The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-07


| I'LL b, Wright, 2-James l.. ellis
SIS Winchester Joseph Y; james.
l2-John BANDING, 4-Alfrcd Gilmore,
q. l.. Ward J. Porncy
The following resolutions were adopted by the
tion, without division -
Resolved. That this convention cordially approve and
endorse the great democratic political principles embodied
in the resolutions adopted by the two last National Demo-
ratio Conventions held at Baltimore in 1874 and lS4s
nd believe their strict observance to be not only cond
Give to the prosperity but essential to the preservation Of
Resolved. That the democratic party in view Of the
present critical condition Of the country. should
than resort to the principles Of s glorious founders
furnishing the safest and surct guides and landmarks
and that among those of primary Importance in the exist
ing position OF public affairs, may en,lmcrate-a strict
to the federal under the Constitution of the
United States and denial to Congress of all doubtful
powers sacred regard for the rights reserved to the
states respectively and to the people, absolute nonn
reference by the and their citizens with the
domestic institutions of each other and rigid economy
and strict accountability in the expenditure of public
money drawn from the pockets of the people by taxation
combining the appropriations made by Congress to national
objects plainly authorized by the constitution
Resolved. That the stone Of the democratic par
ty securely and deeply laid during the reign
ror by the immortal patriots and statesmen jefferson
and Madison. in the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions
and in Mr. Madisons report and that whenever the GO
vclnment departed from the spirit OF these resolutions
and this report dangerous discussions and injurious
sequences to the country were the result
Resolved. That the democratic party is the true Union
party Of the whole country and recognise other We
rejoice to witness that the democrats in other States who
dsapproved the compromise of the last Congress
have for the sake Of the Union resolved to acquesce in
them final settlement OF the vexcd and dangerous
questions arising out of domestic slavery and the demo-
cratic party throughout all the States reuniting
in solid phalanx upon the principle that these measures
must and shall be maintained and executed and with the
firm determination that the party shall be restored t its
former ascendancy and power in the administration Of
| the federal government
Resolved, That the democracy of Pennsylvania will
maintain with fidelity and energy the faithful execution
OF the Fugitive Slave law and that pledge ourselves
to exert our best efforts to the speedy repeal Of
such portions of the State Obstruction law deny
the use Of our ails for the detention of fugtves from
labor while awaiting their trial or in any other manner
interfere with the constitutional rights Of citizens Of
sister States in reclaiming their property
Resolved. That the democracy of the old Keystone
Commonwealth having deferred their claims to Prcsi-
dcntu candidate to the appeal OF her sister States for
than half century, do now by an unprecedented
majority earnestly and theoretically assert their strong
and long deferred right to the honor Of furnishing Pre-
siden for the Union in the person of their fellow citi
and they firmly believe that should he he nominated by
the Democratic National Convention. he will receive
triumphant old fashioned Jackson majory in the Key
| stone State.
Resolved That We present james Buchanan
ddatc for the Presidency with the full confidence that the
democracy Of sister states will conccdc to the Key
stone State the honor to which the has long been
tifbffdl gnd which she has long generously yielded
jealous fBean principles is not surpassed
ne Is consistent and uncompromising democrat able
defender Of the Jersonan doctrine Of State rights foe
10 the unconstitutional doctrine Of centrization-the
advocate OF universal suragethe early tried and
hdeual Trend and adviser OF the immortal Jacksonville
leading and successful opponent of dangerous national
moneyeu monopolicsthe supporter Of the economical
innistTtIoh OF govcrnmentthc friend and
agriculture and commerce Of domestic and
mechanics The services OF Mr. Buchanan in the
OF the party and of the country recorded in the
OF the people and we believe that with the executive
branch Of the government in his hands. equal justice
would he awarded to all the great interests of The
country beloved Union be safe against the in
roads Of foreign aggression and the dangers OF intestine
commotion
be and they are hereby instructed to for hun
hrst to last and to NE all fair and honorable to
secure his nomination.
