The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-06

At this period delegation from Southwark came
in, and were received with hearty cheers
WILLIAM y. REED arose, and, though laboring
under indisposition, made an excellent
speech predatory to the reading Of tho resolutions
fWhile he was speaking, another delegation enter
cd the hall, and mingled with the mass. The rcso
lutons he said, related 10 Gov Johnston but, as he
(Mr. RI held the peculiar position of an Office
holder under him, he would not say anything ON
that head The predominant sentiment of the re-
solutions complaint that, although Congress
has been i'm session five months IL has done nothing
for the great interests of the North and, especially,
Of Philadelphia. They referred also 20 Gen. lay
lor, 60 whom he paid strong tribute OF admira-
tion and he wished one resolution, inviting him TO
visit Philadelphia, TO be passed by acclamation
lie was sure that when he comes among US, he will
receive a welcome which will be long remembered
lie then read the resolutions, as follows;
1. Resolved, That, yielding to no ordinary inn
pulse Of gratitude we desire 20 express 10 the Gov
ernor of Pennsylvania sense of the ability and
patriotism Of his conduct during the session of the
Legislature, now happily brought 10 eloec, bis
resolute Insertion Of the principles for the mainte
nance of which he elected his protection OF the
business interests Of the whole constituency he
represents his support OF the Constitution, and his
manly assertion Of that fidelity 10 the Union TO
which unwavcring course OF legislation has
pledged Pennsylvania.
g Resolved, That we especially thank Governor
Johnston for intcrposing his objections so plainly
and honestly stated as TO command CONVECTION sna
respect even from political opponents, TO the hrst
Apportionment BILL which, in violation OF the letter
and spirit Of the constitution, and Of the clearcst
right Of the citizens Of n republican community,
that Of fair representation, attempted TO be en-
acted into law. BY arresting such a measure,
he has done justice 20 the people, and averted the
discord, danger, and discredit which extreme and
unconstitutional legislation inevitably involves.
The rejecting people of Penney vania, of all par
ties, will thank him for protecting them.
g. Resolved That as Pcnnsylvanians, citizens OF
State whose loyalty to the Union and the Consti.
tuition has never faltercd, even when under the
forms Of the Constitution her dearest interests have
been sacrificed, which has always yielded implicit
obedience 10 every well ascertained obligation oil
the Federal compact, however repulsivc TO mere
local sentiment, we thank Chief Magistrate for
his assertion of Pennsylvania faith and loyalty
and steady principle, in his message Of the 22d
March, 1880 a State paper, in its spritand manly
patriotism, worthy Of the best days and best men o.
the republic.
Resolved, That our thanks are due not only u
the Executive, but to the Wing minority in th,
Legislature, including our representatives, in botf
houses, who, under circumstances OF no ordinary
ernbar rossmcnt, not only protected the Interests
Immediately confidcd TO them, but largely aided II
defeating many measures designed for the over
throw Of the policy and principles OF government
for which have long and so resolutely con
tended.
5. Resolved That, having thus expressed on