The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-11
The spirit Of the Pennsylvania Democracy

The spirit OF the Pennsylvania Democracy.
The election in Pennsylvania iakes place to-day. The
.or, which anma,es her whole soued democracy ex
hbi,ed in the following proceedings, which we take
from the Evening Argus:
DEMOCRATIC MAss MEETING IN WASHINGTON The demo.
cra of Kensngon and the adjacent districts held very
large and enthusiastic mcetrg last evening at the com
,ni.,onets' hall in that district. The sterling de.nocmc
Of b., section Of the county in full force and
oho many have been Characterised with
a better or more nvinclbs spirit
The meeting was called order at II o'clock, when the
following officers were nominated and chosen
Prcsident--John Robbins, jr.
Vice presidens--y l.. MORRISON John Carroll. Godfrey
Metxyer, Ephraim Ross, Z. Mccoy, VIM Robson, James
Lyod. Adam Fiuhnal.
Secrerie.-Peter Fisher, John Cox. Morris Doughty.
William Farrow, James M Leddy, L. r. N Snyder, An.
drew j. Wesler, Geo. Link.
The meeting then ably addressed by Isaac w.
Moore Harlan Ingram VIM. Badger. esq VIM. IL. Wiue
Hon. Thomas B. Florence, and Col. VIM +. Small. and
the several speeches received with much applause
The combinations in progress among the opposition, look
ing defeat Of the democracy, were freely adver'ed To-
and vigilance and activity recommended to every friend
OF the democratic cause
The committee resolutions submitted the following
preamble and resolutions; which were read and unani
mously adopted
Whereas in the coming contest The democratic party OF
the city and county have high duy to perform in their
local. Stale. and municipal government, occupying posi-
ton second TO other county II the Unon whose uIure
prosperity lies in just legislation and good government, 1t
behooves now, than take bold and de-
cided stand in the defence of the principles
ten yindicaied before therefore,
Resoived. That approve of and viii support at The
coming election, the regularly nominated democratic
ddates for Stale, county, and municipal officers having
confidence in their ability intelligence and integrity and
believing that the interest Of community will be beat
benened by their success
Reovsd That the official career Of President Pierce has
fully justified the high hopes and expectations excited by
his exalted character and former history. and warmly
approve oil The principles ayowed in his inaugural address
In the Iecude of his Intentions. The wisdom OF his judy
ment aud his ardent devotion to the best interests OF his
country, implicitly conhde and we feel thar
Democrat and as patriot, he reflects honor upon the
party which elected him, and the mutton over whose
destiny he presdes.
Rssorsd. That cordially endorse the course Of the
genera and StaIe administrations.
Rtsoiusd, That the Stale nomination FOR Judge
canal commissioner, and auditor general meets hearty
and sincere approval MIR. Knox sound and eminent
Jurist Forsyth, Of business habiisj Brawiey has
high, lofty Integrity; and Banks, fnancer whose
zeal has already saved the State much money his
wbig predecessors squandered
Rssoved, That disapprove of the chaering rechar
ieng extension Of capital for banking purposes in this
Commonwealth, there being now sufficient quantity Of
specie In the county nnswer all the purposes OF cfcu
lang medium and that members IL The legislature be
instructed oppose all BILLS which may be offered for such
purposes
The meeting then adjourned, with hearty cheers and
determination 10 omit no effort to insare