Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-09-09
THE VOICE OF THE KEYSTONE STATE.

The noble bearing and victory breathing movements Of the
noble Democracy of Pennsylvania the mes; cheer
Ing signs of tie times and well calculated TO inusc cour-
age energy and fire into their brethren Of Virginia, in the
important approaching contest. Every day we hear ad
ncd BY Wigs who have visited heard from pennsyya
MIA that large body of Wings in that State placing the
Constitution and the Union above the dictates OF party and
the orders from eadq aartcrs al Washington will turn cold
shoulder upon the sneakng soil candidate
ohc Wings Jonston anxious they 10 secure the sue
cess Of the gallant sound hearted and soundpncpeI Bgar
the standardb of the Democracy The Democracy OF
Peunsyvani fighting the battles of the Constitution and
Union against the paanX Of fanacsm and unhaowed ann
bon and their triumph on the first Tuesday 0! OCTOBER can
not be doubted II will be glorious day for Republic when
powerful State shall strike down the cause Of Ianutcism
and add support the Union of free and qua States
Not the least important gratifying consequence Of the de-
feat OF Johnston and the triumph Of Biger will be its crush
ing influence upon the Presidential aspirations Of General
Scott the peculiar protGge of Seward Horace Greeley
Thurow Wccd and the whole host of miserable and PERM
cious agitato.s and traitors 10 the Constitution.
The lofty tone of the Democracy of Pennsylvania may be
gathered from the proceedings Of large and enths
meeting in Lancaster county-which addressed
most eoquenly by Messrs. James Buchanan, VIM Bglcr
and John W. Forncy They speak the voice OF bold de-
voton the Constitution the rights of the States ard the
union will be from the following resolutions and
sketches Of the speeches:
Resolved That revenue tariff based upon tine ad vao-
principle, is required TO maintain the true interests of
the people such tariff will Afford equal privileges
the farmer mechanic and manufacturer and will furnish the
| greatest good to the greatest number
Resolved That adherence 10 regular nominations is the
Iiic-Good OF the party That firm active and honest sup
port OF the regularly nominated candidates. alone give
force and efficiency 10 our political organization and IN
dspensabc the aud maintenance Of cherished
principles. That those who, while protesting be Demo-
Gratis oppose disregard regular nomination, foes in
| iinitey dangerous than the open enemy.
Resolved That Democracy Lancaster
y approve Of The Compromise Measures adopted by the last
Congress Tina, they were conceived in spirit Of patriot
ISM preserve glorious Union from impending DANGER
and that faithful and honest support of their several pro-
Visions without change amendment is the duty of
American citizen.
Resolved That the repeal of the obnoxious section OF the
Obstruction Law Of l7 which refuses the Of jas
Tor the safe keeping fugitive slaves is alike demanded by
the mutual rights OF master and slave and in accordance
with public sentiment throughout the whole extent III
Common The refusal Of Governor Johnston 10 sign
The repeal bill is w,nton disregard Of the wishes Of the
people, and open attempt aside the plain const
'iona provision which requires the rendition of fugitive
| slaves.
Resolved, That deeply sympa,hizc with the oppressed
inhabitants o The Island Cuba in their struggle throw
oil the CALLING yoke OF Spanish tyranny and the efforts of
General Lopez and his gallant comparots in arms such
rs must meet WIN hearty response in the breast Of every
| true-heartcd American
Resolved That tho cold bloodcd butchery of fifty unar-
ed and wounded American citizens after they had surrender
ed because they were suspected OF aiding the PATRIOTS
oct OF S"Sor" w!cs%nnrss nnh cruelty on the par,
modern tmcsand the honor OF country and the inter-
of humanity require prompt and decided action the
part government that the bloOdh tyrans
may be brought 10 condgn punishment.
Immediately after which The first mentioned Committee
returned with Col BGLER, who's. arrival gree ted w,l
loud applause aud BY appropriate music from the Lancaster
Brass Band, which was engaged io- the occasion.
After the cheering consequent upon his arrival at the
gound had subsidized Col BiGER commenced addressing the
vast assemblagc.
lie said he glad TO meet his fellow of Lancas
county 1t was not the first time he enjoyed that plea
Often delegate meetings. he had me, the noble De-
mocracy Of Lancaster and he felt proud in acknowledging
that nowhere could lie remember OF meeting Steiner or more
honest adherents the Of Democracy The peope
of Lancaster celebrated for their industry and their enter
prise. As Pennsyyan the first of the Union so
Lancaster the most pronnen, among the counties oil
the old Key State. Rich in her mineral and agricu
lural produc :cnsSound and safe in her devotion 10 The
principles of Constitution and the Union-he was pleas
cd he said 10 such pcoplca people beamn with in
tllgencc-a democracy renowned IN the annals of party
warfare for y:i strict adhesion 10 that good old party which
the Union He meet the people of Tancaser-he
10 talk people, and to define his position rea
ton 10 the great questions now aga;ing the country
He alluded exercise Of the franchise. Ii was So
cred obligations; and should exercise the privilege
without first understanding the principles his u,l
His relation to-day was pccuar nc stood before
i'll the gift of the people. He wished. therefore, declare
his feelings and his principles, that all could lac and
all could Understandings. He wanted mans vote
without fret convincing him OF the Justice OF his He
Tough, beneath banner that had bllzoned folds the
principles Of Observation-Disclosures by which he de-
ternned 10 die fighting, or live trunphng
He then entered into lucid examination o. the financial
affairs OF the Commonwealth and thoroughly rcu,ed The
assumption made by Governor Johnston that by the esab
shmcn of Sinking Fund "a fund.- by the way, pro-
cucilon of which he sno entitled the slightest credi
manner the Tariff question: and took the bodest broad
est ground In favor OF the pursued by the National
Democracy in sustaining all compromise measures Of the
last Congress- and arowed his determination in the of