Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-09-06
AFTERNOON SESSION.

AFTERNOON SESSION.
! Conference met pursuant to adjourn mcnt.
| Mr.. Pumroy moved that the Conference pro-
| ceed to nominate candidates. Adopted.
Mr.. Cottrell nominated Gen. VIM. Ii. Irwin,
Of MilTlin.
Mr.. Nicodemus nominated Dr. Alexander
M'Kamey, of Blair.
Mr. MKamey nominated DR.. John M'Cu-
loch, of Huntingdon.
Dr. M'Kamey peremptorily declined being
considered a candidate for nomination, and his
name, after some discussion, was Withdrawn.
On motion, the nominations were closed, and
the Conference proceeded TO ballot
Messrs Humes, Patton, Clark, Moore, Swope,
NJ Kamey, Breidenbaugh, Nicodemus, Pumroy,
Cuddy, Mcclure and Campbell-l2, voted for
Dr. JOHN MCULLOCH, Of Huntingdon
Messrs Cottrel, Kerr and Sterrett-3, voted
for Gen WM. II. IRWIN, of Miflin.
Dr. M'CuLLocH, of Huntingdon county, hav-
ing majority of the whole vote, was declared
duly nominated as the Wing candidate for Con-
gress and on notion the nomination was unan-
imously concurred in.
Messrs Clark, Moore and Swope were ap-
pointed a committee to inform DR.. M'Culloch
Of his nomination, and request his acceptance
of it.
The following resolutions were then submitted
and unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That while we deeply deplore the
great national bereavement that has befallen Us
in the death Of Gen. ZACHARY TAYLOR late
President of the United States, we can look with
confidence upon his successor, MILARp FILL
MORE, and feel assured that his sagacous states
manship, purity Of purpose, and answering ad-
herence TO Whig principles will ensure US an
administration that we can cordially approve.
ReSoired That the administration of WA r.
JoHNsroS meets our unqualified appreciation;
that his untirng efforts to bring our tax-ridden
old Commonwealth back 10 her ancient pros
perity, by taking effective measures to reduce our
State debt, and secure adequate protection to
domestic industry, must commend him 10 every
true hearted Pennsylvania.
Resolred, That Hon. SAMUEL CALVIN has faith
fully represented the Iron District, and that We
recognise in him a true Wing, and reliable
Representative.
Resolred That DIR. JOINS MCuLLocu, OF Hunt
ingdon county, is entitled to the cordial and
unanimous support of the Wings Of this district
and that we will leave no honorable means Un-
tried to secure his election by triumphant ma
jority.
Resoired, That these proceedings be signed bv
the officers and published in the Wing papers Of
the District.
ROBERT CAMPBELL, President.
A. X. M'CLuRE, Secretary.
IL The following letter, addressed to the
editor Of the Gazette, speaks the sentiments of
good Wing, and will find a ready response
throughout the entire district. Gen. IRWIN hay
ing submitted his name to the action Of the con-
ferees, so far from feeling dissatisfied at the re-
sult returns thanks for the partiality manifested
for him in MifFlin county, and is now ready to
do battle in favor Of DR.. M'Culloch against the
great gun of free trade in this district, Andy
Parker, or any other locofoco who may be nomi-
mated:
LEWIsTowS Sept. 5ih, 1850.
MIR Frysinger-I embrace the first opportu-
nifty to declare, in the most public manner nv
entire satisfaction 18th the action Of the Whig
Conference Convention of this Congressional
District DR.. JoHN McCuLLocH, the whig NOM
inee, is gentleman of excellent sense, sound
political opinions, and great personal popularity
and have no doubt that his triumphant election
viii yIndicate the wisdom of the choice of the
convention Unanimity and activity will ensure
our success. Oar candidate is an aYowed and
unconpromising friend of a Protective Tariff
the one great measure TO which Pennsylvania
looks Tor safety and prosperity and the real, the
only issue between the Whig and the so called
Democratic Party is, Free T'rade or Protection to
american Industry. Let this issue be fairly and
powerfully presented to the people-lct them
remember that they are choosing, not only a re-
preventative of themselves in the National Le-
gislature, but the representative there OF one
great principle, and the result will not be
doubtful.
! Permit me, Mr.. Editor, 10 tender to the wings
! Of Mifllln county my heartfelt thanks for the
/ distinguished mark Of their confidence and es-
TEEN which the unbroken vote of their conferees
! gave to me in convention. 1t was exceedingly
gratifying to me TO receive this indication Of the
attachment Of my native county, and it has in
creased Gf that be possble) my devotion to the
success Of the principles of the whig party.
, Defeated for the nomination, yet in no wise dis
honored, retire from the contest cheerfully
and without complaint. My successful friend
has my kndest feelings, and shall have, with
hearty good will, whatever aid my humble ahili
ties can give to secure his election.
Very respectfully yours,
w II. IRWIN.