Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-03-14

from foreien nations the object should be to
cause the former to press as llghtiy upon and
the latter to protect fully as possible our own
citizens who are engaged in WORKS OF labor, min,
ing manufacturing and every other province of
home industry. against unequal ana unfair CON-
petition with foreign capital and poiicy, which
neither contribute to develop the resources OF
our country assist to pay our taxes nor are con-
cerned to maintain our Government or confirm
our national power authority which, during
the recent life struggle they insidousiy and ma
licioUsiy stroye to subyert.
10. ReS0iCsd. That the administration Oh the
public affairs of Pennsylvania by Governor An
drew q Curtin. during the years OF triaI' toll,
responsibility and anxiety which nave recently
passed over US, had bee marked by such patriot
ic devotion, unyielding courage, constant watch
funess. unwearied labor and shining ability as
have made his name iliustrious in the annals of
this Commonwealth. and given him place in
the affections and memery of the people which
cannot be lost his enviable title of 1.-The soldiers
friend' is in itself expressive of the highest eu
logiums that could be pronounced on any public
officer, and when his term of honorable. useful
-and most beneficial service shall close, he shall
not be forgotten, but honor, love. affectionate
membrance and the plaudits of grateful people
shall cluster around his person, and make h is
name memorable.
IL. Resotred, That this Convention congratu-
late the people of the State on the passage of a
law relieving the real estate of the Common
wealth from taxation for State purposes and ten
der to the mem befs of the General Assembly
their thanks tor the considerate attention to
lieve the popular burdens while they confident
ly refer to it as proof of the superior capacity
of the U nien organization for the beneficial con-
duct of public affairs, that after long and ex-
hausted war, the debt of Pennsylvania is redu-
ced and the taxes, imposed in a time of peace
by their political opponents, are diminished by
the judiciOus management of executive officers
and General Assembly chosen by the Union
party
IL. ReSolved, That the loyal people of Pennsyl-
vania, having steadily manifested, through the
nhntls hair ord n
rights of the gallant defenders OF the Union, and
never having voted to refuse them the right of
suffrage when in the camp and on the fed-a
right inestimable to them and formidable to trai-
tors and their sympatizers only-we take pleas
ure in expressing, not now for the first time,
their gratitude for their galantry and devotion,
and declaring again long settled purpose to ap-
propriate the means and resources of the Govern
ment to the comfort, consolation and support of
the disabled survivors, the widows and or
phans of those who fell in the conflict
I3. ResoiUed, That the services. laoors, consum-
mate ability and unyielding faith in the destiny
of the country manifested by the Hon Edwin NJ.
| Stanton the head of the War Department dur
| ing the rebellion have been of Inestmable value
/ to the country, and entite him to the warmest
| commendation of the people -f
IA. ResotUea, That Congress should not fail to
| make an equitable adjustment of bounties and
allowances to the brave men who were engaged IN
| the military service of the country and that we
heartily approve of the liberal appropriation
now pending in the Legislature of Pennsylvania
for the care and education of the orphan children
of the soldiers who gave their lives for the sal
vation of the Republic.
Is. ReSOIUed That in this crisis of public af-
fairs full of grateful recollections Of his marvel
GUS and memorable services on the field of battle,
we turn to the example and unfaltering and uncom-
promising loyalty of Lieut. General Grant, with a
confidence not the less significant and unshaken,
because at no period of great struggle has
his proud name been associated with a doubtful
patriotism or used for sinister purposes by the
enemies OF our common country.
| is. ResolDea That any attempt by foreign
| tions to establish a monarchical government on
this Continent. Is evidence of design to destroy
| the Republic. Regard for our own safety and
for the future security of the Republic, demands
that no such attempt should be permitted to sue
ceed.
II. Rsso2oea, That the Honorable Edgar Cowan,
Senator from Pennsylvania, by his course in
the Senate of the United States has disappointed
the hopes and has forfeited the confidence of those
to whom he owes his place and that he is hereby
most earnestly requested to resign.
Is. ResOLUed, That the State Central Comm it
tee be constituted by the appointment of Chair
man by the President of this Convention, in con-
sultation with the Union candidate for Governor
and that the remainder of the Committee sh all
consist of one member from each county in the
state, except that the city of Philadelphia shall
have eight members, and the counties of Lancas-
ter Bcrks, Dauphin and Allegheny each two
mem bers, to be named by the representative del
egates from said counties in this Convention; and
that the Association of Loyal Pennsylvanians
one
member, to be appointed by the delegates present.
Hon John Cessna, of Bedford, moved
that they be adopted by acclamation. Mr.
y. Nj: kirkpatrick, Of Allegheny, objected,
and desired that the resolutions be read
over separately and acted upon.
Mr.. NJ Clure moved that all the resolu-
tons excepting the one relating to Presi-
dent johnson, and the last one in regard
to the selection of the State Central Com
mittee, be adopted unanimously. This gave
rise to a spirited discussion, which was par
ticipated in by Messrs. Hall, Mcclure,
kirkpatrick, Cessna and others, and it was
finally decided that they be acted on separ-
ately.
Accordingly the first, second and third
resolutions were then separately read and
unanimously agreed to.
The fourth resolution being read, Mr.
Hall moved its adoption, when Mr.. Carna-
han offered substitute, which, after some
discussion, he withdrew. The orignalreso-
luton was then adopted by vote of lO9
yeas, to 2l nays.
The remaining resolutions, except the last
one, were then unanimously adopted. Mr.
NJ Clure now offered substitute for the
last resolution, but after some discussion
withdrew the same, whereupon the resolu-
ton of the Committee was adopted
On motion of 0. j. Dickey. of Lancaster
the Convention then proceeded to the elec-
ton of candidate for Governor.
On the first ballot General John W.
Geary, of Cumberland, had 80 votes; Hon.
Winthrop w. ketchum, of Luzerne, had
90 votes; Hon j. K. Moorhead, of Ale
gheny, had l9 votes, and General Harry
White, of Indiana, had votes.
Slxty-seven votes being necessary to a
choice, Gen. John W Geary, of Cumbek
land county, was declared the nominee
amid great applause.
On montion of Hon. George Connell. of