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

Grler Bel! oil Ferguson Up.
Amos Hile of Lumber city.
Jno. illegal of Penn tp.
Cyrenus Howe of Decatur.
II. j. Hte Of Girard.
Francis Coudriet of Covington.
James Daugherty OF Lawrence.
Geo. Heckendorn OF Karthaus.
David Tyler Of Huston.
Andrew Pertz, Jr., Of Brady.
Jacob Wilhelm Of Graham
.saac Kline OF Bradford.
J. II. Jones OF Morris.
DR.. G. W. Stewart of New Washington.
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 Curwensyille.
A. X. Wright of Cleaifeld.
Conrad Baker of Knox.
c. VI. Cadwallader of Woodward.
Secretaries-P. 7. Hegarty of Covington,
S. illegal of Penn, A. c. Tate of Lawrence,
and D. F. Etzweiler of Clesrfeld.
On motion, l.. J. Grams, Hon. j. ?.
Hoyt, Dr.J. w. Potter, Hiram Woodward,
Eli Bloom and D. W. Moore were apy oin>
ted a committee TO draft resolutions exs
pressiye of thesense Of the meeting.
After the Committee had retired Ex.
Gov. Bigler was loudly called for, who sp-
peared aud addressed the meeting daring
the absence of the Committee.
At the conclusion of his remarks, the
oonunt,tee through their Chairman, Mr..
Grams, reported the following Resolutions,
which were unanimously adop ted.
Whereas, A wide spread rebellion exists
which has for its object the dismem Der,
ment Of our glorious Union; and the Denl>
ocratic party of Clearfeld county, having
assembled in Mass Convention to express
their views touching the present condi-
ton Of the 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 be 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 ad.
ministration all the moral, mPterial and
physical force necessary to crush rebellion,
10 resist invasion, or to wipe out any in
dignity which may be offered to the Ma
ton.
RcSohcd, That We will stand by the
present Administration and aid it in all
legitimate measures whilst its objects may
be the preservation Of the Union, the en-
forcemenL 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.
Resolved, 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 light ex-
lists in any State to secede from the Union,
or to nullify the laws thereof
Resolved, That this is no time fer Olsen
sions, examinations, or useless discussions
rs 10 the origin ofthe var, or where the
responsibility rests; that rebellion ex-
lists, and all should strive 10 bring about
such n speedy and honorable adjustment
of our difficulties as will make us again a
happy, great and united people.
RcSo. rs1 That ipaap,pch ppch 20, a
OF affairs as the present was never antici,
psted, 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 NAV cause
the war to be prolonged and the bitter,
ness and horrors thereof increased; and
since q National Convention is the only
compe tent authority to adjust differences
between the States we are in favor of ear.
ly provision being made fol the cali of
such a Convention that thereby prompt
and lasting peace may be made.
ReSoIued, That whilst we think the con-
dition Of the country may demand ex.
treme and unSccustomed 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 impunity, if truth is left
free to combat it.
RcsoiUcd, That so much of the resolu-
tions passed at the St. Mary's conference
as conflict with the above expressions OF
opinion, do not reflect the views of the
Democracy of Clearfleld county, and we
disavow and refuse to be held responsible
therefor.
Rssolved, That the Chairman Of the
Standing Committee inform the candi-
dates in tue county and the District of
the action Of this meeting and request
response.