Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-07-12

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On motion, the nomination was made
I unanimous, which was carried amid gener-
al rejoicing.
The convention then took recess till FIVE
clock
AT the time appointed the convention
rcassembled. Hon Edward Me Pherson,
of Adams county, chairman of the Com
mittee on Resolutions, submitted the fol-
| lowing report
The Republicans Of Pennsylvania, appeal
! ing again to the people, take pleasure 10 re-
| calling the repeated occasions IN which the
voters Of the Commonwealth have sustained
and ratified their candidates and principles,
and strongly impressed with the importance
l Of the issues involved ia the ensuing election,
make this declaration of their opinions and
| principles.
First. That, in the name of the nation
saved from treason, we demand security
against its reRtition by exacting from the
/ vanquished suth guarantees as will make
| treason so odious as to be forever impossible.
Second. Thai, as in the past we cordially
! justified the administration of Abraham Lin
| coin IN all necessary acts for the suppressing
Of rebellion, we record it as our Judgment
that the administration Of Andrew johnson
has been chieay faithless, because it has fail
IA W u " klhtE up anu la AZ btAE VI EdlAAN
and statute law the great principles which
the war has settled, and without whose adop-
tion as the rule of action peace is but delu-
sion and a snare.
Third. That in the completion of the task
Of reconstruction so firmly as TO be perpetual,
it is indispensable that traitors beaten in the
field shall not find sanctuary in the courts;
that the laws shall not be tortured to Justify
or palliate the chimes of which the country's
enemies have been guilty, and that the law of
war shall be so distinctly declared by the
courts that no disturbing and paralyzing
doubts may ever be raised, as in 1861, affect
ing the essential rights Of the Government OF
personal duties OF citizens.
Fourth That This convention, speaking
for the Republicans Of Pennsylvania, unre-
servedly endorses the reconstruction meas
ures of the Thirty ninth and FOrtieth Con-
crosses as basis 1pon sound principles, es-
sentlally just and wise, and promise an early
legal and permanent restoration Of the rebel
States to their share in the government Of the
Union; that we denounce and condemn the
offers Of President johnson, through his pli
ant Attorney General and a majority of his
Cabinet, to evade these laws by interfering to
obstruct and prevent their enforcement IN the
spirit in which they we're passed, and that we
call upon Congress, soon TO meet, promptly
and decisiyely to dispose Of this new nulhf-
cation
Fifth That the thanks Of the loyal men of
this Commonwealth are hereby rendered to
Major General Sheridan and Major General
Siekles for their pablcly- declared unwilling
ness to be made instrumental, in the startling
and truthful words of the former, 'in open
ing under the Presidential declaration, a
broad, macadamixed way for perjury and
fraud TO travel on, in pursuit Of the coveted
repossession of political power in the rebel
States; and that this convention confidently
far 63ReffttSs 5jEPa4 cordially SS slnsg 5H1T 5ne M II
their patriotic efforts to execute the law.
Siatk. That President Johnson further
merits our condemnation for his reckless par
don and attempted restoration to political
rights Of many of the chief conspirators
against the Union; and that especially his per
sistent efforts to compel the release of Jeffer
son Davis without question for his crimes
were reproach to the administration of JUS
tice and an insult to the whole loyal people
Of the nation.
SercHfh. That warned by past misfortunes,
we ask that the Supreme Court Of the State
be placed in harmony with the political opin-
ions Of the majority Of the people, to the end
that the Court may never again, by unjust de-
cisions, seek to set aside laws vital TO the ma
ton, nor imperil the safety Of the public Sc
curiues, nor impair the operation of the
bounty, pension and tax laws, which were
required for the public defence; nor in any
way thwart measures whick we're essential to
the public protection; but that, on the ether
hand, il may become and remain fit and
faithful interpreter of the liberal spirit Of the
age. bulWark Of public faith. and an Impair
tial and fearless exponent of the equal rights
Of man.
Eighth. That protection being cardinal
feature Of the Republican creed we trust
that such Legislation will be secured at the
earliest period as VII afford adequate protec-
ton to American industry.
Ninth. That in conformity with the pledges
given last fall by both candidates for Govern
or, we now demand the enactment of free
railroad law, by which the enterprise of our
people may be stimulated, and the resources
of the Commonwealth developed.
Tenth. That in Governor John W. Geary
we recognize an honest and courageous pub
lie servant, who, in the chair of State, is add
ing freshness to the laurels gallantly won in
war.
Elereath. That the gratitude of the people
10 the soldiers and sailors, whose bravery
met and oyerthiew The shareholders rebellion,
should have repeated and emphatic expires
sion; and that We heartily disapprove Of and
condemn the course Of the Secretary of the
Treasury iii posiponing and ignoring the just
claims OF cur brave defenders upon the bOun-
ty of the Government, awarded TO them by
the National Congress.
TtCelffh. That in the Hon Henry W.
Williams, Of Allegheny county, we present 10
the people of Pennsylvania an eminent jurist;
one in every way well qualified for the res
ponsible duties of the Office of Judge of the
Supreme Court; able as lawyer; impartial,
prompt, aud thorough as Judge; honest, mp
right. without suspicion as a man. and loyal
and unwavering in his devotion to the cause
of his country.
The resolution pertaining to the organza-
of the State Central Committee was discussed
at length, and finally adopted, as follows:
Resolrea, That the thanks Of the conyen-
ton be rendered TO Col. Jordan for the eff
cient manner in which he performed the du-
ties Of chairman Of the State Central Com
mittee tor the past year, and that he be reap
pointed for the coming year; and that in the
case Of his inability or unwillingness to accept
the position, the president of this convention
shall appoint the chairman, and that the re-
mainder OF the committee shall be appointed
in the usual way, consisting of the same num-
Der as that of last year.
The resolutions extending thanks to the
family of A. W. Benedict, late secretary of
the State Central Committee, for his efficient
services. and consolation in their bereave-
ment. aud appointing a committee of Motif
cation to wait upon the nominee, were sdop-
ted
The resolution increasing the number of
the Philadelphia members Of the State Cen
tral Committee from eight to twelve was also
passed, aud the convention then adjourned
sine die.