The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-05-13
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

Pursuant to call, the Democracy of Somer-
set county, assembled in county meeting in the
Court House, on Monday evening 26th ultimo.
The organization was effected by appointing the
following officers -
Chairman-S. PHTLsoN, Esq, Berlin
Vice Presidents THOMAS LIsToN, JONAS Hoo
YER, PETER WILHELM,
Secretaries-RoJert p Robson and Col S.
Keller. The object of the meeting was stated
by j. D. RoDDY, Esq, in speech of some
length, and comparison between the parties
drawn.
On motion the chair appointed the following
Committee resolutions
Robert R. Roddy, James Weigle, Samuel Bor-
der, Ezra Dunham, and Joseph Hendrickson
Col CoFFRoTH, addressed the meeting during
the absence of the Committee. The following
was the report of the committee -
The great principles of Democracy, like gold
thrice refined, the more they are tested the
greater their value. Under their mild yet pro-
tent sway, our country has grown from weak
and almost defenceless State, to one of the
mightiest powers on earth, and now stands as
pillar of fire to guide other nations and people,
SNN
Therefore
ResolOsd, That with pride and pleasure we
reiterate professions of attachment to those
principles, and pledge ourselves to renewed ex-
ertions to secure them a triumphant vindication
in the great contest to be fought.
Resolved, That we view the approaching pres
idential contest as one of vital importance to
the existence and welfare of our country, and
that the election of National Democrat as
President can alone settle the many causes of
difficulty between the different sections, and re-
store the good feelings that formerly existed
among the States of this Confederacy.
ResolUed, That the cardinal doctrines of our
political creed, as embraced in the Baltimore
Platform, have our hearty concurrence, and sh all
ever when opportunity offers, have our hearty
support.
Resolved, That we regard the Measures of
Adjustment" of the last Congress, as wise patri-
otic and necessary and that we oppose any fur
ther agitation of the subject
Resolved, That the action of the late Demo
cratic State Convention, is heartily approved
and that tie nomination of Pennsylvania choice
by the National Convention, will be hailed with
delight, and the Democracy of Somerset County
will be unit in his support
Resolved, That in Mr.. Buchanan, we recog-
Mise every qualification necessary for President,
but should the National Convention in its wis
dom see fit to nominate any other well tried, Ma
tional Democrat We will heartily and unitedly
support him.
Resolved, That the Homestead Bill" meets
our entire and unqualified approval, that its en-
actment into law, should be urged by every
good Democrat, and that its provisions if carri-
ed out will bless the giver and receiver.
ResolUed, That approve thes course Of our
Representative. Hon. J. L. Dawson that we
regard his advocacy of the Homestead Bill, as
honor to him and his constituency.
ResoIred, That John McLeery, Joseph A. Gar
man and John NJ. Holderbaum, be the Confer
ees to meet corresponding number of confer
ees from each of the other counties of this Con-
gressional District.
Mr. Hendrickson, moved to amend the last
resolution, by instructing the conferees to vote
for Hon. ]. L. Dawson, and that they have the
power to substitute.
Mr.. Coffroth moved to publish the proceed
ings in the Somerset Visitor, and the other Dem
ocratic papers of the District.
Mr. Hugus, moved that the County Commit
tee have power to appoint Delegate to a con-
vention to nominate candidate for Supreme
Judge, should it become necessary.