The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-30
PROCEEDINGS:
STATE CONVENTION.

The Democratic State Convention met
yesterday 1t National Guards Hall. It's pro.
cesdings were characterized by the greales,
enthusiasm and harmony. Every portion
OF The State was represented, aud the dele
gates were marked men, the principal citi-
zens of this great Common wealth. All
were bent on one great object-ihe restora
ton Of The Union, and the vindication Of
the Constitution. The great Democratic
party was out in its strength, and every Ell
fort was madeio rescue this great Commons
wealth from the tyranny under which II
aroans One consideration surmountsd all
Others. Personal feelings and predictions
were forgotten in order to form united par
~ for the salvation of the country. The
Democracy will go into the coming cam
psisn with united front, TO meet the com
mon enemy.
THE CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER
At u O'Clock noon the Convention was
called 10 order by Charles j. Biddle, Esq.,
Chairman OF the Democratic State Central
Committee, in the following words;
In conformity with custom as Chairman
Of the Democratic State Central Com miItse,
now call The Convention to order. A mo
ton for temporary organization viii now be
in order.
Mr. v. E. PioIIet, of Bradford, moved thai
Mr.. T. B. Searieht, OF Fayei,e, act as lem
porary Chairman of :he Convention.
The motion was agreed TO
Messrs. v. E. PioIIet. of Bradford, and
Wm L. Hirsf, Of Philadelphia, were desis
mated to conduct the temporary Chairman
70 the chair.
REMARKS OF THOS. B. SEARIGHT
Upon assuming the chair. MIR. Searighi
addressed the Convention as follows:
GksfIEmeN or TIE CokvEETIoN: | am
NJ q loss 20 find words that would be ade-
Guaie for the expression of mS gratitude to
Won for The high honor you have conferred
upon me. am one of those who believe
thai the maintenance of our Constitution
and the restoration of onr Union depend
upon the application OF Democratic princi
pies in The administration OF ths Govern
ment Iapplsusel; therefore, to be called
upon 10 preside over the deliberations OF
Democratic State Convention esteem one
Of the highest honors that can be conferred
upor any citizen. My obligations, gsntle-
men. are greatly increased when ! reflect
thai in assigning me this position you have
passed by so many others who are more
worthy OF il and better qualified 10 discharge
the duties il imposes.
Buf, eentlenen, you will pardon me II
transefess 1pon your tine Tor moment
longer. II has been solemnly announced
BY Senator of the United States, high in
tha confidence of the National Adminislra-
ton. that Inc liberties OF the people are
more in danger from the uuhoiy schemes
and pecuIaiions of the cormorants who hang
about the public treasury, than from the
armed enemies OF the Union. rGreai ap-
plause I In addition 10 this startling dis
closure, made bJ one who was authorized
to speak for the men i'm power, 1t Is an un-
- - Al ats
lion has ruihlessly oyerlhrown all The wise
safseuards OF the Constitution, and broken
down all the sacred bulworks which guard
fbs liberties of the people. These facts,
gentlemen, are a sufficient reply to the
common assertion of our opponents. that
This is not the time for, and that the Demo-
cratic party, as party. should not encour>
ace the bedding of political conventions
/ hold than in yiew of the events that are
srery day franspiring. j: is the imperative
duty OF The people TO meet together, to take
counsel for The safety of their couairy and
themselves lAppIause.] itrust that M
der Providence the measures to be Inaugu
rated here to-day, by this Convention, Will
be crowned with ultimate success. And
although the future prosperity of our coun.
try seems beset with doubt and darkness, |
ardently hope that We may all live 10 again
eniov The immeasurable blessings OF the
Constitution as il is, and the Union az II
was. fLong continued applause.
again thank you, gentlemen, for the
high honor which you have been pleased
20 confer upon me.
On motion of John Miller, of Chester,
Messrs. Robert E. Monaghan, of Chester.
Robert ]. Hemphsii, of Philadelphia, aud
II. Shulsz. of Lancaster, were appointed
ssmporary Secretaries of the Convention.
The Secretaries then took their seats. and
the lisi Of delegates was called over. 1t is
ss follows:
COMPLETE LIST OF DELEGATES.
SEHAToRIAL.
] Philadelphia r Helm
bold, John Apple, John A. Daily, Charles w
Cerrigan.
Daniel Quilman.
Rueks--Dr J. D. Meudenhall.
8 LshigL and Norhampion-W. C.Lich
fsnwslder.
Bsrks-J. GIancey jones.
= SchuylkIll-Frsncis P. Devices.
Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne
Thomas B. McIlhenny.
Bradford. Susquehanna, Wyoming and
sullivan--Joh F. Means.
10 Lszsrne--Sleute en- Jenkins
II Tioea Potter, Mexican and Warren
Joshua Y. James.
II Clinton, Lscoming, Centre and Uni-
on--gohn 3, Humes.
Is snyder, Northumberland, Mcutour
and Coiumbia--iienry C. Eyer.
zT14 cnmberIsnd, Psgrys Juniata and Mif'
f7in--H j. WALTERS
Is Dauphin and Lsbanon-Dr Andrew
Paiisrson. :.
is Lancaster-G George SandersOn, Sam'I
II. York-Jsmes F. Shunk.
IS Adams, Franklin and Fulion-H. G.
- somsrset. Huntington snd Bsdford--
VIM p SchsIl.
deus Banks.