Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-03-25
NO. 43.

p-The Democratic State Convention of Pennsylvaus
assembled at Harisburgh the fourth inst The dei-
egaes educational Convention instructed to vote
for Hon. James Buchanan the candidate for the presi
dency from first last and to use all honorable means 10
secure his nomination WILLIAM SKAwRIeHT ofFaystts
County, who, it is said, "has long been the and
decided friend Of Gen. Cass" was nominated for canal
commissioner. The candidates for electors are all
Buchanan men,
The following resolutions among, Others adopt
ed. They breathe the spirit of genuine democracy:
ResOved, That this Convention cordially approve and
endorsethe great Democratic political principles cn-
bodied IN the resolutions adopted by the last Nation
al Democratic Conventions held at Baltimore in 1914
and 54S and believe their strict observance be
only conducive 10 the prosperity but essential the
preservation of the Union.
RssOioed, That the Democratic party, in view of the
present critical condition Of the country should now,
than ever, the principles of its glorious
founders furnishing the safest and surest guides and
landmarks and that among those of prm ary
in the existing position Of public affairs, may emu
merate: strict construction Of the powers granted By
the several States the Federal Government under ths
Constitution Of the United States and denial to Con.
gress OF all doubtful powers; sacred regard for the
rights reserved to the States respectively and the
peoples absolute non-intererence by the several
States and their citizens with the domestic institutions
Of each oher and rigid economy and strict
bity IN the expenditure OF the public money drawn
from the pockets Of the people by taxation eonnng the
appropriations made by Congress to national objects
plainly authorized by the Constitution.
Res0Ired, That the stones Of the Democratic
party deeply and securely laid during "the reign
Of terror by the immortal patriots and statesmen JEFF
ierson and Madison the Virginia and Kentucky reso-
utions and in Mr. Madsons report and that whenever
the government departed from the spirit of resoI
tons and this report, dangerous dissensions and inu
Gus consequences TO the country were the result.
Resolved, That the Democratic party is the true
Union party of the whole country and recognize no
other. We rejoice to witness that the Democrats in
other States who disapproved the compromise
of the last Congress, have for the sake of the Union
solved 10 acquesce in them final settlement Of the
vexed and dangerous questions arising out of domestic
slavery; and the Democratic party throughout all the
States are now re-uniting in solid phalanx upon the
principle that these must and shall be man-
tanned and executed, and with the firm determination
that the party shall be restored its former ascenden-
cy and power in the administration Of the Federal Gov.
ResoIVed, That the Democracy Of Pennsylvania will
maintain with fidelity and energy the faithful execution Of
the fugitive slave law and that pledge ourselves 10
best efforts the speedy repeal Of such
Of ais for the detention Of ugtves from labor while
awaiting their trial, any other interfere
with the constitutional rights Of the ctEens of our sister
States in reclaiming their property.
Mr.. Buchanan nominated for the Presidency by
vote of 81. Gen. Cass received 80 votes SAM Hous.
ton votes, and R. ]. Walker 2 votes motion to do
clare Mr. Buchanans nomination unanimous, failed
Ayes 102, noes 30 the Cass mostly voting in the
negative.