Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-03-09

final prevalence Of justice throughout all the
Ilud, among all the inhabitants thereof
Resotved, That to the union of the States
this nation owes its unprecedented increase In
population, It's surprising development of ma
teriai resources,its rapid augmentation of wealth,
its happiness at home and its honor abroad,
and that, consequently, we held in sbhorrence
all Vaccinations for disunion, come from what
ever source they may.
Resolved, That the threat Of disunion in
case the Republicans and their afiiants shall
elect the next President, repeatedly made in
both Houses u Congress hy Democratic mem
hers, not simply without rebuke, but with uni
form applause from their political associates, is
denial of that vital principle Of popular gov
erament; free election, and bold avowal and
cOuntenauee Of contemplated treason, which it
Is the imperative duty of the people TO ssernly
confront and forever silence.
ResotUed, That while we are now opposed,
as we have ever been,5to the extension of
slavery, we hail the people of the South as
brethren, iD whose prosperity We rejoice, and
whose constitutional rights and privileges we
are prepared to sustain aud defend. That in
the spirit OF good neighborhood, whenever the
passions of different sections of our common
country come IN conflict, we stand on the
ground of mutual forbeerance, believing that
fraternity of feeling is chief element Of our
national strength
ReSotUed, That in the enactment Of revenue
laws BY the General Government, fair and ad-
equate protection should be systematically af-
foIded 90 the industry of ali classes of our
citizens. That we maintain devoted attach,
ment to the policy of national exchanges,
which secures 70 the working men liberal
wages, to farinets and planters remuneratng
prices for their products. to mechanics and
manufacturers for their skill, labor and enter
prise, and to the nation commercial prosperity
and Independence.
RssolDe9, fnat We approve the policy of a
donation By the General Government of a
homestead 10 every actual settler upon the
pubic domain, aud we hereby request our
Representatives TO urge the passage of such a
law without delay.
ReSofgsd, That the purity aud safety Of the
ballot box must De preserved, aud that frauds
upon the naiuraiizltion laws, coatinually re-
sorted to by cur opponents, ought to be counter
acted b. proper and wholesome legislation.
ReSofued, That the influx upoG us of foreign
criminals is au evil Of serious magnitude, which
demands the ntetposition of proper and ef-
tcent legislative remedy.
ResotDed, That this Convention most cheers
fully recommend to the people of Pennsylva-
uia, Col. Andrew g. Curtin, the nominee of
this Convention, as a candidate for Governor
aud mutually pledge themselves to his support;
that on account of his long and proved devo-
tion to the Protection OF American Industry,
involving the dearest and most material well
fare of the people of this Comrnonyealth, and
his earnest fidelity to the interests of the la
Dor of white men, and opposition to the exten
sion of slavery over our territories, aud as
representative of the principle of reform, re-
trenchment and integrity in the administration
of governmental affairs, be is well qualified 10
receive the sufFrages of The people of this cen
tral, conservative Commonwealth. which is un-
alterably and inalienably planted to the main
tenance of the Union aud the perpetuation OF
the constitution of the United States in its en-
tire integrity, and according to It's er ammo
interpretations, aud the real sense of its terms
and language.
blr. Petriken moved that the address and
resolutions be adopted. which was unanimous
ly agreed to.
Mr.. Purviaace moved that committee O;
three be appointed to inform the Hon. Simon
Cameron that he is the choice of Pennsylvania
for the Presidency.
Adopted unanimously.
Whereupon the Chair appointed the follow
ing Committee:
Messrs. PurviaBce, Hampton and Willision
Mr. Williston moved that the resolution of
fered by him 10 The morning be now considers
ed. 1t was read as follows:
The National Republican Executive Com
mittee has called the National Convention OF
the party ou the 18th of June, and have refu-
sed TO change the time of holding said con-
yention; aud whereas, we consider the day na-
med as too late aud likely 10 endanger our ma
tional success Therefore
Resolved, that the Chairman of this Con-
veution BIZ directed to correspond with the
Chairmen of the respective Republican Execu-
tive Committees Of other States, urging imme-
diate action to secure the fixing Of an earlier
day for the meeting of the National conven-
,ion, not later than the second week 10 May.
The resolution was not agreed 10.
The committee spponted to inform the Hon.
Simon Cameron that he is the choice of Penn
sylvauia for The Presidency, have the honor to
announce. that they have performed that duty,
and that General Cameron expressed his pro-
found gratitude for the eminent distipeton
conferred upon him, aud his entire and hearty
appreciation of the proceedings of the oouyen-
tion; that the confidence of bis fellow citizens
Of this Commonwealth, as shown by the sctiou
of this convention, is the more gratifying tc
him as it is the voluntary offering Of those
! among whom he has lived in youth and man
hood.
slr. Darlington moved the following resola'
tion ir
Resolved, That the State Central Committee
be authorized to fill any vacancy that may oc
cur in the delegation of the State at large II
the Chicago Convention, and iu the electora
ticket.