The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-09-05
POLITICAL.
The Harrisburg Convention.
To the Editor of the Union.

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The Harrisburg Convention.
To the Editor Of the Union,
~ (" t PHILADELPHIA, Sept. !, 1915.
DEAR SIR Our nomination is very strong one. Nor
rs Longstreth Is the most popular in the State
will secure not only every democratic VOTE but largely
into the opposition. by whom he respected homes
man and virtuous citizen He win be tIuInphanll,
tam Cas- and Butler State
Rssols0ions Of tie Democratic State Contention,
John M Read, from the committee addresses and
resolutions. reported the following. which were unan
mously adopted
ADDRESS
-Four wears ago. the death of the regularly nominated
candidate of The democracy-the lamented Muhlenberg
the unanimous voice Of It's representatives. and the will OF
the peogle-ZPlaced Francis Skunk in the executive
majority, disease IN its most insidous FORM gradually
broke down constitution and frame which seemed to
Of sickness, and with full knowledge OF his approaching
dissolution this eminent patriot and devout Christian re-
ssnsd e the people the high Office with which they had
citizen Of biz native State;
Francis T. Skunk honest, firm and sagacious, and
nus policy IN aIrestng the progress of corporate monopo
lies and the indefinite multiplication of paper mnts has
received the cordial appreciation Of the people of Penn
sylvania To follow in his footsteps, and by wise and
liberal economy diminishing the burden Of taxation
whilst providing ample means for the payment OF the
public creditor, distinguishing the relief issues and grad
aaly prohibiting bank notes of the lower denominations,
tive the constitutional currency, gold and silver coin,
wall be the settled policy of the firm and intrepid demo
fellow citizens As the democratic candidate for governor
Morris Longstreth is genuine representative of the
early settlers OF Pennsy Simple in his habits,
strictly republican in all his feelings and principles firm
but mild, he possesses eminent degree those sterling
qualities which peculiarly required at the present
crisis From choice deyotng himself for several years
gomery he has improved excellent intellect by careful
study, and by extensive intercourse with his fellow
character and their wants, but also with the resources
and capabilities OF our glorious Commonwealth
AS an associate Judge of his own county, he displayed
sound and correct Judgment; and his short career as
canal commissioner, to which post he elected by an
unprecedented majority have afforded ample proof OF his
peculiar fitness TO discharge the duties of Executive OF
He belongs to no clique is surrounded by no faction,
and he will elected 60 into Office entirely untrammelled
only by the pure principles of real democracy, ncu
Gated and pacsed by The great fathers of the democratic
We anticipate his triumphant election as the sure EVIL
dence that the people of Pennsyvan opposed not
only to United States Bank, but to the creation OF mo-
neyed arstocracy by of monopolies and special
privileges, distracted from the whole community for the
peculiar benefit and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF the few.
The Democratic Convention at Baltimore have nomi.
mated General Lewis Cass OF Michigan, and Gen William
Butler OF Kentucky the democratic candidates for
President and Vice President OF the United States and
e NOT IT. oa my S S but that
and pure patriots.
Gen Case history, from the time Of his first settle
his counuymen and his tried abilities as statesman
with his known intrepidy, frmness and sagaciiy as
dlSomSs. point s HIM out as the proper individual to
Ills bold interposton upon the question of the rich of
search In time OF peace, has demolished the attempted
English usurpaton OF a control the mercantile navy
OF America and deserves the highest reward in the gift
Of bus fellow citizens Ibis elevation to the Office of Pesi
dent Of on, happy Union;
stock. and belongs to the fighting Buters-a race well
KNOWN in Pennsy lvania history and by whose citizens
hls Deeds aid those OF his ANCESTORS will be for
gotten.
The independent treasury, revenue tariff the annexa
ton OF Texas war commenced by Mexico, and closed
erals officers and soldiers by the acquisition of an ex-
tended coast on the Pacific, and large and valuable ter
rtory. which are ndlssoluby united to the fortunes Of
our confederacy, are the real of the demo.
cratic administration OF James K Polk.
RESOLUTIONS.
Rs:aved That this convention deeply depores the loss OF
that honest upright, and Fancis
Skunk and that the President be directed 10 convey TO
dolence for this affecting dispensaon Of Divine Provi-
Rt.olVd, That in candidate we recognise those ser
ing democratic principles which actuaed the adm
tons Of Skunk and Snyder and point their veto mes
omy, and OF rational and enlightened liberty
, % Ina. we have entire confidence in cand
land and that he will receive the undivided
Re.olced. That the unity and power of the ratio
party can alone be preserved by always sustaining
speak and carry out their sovereign will.
Ms0ped, That will give undivided, cordial. and
active support TO Morris Longseth the nominee of this
convention for the Office ex-governor and that the
ing presidential election every sound democrat will cast
his in favor OF those and pa
trots, Gen. Lewis Cass of Michigan, and Gen. VIM O.
Butler OF Kentucky the regular of the
party OF the Unon for the offices of President and Vice
President of the United States.
Hesofped That under the democratic administration OF
James Polk, the great democratic of reform.
IN the separation OF bank and and in
revenue tariff, have been successfully effected whilst in
righteous war with Mexico, gallant officers and
troops both regulars and volunteers have covered them
territory has been acquired in addition the peaceful
acquisition of Texas by her own voluntn nv act
Resoped That the settled policy of the democracy of
Pennsyyania marked in address in relation
United States bank and corporate monopoes, is the only
one winch can secure this great commonwealth from ruin
GUS bank expansions and commissions and deprecated
paper currency, and give its hardy sons ord
nary intercourse of lie, the constitutional currencygod
and siivex coin. .
Resoivsd, That this convention sympahise with unfor.
tunate Ireland reduced by the presence large regular
army, and armed police the suspension the habeas
corpus and the entire destruction personal liberty to
state OF actual slavery and that, in Pc
riod she will be released from the burden of most self
Col Reah Frazer moved to add the following addition
al resolution:
Resoird, That will sustain the constitution of the
Union from Violation and preserve the veto power UNI
changed and nvolate
Col Frazer addressed the convention in support of his
resolution, with great eloquence and power
Mr. F.'s amendment was agreed to. -tlt
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