The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-27
Piusburg Democratic Convention.

their regular convention III PIttsbnrg on Wednesday
the 18th inst, the proceedings OF which are so inter-
esting and patriotic that copy large portion OF
them into the Gq=ette of to-day, and invite for thema
careful perusal. The Convention eoqurntly adj
dressed by Hou. w. W. lawn, Hon. P. c. Shan
NON, and Col SAMUEL w. Black. In reference 10
Col. Blacks speech, the Pttsburg Daiiy U"'o"
says:-ssrhe reader may form an idea OF The sub
of his speech by reading the resolutions out
he can have idea of the eloquent manner 10 whch
lher primo ples enforced aud defended. ne
Coleaei although all times effective was remark
ably SO on this occasion. In speaking OF the know
Nothing principle, Col. B. showed the secret order
10 be- as hostile the native born citizen as be one
OF foreign BIRTH he be- connected with their par
ty and dwelt upon this monstrons prescription WIN
ponderous effect This view OF The subject attracted
particular attention. for be showed concusiyeiy that
even the son OF grandson OF revolutionary sodler
could not receive from Know Nothngism the small
iest public iayor unless he first became connected
with the nrcscrptlve ORDER The UAion concludes
with the remark that sCol. Blacks speech upon this
occasion was one OF his finest efforts, and the more
effective because the spontaneous out-burst OF genu-
inc feeling, clothed in rapid and telling rhetoric
The following are the proceedings alluded TO-
ablest Democratic papers now published;
The Committee on resolutions then retired. Col.
James A. Gibson. OF Pine township, requested that
William W Irwin address the meeting during Inc
abserce of the committee. \ unanimous call was
made on Mr. Irwin, 10 which he responded lie
smoke with much force. He was IN favor OF uhtted
action II the members oil any OF the other potitical
parties wished JOIN with the Democratic ofSaniAa-
tion III uphodng the constitution and laws oil The
country against The wiles OF secret enemy, he was
willing 10 extend to them the night hand OF fellow
ship All minor or local considerations should be
forgotten n the grand effort 10 crush the ioes OF
equal rights. The Democratic party had a duly 10
pprorrr OF higher importance than The elevation OF A.
T. and G.. 10 office. The Institutions OF our country
we're be upheld-the principles OF Jefferson, MaaI-
son. Monroe and Jackson TO be earned out
those glorious principles which declared that ihis
land should be the asylum of the oppressed oil all ma
rions-that il should be emphaIcally ''the land OF
the free and the home of the brave 10 show the
tendencies of Know Nothingism, be stated that but
the other day law passed by the Legislature oil
this State entitled ga PCohibory License Law,
which vio ated the constitution of the United States
There was one section of il which preciuded the
Courts from granting license 10 any but those VINO
were citizens OF America. We have treaties WIN
all the civilized powers OF the earh ne contlaued, IN
which we conceded TO their subjects the same prlv-
leees with ourselves carry trade and cummerce
vet the legislature OF PeHnsy stuithes ITSELF ny
passing act in direct opposition 10 those treaties
II is intended as slap in the face of our German
yyepnaton-it is intended TO create cast m society
1t is intended TO degrade those OF foreign BIRTH
II is an-republican, and contend that the Democra-
tic party bound by It's faith 10 resist such oppres-
sion. The Democrat who asserts that a foreigner
should not be entitled 10 the same measure ot free
dom accorded 10 the American born, is not worthy TO
bear the name of Democrat
The committee here returned, and Mr.. irwin con-
cluded. Col. Black, chairman, presented the follow
ing resolutions, stating that they reflected the unan-
nous sentiment of the committee:
Resolved, That this Convention, representing the
Democratic party OF Allegheny county, doth unauI-
mousiy declare It's attachment ard devotion 10 the
principles the faith and the practice ProtesSed and
and followed by the national Democracy OF our coun-
try.
Resolved, That condemn and abhor any system
or sentiment which singles out prescribe and snlte
any man or set of whose only crime is birth
place about which they not consulted, or rell-
gion and form of worship not approved by a portion
of the American public, many of whom have no re-
ligion at all.
Resolved, That no man is entitled to a seat in this
convention, who is connected with any secret Potl-
cal society of whatever name; and we respectfully
request any person adherng 10 the order or assoca-
tion commonly called "know Nothings," 10 refrain
interfering with deliberations Ii know-Noth-
ing has obtained place here, and retains IT. we de-
nonnce him guilty of deception, faisehood and fraud.
Resolved, That entertain and cherish one A
merican sentiment which is very old. yet always
fresh in the Democ ratio party. We prefer our own
country any country and all countries the globe
We love our institutions because they are llbera ~
all things and free. We are prepared and eager 10
take the side OF country against the agfessIons
and insult of any ssoreisn party and ITS abetto?s.
Therefore Resolved, That in the difficulties and
forthcoming conflict between our own country anc
the Government OF SPAIN we are very American; thai
We like the promise of the conflict all the hetter be-
cause the Allied Powers of France and England havf
already disclosed their purpose and design Teearc
10 the regulation of American atair>; and we car
safely pledge the Democratic party OF pennsylvania
Of which we are proud in these dark days, 10 be
portion hat il will stand by and sustain the Genera
Administration 10 the uttermo>t IN the adoption o.
extreme and signal measures for instant and full re-
dress OF all our wrongs. Our account IS large, o
long standipg and daily increasing. The true A
mercans dptuand "a speedy and final settlement.
Resolved, That the existence OF secret potlca
oreanization should admonsh all classes of our cl
zeus who opposed 10 such profIgate and proserp
tive combinations, to cast aside all minor consdera
fjons in a united effort 10 save our country from th
disgrace which has been inflicted upon every commu
nity where Know -Nothingisn has been successful.
Resolved, That in the election of county olcer
there is political principle at present involved; al
therefore unite in the elevation OF good men Il
administer our county affairs without doing violence
10 any abstract political feeling principle whlcl
they NAV entertain.
Resolved That in order TO bring about a triumph
of the people in the next alls election the chairman
of this convention be authorized appoint count,
committee of corres spondeHce with authority 10 form
such a ticket will unite in its behalf all who arr
favorable open, independent political action, op
position secret, and unla wful conbl
nations.
Resolved, That when the desperate and di.appointe
Of all parties unite, under oath, TO monopolze al
places OF honor and profit the gift of the people,
is the duty of honest men TO join in preventing sue
secret arrangements from being successful.
The following resolution offered by Mr.. Pete
Ivory, and passed.
Resolved, That We hold the principles of the pre-
sent Democratic party TO continuance OF the doc
trins laid down Is onihe for flinre nrnsnerif