The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-03-11

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! Rssolusd, That 10 the existence and effi-
cisncy Of our .party, adhersncs to iis rulss
and usssss 10 essential, ,land ihss right Tesson
and expsrisncs prove that without such adj
herence, division, disaster and defeat are in
esi,sbls; sll departures, therefore, from our
party laws, 10 Siats or local action, are TO be
deprecated and resisted % evidently frausht
with elements Of danger, injury and eventual
destruction. asieas G. t.sz - si
Rssolpsd, That on behalf Of the Penusylvs.
mia Democracry, in addition to the re-affir-
nance OF our past principles and policy. we
announce as rules for our future action, the
Limitation Of public expenditures to mode
rate and necessary ouilsys; the sparing aad
careful grants Of corporate power; the enact
meut of laws in obedience 10 public opinion,
rather than in advance OF IN contempt Of il /;
occasional and prudent amendments of the
Constitution as experience may demonstrate
them 10 be necessary 10 the welfare and
protection Of the people the encouragement
Of virtue and intelligence as the man sup
ports Of our political system; the rigid &C.
couniabili,y Of public servantf, and the cul-
dyaiion of just aud amicable relations with
our sister States, without subserviency TO
the passions and policy OF any of them, but
with frank concession Of the constitutional
and equal rights Of each. These are grounds
upon which, as heretofore, we propose to
maintain the character of our Common.
wealit, as free, powerful and illuslrious
member of the American Union.
Rssolsed, That we recommend 10 the sup
port Of the people the candidates nominated
by this Convention as men Of character and
experience, we'll qualified for the posts 10
which they have been respectively named,
10 the full assurance that If elected, they
will discharge their official duties with ,nlel.
iigence, fidelity and success.
Resolved, Tha. we congratulate the Demo.
'cralic party and the country upon the irium-
phaht election Of James Buchanan and John
C. Breckinridge, TO the Presidency and Vice
Presidency Of the United States; and that in
view Of the whole political history OF MIR.
Buchanan, rendered memorable by his steady
and patriotic adherence 10 the Constitution
and 10 the maxims of its fathers, we, the rep
resenla,ives Of the Democratic party OF the
State, 10 foil Convention assembled, do most
confidently pledge TO our brethren Of the
Union, wise, conservative and constiiu.
tional administration Of the government, un-
der the guidance of the first Pennsylvania
President.
Rssofue9, That in the late proceedings
which resulted IN the election of Simon Cam.
efou to the United States Senate, the opposi-
sion 10 our parry openly and shamelessly sx.
hiblied their lack of high principles Of honor,
their contempt for the known sentiments Of
the people, and their utter disregard of the
character of the State and, together with the
three spostates from our own party, by whose
aid the result was accomplished, should be
everywhere denounced BY all men OF virtue
aud honor. t1
Mr.. Cessna then moved 10 add the follow
ing which was adopted:
Rssolpsd, Tha, the thanks Of The Democrat
10 party OF Pennsylvania are due and are
hereby rendered 10 Col. John w. Forney, for
the ability, energy and consummaie TACT ex-
hibiled by him in the discharge Of the duties
which devolved upon him in the late Presi-
Dental campaign as Chairman of our Stale
Central Committee, and although defeated by
,he basest iieachery, be still occupies an en-
ineni position in the great heart Of The Key
stone Democracy.
The resolutions were adopted by acclama.
nation.
General Packer was introduced to the Con.
ven,iou, and expressed his gra.efulness for
the honor extended TO him by the nomina-
ton, but he believed that the party in making
il had looked not so much TO the standard
bearer as 10 tho good old Democratic flag il.
self. He referred TO the leading principle ol
the party, and pledged himself 10 maintain
them in tact, and to exert the best Of biz
abilities iE the coEduct Of The campaign te
effect success 10 such a manner as would re-
| feet no dishonor on himrslf or the Democrat
| 10 party. His speech elected the warmes
applause.
On motion the Convention adjourned sin
die.