Resolved. That congratulate fellow citizens upon
the successful termination OF the late Gubcrnaora
Jest me election OF his Excelcncy. William Bglcr
the chief magistrate Of the Commonwealth has secured
TO the people an able enlightened honest and economical
administration Of the and reecms gori-
Gus old Commonwealth from the disgrace which has been
brought upon her by the late reckless and extravagant
administrations that for the personal and untring
tons of Gov Biger to secure the asccntapcy of demo-
cratic principles during the late canyass-for his eloquent
ana satemanike discussion before the people of the
tona issues which made the late contest memorable aud
critical Tor the country and which conduced the glo
Gus result, the democracy Of Pennylvan aud of the
United states him debt gratitude eq uay difficult
to be established or discharged
Resolved That all VACANCIES that may exist in the dele
goh ~ nai'more now selected shall be filled by
.o o. ane Whole humber there present and that the
themselves "a regulate by whom and how their shall
be given in the convention
Resolved That the President and two first Vice Presi-
cents 90 nominate and appoint State Central Commit
zee consisting Of thirteen and that they may announce
he appointments before after the adjournment of the
convention
CoNsrcrnrT-WmG No,us,rioxs-The Connecticut
wing s'ale convention was held at New Haven the 18th
lhe following named delegates 10 the National convcn
ton are chosen
Delegates Al Large.
y 4 layer A q. Hazard
pit D5~
l-Gcorgc NJ ives. 3-N 8 Perkins
IS j Hubbard &c Grove Lawrence
The annexed resolutions were adopted
Resolved, That We rc-airm. the cardinal policy of
In ltnap
industry Of internal improvements and the principle q
Just distribution Of the public lands whenever the
country Is out Of debt as vital to the prosperity Of the
country and that iudcous system Of discriminating
slccfc duties in laying IL demanded culary
and capital
Resolved, That the measures passed by Congress in
leIo Tor The settlement Of highly exciting sectional aucs
'ohs were adopted upon the principle OF conces-
ZION ana compromise, and that they ought therefore to he
maintained invoate and carried out in good faith by all
Resolved That gratefully accord TO President FIN
mo ana ms distinguished cabinet the praise OF conduct
with high ability integrity and wisdom
IHr CoNNEcIicuT DrMocRAuc STATE Cosyry1toy =
I'M convention met at New Haven the ID inst aud
on" e ooWing delegates TO represent the democrats
oil Connecticut IN the Baltimore Convention =
Deesd'es al Large.
'em's = IIau William T.. Burrcll
DIST XXI
, ,p'I.m ~ ,iydc, John W Stcdnap
The following resolutions were adopted by tho conven
h'oiN'u ial INC princ1pe 81 strict truct ion OF
the powers eantod ly the constitution of tho Unitcd
states forms Fundamental part Of the creed If tho
American democracy and that the application of mi.
radical principle viii maintain in their integrity The
rights OF the states VIII furnish The most cfeotal anti
dote against The ccntralzipg tendencies of the t,sro
government and Will preserve the const ujon ANA t,,
Union making coni,drracy of States equal to tho tasl
OF bearing Pcac'eie way over the North American con-
tincnt. 49, ~
Received That the great questions which b,,o hooo
~ issue before hc people che victory OF democratic min
cipes has been 20 signal aud decisive that n,ter Mr.
Fillmore nor hi predecessor have ycniurcd 10 recommend
the iaVorte measures Of thcir political supporters. and
even on inc tarn question The present Executive while
supp's"hI oe changes ~ the present law. enters his
sd.rod az belonging t. the fossil rnains Of his party
Resolved ihn' the democratic party Of this country
eten'my' from us principles and It's component clc-
mems ,he true Union partyabstaning from the
else o doubtful powers tho part of the federal govern
m'nt and nplodng the rights Of II pre-
sN,d the integrity q our political ipst,utons that /,