Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-23
DEaocRArIc STATE CONVENTION.

first ballot for Auditor General, and John
Rowe, of Franklin, was nominated by accla-
nation for Surveyor General.
R.J. Haldeman, G. NJ. Wharton, G. ".
Miller. Jas. L. Gillis, r. E. Monegan, Levi L.
Tate, V. E. Piolctt, G. II. Roln, S. jenkins,
n. p. Fetterman, R. B. Petrikin, J. B. Beck,
]. Hagerman, E. S. Doty, J. Leisenring, were
appointed committee on Resolutions, and
made the following report =
Resoired, That the Democracy of Pennsyl-
vania have unabated and full confidence in the
patriotism, integrity and capacity of James
Buchanan, the President OF the United States
and desiI to sustain his administration from
a conviction of his intimate connection of its
principles with the best interests of our COM
mon country.
ResOIred, That the complete success achiev-
ed by James Buchanan in amicably settling
with Great Britain, in accordance with the
American doctrine, the long mooted question
of ;sthe freedom of the seas" from the sur
veilance and annoyance of q maritime police
in quieting the civil bTOilS of Kansas: in
promptly and etlectuaily SuppresSing an armed
disaffection aad rebellion of Utah; in speedi-
| ly terminating the Indian wars which threat
! ened to desoldte the Western frontier; and
his reSolUte efforts 10 secure for American
trade and travel safe and proper transit routes
between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans: to
MAINTAIN the influence and honor OF the nation
aud to protect the lives, business and property
OF citizens of the United States in the an
archical or illgoverned States of Mexico, Cen
trail America and South America, entitled him
to the esteem, gratitude and confidence of the
people of Pennsylvania, as well as Of the
whole L mon.
ResOired, That the Democracy Of Peunsyl-
vania have always advocated and still advocate
adequate encouragement and discrimina-
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dustrial interests of this State, within the
scope of tariff for necessary revenue; and
believing that the revenue accruing from the
existing tariff will be Insufficient for the una
yoidable expenditures Of the Federal Govern
ment, and that obstinate adherence 10 il
will result IN the accumulation, In time of
peace, Of a heavy national debt, always dan
gerous TO the peace. liberty and prosperity OF
4 free people they now, by their representa-
tiyes in this Convention, earnestly invite the
people OF this State, by frank and cordial
support of the policy Of the first President
whom Pennsylvania has given to the Union,
to aid and strengthen him IN his future en-
deavors 10 procure a revision of the tariff act
OF 1857 by the next Congress, on the princi-
pies set forth in his last annual message.
RcsolUed, That while an economical admins
tratfon of the government Of the Union is
demanded by the whole spirit Of our institu-
teus, and the best Judgment of the people,
| it is, at the same time. incumbent upon Us 10
sustain the proper dignity of the country at
home and abroad ,and not to neglect the prompt
supply of all necessary means Of defence
against foreign aggression, and for the asser-
tion and protection of the rights of all Amer
lean citizens everywhere, and especially on
this continent.
Resolrei, That the acquisition of the Island
of Cuba by honorable and peacable means,
would be of vast Importance to the prosperity
and security of our whole country; and also
ahx- ina amin .E,a ,zf
humanity. by its tendency to check the pro-
gress of the slave trade; and that the propo-
stiOn of the President TO obtain the posses
sion of that Island by fair purchase from the
government of Spain, a manly and up
right step towards the attainment of so desir-
able an object-an object which has received
the sanction and approval of Jefferson, Madi-
son. John q. Adams and Clay, well as OF
eminent living statesmen.
Rss0ired, That across the Central American
Isthmus lies the great highway to our Pacific
States, and that We have witnessed. with plea
snre and pride, the earnest efforts OF the Pres.
ident TO keep them open and make them safe
in which view he should be seconded by Con-
gress with the necessary powers TO anable him
TO insist upon the fElflment, by the States
possessing those territories, of the treaty
guarantees which they have given to our citi-
Zens.
Resoired, That this Convention highly ap-
prove the course of the Hon. William Bjgler
Senator in Congress from this State, and de-
sire TO record their sense of the ability, con-
sstency, patriotism ard sound national De-
mocracy which have distinguished his public
acts as one of the representatives of Pennsyl-
yania.
Resolred, That the doctrine of popular SOW
ereignty, which recognizes the right OF the
people OF the Territories having q sufficient
population to organize theirState governments
under constitution with or without slavery
as they may severally determine, subject only
TO the constitution of the United States. and
without any control of any department of the
Federal Government over that subject, meets
with our renewed and continued appreciation
and support.
Re'oirsd, That the prosperity of our State
can be better and more securely promoted by
| encouraging the competition of individual
capital, skill and industry, than by any grant
of corporate privileges and powers to gigantic
mOnopolies.
Resolred, That we are in favor of an honest
and economical administration OF the affairs
of this commonwealth, and until the people
are relieved from the burden of the enormous
debt now hanging over them, we are opposed
to any unnecessary expenditures of the public
money or any reduction Of the present sources
of revenue.
ResoLred, That in view of the difficulties at
tendant upon the regulations OF banking
system. and of the losses incidental TO de-
posit of the public moneys, in such institu-
tions, the early adoption of an independent
/ Treasury for the safe-keeping of the moneys
of the Commonwealth. on the principle of the
subtreasury of the United States, is recon-
mended to the Legislature of the State
After the Report was adopted, Mr.. Lamber-
ton submitted the following additional reso-
luton -
Resoired, That we approve the state poIjcv
tJ0 Parl- !,