Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-30
PENNSYLVANIA WING CONVENTION

! The Wing State Convention Of PENNSYLVANIA as
sembed at LANCASTER on the oath inst, for the pur
pose of nominating the Wing candidates for Gov
ernor, Canal Commissioner, and Supreme Court
Judges. John Fl. Ewing, of Washington county
was elected President Of the body.
| Select Committee reported the following re-
| solutions:
Resolved, lhatn the enactment of revenue laws by
the national government fair and adequate protection
to American industry should be carefully afforded; tina
| the Wing party now, heretofore maintains and de-
clares its devoted attachment to that American system
OF International exchanges, which secures to the work
ing man fair wages to the farmer remunerating prices
tor his productions. and TO the manufacturer Just re
ward Tor his skill labor and enterprise.
Resolved That the tariff act of 1916 is unjust and
unequal I'D its operations and American in its
denclesthat it is equally destructive of the vital inter-
ests OF Pennsylvania in the prostraon of the iron and
| other manufactures OF her czens-in the depression
and partial ruin of her coal operaons-in the conse-
quent decrease OF revenue from her public works-and
IN parts OF the State, in the great decline in the value oil
property.
| Resolved That the wing party has at all times, and
under all circums ances, faithfully commended against
that policy in national affairs which favors and pro-
ecs the labor OF other nations at the sacrifice of the
| prosperity of our own citizens.
Resolved That the immense imporations of millions
OF dollars worth of railroad iron, by which our people
have been robbed of employment and large balances OF
trade produced against is conclusive evidence of the
blasting and destructive effects of the tariff of 1916.
| Resolved That the government and people of Penn
syvana are loyal to the national constitution, and are
ready at all hazards, to carry its provisions into effect
10 assert otherwise, is libel upon the fair fame of the
| citizens OF this commonwealth
Resolved That the ad usment measures OF the last
Congress shall be faithfully observed and respected by
| the wings,
maintain the supremacy Of the constitution and laws
has been and is OF cardinal doctrines and that
while others haye taltered the history OF the wing par
~ demonstrates, that in the storms Of adversely in
the sunshine OF prosperity this guiding star of our
countrys hope has never been dimmed by its or
counseIs.
Resolved, That the opinions of our worthy State
Executive this subject, expressed his last an
nua message meet the cordial approval of this conveu.
ton and expresses the view of our constituents
Resolved That it is our duty to accustom ourselves
to think and speak of the national Union as the main
pillar of the ediice OF our political safety and prosper.
tyas essential to our collective and undiv ided and
individual happiness, and for which cherish an
attachment, discountenancng whatever may suggest
even suspicion that in any event be abandon
3D.:
Resolved, That the national administration, under
the guidance OF our whig President. Willard Fillmore,
has the unbounded confidence Of the wings Of Pennsy-
vana; that, in domestic policy its manly advosa
cy protection to native industry; the Improvements of
rivers and harbours the reduction of postage and the
strict accountability of public officers; its energetic,
republican, truthful aud dignifed management of our
foreign affairs has secured for it the gratitude of this,
and the respect OF other nations
Resolved. That William F. Johnston, our whig
Governor, deserves and will receive the gratitude OF
tax paying thousands for his unlirng zeal and de-
yoton to secure and further their interests by perfect
ing sinking fund that must ultimately pay that OPP
presslve State debt which has been fastened upon them
by the prohgacy and extravaganza OF our opponents,
and tor bis efforts to complete and bring into
ful operation the unfinished public works without in.
creased taxation, thus proving how wisely and how
well he has watched and guarded every interest," de-
vised every means, and directed ALL that the welfare
OF the whole people should be secured.
Resolved, That the wing party, and all such men,
oers OF other parties as feel common interest in the
prosperity. and good of Pennsylvania, entertain
Just pride in our executive officer who firmly main
tains herhcnour and faith at home and abroad and
who has defended with ability her principles and policy
whenever and wherever assaed.
Resolved, That the history of Governor Johnston's
administration 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 the requirements of
the constitution.
Resolved, That General Winfield Scott is beyond
question the choice OF the wings OF Pennsylvania. as
their candidate for the Presidency of 1882 and that we
earnestly recommend him to the wings oil the Union as
the most deserving and available man for that high Of
flee.
A report OF the proceedings transmitted TO the New
York Herald states that
Pending the question on the adoption of these resolu-
tions John NJ Scott of Philadelphia moved the inser.
ton OF the following, as amendment
Resolved, That the provisions of the constitution r
reference to the rendition of ugtves held service or
labor, demand, and shall receive from our parry.
faithful, manly, and unequivoca support.
Finally the previous question was called, discussed
and sustained-yeas II, nays 48.
The question recurring the resolutions, the amend
ment having fallen with the admission of the previous
question, they were adopted by yeas 49, to nays27.
In the afternoon Gov. Johnston addressed the Con-
vention out OF doors in a speech the substance of
which is thus reported, in the Herald:
In the course of his address, which a. listened TO
with profound attention, he alluded to the importance
OF the approaching State elections involving the choice
not only OF Governor and Canal Commissioner and
the Legislative election but the choice aso for hefirs
time in the State, OF five Judges OF the Supreme Court
lie dwelt with particular attention the paramount
necessity Of having able, ncorrupble men for the Su-
preme Bench He next indicated his policy as Go
reduce the taxes Of the people. He exhibited triumph
anty the good results of this policy in reducing the debt
OF the State, and in relieving the apprehensions of the
people. He commended that il was the true policy of
the State to carry out the system of sinking fund.- and
OF the appropriation OF the surplus to finish the
public works already begun, so as to bring them to
the public service He enlarged upon the disastrous
operations Of the tariff OF 1886, and his efforts for
better svstem but all his recommendations to the Lee
gislature had been neglected, aud the sheriff is
sweeping among some OF our most prosperous manu-
featuring establishments.
When the existing law went into operation, he
pledged himself, il elected pursue the policy which
his experience had proved to be the most beneficial to
the people. The tariff was leading subject in his
speech. and he urged the policy of home protection as
indispensable 10 the prosperity OF Pennsylvania to re-
deem her from the present Frustrated condition of her
great manufacturing interests He spoke frankly and
freely on the Compromise He should never
have voted for The Texas Boundary BILL nor the Fug.
tive Slave law; but the Compromise bills are disposed
o-the questions seted-the controversy on these
vexed subjects has been adusted-the Fugitive Slave
law is the law OF the and demands our obedience and
wi it,. hutt he lauy
is still within reach oamendmeni is not necessarily an
absolute and perfect law is Just open to discussion
and modification the Taritfact of 1896 The law re-
quires our allegiance The whig party has always
been party OF law and order. While the law re-
mains the statute book will abide by it but if
this law could be amended and made perfect we would
il called upon to vote support the amendment He said
the people told to ask for this amendment for
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