The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-06
PRESIDENT.
Hon. Joseph r.. Ingersoll.

VIM. G. Flanagan, F. Knox Morton. M. d.
George Norton David Woelpper,
Il. b. Slavery, Jas. Peters,
Geo. p. Mercer, John Lloyd,
ID. III. Fickwir, Jas. Galbraith,
Peter Glasgow. Thos. Helm.
Second District Fourth District
Isaac X. Davis, Jas. Il. Sutton,
Elhanan w Keyscr, Jacob F. Rice,
JOS T. Mather, Thos. Allibonc,
Saml II. Rothermel John s. Litte,
Fred. Lennig, Ezra Crousdale,
VIM. Struthers, Peter f. Wright,
VIM. Rowland ST.. Jacob Juvenal
SECRETARIES
Robt. Selfridge, VIM. b. Mann,
A. w Harker Frs. Mcbride,
w. Devine, ir., T.. h. Moore,
j. l.. Gosler, j. +. Cottman.
The nominations were approved by acc amation;.
and the Hon. JOS R. INGERsoLL, in taking his seat
chairman, saluted the assemblage Wings
Wings met to discuss important matters. A
Wing meeting was always of impor lance, and more
especially now, when men driven by sectional
interests almost to frenzy OF political feeling We
have now, as Wings, the same sentiments to guide
us as our fathers had; we have noble leader in
Governor Johnston, and we cherish in our heart OF
hearts the good and gallant General Taylor. Dis
union and division had been imputed to the Wings;
but while they held fast and true to these gallant
leaders, could there be disunionl There never
greater cause for the Wings to triumph in their
union than at present.
When came there by time before when we had
Wing President and Wing State executive? To-
Brightness not their only merit. The acts OF
the governor of Pennsylvania were beyond price.
He devised measures on his coming into office To
redeem the Commonwealth from load Of obliga-
tons, and from degradation which had made her
a by-word and reproach among the nations.
Through his exertons her honor has been redeemed,
and it has been accomplished by his manly vigor,
early interposition, and brilliant talents.
He had little acquaintance with Governor john
ston, and would not hatter Neptune for his tri-
dent or Jove for his power to thunder; but he
would say, that man who by his acts, had
deemed the Commonwealth from deep disgrace.
deserved all the praise that grateful heart could
render.
Again, when would the career of internal inn
provements for which Pennsylvania has been dis
tinguished, have been resumed but for Governor
johnston A noble evidence in his behalf is his
successful labors to secure the completion Of the
North Branch canal, without detriment to the hon
OF the Commonwealth.
Mr.. /. went TO say that if that governor who
able to achieve these mighty acts had been all
the while occupied with other matters, he would be
entitled TO everlasting gratitude for breasting the
storm of Locofocoism; and, by vetoing the appor-
tonment bill, arrestine the corrupting course OF
policy of the majority Of the Legislature, and COM
pelhng 1t to conform, to proximate extent, 10
honor and justice
He has redeemed the veto power from the dis
grace which other national and State executives
have thrown around it; and proved that, while he
will approve all bills passed by the Legislature
which have the appearance of good faith, he will
never fail TO express his disapproval when the ma
gic circle of the constitution is trenched upon.
One circumstance alone entities him To everlast-
ing recollection. From the earliest moment Of his
primary executive career, he went about doing
good with patriotism in his heart, gratitude on
his lips, and the interests Of Pennsylvania constant
ly before his eyes, he aided 10 place the hero of
Buena Vista in the Presidential chair The cleo
ton Of General Taylor is owing 10 the untiring
zeal and unwearied industry Of Governor John
ston.
And there he sits-that pure minded and strong
hearted old soldier, filling the executive station of
the nation with an honor, wisdom and irmness pc
culiarly his IT, yet the bitter hostilities Of
parti- colored faction has stopped the enactment
of measures he has devised for the good of his
try, still the wisdom which has hitherto pro-
tected will lead him in safety through the mazes VI
the political labyrinth.
Mr.. Ingcrsoll sat down amid much applause,
and was followed by
RoBERT MoRRrs, esq, who read the following
letters
Letter from he Hon. James Cooper.
WAsHISGToN, June l, 1850
GENTLEMES: The invitation with which you have
hOnored to attend ga meeting of the friends of
Taylor and Johnston" to be held in the Chinese
Museum, in the city Of Philadelphia, on the even
ing Of the Sd instant, was duly received. Always
ready 10 unite in any expression OF approval of
mcritorous conduct and faithful services rendered
by those whom have constituted our political lead
ers il would afford sincere pleasure 10 unite with
the Philadelphia Wings for such purpose. Such
expressions Of approval, in such cases, always
proper. They constitute incentives 20 pursue the
right and avoid the wrong, 10 which no one can be
wholly inscnsible howsoeycr great may bchis power
or eminent his position. Humanity, In it's best de-
veopment, Is humanity still; and will always be
encouraged aud stimulated in the performance OF
its duties by the appreciation which il expects.
Understanding this, VIC would show ourselves
mindful Of what is doc TO own welfare. were We
to neglect this cheap means OF promoting IL. Con
curing cordially, therefore, in the policy Of
pressing approval Of patriotic conduct and nerito-
rious services, by whomsoever performed, II would
be highly gratifying 10 10 unite with you the
occasion referred to in your obliging Invitation.
but the condition Of my health, although 20 much
improved as to enable me TO leave my room, viii
not permit me TO do 40. BE good enough 10 com
nunicate this 10 my friends the for my
non attendance.
Very respectfully, your friend and fellow citizen,
JAMES COOPER
Mcssrs. Robert Morris, Craig Biddlc, p. Il. Savery
Geo. Erety and S. Wagner, Committee
From he Hon. Henry ID. Moore.
PHrLADELPHIA, June 1, 1850,
GENTLEAEN:-Bcing absent from Washington at
the time your communication was mailed to me,
did not receive il until yesterday, and consequent
ly il was the first intmaton had received Of the
of our friends 10 meet in mass meeting
Monday evening next and truly regret that
did not sooner receive the notice Of your meeting,
as IL might have afforded me the pleasure Of being
with you ON that occasion. As il is, however, !
shall be deprived OF that pleasure, in consequence
of previous engagements which had made, and
which require my attentlon IN washington on
Monday. II s scarcely necessary for me TO say
that most cordially In the objects for which
your meeting is called, and sincerely hope that
Il may be such demonstration as our State and
national administrations deserve at the hands Of
their friends, and one which shall inspire them with
renewed vigor in behalf of those great principles
under which rallied in the contests which placed
those administrations in power.
With respect, your obedent servant,
HENRY ID. MOORE.
To Robert Morris, G. Bddlc. p. b. savery, g. Ere
~, and ;. Wagner, csqs., committee.
From The Hon. Moses Hampton.
HOUSE, or REPREsENTATIves,
wAsmNeToN, May 30, 1850.
GENTLEMEN: I have the honor TO acknowledge