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

sincere feelings with reference to the executive
and Legislative administration Of the State, we can
not refrain from directing anxious attention 10 the
councils of the National Government, and the de-
ferred hope which begins to weary the heart oil
Pennsy lvania, each proitless day passes by and
no thought 10 be bestowed on those practical
and substantial interests on which the citizens OF
this Commonwealth 30 largely depend.
8. ResoDed, That the people OF Pennsy lyania her
farmers, manufacturers, and mechanics, have Il
right To demand and do demand in respectful
earnestness that Congress should consider and in
some way act on those measures Of financial policy
comprehending revision of the tariff, at least
TO secure its fair application, which the Executive
Of the Union has earnestly urged on their consid-
Grafton. The hard working men of Pennsy vania,
her farmers and miners and GOLFERS and manu-
facturers, and mechanics, have at least right to
know their DOOM and it is poor consolation for
them TO be told that they must wait till the agita-
ton OF all other parts of the country s composed.
Five months ago was the attention of Congress
called TO these and kindred subjects of practical in
terest by the President, whom Pennsylvania so
largely contributed TO elect, and whom her true
and faithful friend, she delights to honor; and to
this day no one OF them has received from Congress
moments serious thought Against this neglect,
Penns ylvania earnestly protests.
T. ResOlued, That, in reference to the great policy
OF protection TO domestic industry, so far as Penn
sylvania's interests are concerned, the moderate
and safe protection which, being pushed TO no ex-
treme, may be permanent and reliable for the con-
duct Of business, owe deep gratitude to the Pre-
sident Of the United States and his Administration,
and especially to the Secretary of the Treasury
who, in entering the councils of the nation, has
been true to the interests OF those among whom his
life has been passed, and who has sought TO show
that in this the interests of his native State are the
interests ofthe nation.
8. Resooed, That the people of Pennsylvania
for on this matter of protection there is really no
thorough division of parties-stil CHERISH and for
ever will cherish, the system of raising revenue
and encouraging domestic industry by import du-
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in tone of respectful warning which
| the unerring commercial signs around us should
make impressive-wc call upon Congress to do, or
to begin to do, its duty of practical legislation.
9. Resolved That in view of the ruinous post
ponement of practical legislation and from no in
sensibility TO the great doctrina questions which
for five weary months have disturbed the public
mind and engrossed the attention Of Congress, we
have right to hope that what is known as the
slavery question may soon be decided and most
especially have we right to hope-for to this,
without dissent men of all parties look with inter
est-that California, the community which has
started into full and vigorous manhood the
coasts of the Pacihc-which in every element Of
vigor and enterprise, is literally bone OF our bone
and flesh of our fesh-which has formed its repub-
lican constitution, and, having done SO, claims the
constitutional right of admissions should be recog
missed as one of these United States admitted with
out further delay, and without being dependent on
other measures of less urgent necessity.
TO- ResOioed, That in view OF California being at
once admitted to the Union, and the commerce OF
that wonderful region whose resources after neg
lect of centuries American enterprise has first
developed, being made part of the domestic com
merce of the nation, the people have watched with
interest the progress Of the negotiations which on
honorable terms promise to secure the completion,
for the worlds benefit, Of another gigantic commu-
nicaton between the Atlantic and Pacific, the har-
monious adjustment of claims of distant and uncer-
tain jurisdiction, the postponement, we may hope
forever by frank and manly diplomatic intercourse,
OF any conflict between nations whose interests are
tkT,n taah
Wing craftsmanship to have accomplished result
like this.
IL. Resolved, That in the election of eneral Tay
lor the nation was promised an administration OF
peace, and nobly has that promise been redeemed,
and on no point more faithfully than in the strict
maintenance by the Executive of the neutral obi
cations of the country; for, active as our sympa-
thics naturally with the efforts of freedom all
the world, the good of the people revots
from the rash and exorbitant policy which would
involve us in prohtess and desperate conflicts be-
yond our borders and 1t is because OF Its consonance
with due sense of duty and conformity with well
ascertancd law cordially approve of that policy
of resolutc neutrality 10 foreign nations which the
present Administration has earnestly asserted.
Ii is policy not only safe and honorable, but cal
culated To strengthen the nations when raised
in Just resentment.
r. Resolved, That, in the opinion of this meeting
and the community il represents, there never was
greater necessity of union and harmonious action
on the part of those, especially in Pennsylvania,
who elected the present Chief Magistrate of the
United States that, bound together, as VIC are, by
ties of ancient and well-tried political sympathy,
by common desire to keep what have gained,
by common interests deeply involved, by all the
fellowship which, when pure and patriotic, makes
| party strong and triumphant, il is our duty TO
rally round the State and National Administra-
tons, our President and our Governor, and show
them, as do if choose, that the people
who elected them standing by them still
10. ResoIued, That chcrishing these feelings Of
personal as well as political regard, harmonizing
of arfAr a4ta
the community, we, the citizens Of Eastern Penn
sylvania and of Philadelphia, desire 10 give Gene
raj Taylor a welcome 10 our homes. We desire 10
show him that the enthusiasm which led US among
the first 10 his support is living spirit yet, and 10
thank him 10 his face, by joyous welcome, in
which all who claim 10 be Americans will Join, for
having kept his iaith-the faith pledged by long
life Of arduous public service, and Of being true 10
the Constitution the Union and the interests OF the
whole country.
IL. Resolued, That the chairman appoint
mittee To consist Of fifty citizens OF the city and
county 10 invite the President 10 visit philadelphia
at such time this or fall as may be con-
sisten with his public duties, and that these reso
lutions be published
Hon. joseph X. CHASDLER arose, in answer TO
numerous calls, and was received with three hearty
cheers IL gave him pleasure 10 renew his rcla
tions with his fellow citizens, and 10 meet them in
town meetings. lie was glad Of the opportunity Of
Offering them h. CALCULATIONS and of expressing his
gratitude. IL would be affectation in him 10 cay
be was not proud Of their warm reception. Il was
not a small thing TO be a Philadelphia Whig nor u
il small honor TO be honored by them. They
were assembled as friends Of Taylor and Johnston,
and he was proud TO declare himself one OF them.
In 1913, he a member Of the convention
which nominated w. r. Johnston for approval, and
finally for election, by the Wings, as governor.
They had all seen some dawnings Of the effect Of
his talents in the few months previous, and prom
iscd themselves much from the exercise of his abil
itics. These promises had been realized TO the ut
most.
lie (Mr. c. saw, when he was nominated, one
salient point, one shoal ahead ON which 90 make
shipwrcck The great and signal abuse OF the veto
power by the Executives Of the nation and Of this
Common wealth, had called forth a universal con-
dcmnaton, which seemed almost a requisition for
its abrogation. Many good and great men in the
nation thought the time had arrived when IL was
necessary 10 alter the Constitution, 10 take
away the power entirely. The Wing party had
been the most abused in this respect. Bills had
been uncercmonously vetoed, and with scarcely a
reason explanation rendered
When Governor Johnston nominated, the
convention restricted him in this respect, and Get
forth the policy Of the Wing party not TO make
Of the veto power. lie had scarcely entered on his
duties executive Of the State, when he was at
tackled by interruptions opposition; and bills
we're presented 10 him which violated all cOnstitu-
tional right and law, and to which, in conscience,
ha NOT auh rth nc "