The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-08
THE PENNSYLVANIA PLATFoRM.

The resolutions which were UNANIMOUSLY aaop'eu "
the Pennsy democracy in State convention az Har
risburg the 4h will be found below. The Harrisburg
Patriot and Union speaks follows OF the convention
and its proceedings
THg DEMOCRATIC SrArE coNyEsrios.-We eopgrat-
ulate the democracy the State the happy results OF
the 4th Of March convention. That body comprising as
much intelligence similar body that ever met In TINS
capital has discharged the inasted TO IL most hap
PLY for the which represented The unaninity
hbed in the selection Of deeg the National Conven
ton favorable to the nomination Of Mr. Buchanan and the
desire manifested select candidates for the various
State offices worthy Of the confidence Of the party will be
preeated BY the people large and fail inspire
confidence which will be irresistible the polls The resolu
tions, prepared and offered by that unnehng and gifted
democrat, Hon John H. Dsweon of Fayette contain the
true democratic spirit and will be responded every
| tion OF the Commonwealth
While enemies distracted by diversity of opinion
aud qaarelng about sectional distractions the democratic
party, North and South, imbued with the sent
ments and stand undivided and invincibe upon
tions principles This fact is, In ITSELF
and it becomes generally apparent the moderate
aud sensible portion Of those who have heretofore opposed
will add tens OF thousands present strength and
at the next election to the State and Union with
the irresistible force of avalanche. With such State
ticket have and the prospect OF popular nom
nation by the National Convention the
paign of 1856 with the most brilliant prospects of that
animated the party The preservation of the Union
against the attacks of open nsdous foes strict adhe
ence TO the federal constitution the general prosperity OF
the whole country by wise Of Administrations hoa
ty anatcism in every shape these the objects
the democratic party and with such objects inscribed upon
its banner that banner be stricken down"
The following the patriotic and sound resolutions,
drawn and reported by Hon. John L. Dawson
RESOLUTIONS.
Resored That in the present distracted condition Of par
ties in which sectional and partial issues have been allowed
to attain dangerous supremacy, recognise in the policy
of the democratic party that which upon the consu
ton its basis. and that it Is the party which, above all
Others has in the language Of the usous Madison,
continued to hold the Union OF the States the basis Of
their peace and happiness support the constitution which
the cement OF the Union well in its limitations its
authorities respect the rights and authorities reserved
the States and to the people, equally Incorporated WITH
and essential to- the of the general system and to
avoid the slightest interference with the rights of conscience
or the functions Of religion, wisely exempted from civil
jurisdiction"
ResoUed That by the general consent of all nations the
trainers of the republic of the United States exhibited Ia
their individual characters and in the result of their public
deliberations, degree of virtue and practical statesman
ship to which the history of the world affords parallel
that part of the federal compact the wisdom Of
fathers conspicuous than in leaving the whole question
slavery to the States in their separate capaces and in
the provision for the redevery of fugitves escaped from
labor service they demonstrated of justice APP
probation of the value Of the Jnion attachment to Its
preservation avoidance Of onesded philanthropy and
mpraccabe theories of government which present proper
example for the guidance and imitation Of their descend
| ants. S.
Resored That we look only the constitution,
exposition thereof which has been afforded by the practice of
democratic administrations, for the chart Of policy,
That these constitute until the fundamental law is changed
by methods which itself provides the Highest ow Of cbe
dence citizens and that utterly discard that partial
exaggerated ympahy the attempt to which into
practice IL at the peril of dearest interests nation
and the infection OF evils Of tenod magnitude
those which it proposes to heal.
Resoyed, That the equality of the States is the vital
element of constitution ITSELF and that all interference
rights the by those who seek disregard
of the past and by all others, should
be rebuked with the spirit that would denounce and
repudiae all attempts odious distinctions between
those who entitled share the blessings and benefits Of
free institutions.
Resoired That the effort direct the power to the gov
eminent by Rntsavery agitation under the various
phases of soism, anti fasons, and
repubcanism and by interfering with the rights Of
science in establishing religious test qualification for
Office BY the oath bound society the
opposed the letter and tie spirit Of the constitution,
and to the earnest teachings and practice of its earliest and
most honored adrninistra tors.
Resored That now, ever, unalteraby opposed
the doctrines and designs OF all organizations which
plate the overthrow Of the civil and religious rights Of
the citizen that the equality Of the citizen, like the equality
OF the States sacred and naenable right, to be
nterfered with by factions parties and reckless legislation,
without subverson OF the primary objects Of political
system and repudaon Of the guarantees Of the past and
/ ths hopes OF the future. s..s.#
Reoped That In the repeal Of the known as the Mis-
Compromise act and the passage Of the organizing
the Territories Of Kansas aud Nebraska free from
tuona restrictions the last Congress performed work
patriotic meeting the demands Of sectional excite
msnt by unsbaken adherence to the fundamental law
Rssoped That this legislation be deemed unneces
sary expedent meet questions OF which
It disposed and which coud admit Of easy
Element than present That recognise in Il app
cation the Territories Of the United States Of the
equal and justice 10 all mem Of all con
cderaoy which designed by the trainers OF govern
ment and which defined Of its essential prne
pies by the immortal Jefferson
Resored That the democracy Of Ponnsylvana following
the OF OF the wiset Of the
South ready than occasion in the
extend the Missouri Compromise line the Pacific
make II the basis Of final settlement of the question OF sa
very in the Territories but Wien this proposition re
ected in s43 the ground that involved an undue con-
ce-on the South, by the very who elamor for
restoration Of the Missouri line there seemed be but one
wise alternative left and that refer the whole question
Of slavery in the Territories TO the people thereof reg
uated they may deem proper and therefore cheer
fully extend hearty support the policy of govern
ment recognised in the compromise 1850 and
Embodied in the laws organizing the Territories OF Kansss
and Nebraska.
Re-or., That userrnx indications point TO the Hon
James Inohsnan distinguished alike by bis high personal
character his tried democracy bis great abilities experience
and eminent anhipss the nations choice for the
Office of President OF the United for the term com
mencng the An Of March, 1857 aud that we do hereby
instruct delegates 10 the National Convention To assem
BILE In Cincinnati in June their efforts to secure
him the nomination to that office.
Resored That period when secionasn In Ia vors,