Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-09-04

Presidents ard Secretaries.
Grier Bel! of Ferguson tip.
Amos IIile of Lumber city.
Jno. illegal of Penn tip.
Cyrenus Howe of Decatur.
II. }. lIite Of Girard.
Francis Coudriet of Covington.
James Daugheriy OF Lawrence.
Geo. Heckcndorn OF Karthaus.
David Tyler of Huston.
Andrew Pentz, Jr., of Brady.
Jacob Wilhelm of Graham
.saac Kline OF Bradford.
j. II. Jones OF Morris.
DR.. G. W. Stewart of New Washingt ton
w. w. Worrall of Chest.
Andrew Tauzer of Pike.
Robt C.. Shaw Of Goshen.
Philip Miller of Boggs.
David Wlety Of Union.
Patrick Kerns of Curwensyillc.
A. X. Wright of Clcal field
Conrad Baker of Knox.
c. VI. Cadwalader Of Woodward
Secretaries-P. 7. Hegarty ofCovington,
S. illegal of Penn, A. c. Tate of Lawrence,
and d. F. Elzweler of Clearfeld.
On motion, l.. J. Grams, Hon, j. p.
IIoyt, Dr.J. w. Potter, Hiram Woodward,
Eli Bloom and d. w. Moore were apy on>
ted committee TO draft resolutions exc
pres'ive Of thesense Of the meeting.
After the Committee had retired Ex.
Gov. Bigler was loudly called for, who ap.
pe,red and addressed the meeting during
the absence of the Committee.
AT the conclusion of his remarks, the
Committee through their Chairman, Mr..
Grams, reported tho fJilowIng Resolutions,
which were unanimously adop ted.
Whereas A wide spread rebellion exists
which has for its object the dismem5er.
ment of our glorious Union; and the Dem>
ocraic party of Clearfeld county, having
assembled in Mass Convention to express
their vie touching the present conJi-
ton OF tlle country
Be il Resolved, That the history Of the
country Is the history of the Democratic
party that as in the past, the Democrat
ic party has ever zealously and actively
supported the powers that DO in main-
tanning the national honor, and defend-
ing the symbol of our nationality, so in
The present and in the future when stout
hearts and willing hands are needed, the
Democracy will cordially give to any adj.
mnistration all the moral n,qterial and
physical force necessary to crush rebellion,
TO resist invasion, or to wipe out any in
dignity which may be offered to the Ma.
ton.
RcSolrcd, That we will stand by the
present Administration and aid il in all
legitimate measures whilst its objects may
be the preservation Of the Union, the en-.
forcement of the laws, and the maintain
ance of the Constitutional rights of the
PEOPLE, but will not countenance any ell.
fort to destroy the institutions of any sec.
ton Of our common country.
RcSolvcd, That the Democratic party
have ever held that the Constitution, with
the laws and treaties made in pursuance
thereof, constitute the Supreme law OF
the land and We deny that the right ex.
lists in any State to secede from the Union,
or to nullify the laws thereof.
Resolrcd, That this is no time fer d:ssen
sions, ordinations, or useless discussions
as TO the origin ofthe war, or where the
responsibility rests that rebellion ex-
lists, and all should strive TO bring about
such speedy and honorable adjustment
Of our difficulties rs will make us again a
happy great and united people.
ReSo'rcd, That inasmuch as such state
of affairs as the present was never antici,
pated, and no provision exists which en-.
ables the President, or any other power
in our government, to propose terms or
adjust difficulties, and as this may cause
the war to be prolonged and the bitter
ness and horrors thereof increased; and
since National Convention is the only
competent authority to adjust differences
between the States we are in favor of ear
ly provision being made foi the cali of
such Convention that thereby prompt
and lasting peace may be made.
Resohcd That whilst we think the con-
dition of the country may demand ex,
treme and unaccustomed measures, yet
we regard any attempt to control freedom
of speech and freedom Of the press, as a
dangerous experiment. Error may be
preached with impuniiy, if truth is left
free to combat it,
Resolved, That so much of the resou.
lions passed at the St. Mary's conference
as conflict with the above expressions of
opinion, do not reflect the views of the
Democracy of Clearfield county, and we
lisavow and refuse to be held responsible
therefor.
Resolved, That the Chairman of the
Standing Committee inform the candi- |
lates in tue county and the District of
he action Of this meeting and request
esponsc. I