Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-28

Henry w. Snyder, of Union county,
was declared duly nominated on the sec
ond ballot, having received a majority of
all the votes cast.
The Convention then took a recess till
l24 o'clock.
At l2i O'clock assembled-commit-
tee on resolutions not being yet prepared
to report.
Mr.. Johnson, of Cambria, offered res
olution fixing Hollidaysburg as the place Of
meeting Of the next Wing State Conyen-
ton.
Various amendments were proposed
naming Lancaster, Lewistown, Meadville,
Erie, &c, on which an amusing discussion
arose in which Mr.. Heistcr, of Lancaster,
johnson, Of Cambria, Elder, of Mifllin,
johnson, of Erie, and others participated
The resolution was finally laid aside !;
and the Convention took another recess of
halt an hour, awaiting the report of the
committee on resolutions.
Upon the re-assembling of the Conven-
ton at 8 o'clock. Mr.. Conyn, from the
committee on resolutions, submitted to the
Convention the following report, which
was read, and on motion of Mr.. Loomis,
unanimously adopted:
Resotred, That this Convention, representing
those who, in l94S, gave the vote of Pennsylva-
ma 10 Zachary Taylor and William +. Johnston
roloice IN the opportunity now afforded them of
renewing the expression of their undimlnished
confidence and respect; the mere earnest as
founded on the realization of all their hopes and
expectations. The Wings of PENNSYLVANIA have
watched with deep interest the course of the
State and National Administrations, conducted
as they have been, under unusual embarrass-
meniS-ana the result Is, that they are proudly
content with both.
Rcsoiued, That TO William F. Johnston, Gov
ernor OF Pennsylvania, their gratitude is especi-
ally due, for his public conduct his steady fidel-
lty TO his friends and his party, TO the interests
OF the great State he represents 10 her relations
10 the Union and the Constitution, TO her we'll
settled and unwavering loyalty, and old fash
Toned opinions on subjects of domestic policy
formed during the revolution, and never for one
moment abandoned from that day Of trial 10 this
Reso!red, That our thanks are particularly due
TO Governor Johnston for arrestng one mea-
sure Of dangerous and unconstitutional legigla-
tion, tie first AppOrtionment Bill of the late
session OF the Legislature, and thus forcing an
INSCRIPTIONS majority to recognise the ohliga-
bound 10 sustain, and whose Fundamental princi-
pie, grossly violated by that bill, in fair and
equal representation, and no Acknowledgement
for opinions sake.
Resoired, That 10 Governor Johnston graft
tude Is due for his anxious desire. manifested in
every word and act of his official life, to main
tain the public credit of the State. and enforce
by the accumulation Of a sinking fund. the cer-
tain and gradual reduction of the public debt
ana the public burthens, so as to release the en-
er6les OF Pennsylvania from the weight She has
so long and so patiently borne, and give her new
capacity TO improve every portion of her soil
complete her unfinished Improvements, and give
To every county OF the Commonwealth facilities
Tor the dcTelopement of its resources.
Resolved, That one other public servant has
earned our gratitude, and that of every right
minded man IN the Commonwealth, BY faithful
Iy administering his responsible trust and sec
ondlng the economical views of the executive
and this Wing Convention would not faithfully
represent its constituents if il did not give nj
teranco of earnest gratitude to the late State
Treasurer, Gideon J. Ball of Erie, for all he
has done, and all he has prerfnted.
ReSotred, That with view to sustain the Ex-
ccutIye by the association Of men-mcn of high
character, sound political opinions, and large
experience, we have this day nominated JOSHUA
DUNCAN, JosErH HENDERSON, and HENRY w
SNYDER; surrounded by such men, and no
lobger embarrassed by adverse sH4Aon, the
Wing Governor can, without fear or difficulty,
carry into successful execution all measures ne
cessary for the public good for their election,
and with It, the election of Legislative major
lty, SO important IN every respect, invoke ac-
tiyity, harmony, and fidelity ia the Whig ranks
from one end of the State 10 the other.
ReSotred That this Convention would i'll dis
charge its duties, or do justice to the sentiment
OF those who sent them here, the Wings OF
every part of Pennsylvania, if they were to
withhold from the President of the United
States and his Administration the tribute of
sincere approval, of confidence, and respect.
twas Pennsylvania-the State which settles by
its vote and its patriotic preference, all the great
political contests Of the eountry-whieh made
General Taylor President Of the United State