North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24
ESOLUTIONS
OF THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.


Wethe delegates of the Democratic party of Penn
gylvania in General State Convention assembled fe
the nomination of candidate for Judge Of the Su-
preme Court profoundly grateful to the Supreme
Ruler OF tho Universe for the return of peace to
beloved country, but deeply anxious on account OF
the trials and delays which impede the complete res
toraton and reunion of all the States and apprecia
ting the dangers which still threaten the safety Of
political nstitutiOBs and the future peace lib
erty and prosperity Of the people
Resolrcd, |. That we Steadfastly adhere 10 the
principles OF civil government established by the
founders of the Unon aud in the present conflict OF
legislative usurpation with constitutional law we
esteem wise, upright and fearless ju iiciary the
great bulwark of public liberty and individual
right,
2 That the Union of the States is perpetual, and
the Federal government supreme within its constitu-
tiona limits
3 That representation in the Congress Of the
Unitel States and in the Electoral College is q
right fundamental and indesructble in its nat ure,
and abiding in every State, being duty well as
right pertaining TO the people in every State and
essential TO our republican system of government
It's denial is the destruction Of the government it.
self,
4. Each State having, under the Institution, the
exclusive right to prescribe the qualifications Of its
own electors, we proclaim a usurpatiou and an
outrage the establishment OF negro suffrage in any
of the States by the coercve exercise OF federal pow
ana snail 70 the re sort tne threat
ened measures of the leaders of the Republican par
ty TO interfere by act Of Congress with the regula.
tion of the elective franchise In the State Of Penn
sylvania.
5. We are opposed 10 any amendment Of tn. Con-
sutiOn of this State giving to negroes the right of
suffrage.
That the failure Of the tariff bill i'm the last
session of the late Congress than three fourths
Of whose members belonged Of the Republican party
IS an illustration of their infdelity to their pledges
and their neglect of their professions in relation to
the great industrial and financial interests of the
coun ~,
That the Ralical majority in Congress, and
those who sustain them, have overthrown the Con-
stitution, dsncmbered tho Federal Union, and sub
verted republican government by long series OF
usurpations, among which are the following
Their denial of the right of States OF the Union 10
re presentation in Congress.
Their treatment of ten States subjugation prov
IN ces, and governing them by military force in time
of peace.
their enac ment of laws denying indemnity for
arrest and falso lmprisonments made without
thority Of law.
Their resistance of the authority of the civil tri
bunals. and their overthrow by the substitution of
military COMMISSIONS for the trial Of undefed of.
feuses
Their efforts TO destroy the Executive and Judi
ciary departments of the government, by threatened
Impeachment To control executive actien and pro-
jected "remodelins" of the Supreme Court of the
United States 10 force obedience to Congressional
mandates
Their election from their seats in the Federal Sem
ate and House Of members duly and legally chosen.
Their purpose of eonfscatiop, as avowed by the
Republican, leaders, in violation of the Declaration
of Rights AM other guarantees of Federal and State
constitutions tending as it does, to destroy all pro-
lection to private property advances them far the
hgbroad to repudiation.
6. That strict conformity both by the Federal
hv all
and guarantees, contained in the Constitution of
the United States rigid and wise economy in the
administration Of public affairs and the election of
apaole, honest, and patriotic men to Office, are
measures absolutely necessary to restore public
flence, to avert national bankruptcy and to insure
he perpetuity of our free institutions.
9, That the late Republican Legislature of this
State has distinguished itself by the number of its
uuwise and unconstitutional enactments. Some of
these laws have already ben u dicially determined
TO be unconstitutional others insxpedient,
oppressive and fanatcal, and the members Who sus-
tained them should be condemned by the people at
the polls.
10. That the power and success of the Democratic
party greatly depend the character and efficiency
Of its newspaper press and that To give due force 10
its usefulness, this Convention earnestly request
that in every county oil the members Of the Demo-
cratic party should make vigorous efforts to increase
its circulation by giving it their Individual patron.
age and support.
IL, That the Democracy of Pennsylvania by their
representatives now assembled hereby tender their
acknowledgements and thanks to the Hon. George
w. Woodward in his retirement from tho position
of Chief Justice of this Commonwe ealth for the pure
aud faithful, and able manner in which hr dscharg
ed the duties of that exalted position.
IL, That the candidate we this day present to ths
people of Penusyivania for place the Supreme
Bench of the State is in all respects worthy Of the
conf ence ani support OF all who n favor of an
enlightened faithful and impartial administration Of the
laws.