Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-18


sincere congratulations 10 the people Of this
Common wealth, aud of the United States at
large, upon the rallying Of so large a majority
OF the people to the principles OF the Declare.
ton of Independence, and the faith of the foun.
ders of the Republic.
Resolved, That the triumph of The Whig
houses of the General Assembly of this Com
monwealth, canno, be viewed as complete, un-
Ill The Executive branch OF the government,
shall be made 10 harmonize with the Legislature.
Resolved, That having entire confidence in
the political integrity aud sound Democratic
Whg principles Of Gen. JAMES IRWIN, Of
Centre county, as exhibited in long and active
life believing bis talents TO be of the highes,
order and fully equal 10 the due performance Of
any trust that may be rePosed in him by The
people, and knowing his public and private
character TO be pure and unspoued, this Con-
yen,ion unanimously recommend him to the
people of Pennsylvania as a suitable candidate
for The office of Governor of the Commonw ealh.
Resolved, That in offering the name Of this
distinguished citizen for the sufrages of The
people of Pennsylvania, we design so make no
new issues as TO measures or principles. bu
adherng 10 the ancient landmarks OF The Dem
ocralic Republican parry. as established By The
Father OF his country, by Jefferson, Madison
and Monroe-the most prominent of which are
the protection of The Agricultural, The Mineral
and the Manufacturing interests of this Com
monw ealth and Of The United States at large,
against the competition aud hostility Of foreign
nations, and pauper labor; especially Of Eng.
land equal justice towards all nations but en-
tangling alliances with none the supremacy
of the people over their servants-ihe reslric-
lion or control of Executive power. and The
preservation of national prosperity and indi'ld-
ual happiness
Resolved, That in the opinion Of this Con-
yeniion, the people of Pennsylvania-the prac-
tical men who are concerned in the prosperity
Of The Commonwealth, the developemeni of lis
resources, and The protection of lis industry,
have heretofore had from friends of candidates
enough of hollow profession for The particular
interests Of the State, and are called upon now
10 sustain a candidate whose life and principles
arc pledged for his faithful administration Of
public affairs, as they are identified with The
prosperity of the people Of Pennsylvania.
Resolved, That we have the fullest conf
dence in The ability and integrity of JOSEPH
w. PATTON, presented TO The people by this
Convention as a candidate for the important Of
fee Of Canal Commissioner; and feel confident
that if elected, the happiest consequences will
result from a thorough change Of men and
measures connected with the public improve
menis OF The Commonwealth, and the iniroduc.
,ion Of that energy and economy SO necessary
for their prosperity
Resolved, Tha, the Protection Of American
Manufactures, and The independence of Amer.
lean labor. as they were the policy Of the Wings
before and during The Revolution, and their pol
icy now: that the Tariff of 1912 was The source
Of unexampleG prosperity 10 The country, and
that lis repeal has been attended with results
detrimental TO The true interests Of all sections
and classes.
Resolved, That if an addition TO our territory
be desirable, il should mol be attained by injus-
iice nor attended with an'exiension of slavery;
that while we respect and will sacredy observe
every compromise OF the Constitution we be-
Iieve that The interests Of 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.
Resolved, That true democracy demands
jealousy OF Executive power that renewal
and continuance OF the power of Chief Mags
traie is corrupting and dangerous in its infu
ence and tendencies; that we recognize and
adopt, as the expressed will Of The people, The
ONE TERM principle.
Resolved, That the thanks Of The whole ma
lion due TO Major General TAYLOR, and the
brave officers under his command, for iheir dis
tinguished conduct in the victories of Palo Alto,
Reseca de la Palma, and The siorming OF Mon
terey; and that we also view with just pride
the spirit and alacrity with which the men OF
Pennsylvania have. in numbers far beyond a
proportion Of the State, responded 10 the call Of
their country, and rallied under ts victorious
banner. /. is an earnest that he fame Of our
ancestors will never be larnished, and tina,
Pennsylvania is ever ready to do her duty.
The President. in pursuance TO The resolu-
lion of that effect, appointed the following State
Committee
John c. Kunke, Of Dauphin county Thorn
as Dungan. do James Marin, do; Thomas C.
Hambly. York; Wm. NJ. Watts, Cumberland
Daniel NJ. Smyser, Adams John P Weheri!l
Philadelphia city; Joseph r. Chandler. do
/ Robert It. Conrad, do; Thomas McGrath
PhiIadelphia county; Diller Luther, Berk.
Robert M Bard. franklin; Thomas NJ. T
I M'Kennan, Washington; Andrew j. Ogle, Som
erse,; Harmar Denny, Allegheny Richard Ir
win. venango; Joseph H. Kuhn.. Westmore
land g. ]; Ball, Erie +; Fl. d. Maxwell, North
ampion ]. B. Salisbury, Susquehanna Ell
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