Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-07-03


and large balances of trade produced against
us. is conclusive evidence Of the blasting de-
structiye effects of thetariff of l646.
Resolued, That the government and peo-
pie of Pennsylvania are loyal to the National
Constitution, and are ready at all hazards to
carry its provisions into effect, to assert 9TH
erwise is a libel upon the fair fame of the cit
izens of the Commonwealth.
ResoIued, That the adjustment measures
of the last Congress shall be faithfully observ-
ed and respected by the Wings.
RcsoIued, That an unalterablc determine
ton to maintain the Supremacy of the Con-
/ stitution and Laws has been, and is now, one
! of our cardinal doctrines, and that, while 9TH
ers have faltered, the history of the Wing
party demonstrates that, in the storms of ad-
! versty or in the sunshine Of prosperity, this
| guiding star of our country's hope has never
been dimmed by its action or counsel.
+ Resolued, That the opinions of our worthy
I. 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.
RESOLVED, That it is our duty to accustom
ourselves to think and speak of the National
political safety and prosperity, essential to our
collective and individual happiness, and tor
which we cherish an attachment discoun-
tenancing whatever may suggest, even a
suspicion that it can in any event be aban-
doDed.
Resolved, That the National Administra-
ton under the guidance of our Wing Presi-
dent, Millard Fillmore, has the un5ounded
confidence of the Wings Of Pennsyl lyania, that
in our domestic policy its manly advocacy of
protection to native industry, the improvement
of rivers and harbors, the reduction of post
age, andat the strict accountability and econo-
my of public offices, its energetic, rcpubl-
can, truthful, and dignifed management Of
our foreign affairs, have secured for it the
gratitude of this and the respect Of other ma
tionS.
Resolued, That William F. Johnston, Penn
sylvania's Whig Governor, deserves, and will
receive the gratitude of her tax-paying thou
sands, for his untiring zeal and devotion to
secure and further their interests, by perfect
ing sinking fund system that must ultl-
mately pay that oppressive State debt which
has been fastened upon them by the prohiga-
CIV and extravaganza Of our opponents, and
for his efforts to complete and bring into sue
cessful operation the unfinished public works,
without increased taxation, thus. proving how
well he has watched over and directed all
that the welfare of the whole people should
be secured.
ResoIued 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 faith
ful regard to truth, justice, and the require
ments of the Constitution.
Resolued, That Gen. Winfield Scott is be-
yond question the choice of the Wings of
Pennsylvania as their candidate for the Pres
idency in 1852, and that we earnestly recon-
mend him to the Wings of the Union as the
the most deserving and available candidate
for that high Office.
Pending the question upon the adoption OF
these resolutions John NJ. Scott, Esq, of Phil
adelphia, moved the insertion of the following
as an amendment =
Resolred, That the provisions of the Con-
stitution in reference to the rendition of fugl-
tives held to service or labor, demand and
shall receive from our party, faithful, man
ly and uequiyocal support.
On the question ofthe adoption Of the a
mendment, long discursive and exciting
discussion sprang up, in which Messrs. Ogle,
Sullivan, Bell, Robinson, Loomis, John NJ.
Scott, John Dickey and others participated.
The remarks of the different speakers were
frequently interrupted by the noisiest demon
STATIONS of applause. The speech of Mr. Ogle
was received with uproarious shouts oflaugh-
ter and great satisfaction.
Resolped, That the Wing party, and all
such members of other parties as feel a COM
mon interest in the prosperity and good name
of Pennsylvania, entertain a just pride in an
executive officer, who firmly maintained her
honor and faith at home and abroad, and who
has defended with ability her principles and
policy, whenever and wherever assliIed.
THURSDAY MORNING.
At 8 o'clock the Convention met.
4 letter was read from Joseph KONG
macber, Esq, declining the nomination
for Canal Commissioner.
The nomination of James Pollock, T.
E. Franklin, John NJ. Scott, Nathaniel
Ewing, as candidates for Judgeships,
were severally withdrawn.
Letters were read from j. G.. Miles and
Frederick Watts, declining the nomina-
tions of Judgeships.
The names of Cyrus P Markle and
II. B. Brewer Jr., and VIM. Campbell, as
candidates for Canal Commissioner, were
withdrawn.
The balloting for a candidate for Ca
nal Commissioner, then proceeded, with
the following result:
! Bal2djngs for Cana5 Commissioner.
1st ID Sd 4th 5th 9th
Lawrence Al 81 ~53 So 54 81
o., an r. c1 E1 60