Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-12
Democratic Mass Meeting.


Committee, the Democrats of Bradford county
assembled at the Court House, in Towanda, On
Tuesday evening, Sept. Sd, 1851, and after re-
marks by Col. MEANS, wes permanently or
ganized by electing the following officers -
President.--C. l.. WARD, ESQ, of Towan.
da.
Vice Prestdents-W. H. PECK, ADDISON
MCKEAN, and SIDNEY HAYDEN
Secretaries.-F. &. CoBURN, and w. II.
| CARNOCHAN.
| On Motion, Committee consisting of the
| following gentlemen, viz Col. j. i Means,
ELAN Kendall, s. Decker, j M Brainard, and
j L. d. Myer, was appointed to draft reSoiu-
tions for the consideration of the meeting On
motion, committee consisting OF the following
gentlemen, viz Col. v e. Picllet, Frank
Smith, Il. Vandyke, A. Z. Menardi, A p
| Wolcott, Samuel Clark. u. Ha:kins, Il. Il.
! Storrs, Alfred Gore, Alex EMS, aud Wm
Pierce, was appointed to report suitable candi-
dates to be put in nomination for the several
Offices to be filled at the coming election
| During the absence of the committee, the
meeting listeHed to remarks Of the President,
upon the state Of the nation.
! The committee on resolutions report the fol
| lowing, which after much animated discussion
| in which d. A Oyerton, Z. L. Elliott, " E
Piollet j. B. Reeves, Harry Ward and others
| participated, we're unanimously adopted
ResolUsd That the civil war, by which country is
at present distracted the natural offspring OF mguid
ed sectiOnalsm engendered by the fanatca agtators
North well south, and the Democratic party have
equally opposed the extremists OF both sections and
ing a. all times zealousy contended for the adminstra
ton of the Genera! Government within its constitutional
limits, that party in way responsible calamities
that have resulted from departure from its doctrines
! and disregard of its warning and advice.
ReSOLUed That we believe this should not be wag
ed or conquest subIugaton for the purpose of
overthrowlnS or Interfering With the rights established
institutions OF the States, but defend and maintain the
premacy OF the Constitution and TO preserve the Union
with all the dignity equality aud rights Of the several
States unmpaired and that soon these objects
| accomplished the should cease.
ResotUed, That the corruption, extravagences incom
potency and favorsn shown in the administration To
the War Departments OF the State and Federal Govern
ments deserve and receive most unqualified condem
nation, and ought to be Immediately corrected and re-
| formed.
Resoired That the volunteer soldiers who at the call
OF ther country, promptly went forth TO battle de
fence otthe Constitution and laws and in many
nave Oeet compelled TO serve unders inexperienced Off
GERS, are entitled TO our hearty thanks ior the gallant
manner IN which they have discharged their duties.
ReSoired, That we stdud by the Constitution of our
Country all its provisions and and by the
laws framed in accordance with that and that
We are opposed to any and every ATTEMPT (wbetbr bv
rebellion or USupGti0n upon the part of any body of
men to overthrow the rights and rampe upon the ber
ties which That great instrument guarantees TO every c
! zen OF the United States.
ReSoCed, That III this hour of the nations peril It is
incumbent the Administration call to its aid the
cOunseis O the wIsest and best OF the land without
! regard to party distinctions
KesoOed, That he first principle of the Democratic
faith IS loyalty TO our country, and that never
abandon the noble Union OF the South who are SO
brayey breastng the tide Of secession in their midst and
! who raising the Macedonian cry Come over and
help us without first abandoning and tranpng down
! this great and vital principle OF Democracy.
ReSOiUed, That the best tribute can pay to the
memory ot our late distinguished standard bearer that
deeply lamen ted true patriot and statesman STEFHEN A.
DOUGLAS II TO follow the councils which he gave
his best Legacy and stand by aud defend the constitution
and the da oL our country believing with him that the
preservation ot the GoYenncn' paramount TO all other
political question, aud that there can be out sides
this controversy. Every must be the side the
United against it, There can be no neutraIs in
this There can be but patriots and traitors
ResOiUed, That IL the present distressed state Of The
country, we believe should ret.rn the of
the economy OF our toredthers that all salaries and
daily pay winch have been increased in the reckless
travaganCe Of later legislation, should be restored tor
msr rates and pledge ourselves to oppose all cand
1ateS Tor pubic place VINO VIII not agree to such reduc
ton at once, without even legislative Intervention.
ResoiCcd, hat the Standing Committee iuterrogate
candidates to be voted for at the coming election and
have power substitute or supply all vacancies which
may result from refusal to comply with the foregoing
/ resolution.
The Committee on Nominations reported the
! following gentlemen as suitable candidates,
| together with the annexed resolutions
Associate Judge-GEN Z. CASE. of Troy
| Commissioner ULIUS ". RUSsELLof Wind
ham.
Ireaswrer-AEsoy BEIpLEMAN, of Athens
| Audlor-HoRACE WILEY, of Frauklia,-
And the following cOute"eeS to meet con
feress from Susquehauna county to select can
date Judge
| JOIN F. MEANS, of Towanda; r. Z. FERCU-
sos, of Towanda " Z. PtoLLEr, OF Wysox.
Resousd That this Committee be authorized to confer
with MeSsrs. II. w. TRACY and c. I. Bliss and aSCer
tain from them whether they will agree TO
bers Of the next Legislature tor the compensation former
y given, OF 50 per diem and exert themselves earnestly
to procure reduction Of all salaries to the standard Of
! 1912.
ResolUed That in view of the proper and patriotic
stand taken by these gentlemen on the subject OF the
peal Of the tonnage and the corrupt release the
Stale securities to the Sunbury Erie Rail Road il they
will conform the views of this meeting IN regard to a
reform Of salaries will give them support at the
coming election. But should they refuse this Committee
is hereby authorized present the OF suitable
| candidates for Representatives.
ReS0red II more be needed than the foregoing, to
press our view in regard the measures in question
Senator last winter In that regard, every way mpo
| tic, unprinciped and unjust.
! All of which were unanimously adopted. On
motion, the Chair appointed a Standing Com
mitee for the coming year, to consist of one
person from each election district. On motion
it was agreed that the above proceedings be
published in the county papers, and the meet
! ing adjourned sine die.
(Sigued by the oficers.)
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