Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-03-13
THE PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRACY.

The nominations for Governor, Supreme Judge and
Canal Commissioner, made by the Democracy OF
Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, few days ago, are
said, upon good authority, to be highly judicous and
such as we'll calculated to keep the cid keystone
of the arch in its proper place.
We annex the resolutions which were adopted on
the occasion, the general tone OF which is in conso
nance with the lotest impulses OF American feeling
and the true mission Of the Democracy Of the nation
RcSo!rsd That representatives OF the great
party founded by Mr.. Jefferson, We salute our breih
rem of the other States with congratulations upon the
auspcious and just result OF the presidential cleo
ton achieved by united efforts and sacrifices,
with the aid of patriotic men heretofore attached to
other political bodies, and necessary, we believe
to the honor and prosperity of our common country
and the continuance amongst us OF the blessings oil
good government
I'd. That the course OF recent political action in
the American Union has clearly shown the useful
ness and necessity OF our party as great conserva.
tive organization, able to resist and put down ex
treme and imprsctcable theories OF government and
social order-to preserve the constitutional compact
between the States from loose and dangerous con-
structions, we'll rs open violatons--to hold IN
check the passions OF the country, when directed by
local excitement or other cause against fundamental
points of our political system and to preserve to
ourselves and to thoee who come after us the rich
and invaluable legacy Of free and well ordered in
stituons established by our fathers.
3D. That to the existence and efficiency Of our par
ty adherence to ts rules and usages essential and
that right and experience prove that without
such adherence division, disaster and defeat are in
eytable; all departures, therefore, from our party
laws in State or local action, are to be deprecated
and resisted, as evidently fraught with elements OF
danger, injury, and eventual destruction
4th. That in behalf Of ths Pennsylvania Democra-
cy in addition to the reatrrnation Of our past prin-
cpes and policy We announce ss rules Tor our future
action, the limitation OF public expenditures 10 mod.
crate all necessary ouays-tbe apsring and careful
grants TO corporate powertbe enactment OF laws IN
obedience to public opinion rather than in advance
or contempt of it-occasional and prudent amend
ments Of the constitution as experience may demon
strate them to be necessary to the welfare and pro-
lection Of the people-the encouragement OF virtue
and intelligence as the supports Of our political sys.
tem-the rigid accountability Of public servants, and
the cultivation of just and amicabie relations with
our sister States, without subservIency to the pas
sions or policy OF any OF them but with frank con
cesson OF the constitutional and equal rights OF each.
These are grounds upon which, as heretofore, we plr
pose to maintain the character OF our Commonwealth
IA free, powerful end illustrious member OF the
American Union.
5th. That we recommend to the support Of the peo
pie the candidates nominated by this convention As
men of character and experience, well qualified for
the posts to which they have been respectively
named in the full assurance that il elected they will
discharge their official duties with fidelity and sue
cess
9th. That we congratulate the Democratic party
and the country upon the triumphant election OF
James Buchanan aud John T.. Breckenridge TO the
Presidency and Vice Presidency of the United
States aud that in view of tho whole political hsto
nv OF Mr.. Buchanan, rendered memorable by HE
steady and patriotic adherence TO the constitution
and to the maIms Of its fathers we the representa-.
yes OF the Democratic party of the State, in full
convention assembled, do most confidently pledge to
our brethren of the Union a wise, conservative, and
constitutional administration Of the government un
der the guidance Of n Pennsyl ylvania President.
9TH. That in the late proceedings which resulted IN
the election of Simon Cameron TO the United States
Senate the opposition to our party openly and shame
essly exhibited their lack Of high principles OF hon
or, their contempt for the known sentiment Of The
people, and their utter Disregard OF the character o
the State and, together with the three sposates from
our own party by whose aid the result was accom-
pshed. should be everywhere denounced by all men
of virtue and honor.
Mr. Cessna then moved TO add the following, which
was adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of the Democratic par.
ty of Pennsylvania due, and are hereby rendered
to Colonel John w. Forney for the ability, energy,
and consunlmate tact exhibited by him in the dis
charge Of the duties which devolved upon him IN the
late Presidential campaign as Chairman ot our State
Central Committee; and although defeated by the
basest treachery, he still occupies an eminent posi-
ton in the great heart Of the keystone Democracy