Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-08
Republican Convention.

s. w. ALvoRD, Secretaries.
The following delegates appeared and pre-
sented their credentials -
Athens Boro'-H W Patrick, c, Brooks.
Asylum-R. David, B. Laporte.
Burlington-C F. Nichols, .Soper.
Burlington Boro'-Geo. c. Hill.
Burlington West-A. Greene, John Ballard.
Canton-M. II. Case. j. Vandyke, Jr.
Columbia c. M'Kean, d. Liley
Granville-L. D. Taylor, Volney Taylor.
Herrick-Wm. Nesbitt Cyrus Ia Ter.
LeRoy-R Mckee H. w McCraney.
Li:chlield-Sas b. Cranmer, w. h. Walker
Monroe Roro'-S. S. Hinmln, A. Mullen.
Orwell--W. p. Payson, l. Lyon
Pike H. Marsh, P. II. Buck.
Ridgbury-B. Harmon S. Squires.
Sprngfeld-S c. Hardness, B. P. Strong.
sheshequin-E. P. Shaw, j. Derby.
South Creek-Ira Crane, J. h Setuse
Standing Stone-C. Taylor, j. S. Vannest.
Sylvania Boro'-F. H. Burrtt, II. NJ. Ross.
Towanda Boro'-W 7. Davies, S. w Alvord.
Towanda twp.-H. L. Scott, j. L. Bowman
Towanda North-E. Rutty, G. H Granger
Troy u NJ. Smith. II. A. FISH
Ulster-Albert Newell E. Lockwood.
Windham- H. Sherry BENZ Ellsbree.
Warren-John Beardsley.
Wyalusing--H. Camp, j. q. keeler
Wysox-M J. Coolbaugh e. I. Granger.
Wilmot--John Morrow, H. Horton.
The following resolutions were adopted
Rssolred That we approve the course pursued by
President Lincoln in the administration OF the Govern
men Of these United States during the dark and stormy
period which has elapsed since his Inauguration III
his measures have been wise judciOus, and patrotc-
such as have tended to the preservation OF the Union
and the OF our arms in the war IN wAch we are
engaged. Since the adoption of our National ConSttu
ton there have been twelve months so fraught with
danger so pregnant with peril to Republican nstu
tons the last, and to no living statesman are we so
much indebted for their preservation and vitality as 10
Abraham Lincoln
ResOlued That in the history of the human race we
have record ola war so causeess so wicked so AFRO
cious the now wagng with the Southern
States of this Union and that history presents none
which have involved principles of greater magnitude II
is simply question of self goveInment-of govern
ment by the peope-of Republican-of democratic
government. Shall majOrteS rule in this enlightened
age or shall mnorties with despOtsm for their
stone bear sway? Are the American people free peo
pie or shall they hew wood draw water fol aristocra
ic task masters. Are they mudsilIs or men?
ResOlUed That in the preservation of the Union see
the preservation of our beloved country the South
well the North-the East well the West. BY set
tement, by language by blood, by legislation, by com
pers and dangers and sacrifices and Interests we
are one people Let us be one by destiny. The East
the West The North, the South, were made FOR each
otter. United their mission is Freedom, Prosperity,
Peace discovered and begerant they are walls and
bastaTds in the brotherhood Of nations.
ResolUed That we pledge our support to the Govern
ment in this crisis cOnceiyng il TO be our imperative
duty render it such aid lies in our power aud what
ever may have been heretofore party predictions
believe that no greater obligation can no'o rest upon
US than jo heart and hand with those who at home
IN the pursuit VI prTale ii t. aud abroad upon the battle
field OF their country ale GevotnE all their energies u
strengt the administration and uphold the constltu
tion and laws.
Re.oiued, That we entirely approve the message of
President Lnco,c proposing pecGuiary AID ~ such slave
holders and States will emancipae their saves
and that pledge ourselves TO the adoption o this poi
icy Is far as the same may be practicable
Resoired That We approve the act Of Congress and
that also oil the President upon the bill enancpatng the
slaves in the District Of Columbia.
On motion OF w. L DAWES, a committee of
FIVE was appointed to draft Resolutions. w.
4. Dawes, j. G. McKEAN, john VANDYKE,
ir., P. H Buck, JOHN Morrow.
W. T. DAVIES and g. D. MoNTANYE, were
appointed Delegates to Harrisburg.
On motion of B. LAPoRTE, committee Of
five was appointed, consisting of B. LPAoRTF,
n. G. ELsBREE, NJ. H. CASE, 6. F. Mason,
c. F. NICHOLS were appointed coDferees, to
confer with conferees from other counties iu
the District in relation to Senatorial Dele
gate.
3. LAroRrE offered the following resolution,
which was adopted.
Resolred, That a committee of five be appointed by
the Chairman confer with similar committees from
the other counties OF this Congressional District for the
purpose of agreeing upon proper representative tor
each county in our Congressional Conference
Upon this resolution, the Chairman appoint
ed the following committee B. LApoRTE, G.
H. WATKINS, JOHN PAssMoRE, j. II. WEBB,
E P. SHAW.
During the absence of the Resolution Com
mttee, Hon. Gro LANDoN, and Hon. DAVID
W1LMor. were called upon, and addressed the
Convention, upon the questions now agtating
the country.
On motion the Convention adjourned.
II. LAWRENCE SCOTT, Chnirman.
DUMMER LILLEY,
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