Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-09-30
DEMOCRACY WIDE AWAKE

The Democrats of Philipsburg and
vicinity held u large and enthusiastic
meeting at the Exchange Hotel, on Thurs
day evening the oath inst.
The meeting was organized by the ap-
poin!ment of w. Riddles ESQ, as Presi-
dent, assisted by the following Vice Presi-
dents: Messrs. Samuel Thompson, c. NJ.
Cadwallader, John f. Howe and Dr. c. R.
Foster; Secretaries, George Cunningham,
and John C. Richards.
The meeting was addressed by Hon.
VIM. A. Wallace, in his usual clear and
logical style. He was succeeded by Israel
Test, Esq, in a brief but pointed address
after which, the following resolutions
were adopted by acclamation
WHEREAS, The so-called Republican par
ty, under the pretence that it was the
champion of free press and free speech
foisted itself into power, and as soon as il
assumed the reins Of government, turned
its power TO crush both with an energy
worthy of a hetter cause, warrants Us il
believing that its design was the over
throw of our liberties previous TO The
election of Mr.. Lincoln
THEREFORE, the administration in its
efforts to supercede the civil law by mill
tary power where the courts of Justice
are open, its refusal of trial by jury tC
civilians, its claim that the President il
higher authority than the Constitution
its disregard for Law, and its denial Of the
writ of hqbeaS corpus forces tie issue uper
us, Democracy or Monarchy-LibTy OF
Slavery, therefore be it
Resolved, BY the Democrats and Conser
vative Republicans of Philipsburg and
vicinity, that the Democratic party is the
PILLAR upon which rests the temple o.
Liberty, and upon its success depends the
life of the Nation.
ResolUcd, That the Secessionists and Alb.
olitionists are alike responsible for the
blood that has been poured out by oul
sons brothers, and neighbors and friends
and for the waste of treasure which will
be wrung from the hard earnings of the
people for hundreds of years 10 come.
ResoLrcd, That while our gallant soldiers
are putting down the Rebels, it is oui
duty by ballots to put down the Abolition
lists or in the language of Henry Clay
"7Hey 0iH PVT the Union dOwn,"
ReSoired, That it is the mission of The
Demcci attic party to restore the Union
and perpetuate the Free Institutions foJ
posterity, rs they were handed down TO u:
by our fathers.
Resolved That the Constitution is th,
brazen serpent Tor Copperhead) which
was lifted up by Madison and his com
peers, for the healing of the Goddess o
Liberty when stung by the Secession Rat
tlesnake or Abolition Adder
Resolved That the soldiers who do pickle
duty and face the storm of shot and shell
for the pitiful sum of thirteen dollars
month deserve our gratitude, and that j
is the boundep duty of the nation 10 in
crease their pay-protect the widows and
adopt the orphans of those who fall
Resolved, That the irreproachable char
acter of Judge Woodward, his penetrating
saeacity as a statesman, and his unrivaleC
legal learning, amply qualify him to pre-
side over the destinies Of the Keyston,
State in this dark hour of the nation!
peril.
Resolved That the past career of th,
Hon Walter H. Bowrie warrants us il
believing that ne will do his duty withou
fear or favor"
1 ResolUed That our County Convention
in presenting Cyrus T. Alexander, th,
champion Of Liberty, for Assembly, mad
a selection that Centre county may wei
be proud of.
/ ReSolUsd, That our County nominees
each and every one, were selected on &C
count Of their fitness for the several post
assigned them, and we will on the SeconC
Tuesday of October, roll up for them anC
the whole Democratic ticket such major
ity as will make the enemies Of liberty
stand aghast
On motion, Resolved that the Clearhelc
RspubAoan and Democratic Wa.ehu,an, o
Belleionte. be requested to publish th,
proceedings Of this meeting.