The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-05
THE VOICE OF PENNSYLVANIA.

tons recall them with unmngled shame
THE VOICE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
II is fact showing the remarkable unanmity Of the
democratic party of Penny great principles that
resolutions like the following adopted nearly every
democratic meeting in the State, Except in Wmos dis
tret which he is trying sell to the wings in
change for their support of his petenson hereafter this
is the tone and temper of the democracy gallant
old State.
The democracy of Perry county adopted the following
at their meeting ON the 2sth of August
Resored That in all the great which give dis
tnctiye character the democratic party the present
tona administration has the just expectations Of every
dsntcresed and patriotic citizen 1t has known mo North,
South, East, West and whilst it has gone far
settle domestic troubles has at the time, among the
nations beyond and around added reputation for
justice in demands and rmness in their enforcement
Resolved That in the language of odd Berk the pole
Of democracy the passage of the Nebraska Kansas bill
recognising does the great principle of segovenmen
and establishing finally the principle of noninervenon by
Congress in the domestic affairs of the States and Territories
of this Union, meets with our hearty appreciation.
Reolred, That the democracy of Perry county not
unmindfu spirit and wisdom of seventy xthat spirit
which pervaded the every Of the rseeng founders of
the repubche spirit of religious tolerance Ii is the
the temple of liberty the prominent guarantee
in both federal and State constitutions, and the democ
acy Perry will not forsake the old landmarks of democ
do as their fathers did before them
Take the resolutions of the democracy of Franklin
county They from the able and fearless pen of j. NJ
Cooper esq editor of the Valley Spirit and have the ring
of the true metal;
Whereas the people of Franklin county, with
their brethren throughout the State of Pennsy lvana, will
shortly be called to Judgment through the ballot
box, upon public and measures and whereas it proper
that party in appealing to the people for support should
frankly declare its principles: therefore,
Reolved by the democracy Of Franklin county,
assembled, That believing the interests of the country
required the speedy settlement of the broad expanse terri
tory lying between the western States and the Rocky
ans cordially approve of the establishment territorial
in that region and that Congress- in according
the people of the Territories of Nebraska and
right fix and regulate their domestic institutions gave
the strongest proof OF its determination to maintain the
great republican principle the Compromise of 1850
Re.oced, That shall, Of justice to the
North and the South oppose all attempts repeal the u
awbeeving that the repeal of that law would
have the twoOd effect of unusty depryng the South Of
her property, and of adding largely population whose
increase in the North must be deprecated by all who do
desire the spread RIGHTEOUSNESS pauperism and crime
Resotred That recognise in the Nebraska bill, the
fugtveave law, and the existing laws for the naturaiza
ton Foreigners the leading issues in the approaching
gressiona contest and that here take stand firmly
favor of their maintenance and require candidate
defend them before the people,
"Resoped That the principles of the secret political
ganzaicn commonly denominated know nothngs anti
republican and unchrstany that democrats
fellowship alliance with that organization and that
defy its boosted despo its proscrptive prnc
pies
Resolced, That every candidate nominated by this
vention be required subscribe written pledge that
member of the society known the public by the
know nothng and that he utterly opposed making
religion birth place qualification for Office.
Resolped That President Pierce, by enforcing economy
the conduct of the various departments of the public
vice. by bringing to justice who had pundered the
treasury under the preceding administration by vigorously
enforcing the laws by iearess using the power vested in
the Executive by the constitution for the of improper
legislation, and by lending his influence and welding his
power for the pepetuat1n of the principle of the Compro
misc of 1850 mboded in the Nebraska BILL has proven him
self honest man, faithful public officer, sound republ
can, and a sagacous statesman.
Berks county with its 5000 democratic majority speaks
in the language:
Resoleed, That the democracy of Beks county heartily
approve the administration of the general by
Franklin Pierce and his cabinet believing do, that it
has been uniformly conducted with honesty and ability, and
due regard to The test interests Of the country.
Resored That the passage of the Kansas Nebraska bin
by Congress in strict accordance with the constitution of
the United States and the principles of and
Intervention by Congress in the domestic of the
States devised by nv trainers of our government.
Resoired, That the denomination of William Biger
candidate for governor by the late democratic State
ton meets the cordial approval of the democracy of this
y, who will give him majority of at least 5000 mark of
ocratc principles which have uniformly characterized his of
fetal acts.
Rosolred, That confidence in the honesty and capac
y of the Hon. j. Clancy Jones representative in Con
gress continues unimnshed and his seduous
ing attention to the wants and wishes Of his constituents
merits and will receive the support the democratic
party
Rcsolced, That all attempts the part any
cety political organization to dsisanchse any portion
citizens native adopted prevent them from
O them V he
and laws OF the country account of their religion the
place of their birth antidemocrac in their and
well calculated 10 produce results of the gloomy and dis
astrous character and merit the hatred and condemnation of
all good citizens, without distinction of party"
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS IN
INDIANA.
First dstrict-@Smith Miller
Second dstrict--aWm II. English
Third district--aC. l.. Duuham
Fourth oisrct-WI, $ Holman.
Fifth district-Jos. H. Buckles