New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-09
PENNsYLvANIA.

JOHN CovoDE presided over the Union state
Convention which on Wednesday nominated on
the first ballot, Maj-Gen. JOHN W. GEARY Tor
next Governor of Pennsylvania. That Con-
yenton (1O9 to Ply
Resolred That the work Of recognizing the late IN
surreclonay States to their proper relations TO the
Union necessarily devolves upon the law making
power and that, until such action shall be TAKEN no
State lately in instruction is entitled to representation
either branch of Congress- that as primary to such
action It is the right OF Congress to investigate Tor
itself the condition OF the legislation OF these States to
inquire respecting their loyalty. and 10 prescribe the
terms Of restoration and that to deny this necessary
constitutional power is deny and imper one OF the
dearest rights belonging 20 our representative form o
government and that we cordially approve OF the
action OF the Union Representatives. IN Congress from
Pennsylvania on this subject ,.
Resoired That the public faith is soemnly pledged 10
the protection in the enjoyment Of all their natural rights
Of their persons property and domestic relations OF e
coored population who have been emancipateo, una,
the fiat OF the people under the Providence OF God ana
who deserved liberty by their kindness and fidelity to
our soldiers in prison. wounded seeking escape from
their tormentors by their courage in bearing arms or
and fighting the battles OF the Union, man Is
more precious than money In every just account so the
honor of the nation is more sacredy engaged TO these
humble but never treacherous friends than those who
hold its bonds stamped with the broad seal OF te United
Ststes that their freedom shall not be moGsery, nor
their lust hopes Of security education and elevation IN
intellectual and moral Improvement disappointed anu
these facts must be kept lnyloiate. &c.. r..
Rssolued That the Hon. Edgar Cowan, senator ron
PENNSYLVANIA by bis course In the Senate OF the oIsu
States has disappointed the hopes and has forfeited tne
confidence of those whom he owes his place ana that
he is hereby most earnestly requested to resign.
Gen. Geary made speech, accepting the
nomination; whereupon, the following dispatch
was read and cheered:
To The Hon. JOHN w. FoRSEY. Harrisburg:
My acquaintance with Gen Geary Is OF iohs SIAM,
Rebellion gives me great pleasure to bear testimony
20 his most excellent character as military leader ana
rs an honorable man. i know OF no oicer VINO mas
performed his whole duty with more fidelity than zen
Geary. JOSEPH HOOKER Nal -ueh' 'om e.
A Federal oflice.holder tried to have the Con-
vention say
Thn, relying on the welltried loyalty and devotion
OF Andrew johnson 10 the Of the Union in the
dark Gays Of treason aud rebellion. and remembering
his patriotic conduct services and suerings when, IN
times ppst endeared his name 10 the Union party ana
now reposing full confidence In his ability integrity
and patriotism we express the hope and confidence
that the policy OF his Administration VIII be 80 shaped
and conducted as save the nation from the perlis
which still surround II
but it was no 90, and he had to withdraw
it-Col. A. r. Mcclure mildly suggesting that
the mover had reached Harrisburg two days too
latc-the Sham Democratic Convention having
adjourned.
There is TO be Gettysburg struggle in
Pennsylvania; but the party that held its Con
vention while Lee was on the soil of Pennsylya'
nia and did nj call OH the people to rally to de-
feat and expel him. is MT going to win.