The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-08-26
TIE VOICE or THE DEMOCRACY OF LEHIGH
COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA.

bsd their annual convention last week. ~ North hhlte
hall Il was a choerngly enthusiastic gathering says
the Allentown Democrat Il satisfied us that notwith-
standing the croangs o. federalism and the efforts Of that
party 70 create the impression that the old democratic pha-
lsnK Was 10 be broken the democracy Of Lchigh still
unit and her forces would be found battling strong as
ever on the second Tuesday Of October against her ancient
enemy There was manifest and detseaed determine
ton 70 sustain Governor Bgr and the whole democratic
ticket and we have no hesitation in assuring our friends
abroad that Lehgh will sti be found to her duty"
Hon Peter Nswhard ably presided on this occasion and
committee appointed for the purpose reported the follow
ing preamble and resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted by tho convention We take pleasure in making
room for them the columns Of the Union for they
ably drawn up and the sentiment prevailing throughout
cannot fail TO forth the hearty appreciation Of every
faithful friend Of the great democratic cause.-the of
our country We plainly from the proceedings Of
this convention and from other grand demonstrations Of
the democracy Of the old Keystone since this campaign
commenced that friends in that State prepared TO
fight this battle with unsurpassed zeal and energy and
give a signal repuse the old enemy, though ii raises its
head in the form of that ant-republican ism Of the day
"know-nothngism." But to the resolutions
Whereas the liberties Of people best preserved
guarded and perpeuated by free interchange Of opinion
expressed in public manner and we have opinions
10 conceal and fears TO anticipate from full and clear
knowledge of principles, the democracy OF Lehlgh
county have met in general county meeting IN accordance
with a time-honored custom: therefore, be il
Il Resolred That have the most undminished con-
fdence in the form of the institutions under which for mp
wards of threeourhs of century this nation has exist
ed and the wonderful progress which have made IN
civilization, extension Of territory institutions Of learning
the arts and sciences astonish people and is just
cause Of wonder aud admiration amongst all the nations
and countries where u knowledge OF our institutions
exists.
"a Resolpsd That we believe aud know that for the
preservation and enlargement of country the people
are deeply indebted to the party to which beong that
from its earliest history until the present the democratic
party has had in view but one main objec-and that has
been faithful and honest administration of the laws and
protection against every nacton of the constitution cal
culaed to defeat the great objeca free govenmentcom-
mitted to us by the patriots OF the revolution.
- Resouea That again express our appreciation OF
the principles contained in the Baltimore resolutions Of the
Democratic Conventions of lS46 and 1852, and that a
faithful adherence TO the doctrines therein contained is the
true policy of the democratic party.
"A. Resolved That in the administration of President
Pierce we have all confidence that his administration has
proved abundanty his WISDOM cooness and ability to
protect all the of hasy legislation and that in his
hands have no fears of invasion upon our rights by
enemies AT home or abroad
as Resovd That the of Congress admitting
the Kansas and Nebraska Territories meet approba
ton and in leaving to the people there the right adopt
or reject the institution of slavery is right which
calm consderate mind could for moment deprive them
Of and the opponents of the but the outpourngs
Of natica portion of our people who would carry out
the principles of aboonsm il at the expense OF
civil war; divided and discovered conederacy and pros
constitution The administration and the Congress
that have effected the passage OF the Nebraska BILL though
censured by demagogues and reckless and progate
stump orators and INSCRIPTIONS press will be sustained
by the awabding awoving and honest part of this
ton and time viii convince all that the measure WISE
patriotic and national.
Sc. Resolved That have the highest regard for
present governor William Biger, whom the people with
wonderful unaniuity have nominated for reelection In
his administration everything to admire and moth
ing condemn Elected TO the important office of gov
three years ago and TO succeed the administration of
designing demagogue he had all the evils of corrupt
administration TO correct, and from that time till now,
though tried other tried he has proved
friend and foe that nothing has prompted him to do any
act other than his convictions Of right
a7 Resolved That in the etseof Governor Biger 10
the temperance convention, all others coming from
him. the bold manness that has characterized his
whole life and instead OF begging for the Office at the
pense of honesty and fairness he takes ground that shows
him to be the true patriot The able executive and wthal
the noblest work of God-an honest
IS Resoired That in the wing candidate for governor
James Pollock, have presented TO the people who
is the foe of the foreigner, the pro5crptve in
triguing, wning, suppiant tool of reckless rotten
party-a who has pledged himself TO sign bill wheth-
constitutional not and the true Embodiment of the
opponents of the democratic party.
"s Resolped That Governor Bigers willingness TO meet
his competitor expressed in his recent letter TO the
committee and discuss the questions before the public
has thus far brought reply from the wing candidate
and Judging from present appearances that candidate will
remain until after the election But that the people
may what he is and know where he stands, we would
infinitely prefer TO have him meet the eloquent Biger that
the positions Of the two men may be fully known to the
voters Of this Commonwealth.
10 Resolved That in nominees for Judge of the
supreme court Judge Black and for canal commissioner Col
Mott have men beyond the power the DISPOSE
ton, of opponents say augh against that in the
hands Of such the judiciary and the interests Of the
people will be well cared for.
ell Resolped That we believe the great body of The
people Of this State in favor of the sale of all its public
improvements and but honestly express the sentiments
Of Lehgh county when say that the time has
rived to effect speedy sale Of them possible and to
this end instruct representatives
"l2 ReSoired That we have great reason to approve
and endorse the Of member of Congress Hon. s.
A Bridges, and in doing in this public manner APP
prove all that he has done that he has freely and faith
fully represented his constituents the present and pre-
Vous Congress of which he member and that in all
his speeches and votes upon the great national questions
that have agated the country he has shown himself tr1e
to himself the party that elected him. and eloquent
fearless representative in national legislature
During the absence Of the committee the meeting
ably addressed by Hon. s. A. Bridges in speech of
length He showed the blessings of democratic principles
carried by the national and State administrations
and ezhored all adhere the old tmehonored organi-
Son which had successfully sustained those principles
The Agraran published at Independence Missouri gives
the following description Of the mail arrangements between
Independence and Santa Fe The mail coach has three
seats arranged when the backs let down. to be-
come soft and elastic couch wide enough for the
mediation Of four persons 1t is Of course intended for the
sleeping accommodation Of lady passengers when there are
such Another great convenience in the construction OF
This coach is that by drawing curtain persons occupy
ing the hndmost may be completely secluded from
those IN front The coach is drawn by six mules of the
best description, and in fine condition. wagon,
also dfaNn by SIX mules carrying portion Of the mail
matter baggage OF passengers and such other packages as
are eonhded TO the company for transportation. Three
ouuderS mounted on mules, and spare besides,
making the entire number OF that species Of stock