The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-26
PennsyIvanla wing State Convention.


PennsyIvania Wing State Convention.
This body assembled at Lancaster on the
24th instant, and, after some preliminaries, or
gained by the appointment of JOHN H. EWING
as president, with twenty-six vice presidents,
and seven secretaries. After some further pro-
ceedings, committee was appointed to prepare
resolutions, and the convention, having taken
recess, upon their reassembing, MIR. OAR
RAGH, in behalf of the committee, reported the
following resolutions, telegraphic report of
which we copy from the Philadelphia North
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Resolved, That, in the enactment of revenue laws
by the National Government, fair and adequate
protection to American interests should be careful
y afforded that the Wing party, now as hereto
fore, maintaining and declaring its devoted attach
ment to that American system of international
changes which secures to the workingman fair
wages, to the farmer remunerating prices for his
productions, and to the manufacturer and me-
chanc just reward for his skill. labor, and enter
prise.
Resolced, That the tariff act of 1876 is unjust and
unequal in its operations and anti American in its
tendencies; that it is equally destructive of the
vital interests of Pennsylvania, the prostration of
the iron and other manufactures Of merchandise
in the depression and partial ruin of her whole
operation in the consequent decrease of revenue
from her public works, and in parts OF the State
the great decline in the value of property.
Resolved, That the Wing party has at all times
and under all circumstances faithfully commended
against that policy in national affairs which ia
vors and protects the laborer of other nations at
tboo iG,o nft lift
Resolved, That the importance of millions of dol
lars worth of railroad iron, by which our people
have been robbed of employment, and large bal
of trade produced against u.s. is conclusive
evidence of the blasting and destructive effects OF
the tariff of 1916.
Resoipsd, That the government and people Of
Pennsylvania are loyal to the National Const-
tuition, and are ready at all hazards to carry its
provisions into effect; to assert otherwise is libel
upon the fair fame of the citizens Of the Common
wealth.
Resolved, That the adjustment measures of the
last Congress shall be faithfully observed and re-
spected by the Wings.
Resolved, That an unalterable determination to
maintain the supremacy of the Constitution and
Laws has been, and ia now, Of our cardinal
doctrines, and that, while others have faltered, the
history of the Wing party demonstrates that, in
the storms of adversely in the sunshine of pros
perity, this guiding star of our countrys hope has
never been dimmed by its action council.
Resolved, That the opinions of our worthy State
Executive on this subject, expressed in his last
annual message, meets the cordial approval of this
convention, and expresses the views of our con-
stituents.
Resoiued, That William Il. Johnston, Pennsylva-
MAS Wing Governor, deserves and will receive
fha Ia har al,
untiring zeal and devotion to and further
their interests, by perfectng sinking fund sys.
tenn that must ultimately pay that oppressive State
debt, which has been fastened upon them by the
prohigacy and extravaganza of our opponents and
for his efforts to complete and brin into successful
operation the untinished public works without in
creased taxation, thus proving how wisely and
how we'll he has watched and guarded
every interest, devised every means, and directed
all that the welfare of the whole people should be
secured.
Rssolped, That it is our duty to accustom our
selves to think and speak of the National Union as
the main pillar in the ediice of our political safety
and prosperity essential to our collective and indi
vidual happiness, and for which we cherish cor
DIAL habitual, and immovable attachment, dis
countenancing whatever may suggest sus-
picion that it in any event be abandoned.
RssoIued, That the National Administration, I'M
der the guidance OF our Wing President, Willard
Fillmore, has the unbounded confidence of the
Wings of Pennsylvania; that in our domestic po-
Icy its manly advocacy of protection to native
industry, the Improvement of rivers and harbors,
the reduction Of postage, and the strict account
ability and economy of public officers, its emerge
tic, republican, truthful, and dignified manage
mcnt OF our foreign affairs, have secured for il the
Il Ar. "A A.
Resolved. That 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 executive officer, who
firmly maintained her honor and faith at home
and abroad, and who has defined with ability her
principles and policy, whenever and wherever as
sailed.
ResoUed, That the history of Governor Johnston's
furnishes the safest guarantee
that on all subjects submitted for his consideration
his action thereon will be governed influenced,
and directed by faithful regard to TRUTH justice,
and tho requirements of the Constitution.
Resolved, That General Winfield Scott is beyond
question the choice of the Wings of Pennsylvan
as their candidate for the Presidency in 1852 and
that earnestly recommend him to the Wings of
the Union as the most deserving and available
candidate for that high office.
Pending the question upon the adoption of
the resolutions, John M. Scott, esq, of Phila-
delphia, moved the insertion of the following
as an amendment:
Resolved, That the provisions of the Constitution
in reference to the rendition of fugitives held to
service labor, demand and shall receive from our
party faithful, manly, and uncquivocal support
On the question of the adoption of the amend
ment, long, discursive, and exciting discus
sion sprang up, in which Messrs. Ogle, SulIi-
van, Bell, Robinson, LOOMS, }. M. Scott, John
Dickey and others participated.
Finally, the previous question was called on
the discussion, and sustained, on call for the
yeas and nays, by vote of II to AZ. The
question then recurring upon the resolutions,
the amendment having fallen with the admis-
sion OF the previous question, they We're adopt
ed by yeas 90, nays u.