The daily union., 1854-02-28
The Democracy Of Old Lancaster.

The true ehearted democracy of Lancaster county, in
the noble old Keystone State assembled at Lancaster
on the 22d Of February to prepare for the State
tion which comes of on the sth OF March. The spirit
which animated the county convention s such the
fal,erng democrais nf Pennsul~"r,n -i,-.,'~ -:f-
wen ihe hour Tor action comes. The following pro-
ceedings and resolutions, adopted unanimously, will be
hailed with delight by all true democrats
The convention was fully organized by the appointment
Of the following officers, viz
Presdent--Joseph S. Lelevre, Paradise.
Vice Presdents-John Elser, esq OF Elisabeth John
Forney West Earl; Nicholas Cepper, East Donegal; Dr.
John Martin, Bart; Dr. Adam s Bare, Leacock Upper
Philip Fitzpatrick, city Isaac Walker, Salisbury Robert
S. MIvan. Mount Joy Richard @ Edwards, Drumore.
Secretarie.-Andrew w. Dennison, city John S Given
Columbia William I. Youart, Lancaster Township !;
William I. M'Phail, S;rasburg.
After the credentials read motion the following
named gentlemen were appointed committee draught
resolutions expressive OF the of the convention viz
James l. Reynolds, city John kop, Conestoga James
II Huston, Salisbury Jacob L. Gross, Ephra,a Thomas
Edwards, Cernarvon; Dr. John Houston, Marietta COL
William 5. Amweg, city; b. Franklin Hol Leacock /;
Abraham Peters. Manor
The convention then proceeded TO make nominations for
delegates the State convention, when the following
persons placed in nomination;
j. f. kantz city Georg Sanderson city; DIR. Levi
Hull Warwick Samuel Brooks, Columbia j. Nj. Strick-
Ter, Columbia; w 7. MPhail, Strasburg; ]. Gormley
city j. s. Roath, East Donegal; r. s. Mclvain Mt.
j IL
H. Reynolds, suasburg DIR. L. s Filbert, Columbia ;
O. M Kline, city; DR.. f. G. Albright. Leacock Jacob l..
Gross Ephrata; T. s. McIlvain, Salisbury John w Ham
ilon, Columbia John McSparren, Drumons.
James L. Reynolds esq, from the committee on resolu-
tons then reported the following, which unani-
mously adopiedi
R,,elpsd That we have undiminshed confidence In the
adm nisration Of President Pierce The ability, faithful
net have all tended the welfare of the people and
.peed OF the republc in its OF
R,,olp,d That 10 Governor William Bgler the democ.
raoy Of Pennsylvania have honest. iahio and we'll
port The ability and integrity with which he has admin
iscred the executive departmen OF the
that ia his hands the Interests Of the Commonwealth
safe We therefore, delegates to the State
venton to for his denomination the demo ratio
didate for governor at the ensuing general election
Resopsd, That also instruct delegates vote for
the denomination OF tho Hon. jeremiah 5. Black as the
democratic candidate for Judge OF the supreme court The
great ability he has displayed as jurs, and the dignity
tnguishsd for It's wisdom and learning have secured for
the rcspeo, and esteem of the people Of Pennsylvania
R,sopsd That the ability, energy, and industry shown
by the Hon James Campbell, ms Postmaster General emil
neny ente him to the condolences and regard OF the de
mocracy of Pennsylvania He has fully proved himself
be OF the efficient heads the Post Office Depart
has had and the reforms already introduced by
him evidence Of his unrng vigilance and nteg'
R,.o.sd That in The porplexitles and troubles which
now agi.ae the Old World, ahd threaten 10 involve the
continent of Europe in general war; II is matter oil con
graduation ha .he Ame'an psop,e are ao 10
citizen, Hon James Buchanan, whose past history
and undoubted patriotism sure guarantee mat SO
long he remains there the rights and interests o ihe ma
on will be seduonsy guarded and her honor len'ousy
preserved Although regret his absence from amongst
~, yet anticipate the day. not very remote, when he
will his country, having accomplished the object
OF his mission in which shall add, u possible, 10
hi, already Worldwide reputation as statesman and pa
trot. aN
Rsoped That tho principles set forth by ihc DeocrAuc
National Convention OF 1861 remain, and shonld always re-
main, in unim paired strength, the bond which draws
democracy OF every section OF our country IN
sympathy and union and the democratic party OF Lancas
county itself OF this occasion to eiterate Tvs COT
dial acquiescence in them. .,.,. \,
Resolved. That the extension OF the errtoflai ,h ~
the United States and rapid and steady increase =
cpulaon while they the attention and excite so
fears advocates OF monarchicai governmentin Iu
rope, afford ample assurance TO the irnc fenas o Nv
many that the democratic principles on when ,ne p
OF erected by the trainers oi me
luton the principles o government, seof a
greatest good to the number and hat VIC shs
loiee when the retores OF Nebraska and MY II
ynnzed, and the domains embraced wi,n,n ,noi
boundaries thrown opcn under The constitution o. hc op
ted States the citizens Of the republic a,, ~,
Rssoptd That the soldiers OF the war o iosN ho"" pc
placed footing with those oi tho
and Mexican wars, in regard TO ana oounV ano