The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-12

uD OCcupaIlOn,
near approach the close Of own oeial term relieves
me from all suspicion Of being influenced by personal OF
party considerations 10 presenting The snbleet 70 your no
dee earnestly recommend Il 10 your favorable regard
Democratic state Convention Of Pennsylvania.
Pursuant to the call OF the Democratic State Central
Committee this body assembled in the representatives
hall at Harrisburg on the ls inst nominate the dem
ocrac candidates for State officers Arnold Plumer esq
was temporarily called TO the chair and Messrs Lynch
Fener, and Ringwa were appointed secretaries In
lis afternoon session the convention organized by
the appointment, of the following officers
President--W L. HTst.
Vice Presidents--l. j. MrFadden 2. John oakford s
Jacob Sademan; A. J. 4. Smiths s. Benjamin Tyson
9. w Christman T. George Hull 8. II. C. Bates O. A.
II. Reeder; TO- L, b. Edredj IL. Wilson Reilly l2. Dr.
III. G. Busy; 49, William Gracey; Ia Oliver Watson 10
David Watson 10. John Riechard; ~ H. c. Baird IS
Charles Lyman 10. Morris Leech 20. Alexander Power
81 David Boies; % j. X Morehead; % David Riddle
"a Isaac Hugus; rs. John S. MCalmont; 26 w. M.
Coulter; "a Israel Painter; % Thomas J. MCamant.
Secrelares-J b. SAMSON, X J. Nevin, William Curtis
]. 5. Hamilton, w. w. Wise, and J, l.. Ringwait
| After examination Of credentials the convention
proceeded to ballot for the nominations. when Thoma,
H. Forsyth nominated for canal commissioners ]
Porter Brawiey, for surveyor general and Ephraim
| Banks as auditor general OF the State.
| After the nominations series of appropriate resou-
tons were adopted We copy that portion Of them re
lang national politics. They show that the gallant
democracy OF the Keystone State nobly suslans the ma
tional and patriotic position which il early and eec-
| tually assumed
| Mr. Reeder, from the committee resolutions, made
the follow ing ports
Resousd That the great and wonderful progress of our
republic in wealth. in power, in political and civil engh
enment in population IN territory and all that devel-
cteding il all parallel in The history OF the world
establishing. by mountains OF evidence, mans ability
govsfn misunderstanding the absolutists Of the Old World
and menacng overthrow aud destroy, by the moral
power Of this grand display, Institutions which have with
national destiny which the widest imagination can
scarcely conceive-is calculated in its grand submy
I'LL us with pride and confidence i'll the permanency OF
Institutions and in the democratic principles which have
| given them all their value and their power.
hes0Ufd That the late victories achieved by the demo
cratic party OF the State and the Union, resulting they
did only in the defeat but in annhaton of the
political organization opposed have given the
cheering and encouraging nvcton Of the fundamental
truth and purity OF the principles which form the
glad assurance that The nominations here made will be
celved and treated with the same fidelity and support
those which made the rallyng point in the
which produced 80 glorious a result.
Rss0ped That the power and position Of government
becoming vigilance and our own safety, require
at our hands prohibition OF all future European coonza
ton upon the American continent
Rssoped, That take pleasure in xpressng grati
cation feel in the high abilities and qualifications OF
department and bearing from The time oil his nomination
this day, have nobY fulfilled and exceeded
qualified Tor The high post 10 which az almost unsnimo
nation has called him, eyoking the appreciation OF friend
and ioe and holding out the brightest promise OF
getic, patriotic, and brilliant administration.
Resolped, That have undmnished confidence in the
purity Of character, sound democracy, and signal ability
Col. William R. King, Vice President elect and deeply
| regret his state OF bodily health.
R,soutd That rejoice in the popular verdict which
has been pass ed in the late elections upon fanacai al
Temps to angress and yoiate the compac OF the federal
constitution by ofoious inermeddng with domestic State
Institutions calculated 10 array one section OF the Union
against another In conflict OF bitter feeling and dire
hostility and thus give for dissolution And we
gard the popular condemnation OF this political creed at the
pcls and the adjustment OF il in Congress by the enact
ment Of the compromise measures as Of joyful con
gsiuatton, vndlca:ng the true principles OF our fedora
government and constitution
Rsoptd, That this convention heartily, cheerfuy, and
unreseedy approve, endorse and cherish the prnc ple
government promulgated in the Baltimore resolutions
1852 and Will sustain them In their party action with al
the more affection and respect that hey have been the Pill
lar 81 cloud by day and fire 10y night which have conduct
ed Ne through the late political contest aud insured
R,,oUed That under the democratic tariff Of 1876 ou
entire country has prospered the industrial interests Of al
classes and more especially the iron interests OF Fenh
vania have been promoed in degree which has equaec
the expectations OF s friends and secured the people
prosperity unequalled IN The history OF DOR state ~.
Refoiued That the administration Of Governor Bigls
commands and deserves the admiration aud approval o
the party and The people His strict and conscientious De
votion the duties Of his office, his financial ability hi
ygllsnt Of popular rights, and his bold discharge
duty 10 regard 70 improvident legislation, show him TO b
able, headed, and faithful public servant and
title him warm commentator.
After the reading OF the resolutions MIR Burnside moye'
additional resolution That this convention has th
fullest confidence in the integrity, ability, and sound demo
cratic principles Of the Hon Richard Brodhead that hi
career senator representing the democracy Of Penn
syyania the national legislature. has reflected crcdi
pom imseli and honor upon the Commonwealth"
Mr. Lynch moved add the resolution the words
and all the democratic members Of Congress from Penn
| sylvania !" which agreed
Mr. Drum moved division Of the question.
Mr.. Lowrey called for division OF the question 10 enc
with the resolution offered by Mr. Burnside and called
yeas and nays upon the resolution.
Mr. Reeder moved to add TO the end Of the resolution
4" the democratic members Of the Senate and House o
| Representatives +"
Messts Burnside, Porter Donnely and Reeder address
ed the convention upon the subject when
Mo Drum moved the previous question, which
onded and the main question ordered when Mr.. Reeder
amendment disagreed to--yess 80 nays55.
The question then taken the resolution approba
tory or tho course Of Mr.. Br.dhead, and unanimously
sdopied-yess ~, nays o.
The question the second branch, In regard 70 th'
members OF Congress, then unanimously adopted.
The resolutions reported by the committee lher
unanimously adopted and after further business, thu
convention adjourned.
CATATRoPHE AT UTIcA.-The greenhouse OF the asy
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