The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-02
Democratic County Meeting.

Reading Room West Chester, Tuesday, the 9th of
July, a. D. ls47, Tor the purpose OF adopting measures
preparatory to the approaching election and organized by
selecting the following officers;
President. Gen George Hartman
Vice presidents: Hubbard Evans and John M. keon,
esqIs.
Secretaries: James Roney and John f. Hartman.
On motion OF q. w. Pearce, esq, the following gen.
temen appointed committee TO prepare and report
resolutions for the consideration of the meeting, viz.
Joseph J. Lewis John J Monaghan,
Johp Christman, Samuel Hersberger,
Robert Lyse, Alexander Hoton,
Jacob Lamborne, Isaac NJ Davis,
Ritter Boyer, Sam' W. Mcclellan,
Aaron Baker, Isaac Trimble.
John Jones,
The committee having retired for some time, the meet
ing was entertained with some eloquent remarks from
John Hickman and L. g. Pearce, esQs after which the
committee returned and reported the following resou
tons; which, having been read and considered, were
adopted unanimously;
Resolved That the principles of the democratic party
the main pillars which support the superstrucure OF this
government; that under the benign influence ofthese prin-
cple the country has advanced from colonial childhood
mature national manhood; and that is exhibited to
the world the amazing wonder of the youngest nation
earth far in the advance bearing with the proud banner of
progressive improvement only in the oil govern
men but also in all measures which have for their object
the welfare, elevation, and happiness of mankind.
Resoued That the present prosperity of this republic is
consequence Of liberal and enlarged national egation
now more equally sustained by the incidental advantages
the last Congress.
Resolved That the federal party has sgnally failed
tabsh single fact with reference to the results of abo
ishing the tariff act OF 1922 that their efforts convince
the agricultursts of the country that greater market
could be obtained for their produce by asserting that all
supplies of grain the English and continental ports
would be obtained from points the Baltic and Black
seas has been entirely dsproved and the contrary
has been fully established, that this country send
products there at as low if not lower prices than any other
nation.
Resoped That the prophesied "ruin" of opponents
only the wall of reckless and disappointed party
whose greatest happiness would have been have seen
their prophecies fully realized they could but have placed
in their hands the rcins of power.
Resolved That the strong advocates of the great
principle OF peace; that fully appreciate and approve of
the unweared efforts Of the present national administration
maintain friendly intercourse with the republic of Mex-
co that conscentousy believe that every effort of
magnanimous and noble made use to avert
the present war that any nation not and by
archy would have receved our continued pacific and hon
song thread OF her national honor that, therefore, the
ment that between peace and war she has repeatedly
made her election and she must, and hereafter bear
and account for the consequences.
Resolved That tender thanks for the noble man.
ner in which our country honor has been maintained in
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their brave officers and gallant that the country will
open and overlooking hearts, giving to them the as.
that they who fight their contys battles shall
ceive that county's gratitude.
Resolved That the federal party the present. as in the
of 1872, have been false the country that SYM
speeches by it's press in behalf Of Mexico and that
this reasonable course has had the effect proog the war;
by snaieesSy TO The Mexican people
in this country rendering aid and comfort to our com
mon foe.
Resovrd That cordially concur in the sentiment of
opposition to a United States Bank and the
the tariff OF 1872, unanimously expressed by democratic
gard essential to the secnrty Of the rights and protec
ton OF the interests of the people and States by the
JEFFERSON and JAcKsoN that the democratic candidate
for the presidency in lsis e he who he may) be kown
currency, and other measures which distinguish democ-
State, and nationally for the nomination of candidate
for county, State. and national offices, essential to the
party, and the oseendency of those great measures Of
national policy with which it is identified for in the
n ce al M toge We, therefore, approve % 9eo Of
ddates for presidency and vice presidency I8i already
recommended by several States which the
that that body, when assembled will present candidates Of
sound and nnqucstioned democratic principles and in all
respects worthy Of those offices and of the united support Of
all democrats of all the States
Resolved That have unwavering confidence in JAMES
t. Polk, the workng President of the United States that
his administration has been characterized by the purest
patriotism, and conducted with signal ability and that
office, in such decided be gratifying not
Resoued That francis r. SKUNK has the entire conf
dence OF the democrats OF Chester county that through his
whole life long he has been steady the democratic faith
that since his elevation to the gubeatora of this his
native State he has noby maintained his cherished pot
State that the prefix of honest Frank his NAME is
truth which his boldest opponents dare gansay that
the people of this State orsake tried public SER
and that confidence is entire in his reelection by
a triumphant majority
Rcsortd That the convention which presented us for
sufrages the name OF MoRRIs LoNGsrRETH
ddate for Canal Commissioner, did wisely and well and
that his and unspotted reputation, both moral and
POLITICAL entities him to that which he fail receive
IA full vote and triumphant election.
Resotpcd That the democrats of Chester county
county meeting assembled do here pledge ourselves
do whatsoever lies having at the polls at the
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effect this purpose, will adopt such
district will effect thorough, effective, and active
ganzato of the party throughout the codnty.
Resolved, That the committee of correspondence call n
county convention of delegates Marshaton, such
they shall deem advisable for the purpose of forming
ticket to be supported at the next general election.
j. J. Lewis, esq, then addressed the meeting at con-
siderable length in reference to Gen. Taylor Justly ex-
toing him for his patriotism, bravery, and skill, as
successful leader of forces in Mexico and concluded
high military character and achievements &C., and des
ignatng him the democratic candidate for the presi
dency in 1S4S.
The resolution was objected to by Mr. j. J. Monaghan
on the ground that it premature not properly within
the objects for which the meeting had been convened
and entirely nexpedent because of the great doubt and
uncertainty that existed to the Generals political pn.
clples-t not being known whether he in favor OF
democratic federal of national policy The
objections made by Mr. M. ably sustained and
Iarged upon by Mr. Hickman, who conended, among
other things, that il would be endangering the great prin
clpes with which the democracy identified, nomi-
nate any who not known to be favor of those
principles and that the adoption of the resolution, with
out knowing whether Gen. Taylor was a federalis or
would be difficult escape, should it turn out that his
views accorded with the federalists He therefore