The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-02
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENT ZION OF LANCASTER,
PENNSYLVANIA

Col. Stambaugh, chairman of the committee at a
nominating convention of the democrats of Lancas
ter county, Pennsylvania, reported the following
resolutions, which We're unanimously adopted. Ii
is due to the convention that we should say that
other resolutions adopted expressing the juig
ment of the body in favor of specific ad vaoren
duties
Rssoieed That this convention representing the demo
cratic people of Lancaster oouny declare their unaltered
attachment 60 the principles and doctrines enunciaed 10y
Thomas jefferson in his inaugural address, delivered
the 4th day of March, 1901 not only rs the essential
principles of government but forming the grand
platform of the democratic party, and giving life and
| yigor to its political creed
RSorei That, whilst its old political adversary has
changed its and professions upon every 'occasion
for advantages the original designation OF FEEDER
ast down TO the hgh-colored appeation of black repub
lic- nothing abolitionist the democratic party
has changed its name devated from the princi
pies adopted and embraced ut its organi2ton fifty eight
years ago
Resolved That the truth thus asserted is ncontroyertbly
established by the Published proceedings each and every
National Democratic Convention heretofore held for the
purpose of nominating candidates for President aud Vice
President of the United States except far as IL be-
necessary to add panls to the party platform,
for the purpose of meeting the demands OF countrys
progress, and of protecting the constitutional rights OF
the several States the insidous and dangerous in
| novations OF sectional iunnticism.
Reooei, That this convention assembled at the old
home of james Buchanan deem il to be a matter for
sincere congatuation that every declaration pre-
dcton and expectation expressed entertained by his
political and personal friends ia reference to his purity OF
character his trarscendent ability and sound augment
his fine qualities statesman and patriot, emnenty
fitting him for the high place of Chief Magistrate OF the
republo, have been fully and riumphanty verified by
his administration of the affairs of the national govern
| ment.
Reoloed That the WISDOM energy and skill displayed
in the measures adopted and recommended by President
preservation of tranquility ut homet to insure the settle
ment of complicated and vexatous difficulties existing
with foreign nations and prevent their recurrence in iu
ture in the manner and by the indicated in his
recent special message to Congressentiie him 10 the
confidence and gratitude Of the whole country
ResRod That ON behalf of the democracy represented
by this convention welcome with open the youth
full Oregon member of the ssterhood OF sovereign
States. She entered her novitate under territorial
ganizttion whilst Mr., Buchanan Secretary State
during President Polk administration his special ia
voe and with his powerful advocacy Now she is ad-
mitted into full communion with the old Commonwealth
with his approval as President Of the United States.
Resoiced, That cordially endorse the reconnenta-
lions Of the President message the subject of the
QUESTION OF Cuba by peaceful negotiation aud honorable
purchase that it would to be the opinion of
of all parties, both in and of Congress that the island
of Cuba is inevitably destined later to become
part OF great system OF united American States
that the main objection of the black republican opposition
to the Presidents recommendation is precisely tho
same objection made by the opposition under dill
OF tue
annexation of Texas thus leaving the good work to be
effected by democratic administration and the demo
cratic party. This convention however, is fully
WINGED the country does not, and will not symthze
with such puerile and unpatrotic objection, and that
trust Congress will energetically proceed to pass the
necessary act such introduced by Senator Slide
the nitiatory measure of a successful negotiation.
Resolved That recognise and cherish vital prn
cple of the democratic creed the peaceful acuisscence
of the minority in the fy expressed will OF the major
ity and hold il TO be the bounten duty Of every
democrat To support the regular nominations made y
1 ventions fairly constituted by the party.
Resotcd That the confidence of the democratic party OF
Lar caster county in the ability, integrity and democratic
principles of Gov Packer remains unmpaircd, and that
his management OF the affairs of the Commonwealth has
/ our cordial appreciation
Resolyed, That the pursued by distinguished
SENATOR Wm Bgler since his election to the Senate OF
the United States has strengthened the strong adnila
ton hitherto entertained for him by the democratic patty
His eloquent and we'll tempered speech recently delivered
upon the tariff question furnishes uncrng evidence not
only that he possesses ability of the hIst order, but that
he understands and will support the views and wishes OF
| the people he represents
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