The daily union., 1852-02-14
Democratic General w ard Committee OF Philadelphia
The following the resolutions which were passed
by reclamation by this body Monday evening last:

The following are the resolutions which passed
by reclamation by this body on Monday evening last:
L Resoutd That Mr. Madisons a report % the legislature
ons 1899 now they have BEEN the political
textbooks OF the democratic party The most important
construction constitution of the United States total
abstinence the part of Congress from the exercise Of all
support government OF each sovereign State, the
most competent of administering its own domestic
absolute by the people OF the
several States with the domestic institutions OF each other
and gd economy and ~ ihe
TO national objects plainly by the constitution
prosperity of the people, but the preservation OF go
Gus Union requires that the democralc party IN all its
damenta principles, established by Its wise and patriotic
principles of democracy by the wings in the administration
of national government, with the unanmity
democracy would have saved us from that discord and
alienation which prevail between the North and the South
threatening as they do eventually to destroy the Union
should we have occasion deplore the appro
wa Pasf OF @
tail upon our poste Of the onerous and fatal burden Of
Resolved, That the democratic party Pennsylvania
true TO the Union. the constitution, and the laws, and
promise adopted by Congress the purpose seng the
vexed questions arising out OF domestic slavery and this
lie, but the kind feelings which they
cherish towards their brethren of the slayehoding States
ature Of Pennsyvania passed on the 81 March 1917
denying under severe penalties The use Of our state as Tor
ought be expunged from statute books because in
ss OF Ss OF s
States because unjust to sister States and because
il is virtual disregard OF the principles OF the compromise
and calculated seriously 10 endanger the existence OF the
Union.
the bill repeating the odous features of the OF the Sd OF
March, IS47 fulfilled predictions democratic
ises proves concMsvey the nfdeliy whg leaders to the
constitution, and viii be repudated by the honest ieemen
tho State and ghn lInin
a. Rsoiped, That the democratic party of the Union Is
the true and only Union party and 20 t and rs time hon
tioning set OF in out OF Office who up
hold those who strike at its organization,
Rsoiped, That in the present alarming aspect Of the
civilized world where military despotsm seems TO have
continent Of Europe admonished exercise the
watchfu jealousy and by placing at the head Of
eminent an eminent statesman n OF known and acknow
edged ability, and maintain free demo-
cratic Institutions the foundations laid by the author OF
the Declaration of Independence and his democratic COM
Resolped That since the origin Of the federal govern.
Gus old keystone State has ever yet had President OF
candidate for the presidency Her democracy have
among her citizens she has been able TO count
iusrous names other member OF the confederacy
she has always orborne for the sake OF harmony
her claims for this high Office Bat the time has at length
arrived when her democracy has determined
pursue different course, call emphaticay and
esy the democracy Of her sister States 10 concede
which she has been 80 long deprived and TO press with
determined energy the acknowledged claims OF
tonal convention for the ulHment oour expectations and
high hopes
10 Rs,olped That we present James Buchanan as our
candidate for the Presidency His fame sound states
and jealous advocate Of republican principles is
surpassed He Is consistent and incorporating demo
cra able defender Of doctrine OF State
rights the friend Of the extension Of the OF republi
institutions; foe TO the Interference Of European
powers in American aairs; the advocate Of universal
suffrage the early, tried, and confidential friend and adj
wiser OF the immortal Jackson the leading and successful
opponent OF dangerous national moneyed monopoes the
supporter OF the economical administration Of govern
Cf and pI 10.
mestc manufactures and mechanics; the friend OF the
poor, and the favofe OF The people With the executive
branch of government in hts hands, equal justice would
be awarded all interests and beloved Union be safe
against the nrosds Of foreign aggression the dangers Of
intestine commotion.
III. Rsotped That the services OF James Buchanan in
the OF party and Of tho country recorded In
our hearts and we confidently expect that our brethren Of
The Union viii now, for the fret me AFFORD us oppor-
tuniy OF gratifying appreciation OF the exalted
qualifications and many endearng virtues Of our eminent
fellow citizen that feel that his nomination would
rally TO the standard Of time honored party
psrfy's time. bonored majortes.
IL Rssotved That where Mr. Buchanan Is best known,
he 10 the best liked and the democracy of Pennsylvania
true TO their preferences, will him with
thu.issm which no other candidate can inspire
19 Rssoired, That our delegates to the ih Of March
convention be instructed their best endeavors TO
prevent the election OF any delegate the Baltimore Con.
yention who has not been the long and welLknown
avowed, consistent firm and tred friend and supporter
Of James Buchanan in preference TO all other candidates.
for the presidency because II would be absurd and sui
dida,e the National Convention and at the same time
send delegates represent them there who, whilst in
open convention voting in obedience TO their instructions,
would be privately exerng all their influence defeat the
win OF their constituents
"a Rs'ovsd, That we congratulate fellow citizens
upon the repossesson by party the guber
material chair Of the State Our sncoess wifi secure the
people nm abo enlightened, honest and rpg gal admins
Tson o. me government and will deem glorious old
SommonWenth rom the disgrace in which she has been
seepeo oy the tate corrupt and reckless administration
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