
| federalism itself.
Resolved That the working the independent treasury,
with singular adaptation to circumstances has shown how
great measure, intended to prevent bank expansion and
its appropriate functions in time of and has not failed
the equilibrium Of trade and contribute to
| healthy and uniform system of exchanges
Resoued That the with Mexico is war in vndica-
ton of rights which, when assae it becomes the nation
the country (even the persons Of humble ctzens
would defeat the noblest object OF our political compact
upon large and striking plan has added new gories to
flag, and new and brilliant pages TO our history
Resolved That applaud the officers and men engaged
in this war; and with grateful pray for their continued
success and their safe return.
that fundamental article of faith which extends to
citizens all countries the benefits Of institutions
this expression of opinions, when every mail
Mexico brings intelligence Of deeds OF yaor
performed by our adopted citizens in arms under the
Resoved That we repose undoub,ingfah the general
tive who has not aered failed Though surrounded by
difficulties and assaed by calumny persevere in the full
ten his great duties, with calm and mistaken cour-
sRe.oyed That in Francis r. Skunk, the democratic
nominee for governor Of Pennsylvania have candidate
who has earned his title reelection by bold and con-
slant and fearless vigilance in prevention of the designs
of the federal leaders, looking to the yet further extension OF
Resoped Tha, former fellow. citizen, Morris Long
sreth the democratic candidate for canal commissioner,
we have an accomplished scholar sincere and thorough
demo we
know his superior worth, and predict for him nsei and
| Resolved That we proudly compare these candi-
dates with the candidates for the high and important
decide between the experience and ability OF the former,
and the incapacity and mbecity Of the latter -,
vanize the defeated project for the sale OF the public works
for less than their value and company clothed
merely the OF State, the enterprise Of the
humbest private citizens The tenacity with which the
federal maioes in the Legislature last year chung 70 and
advocated this scheme, that General Irwin
would have but few in Literally
yielding million of dollars and above the
Rsoua That the % Of
the bankrupt law, well in voting for its passage as
millions Of debts and when this repeal demanded by
indignant and outraged people constitutes serious
Resolved That invoke fellow citizens of Pennsyl
vania be the alert in this important election, and
especially when it is ecoleced that the party which OPP
poses u.s. opposes also waged in vndicaton Of the
toms honG provoked by twenty years o. OUTRAGE ana
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| Resolped That we will give warm and undivided sup
port all the democratic nominees in the city and county
| Addresses were now made by Messrs. Forney and
Page and in the midst of the remarks OF the latter Gov
Skunk, accompanied by the Secretary of the Common
wealth, Hon. Jesse Miller and Attorney General Champ
| neys was introduced by Edward A. Penniman, esq,
chairman Of the committee. The reception of the gov
ernor most interesting and enthusiastic shine
cheers for honest Frank Shunk called for, and
given with great energy and repeated. Messrs.
| Miller and Champneys were also loudly cheered.
Governor Skunk addressed his political friends
in and encouraging language. He referred to his
late visit to old Berks, and spoke highly Of the people of
that gallant county. He spoke Of the prevailing pros
pery of the country and congratulated his hearers upon
The fact that the government of these States had in most
cases been administered by democrats He referred in
general terms to the policy of his administration
Finally, he thanked them for their ardent reception, and
retired amid repeated cheers.
Hon. Jesse Miller appeared and delivered short
and highly powerful address, which was repeatedly
cheered
| Judge Champaeys next spoke with his usual eo-
quence and power. Colonel Page was also calledo
again. and responded with his usual readiness Benz H.
Brewster, esq. made of his happies efforts, in
Spouse the CALL and Recorder Lee answered the de-
sres of the meeting in some most pertinent remarks.
was glorious gathering.
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