Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-08-26

" 'estiiy our own and their attachment 10
the democratic faith and adherance to the
candidates in nomination as our standard
bearers In the coming contest. Therefore =
kesofred, That the democracy never had
more reason to be proud of their position
before the country than now AT time
when their opponents have no principles
which they dare to avow, they remain firm
and steadfast in their faith and clinging to the
immutable political doctrines they have ever
advocated, challenge comparison, and rely
upon the intelligence, patriotism and discri.
minating justice of the American people, ofor
a right result"
Resoiued, That regarding 'smeasures and
not men, as of the cardinal principles of the
democratic creed, and as vitally necessary
TO the perpciuity of our institutions, we con-
slider it equally insulting for any party to ask,
and degrading for an American freeman to
yield his support, TO any candidate for The
chief magistracy of the Union, who is willing
to secure the good opinions of others by con-
cealing his own.
RESOLVED, That the unquestioned integrity
great ability, long experience in affairs of
State, devoted patriotism and sound unninch-
ing democracy of our candidate for the Presi-
dency-Gen. LEWIS CASS, of Michigan, just
ly entitle him TO the confidence and support of
his fellow citizens and emnently qualify him
for the discharge of the high and important
duties which will necessarily devoted upon
the incumbent of the Presidential chair.
Resolucd, That in Gen. WIN. o. BUTLER. of
Kentucky, we have candidate for the Vice
Presidency whose extensive requirements as
a scholar eminence as a statesman and dis
tinguished services, both upon the field and
in the Legislative halls fit him for the dis
which he has been nominated, and commend
him TO the democracy of the country as wor-
thy of their united and Jealous support
Resolred, That the patriotic and consistent
course of the Hon. Simon Cameron, ami the
Hon. Daniel Sturgeon, in the Senate of the
United States meets our cordial and unquali-
fed approval. Their steadtast adherence to
the true principles of democracy unwaver-
ing attachment and fidelity to the best inter-
esis of nsylvania, their individual integri-
ty and sterling worth entille them 10 our
warmest confidence and lirmest support
Resolred, That we have full and entire
confidence in the competency and democra-
cy of Israel Painter, our candidate for Canal
support and a true old fashioned democratic
majority on the second Tuesday of October
next.
Rcsolred. That we congratulate the cOln-
try upon the return of Peace; and that our
brave soldiers both officers and men, who so
nobly fought in defence of their country :
honor and who, by their valor and hcroism,
accomplished the honorable result, are richly
entitled 10 the warmest thanks of every pa
trot as well for the unequaled skill and
dauntless bravery they exhibited upon the
field of battle as for the humanity and mag
unanimous clemency, uniformly extended
to the vanquishcd foe. Their brilliant achie-
vcmcnts have she'd fresh lusrc upon the ~
mercan arms. and
s''rhe lalrels wreaths that deck their brbws,
| Enclclc the whole land with glory
Resoiued, That in view of the increased
number of applications for new banks and for
the re-charter af old ones our Legislature
should direct its best efforts ito secure the
solvency of those which already exist" and,
before creating any new ones, exact sufficient
guarantees to make their circulation 'sound
and reliable"
Resolved That in the demise of FRANCIS
R. SKUNK, the people of Pennsylvania lost
one of their truest frends-lhe democratic
party, one of the firmcst and most fearless
supporters of its cherished principles, and
society, one Of It's brightest ornaments
Resolved, That our delegates 10 the 3Olh,
of August state convention be instructed to
vote for WILLIAM BIGLER, for Governor.
Resolrcd, That the delegates of this con-
venlion pledge themselves to use all fair and
honorable means to elect the candidates this
day nominated.
Resolrcd, That the proceedings of this
Convention be signed by the officers and
published in the democratic papers of the
county. Adjourned,
LUTHER BASSE1' President
Slnns XA1as9,ss osssl klA'F' Vice prcs't.
JsSa Jsso' Fs]ar,, FE"taf,, Secretaries.
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