Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-03-15

popular burdens while they confidently re-
fer to it as proof Of the superior capacity
Of the Union organization for the beneficial
cond Ict of public affairs that after long
and exhaustive war the debt of Prnnsylva-
mia is reduced and the taxes imposed in
time Of peace by their political managers
of the executive Offices, and General As
sembly chosen by Uuion party
IL Resolved, That the loyal people OF
Pennsylvania having steadily manifested,
through the war with the rebellion, their
warm regard for the rights of the gallant
defenders of the Union. and never having
voted to refuse them the right of suffrage,
when in the camp or on the field "a right
inestimabIe to them and formidable to trai-
tors and their sympathizers only--we take
pleasure in expressing, not now for the first
tine, their gratitude for their gallantry and
devotion, and declaring again long settled
purpose to appropriate the means and re-
sources of the government to the comfort,
consolation and support Of the disabled
| survivors, or the widows aud orphans of
those who fell in the conflict
l3. Resolved, That the services, labnrs,
consummate ability, and unyielding faith
III the destiny Of the country, manifested
|
of the war Department during the rebellion,
have been of the inestimable value to the
country, and entitled him to the warmest
Communications of the people.
IA Resolved, That Congress should not
fail 10 make an equitable adjustment of
bOuntes and allowances To the brave men
who were engaged in the military service
OF the country, and that We heartily APP
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pending in the Legislature OF Pennsylvania
for the care and education of the orphan
children of the soldiers who gave their lives
tor the salvation OF the Country.
Is Resolved, That in this crisis of pnblic
affairs, iull OF grateful recollectons Of his
manliness and memorable service on the
| field OF battle, we turn to the example of
unfaltering aud umcnmpromising loyalty Of
Lleutt nant General Grant with a confidence
not the less significant and unshakpu, be-
Cause at no period Of our great struggle
has his proud name been associated with "a
doubtful patriotism,or used for sinister pur
poses by the enemies Of our common coun-
try.
Is Resolued, That any attempt by foreign
nations to establish monarchical govern
ment ON this continent is evidence of de-
sign to destroy the Republic. Regard for
our own security ami for thr future security
OF the Republic demands that no such at
tempt should be permitted to succeed
! II Resotud, That the Hon. Edgar Co ,
Senator from Pennsylvania, by his cuu. ae
III the Senate of the United States has dis
appointed the hopes and has forfeited the
confidence of those to whom he owes his
place and that he is hereby most earnes ly
requested to resign.
| lS Resolved, That the State Central Com
mittee be constituted by the appointment
OF chairman by the president of this CON
ventlon, in consultation with the Union can
didate for Governor, and that the remain
der OF the said committee shall consist Of
one member from each county in the State
except that the city of Phladelphia have
eight members, and the counties of Lancas.
ter, Berks, Daupf;n and Allegheny each
two members, To be named by the repr;-
sentative delegates from the said cOuut: :.
IN this convention, and that the association
Of loyal Pennsy ylvanians, resident at Wash
lngtOn shall also be allowed one member.
! to be appointed by their delegates present
When the third resolution, relative to
President Johnson, was read, the United
States District Attorney, of Allegheny Co,
Mr.. Carnahan, moved to amend by inserting
the following:
| That relying on the welltried loyalty and
| devotion of Andrew johnson to the cause
OF the Union IN the dark DAYS Of treason
and rebellion, and remembering his patri
otto conduct, services and sufferings, which
III times past endeared his name 10 the Un-
ion party and now repOsng full confidence
| IN his ability, integrity, and patriotism, we
express the hope aud coufd nee that the
policy Of his Admin Stration will be so shap-
ed and conducted as to save the nation
from the perils which still surround it.
Hon. j. Audlry Browne moved To amend
further by striking out of the amendment
| the words, "And now imposing full conf
dence in his ability, integrity, and patriot
ism"
Hon. Mr.. Lawrence appealed TO the mov-
er OF the resolution To withdraw it in defer
ence to what he believed TO be the wishes
es of a large ma ajority of the convention
Mr. Carnahan declined.
Mr.. Kirkpatrick moved to strike out the
| resolution Immediately before the c"nvcn-
| tlon from the original series which motion
was declared TO he ont of order.
Mr.. Dickey hoped that if Mr. Canadian
insisted of vote, he would bc accommodate
ted. The committee on resolutions hid
gone, as far az WAS possible for any K, pub
llcan in Pennsylvania to 90, for compromise
They had agreed to go AS far as they could
go; and if United States officer came
here and asked this body to go farther, he
could be Accommodated to his hearts con-
tent. Applause.
MIR. Mcclure said he supposed that Mr.
Carnahan had reached Harrisburg two days
too late to offer his resolution, as the Dem
ncratic convention had adjourned. If he
had proposed it in that convention it would
have been passed with a yell, and would
have been endorsed by every rebel i'll the
land In conclusion, he moved the ind,fi-
mite postponement of the whole subject
Mr.. Hall raised a point of order that the
amendment was not in order
Some misunderstanding arose at this
point in consequence of misapprehenslon
of the question.
An exciting question ensued between Mr..
Louis w. Hall, of Blair. Hon. A. X Mcclure,
of Franklin, and Thos. Marshall, of Ale
ghany.
MIR Dickay of Tannastnr n ,jInJ tho pra-