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


8 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, j .Soper.
Burlington Boro'-Geo. c. Hill.
Burlington, West-A Greene; John Ballard
Columbia-J. c. M'Kean D. Lilley.
Granville-L. D. Taylor, Foney Taylor
Herrick-Wm. Nesbitt Cyrus ia Ter.
LeRoy-R Mckee, H W. McCraney
Li.chdeld-Silas B. Cranmer, W. H. Walker.
Monroe Roro-S. S. Hinm4n, A. Mullen.
Orwell--W p. Payson, /. Lyon.
Pike. Fl Marshs p. Ii. Buck.
Ridgbury-B. Harmon, S. Squires.
Springfeld-S G. Hardness, B. P. Strong.
Sheshequn-E. P. Shaw, j. Derby.
Sluth Creek-Ira Crane, j. X. Setuse.
Standing Stoue-C. Taylor, j. s. Nannest.
Syvania Boro'-F. II. Burritt, r. N Ross
Towanda Boro'-W. I. Davies, S. w. Alvord.
Towanda twp-H. L. Scott J. L. Bowman.
Towauda North-E Rutty, G. H Granger.
Troy twp.--J. NJ. Smith. H. A. Fish.
Ulster--Albert Newell, E. Lockwood.
Windham-H. Sherry. Benz. Ellsbree.
| Warren-John Beardsley.
Wyalusing--H. Camp, }. q. keeler.
Wysox-M J. Coobaugh, G. T. Granger
Wilmot--J0hn Morrow IL. Horton
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That we approve the course pursued by
President Lincoln in the administration OF the Govern
mept of these United States during the dark and stormy
period which has elapsed since his naugura0n,that IN
his whole policy, whether foreign or domestic we believe
his have been wise judicious and patrotic-
such have tended to the preservation OF the Unon
and the OF arms in the war IN wch we are
engaged Since the adoption OF our National ConStltn
tion there have been no twelve months so rauSht with
danger pregnant with peril to Republican instItu
tions as the last and to living statesman are we so
much indebted for their preservation and vitality as 10
Abraham Lincoln.
Resolued That in the history of the human we
have no record of causeess, wicked so afro
cous as the waging with the Southern
States of this Union and that history presents none
which have involved principles OF greater magnitude IL
is simply question Of self government-of govern
ment by the people-of Repubcan-Of a democratic
government Shall maiorities rule in this enlightened
age or shall minortes with despOtSm for their corner
stone bear sway Are the American people free peo
pie shall they hew wood or draw water oI arstocra
ic task masters. Are they mudsils or men!
Resored That in the preservation of the Union see
the preservation of beloved country, the South
well the North-the East well aS the West BY set
tlement by language by blood by legislation, by
mon perlS and dangers and sacrifices and interests
are people. Let us be by destiny The East,
the West, The North the South, were made for each
oter United, their mission is Freedom Prosperity,
Peace but discovered and belgerant they are walls and
bastards in the brotherhood of nations.
Resolued, That pledge support to the Govern
ment in this crisis, cOnceiving il to he our imperative
duty to render it such aid as lies power aud what
may have been heretofore. party predictions,
believe that greater obligation can nOo rest upon
than TO jO heart and hand with those who. at home
in the pursuit Vi private t. aud abroad upon the battle
field OF their country Gevotng all their energies to
strengt the administration aud Uphold The constlu'
tion and laws.
Re.ofred That we entirely approve the message Of
President LnCoc proposing pecuu1ry AID u such slave
holders and States will emancipae their Saves,
and that pledge ourselves TO the adoption o this poi
icy as tar as the same Inay be practicable
Resoired That We approve the acti of Congress and
that also the President upon the bill emancpatng the
slaves in the District OF Columbia.
On motion OF w. L DAWES, a committee of
FIVE was appointed to draft Resolutions. w.
T. DAVIES, j. c. McKEAN, JOHN VANDYKE,
j., 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. LPAoRTE,
n. c. ELsBREE, NJ. H. Case, G. F. Mason,
c. F. Nichols, were appointed conferees, to
confer with conferees from other counties in
the District in relation to Senatorial Dele
gate.
3. LAroRrr offered the following resolution,
which was adopted.
ResoIred That q 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. 6
H. Watkins, JOHN PAssMoRE, j. II. WEBB,
Z P. SHAW.
Daring the absence Of the Resolution Com
mittee, Hon GEo LANDoN, and Hon. DAVID
W1Luor. were called upon and addressed the
Convention, upon the questions now agitating
the country.
On motion the Convention adjourned.
II. LAWRENCE SCOTT Cbnirmsn.
DUMMER LILLEY,
AIN0Rn Secretaries