Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-03-17

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nominated by acclamation.
For Canal Commissioner, the first ballot
s.ood-Mott Sc, Scott 20, Sherwood IA,
Fry II, Beck II, Philips 8, Erdman g.
Edward t.
Second ballot-nIott SO, Scott 20, ,Sher
wood ls, Fry 6, Erdman $50 Henry s.
Mott, of Pike county, was nominated.
7 Mr.. Chase Speaker Of the House, from
the Committee, reported the following
resolutions, which were unanimously adop.
ted, and the Convention adjourned sine
die, having done all its work in one day.
! Rcso1ued, That the selection of WILL.
IAN BIGLER by the voice of this Conven-
tion, as the standard-bearer of the democ-
racy in the mex: gubernatorial contest, is
not only in accordance with the established
usages of the party, but "a well-merited
tribute to bis eminent worth, integrity and
ability His entire administration has been
characterized by an unselfsh devotion to
the best interests Of the people. The de-
mocracy will hail his denomination with
delight, and will ratify the action Of this
Convention BY bis triumphant, election.
Resolecd, That the las. annual message
of Gov. BioLER is public document Of
unusual strength and ability; exhibiting,
with the greatest candor and fidelity, the
actual financial condition Of the Common
welth. In this frank aud manly exhibit,
we have assurance that the public interests
Of the people are il'rus;ed to safe and
competent executive.
Reso1vcd, That whilst there is so much
in the message Of Gov. BIGLER TO excite
admiration and pride for the exhaustless
wealth of the State, and the high degree
of prosperity enjoyed by the people, VIC
should not be inscnsible to the Importance
of rigid economy in every department Of
the Government. 1t is in this that we
have the assurance that the public money
is not misapplied, and just foundation
for the conf lcnce that the public engage
ments will be cheefully met by the people.
Resoleea, That upon the subject of the
currency, the views of Gov. BIeLER are
pecfectly sound and democratic. That
whilst it has never been the aim or intent
Of the Democratic party to "uproot cutire-
ly the system of banking We have" it is
not less our true policy to restrain the ag
gregate amount of capital invested in bank
ing to the demands of healthy trade and
the actual business wants Of the communi-
ty, and not run the risk Of great CONNER
cial embarrassment or distress by an undue
expansion Of paper circulation. Old and
solvent banks should be re-chartered with
great caution, and only after a most thor
ough examination of their condition; whilst
new ones should only be established when
absolutely necessary, and demanded by the
cxigencies Of trade.
Resolced, That the evils of omnibus
and special legislation had become intoler-
able, and the former especially calculated
to produce incalculable mischief and inju-
ry to the public, we therefore heartily
comend nd approve the position assumed
by Gov. BIGLER, against this species of
legislation.
Resoyred, That in the adjustment Of the
difficulties at Erie, and with the Franklin
canal company, Gov. BIGLER displayed |
great skill, prudence and ability; and that !
he is justly entitled to praise of all for his
conduct throughout the entire controversy, |
Resolred, That this Convention presents
with entire confidence, the name of JERE-
MIAH S. BLACK as the candidate Of the
Democracy for Judge Of the Supreme
Court The .:"h character and distin-
,uishcd ability of JudgeBiat.~. are too well
known to every citizen Of the Common :,
realth to require endorsement by this
The time he has already oc-
upicd that emineut position, has been suf-
icient to leave the impress of great mind
Ipon the Jurisprudence of the country,
nd he has shown himself worthy sue
essor Of the strong minds who filed the
ench before him.
Resolred, That in the selection Of HENRY
. MoTT, as our candidate for Canal Com
missioner, we believe The democracy are }
eculiarly fortunate; recognizing in him
$ we DO, man Of the strictest integrity,
rcat personal popularity, ard eminen,ly
ualifed to Gil the responsible Office for c
hich he is nominated.
Resolrel, Tha. the election Of FRANK
IN PIERCE to the Presidency, was ,ri- 7
mphant viudication of the attachment Of
,e Democratic party to the Constitution
I'D the Union and that so far bis admin .
tra;ion has displayed great ability. been
judicious and CONSTANT with the 7
rincibles upon which be was elected, and !, :
,e doctrines contained in his inaugural /.
ldrcss
Resoiuei, That the public services Of the q
lon. JAMES CAMPBELL, and the ability, u
lelity and integrity with which be has :
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