The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-09

RESOLVED, That James Buchanan is public man
worthy OF the support of the whole country and especially
with reference those great questions which have hereto
tore constituted the OF unhappy divisions between
Ressped That Iepose full confidence in the admins
and that History will enbazon upon her brightest page,
the riumphs and achievements which have resulted from
Resolved That the war in which we are engaged is
just and righteous and that the resolution OF Con-
Mexico, in strict accordance with the plain and unan-
swerabe truth, and be altered or obiierated, no
matter how gross the inconsistency or the desperation oil
Resolved, That fthe President ofihe United States had
hesated failed protect the frontier OF Texas after the
annexation of that State this Unon-and especially in
view of the fact that were bound to maintain her boun-
Congress- dated December 49, 1885, and sustained by such
distinguished authorities Henry Clay and John Quincy
God and his country, and would have opened wide the
door, and extended the invitation Mexican cruelty and
conditions.
Resolved, That when the blow first struck by Mexi-
sword unsheahed. defend, became the potent and
agent TO avenge our numerous injuries suffered
past, and security for the future"
Re.o'ed Tha. after our aE has been carried forward
would be an outrage upon the dead who repose be-
the ne 81 a~o won an Ills
be not closed with due regard to great claims and 10
Resolved, That Pennsylvania good be proud
absent sons IN Mexico and that she is not me less
not the less assured Of their claims upon the nations graft
tude now that faction would dshonor the OF
deserve the national gratitude.
Re.ored, That approve thoroughly Of the course Of
the national administration the war with Mexco ana
that Justice pronounce the verdict rumpettongued
that while the last dread postponed SO long as
it could be postponed when hosttes were finally pre-
cpitated by the act of Mexico herself the of the
President was wise, magnanimous, and tolerant In the
Resolped That oppose and denounce the course of
the federal opposition in Congress in p'otrac'ng the war
and comfort TO the common enemy and that we are not
that our gallant aMd sca a5e
who SO forgetnl of their reputation and their peril
brave men now in Mexico and all who have shared in
the dangers Of the war and that one OF the
cords the gaan,ry and the susrngs of her absent
from highest officer in the line down the humbesi
private in the ranks who left his home to defend the flag OF
Resolved That the world bears witness the bravery
Worth Quitmun Shields Smith and Pierce Patterson
heroes will always be remembered conspicuous exam
Piles Of gaany, and cherished the peculiar objects of
Reolued That we owe to Major General John A. Quit.
man. Of Mississippi the accomplished military leader and
ne in which he defended the fair fame of the second
regiment against hs e, a Sao1 that
Resoped That we rePose full confidence in the political
personal integrity of Francis X. Skunk, OF
Pennsylvana; and we regard his administration one
that noby represents democratic principles and efficiently
people and that good old Pennsylvania has had
| Executive to whom her citizens could point with more
Rssoved That this convention entertain full and entire
confidence in the honesty and stern and nnwavering de-
mocracy of Israel Painter the nominee of this
for canal commissioner and unanimously recommend him
to the support of the democratic party of Pennsylvania
the Wise and ad@be institution by
Martin Van Buren, repealed during the hundred days Of
prescription and tyranny that succeeded Harrsons lnau-
gurao restored under the glorious administration OF
James K Polk and that the friends Of this measure have
salvation of the whole republic from the effects of spirit
Money , A ~ he snEs resulted from the use Of the
r Reolved That we do ferventy hope that the
Onal House of Representatives will take the first fitting
occasion expunge from its journals all Of the dis
graceful Ashmn amendment to the thanks Of Congress to
Gen Taylor, by which, after honoring the hero for his
vaor, hi. fair fame is soiled by alsehood in regard to
the and we trust that the Hon Jane:
until the foul is buried in the same grave where
the ss s. sDn % p s
olved That the tariff Of 1876 has realized the most san
gune expectations of its advocates and friends and as sig
ay faIsifed all The wof predictions of its enemies. The
democracy of Pennsylvania cling TO it as one OF the crown
mnstraon ilusous the page of history and proud
to record il as demonstration established by the niaioe
into an I" obsolete idea.'
Resolped, That recognise in George M Dallas true
democrat distinguished statesman. and pure patriot
and of Pennsylvania we take pleasure in bearing
testimony his virtue, his talents, and his integrity
Resolred, That the democracy Of Pennsylvana regard
the administration OF Martin Van Buren, with pride. we
his principles; they own, and have been
sustained but the for the time being was
overwhelmed
Resolved That look upon Gen. Lewis Cass great
and glorious and whilst we reerate that the democ-
racy of Pennsylvania infinitely prefer their great and
pure man. Buchanan any oher we proclaim to the
world that the choice of the Baltimore convention, when
fairly made, shall be
Resolved That in all questions respecting the oganiza-
ton proceedings of the Baltimore convention the dele
gates from this State be instructed to vote in such
ner majority of them shall decide to be material for
curing the of the presidential candidate whom we
have unanimously recommended.
RESOLVED, That this convention pledge the faith Of the
democratic party OF pennsylvania now more confident
than ever its giant strength support the nominees of
the national convention for President and Vice President OF
the United States.
Resoipsd That the of any of the delegates sp-
pointed the democratic national convention hndpg
announcement to attend he is hereby fully authorized to
point substitute.
On motion of Mr.. Craft, the address and resolutions
were unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Lowry moved that the thanks OF this convention
be presented to the officers OF this convention, Tor the
able, dgnfed. and gentlemanIy manner in which they
have discharged their duties which was UNANIMOUSLY
adopted
| Mr. Kerr submitted the following resolution
Resolved That the delegates to the national democratic
convention be- hereby, instructed to vote against
and oppose the introduction OF the twohirds rule as we
nccive that maoritybeing the usage of the partyis
sufficiently democratic for all purposes.
This resolution was supported by Messrs. Kerr, Will
mot Snodgass and Dawson, and opposed by Mr. Frazer'
when it was adopted-yeas IS, nays 49,
The Chair then announced the State central commit
| tee; and ,
On notion the convention adjourned with nine cheers
for James Buchanan
| (Signed by the officers
Virginia.