The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-08-05
OLD BERKS IN The F7ELD-GRE4T DEhOCR. ATTIC
MEETING
frrom the philadelphia Psumyivauiau.l

MEE1ING.
From the rhiindcrhn Psumy ivanian.I
The democratic citizens OF Berks county assembled in
annual county meeting on Tuesday, August g. 1883 at
10 clock, a. m, in the court house at Reading and
organized by tho appointment of the following officers
Pfesident-David Kutz, esq.
Vice Presdents-John McGowan, r. r. Brown, Moses
b. Doehring, Joel Miller
secretares-Dr. @. H. Hunter, Geo. w. Brakeman, s.
7. Higgins, Levi M Gerhart
A committee of one from each ward, township, and
borough was appointed to report resolutions for the
alteration Of the meeting.
During the absence Of the COMMITTEES the meeting was
addressed by j. l.. Getz and Hon. j. CLANCY Jones'
Capt D. Il Ancona, chairman Of the committees on
resolutions reported the following, which
nsousiy adopted
l. Rssoioed That the democrats of Berks county have
unabated and undiminished confidence in James Blu
chanan statesman Of enlarged experience patriot
OF unsuilicd purythe exponent of true democracy,
will yield him in future in the past cordial active
and efficient support.
T. Resolved That every measure of his administration
has been based sound constitutional and democratic
principles In Utah, suppressing rebellion and treason
upon the ocean, indicating the integrity and glory of
flag protecting weaker ncighbors from the at
tacks Of sedous malcontcnts from within borders
and lastly, but chiefly, tho settlement Of the Kansas
question upon the just principle of popular sovereignty
subject however to the constitution and laws There
are acts which add true glory and to
ton, and cndear tho administration Of James Buchanan
to every hwoving, lsw-abiding and patriotic citizen
Resored, That in his cabinet tho President of the
United States has the advice and counsel OF true states
men, devoted to the best interests Of tho several depart
ments committed to their charge and that, Pennsy
vana democrats, wo point with pride to jeremiah s.
Black, tho Attorney General in all respects the
equal of the great lawyers who have been his predeces
A. RYoped That the thanks of the democracy are due
to those democrats in tho last sesson of Congress who
gapped with and settled the Kansas question under the
Just terms and conditions of the English BILL which
he md In Inv
ocra final settlement of tho slavery question in the
halls of Congress and elsewhere.
s. Rsoped That we cordially endorse and approve of
the OF representative in Congress- the Hon
j. Clancy Jones. Firm and decided truly democratic
and unawed by the abuse of faction he has stood the
floors of Congress the able exponent of the views of his
own constituency and of the national administrations His
able discharge Of the responsibilities OF his position
chairman Of the Committee Of Ways and Means and his
truly national all SUBJECTS have endearcd him
to the true democracy of tho Union and we his imme
date constituents him therefore united hearty
and continued support
G. Resolved That in the election Of William r. Packer
governor Of Pennsylvania the people secured the
ices of well qualified by experience and ability to
administer the affairs Of State BY strict adherence to
truly democratic policy, State and national, he will
centre upon him tho respect and cordial support of the
democracy of Berks county !.
Resolpd That the appointment Of our fellow citizen
the Hon William NJ Hester to the Office of secretary of
State merited compliment his fitness integrity
and ability and is received by the democrats of Berks
an evidence that their services duly appreciated
g. Resoued, That William A. Porter, candidate for
the supreme bench and Wesley NJ Frost candidate
for canal commissioner possess all the requisite qualica
tons to perform the duties of the offices for which they
candidates. and the representatives of the principles
of the convention which nominated them, entitled
to our active and united support.
g. Resolved That is the only legitimate object
for which duties be imposed by Congress Imports
but with that object in view it is the duty of government
to discriminate in favor Of manufactures
to to them the greatest possible benefit and the
present tariff being entirely inadequate to meet the de-
nands Of the treasury and to liquidae the public debt
recommend such immediate modification will
these objects
10. Resolced That while approve of the general
policy which suggested the expediency of sale of the
State works yet that approval based upon the pn-
ciples imbodied in the following resolution adopted by
the county meeting in August, 1851, to which still
adhere and which we hereby ratfy, viz
THAT the proceeds OF the sale Of the main line State
works. should be appropriated to the only legitimate pur
would divert them under whatever precxt, from this
end shsuld BIG opposed and denounced by every true
H. Resoipo That the recent disclosures of the audu
lent by which number of banks organ
lied under charters granted by the Legislature Of this
State demonstrate the soundness OF tho democratic
doctrine in regard to corporations We, therefore, re-
assert unaterabe attachment to the wise and pru
dent policy this subject laid down and adhered to by
that true democrat and saacous governor the amened
Skunk.
Resolved That the proceedings Of this meeting be pub
shed in the democratic papers of this county Washing
and Argus Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh Post.