Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29
ANTI-LECOMPTON UEsIOCR ATTIC
CONVENTION

CONVENTION
/ A Convention of the anti Locompton Dem
ocrats Of the Stale was held last week in Har.
risburg. We alluded brief3 in our last nam-
Der 10 its proceedings.
The Convention was large, HARMONIOUS aud
/ enthusiastic. Hor. John Hickman, OF Chester,
made a brilliant speech, which VIZ publish and
| for which we ask attentive perusaI. 1t is Bit
terly denunciatory of the Buchanan Admins
tration, aud contains many wholesome truths.
Mr. Alexander Mckinney was the peraa-
nent President la taking the chair, he said
he was proud 10 be elected President over such
rebels were there assembled, but that be
would assist in re-organizing the Democratic
party and erect some such platform as was erect
ed at Cincinnatti, and after its erection Mr..
Buchanan might, after due repentance, return
and reioin the true Democratic party.
Of the resolutions adopted.
The first declares against any attempt to
weaken ur overthrow the creed of the Demo-
cratic party, which should be restored in all its
vigor and purity.
The second declares warm attachment to the
union of the States.
The third says that the general Administra-
tion has forfeited the confidence Of the people,
and Is denounced as unworthy Of the support of
the Democratic party.
The forth re-endorses the covenant made 10
1856, in favor os the right of the people Of the
Territories to decide for themselves, whether
Slavery should or should not exist within their
limits.
The fJfh denounoes the General Aiminis-
tration Tor Its disregard of this covenant, and
the remorseless war of Federal power upon State
Sovereignty.
The strth re-asseris and re-endorses the great
principle of popular sovereignty aud non-hter-
vention.
The serenth, eight, ninth th,rteenth and four
feeah re-iterates this opinion in various shapes.
The tenth opposes the re-opening of theeAfri-
can Slave Trade, as the adoption of Slave
trade for the Territories by the action Of Con-
gress.
The elerenth express jealousy of tie cor
rupting influence of Federal power
Tue taositth opposes alike Northern and South
ern DIsunionists, regarding them as National
allies.
The fifteenth opposes tie acquisition Of Cuba
unless 1t can be obtained By such fair aud hon
orable means as will be consistent with the dig
nifty and fame of the Republic.
The slTteeafh declares for TArifT which will
permanently protect the labor aud industry of
the country.
The seUsnteenth endorses Gov. Packers hon
est and careful guardianship of the interests of
the people, and condemns the attempt of the
Federal Administration TO defame his private
aud public character.
The eighteenth highly compliments Senator
Douglas.
The ntnefeenth earnestly invites The co-oper-
alton of Democrats in all the States of the Union
In the great organized movement inaugurafed
at the State capitol of Pennsylvania this day.
The f3enfiefa recommends tho appointment
OF Democratic State Committee Of Sc mem
bers, TO whom il referred the question Of pom-
mating Democratic State Ticket, and calling
Democratic State Convention at the earliest
possible day.
Accompanying these resolutions was an eIeb-
crate address, which was signed b. every mem
Der OF the committee on resolutions AID adopt
ed by the Convention, atnid tremendous and
deafening applause.
Judge kuox, Attorney General made speech
endorsing that portion Of the resolutions which
repndiates the Ticket nominated by the Office
holders Convention, and said that these can
didates should look for election 10 the friends
of the Federal Administration.
Campbell, Of Huntingdon: Reddick, of Fay
cite, Cantwell, of Armstrong, Nebinger, of
Pnliadelphin, Wingert, of Allegheny, Northrup,
aad others addressed the Convention, after
which aud the transaction of some Important
business, the body adjourned.
The movement is very formidable, and sounds
'the Death kneli of the Democrats pary in
Pennsylsania.-G Gettysburg Star