Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-03-17

mischief and injury to the public. We therefore
heartily commend and approve the position as
sumed by Gov. Bigler, against this species of
legislation.
Resolred, That in the adjustment of the diff
cultcs at Erie, and with the Franklin canal com
pany, Gov. Bigler displayed great SKILL prudence,
ability and that he is justly entitled to the praise
Of all for his conduct throughout the entire con-
troversy.
ReSolred, That this Convention presents with
entire confidence, the name of jeremiah S. Black,
as the candidate of the Democratic party for
Judge of the Supreme Court. The high charac-
ter and distinguished ability of Judge Black are
too well known to every citizen Of the Common
wealth to require endorsement by this Conven-
ton The time has already occupied that emf
nent position, has been sufficient to leave the
impress of great mindupon the jurisprudence of
the country, and he has shown himself worthy
successor of the strong minds who filled the
bench before him.
Res0lred, That in the selection of Henry S.
Mott as our candidate for Canal Commissioner
we believe the democracy are peculiarly fortu-
nate; recognizing in him, as we do, man of the
strctest integrity great personal popularity, and
eminently qualified to fill the responsible Office
| for which he is nominated.
| Resolred, That the election of Gen. Franklin
Pierce to the Presidency, was triumphant vim
dication of the attachment of the Democratic par
ty to the Constitution and the Union and that
so far his administration has displayed great
ability, been eminently judicicus and consistent
with the principles upon which he was elected
| and the doctrines contained in his Inaugural ad
dress.
ResolUed, That the public services of the Hon.
James Campbell, and the ability, fidelity and in
tegrity with which he has discharged the duties
ofPostmaster General, entitle him to the thanks
of the people of the United States, and that he
possesses the confidence and merits the support
of the Democracy of Pennsylvania.
Resolred That the course pursuedby the Hon.
R. Broadhead, our representative in the Senate
of the United States, entities him to the entire
confidence and support of the Democratic party
ResoIred, That the democracy of Pennsylvania
are in favor of liberal disposition of the public
lands by the general government, and of the prin-
ciples of well devised Homestead Law, which
would encourage agriculture, commerce. manu-
factories, and all other branches of industry, by
granting to every free white male citizen of the
United States, who is the head of family, a
homestead Of one hundred and sixty acres of land
out of the public domain; upon condition of oc-
cupancy and cultivation of the same fora certain
specific period.
Resolred, That the democracy of Pennsylvania
adheres with unshaken fidelity, to the Constitu-
ton and Union of the States and relies upon the
compromise of 1850 the final adjustment Of
the vexed and dangerous question which then
agitated the country, and mcnaced the existence
of the Union. Upon this rational principle Gov.
Bigler entered upon the contest of 1851, and with
a distinct avowal of his adhesion, was triumph
antly elected. Adherence to its provisisqs was
adopted in 1882, a distinctive festUbbin the
national platform, and President Pierce was cleo
ted by<an unparalleled majority, thus manifest
| ing the popular assent to the terms and condi-
tions of the compromise. Regarding it, as we
do, as a solemn and deliberate settlement of con-
troversy, consecrated by the efforts and energies
of the ablest and best of both great political par
ties at the time of its adoption and since, twice
ratified by the people of this State, we therefore
ratify and adopt the principles laid down in the
Baltimore platform Of 1852.