The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-06-22
PATRIOTIC RESOLUTIONS!
THE VOICE or OLD LANCASTER!!

IL At the Democratic County Convention
held Ia Lancaster last week, the following rrso-
Iuiions with othersl We're passed with great en-
thusiasm. They from the pen OF JAMES l..
REYNOLDS, Esq, one Of the most radical as
we'll as onr Of the most talented Democrats
the State
Resolved, That the astonishing progress made by
free and happy Republic IN all The elements
which minister 10 the welfare OF The people-ihe
mighty aud pertadins HiuencFs IL has eXerted over
the wotd-und its rapid advancement IN a career OF
greatness unparalleled IN the history OF nations,
eient or modern-ali 90 10 establish the tact, that
free system of government Is, OF all others. best
adapted TO he want, OF the masses and most in con
sonance with the enlightened and progressive spnIt
OF the age.
Resolved That viewing the great and happy
suits OF Democratic rule in National and stare
GoveFnuents and the deletrrious effects Of an ad-
verse policy wnen Federalism. any ni lis Kindred
isuls, occasionally obtains the ascendency. we
confirmed IN the opinion that the identity OF the Ma
t6na Democratic party as II has existed Slnce the
days OF the ins JEFFERSON. should be steadily
and untnchlngly maintained, Is well III adversely
prosperity.
Resolved that the principles and policy Of the
Democratic party have ever been openly aHd fearless
" proclaimed 10 the world-havlHg no couceaiment>,
and stunning respons Utilities. We are therefore
determnateiy hostile 10 all secret, midnight poti
cal associations, dark lantern mnvemeuts-io"klng
upon all such political cabals atrrpubliraa, IN
sidous and designing, they would not seek 10 con-
ceal them from the pubic gaze.
Resolved, That 10 lree-born American citizens,
there is something revolving in the ea that men
TO be osracised and degraded account OF their re-
Igious opiRions, and that, too at the bidding Of the
leaders OF secret, ath-bound political party, whose
sole object is TO delude and deceive the masses, 50
that they, themselves, reach places OF profit and
trust TO which they not entitled either socially,
morally, politically.
Resolved, That 10 use the language Of Mr.. Jeicr-
sour civil nights have dependence on oar re-
ligious opinions, more than opinions IN physics
and geometry. To prescribe any citizen as unworthy
the public confidence, by laying upon him an inca
pacIty of being called 10 Offices OF trust and encln-
men unless he profess renounce this or that Tei-
gions opinion is deprveing him ElnrouSlY o! those
privileges and advantages TO which. IN common with
his fellow citizens, he has natural indefrasbe
right. And we hold that every person has an lnde-
feasible right the honor and confidence of hi~ TEL
low ciiZehs, resulting from biyfh or fcftgfO4s
opinions, bat from his 4rria,e. aud ;boir proper
of tnen'
Resolved That we hail with hope and Joy the re-
cent brilliant OF the Democratic party IN The
State of Virginia, believing that this overwh"lmn"
victory is but preu of others IN be achieved
IN our own and other States. The Democracy OF
Lancaster County send greeting 10 the brethren Of
the Old Dominion and their accomplished and Hire-
pid standard bearer, HENEY 4. WISE, for thus
resting the dark wave Of prescription and Intolerance
which at time babe fair 10 desolate the entire
Republic.
Resolved. That our confidence in the integrity and
patriotism of President PrErcr remains unnpared,
and that will yield cheerful support TO his ad-
mmistraton in every emergency.
Resolved, That the administration OF Governor
PoLLoca is characterized by weakness, and inefii-
cency except for evil that it has already lost he
couideTce of friends and opponents and wli only be
noted on the page of history a6ortIve attempt of
a weak % administer the government of a great
Commonwealth
Resolved. That the administration of Governor
Pollock thus far has given proof, as strong dS holy
writ, of the danger Of placing in power any man
whose predictions with the isrns arrayed against
the Democracy of The country. His urging and
agreeing the sale of the public work, which cost
the taxi PAYERS many millions, for merely nominal
price his giving away some S300,0OO annually OF
the peoples money, by approving the REPEAL OF the
tonnage tax; his deprving the treasury of
5000, 600 more per annum, by sanctonng the repeal
OF the license laws, and substituting therefor the
s.Jua Law law not demanded by the people, and
which if not repealed, Will increase, instead OF lessen
the evils OF iuempeTancr; his promIscunus signing Of
all laws granting special corporate privileges, and his
numerous other acts al omission and commssion--all
20 prove either his ntter uEEiness for the Exern
tive chair, a dishonesty Of purpose which but
a Know Nothing would be guilty of
Resolved, That the know-Nothing legislature Of
1855 disgraced Itself and the State Tor which II pre-
tended To leglslae. The little good the majority Of
the members did, only BE- attributed to accident
the vast amount Of evll they accomplished was
manifestly intentional and premAddated. As eiIt-
zens of our good old Commonwealth, having its well
fare at heart, sorry that such Legislature
ever hadan existence ;-and Democrats, we pledge
ourselves 10 work for the total eradication of every
vestise Of It's existence.
Resolved, That The Democracy Of Lancaster coun-
ty have undiminished confidence in the integrity,
undoubted ability and exalted personal and political
character OF the Hon. JAaES BUCHANAN, the u. $.
Minister at the Court OF 81. James. HIS diplomatic
career, since his residence in London. i'll add
ustre 10 his name, aud be another bright page in the
history of common country. We shall hail the
amongst bis old neighbors and friends, and receive
that cordial, heartfelt welcome TO winch he is so
Justly entitled.
Resolved. That the experience Of every day more
and more strengthens us IN the conviction that there
is something radically wrong in the banking system
of The country-and that the pursued by those
worthy Democratic Executives, Governors SnuNR
and BiGLER, is the only policy, by adherug TO
which the rights and- interests OF the people can be
secured against the designs OF INSCRIPTIONS and deS
honest Bank officers.
Resolved, That the delegates from this county be
10 Tor the nomination of no candidate
for Canal Commissioner who is suspected Of belong
ing, Of having heretofore belonged, the organi
zaton commonly called Know Noihngs 10 any
other secret political organization whatever.
Resolved, That gladly welcome back TO our
party The members whn sednced from their allie |
glance by the false promises of Know Noihingsm.
have since discovered their mistake, and separated
from the order and cordially invite their cooper
alton hereafter in contests with the common
enemy.
A NOZZLE oN--Thp Paramount Vireinian /
states that YOUTH only rs years of fYr son Of