Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-07-02
WhigS State Convention.

inStOn county, frd6loeut.
Gov. Johnston was re.nominated for
Governor, by acclamation.
The following resolutions were introdu.
ced and adopted amidst much enthusiasm:
Resolved, 1. That in the enactment Of
Revenue Laws by the National Govern.
ment, fair and adequate protection to Am
erican interests should be carefully afford.
ed /; that the Whig party, now as hereto.
fore, maintaining and declaring its devoted
attachment to that American system Of iu.
ternaiional exchanges which secures to
the workingman fair wages, to the farmer
remunerating prices for his produc.
tions. and TO the mechanic and manufactu.
rer just reward for bis skill, labor and
enterprise.
2. That the Tariff act OF l646 10 unius,
and unequal in its operations, and anti.
American in its tendencies that it is equal
ly destructive of the vital interests of Penn
sylvania, in the prostration Of the iron and
other manufactures of her citizens in the
depression and partial ruin of her whole
operations; in the consequent decrease Of
revenue from her public works, and in
parts Of the State the grea. decline in the
value Of property.
8. That the Whig party has a, all times
and under all circumstances faithfully con-
tended against that polio y 10 our national
affairs, which .avors and protects the la
Dor Of other nations. at the sacrifice OF
| the prosperity oi our own citizens.
4. That the the importation of millions
OF dollars worth Of railroad iron, by which
our people have been robbed of employment
and large balances OF trade produced
against Us, is conclusive evidence Of the
blasting and destructive effects Of the tariff
Of lS46.
5. That the government and people of
Pennsylvania are loyal 10 the National
Constitution, und are ready at all hazards
to carry its provisions in effect; to assert
otherwise is a libel upon the lair fame of
the citizens Of the Commonwealth.
6. That the adjustment measures Of the
last Congress shall be faithfully observed
and respected by the Wings.
Z. That an unalterable determination to
maintain the supremacy of the Constitution
and Laws has been, and is now, one Of our
cardinal doctrines, and that while others
have fal,ered the history Of the Whie par
~ demonstrates that, in the storms Of ad-
versity or in the sunshine of prosperity,
this guiding star Of our counlry's hope has
never been dimmed by its action or coun.
sci.
8. That the opinions of our worthy State
Executive on this subject, as expressed in
his last annual message, meets the cordial
approval of this Convention, and expresses
the views of our constituents.
9. That it is our duty to accustom our.
selves 10 think and speak Of the National
Union as the main pillar in the edi6ce OF
our political safety and prosperity essential
to our collective and individual happiness,
and for which we cherish an attachment
discountenancing whatever may suggest,
even suspicion that it can in any event
be abandoned.
10. That the National Administration,
under the guidance Of our Whig President,
Millard Fillmore, has The unbounded con-
fidence of the Wings Of Pennsylvania, that
in our domestic policy its manly advocacy
of protection TO native industry, the i'm.
provement of rivers and harbors, The re.
duction of postage, and the strict account
ability and economy Of public officers. its
energetic, republican, truthful and 6igni-
fed management Of our foreign affairs,
have secured for it the gratitude of this and
the respect of other nations.
IL. That VIM. F. Johnston, Pennsyl.
vana's Wing Governor, deserves and will
receive the gratitude Of her tax-paying
thousands for his untiring zeal and devo.
zion 10 secure and further their interests,
by perfecting a sinking fund system that
must ultimately pay that oppressive State
debt, which has been fastened upon them
by the profigacy and extravaganza Of our
opponents, and for his efforts to complete
and bring into successful operation the un-
finished public works, without increased
taxation, thus proving how well he has
watched over and guarded every interest,
devised every means and directed all that
the welfare Of the whole people should be
secured.
IL. That the history of Governor John.
s,on's administration furnishes the safest
guaranty that on all subjects submitted for
his consideration, his action therein will
be governed. influenced and directed by a
faithful regard TO truth, justice and the re-
quirements of the Constitution.
l3. Tha. The Wing party. and all such
members Of other parties as feel a common
interest in the prosperity and good name Of
Pennsylvania, entertain just pride in our
execu,iv officer, who firmly maintained
her honor and faith at home and abroad,
and who has defined with ability her prin.
ciples and policy, whenever and wherever
assaiIed.
IA. That Gen. Winfield Scott is beyond
question the choice of the Wings Of Penn
sylvania as their candidate for the Presi.
dency in 1852, and that We earnestly rec
ommend him 10 the Wings Of the Union as
the most deserving and available candi-
date for that high Office.
In the evening, the Governor addressed
an immense concourse in front of the Court