Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-03-11

Hc conlibittec vi peTinaheHt orSaulzd-
tion reported for President the Hon VIM
Hopkins, of Washington connty, with a
Vice President from each Senatorial dis
trict, and FIVE Secretaries. The veteran
Hopkins, on taking the chair, was greeted
with prolonged applause. He referred
briefly to passing events, saying the De-
mocracy had stood by the Constitution and
the Union of the States from the founda-
ton of the Government SO it would staud
in every crisis, whether the same be assail-
ed by traitors from without or secret foes
within.
The following gentlemen were unani-
mously chosen, amidst great enthusiasm,
to head the ticket as electors at large ::
William V. McGrath, of Philadelphia !;
George W. Cass, of Allegheny.
The following were selected as delegates
to the National Convention: VIM. McMul-
len, L. c. Cassidy, w. NJ. Reilly, W. c..
Patterson, j. E. Faunce, II. ]. Linderman,
Jeremiah McKitben, C. NJ. Henley, II.
P. Ross, B. NJ. Boyer, John D. Stiles, J..
H. Brinton, j. Lyons, Hester Clymer, j.
Hegcmen, F. A. Hughes, d. S. Hammond
d. w. Hamln, Fl. S. Mott, j. b. Stark, r.
B. Little, Michael Meylert, David Lowen-
berg, David M. Crawford, William H..
Miller, John A. Magee, John Gibson, Geo.
w Brewer, J. r Donohue, James Burns,
Owen Clark, George A. Auchinbaugh,
William Brindle, B, d. Hamlin, W. l..
Scott, W. L. Corbett, Gaylord Church,
John L. Dawson, J. 3. SAMSON, John A.
Strain, j. B. Guthrie, r. Ii. Kerr, John I,
Bard, A. A. Gee.
The following names were selected as
Representative Electors: G. E. kemberly,
Charles NJ, Lettering. Charles Buckwalter,
George r. BerriIl, Ii. r. Cogshall, Reuben
Stables, Robert E. Mangahan, David L
Wemich, William Shirk, A. G. Brodhead,
Jr., John Blanding, jesse G.. zimmerman,
w. P. Wilmington, W. r. Gorgas, VIM.
P. SchelI, Cyrus l.. Pershing, A. G. Noyes
William A. Galbralth, John r. Packard,
James C Clark, James II. Hopkins, Ed
ward S. Golden, Samuel 3. Wilson.
Charles Z. Boyle, of Fayette county, up
on the third ballot, was nominated for Au-
ditor- General. The result was received
with cheers, and was made unanimous
amid great enthusiasm. General Yelling
ton Ent was made the unanimous nominee
of the Convention for Surveyor General.
Isaac E. Hester, Asa Packer, George W.
Woodward and William Bigler were chos-
en- delegates at large to the National Co.'S
vcntion. Hon. VIM. A. Wallace was re-
elected chairman of the State Central
Committee.
The convention adjourned with three
cheers for Johnson, the Union, and the
Constitution. ."
Lewis C. Cassidy, of Philadelphia, from
the committee on resolutions, reported the
following, which were adopted: .r-
Resolred That the happiness of the people and
the pre- eservatioB and continuance of power
republic depend upon the perpetuity of the Union
and the preservation of the Constitution; and the
prompt restoration of each and all of the States to
the enjoyment of their rights and functions in the
Union is essential progress our prosperity,
and the protection of our liberties; and Radical leg
slation is the barrier thereto.
ResoIrcd That the Constitution of the United
States is the supreme law. 1t is binding ppoR the
psople and upon every department of the Govern
ment, and it is the highest duty Of those in and out
Of official place to yield implicit obedience TO all its
provisions until it is changed in the provided
therein. That the recent attempts of the legislative
branch of the government TO usurp the Office Of the
executive and to destroy the independence of the u
dietary deliberate attacks upon the painestpro
visions Of the Constitution, in utter violation Of its
spirit and tend to the overthrow of the government
itself.
Resolved, That the Radicals in Congress have |
wrung from the people enormous sums OF moLey |
which they have squandered in reckless extravagance
that their system of revenue is ill-devsed, ncongru-
ous, and inequitable, that rigid economy IN every
branch of the public service decrease IN the num-
Der of officers, reduction in the army and navy and
reform in the collection OF revenue are lmperatlvely
and only by this means can reduction |
in the amount of taxation imposed on the indus |
trial and manufae turing interests DO attained and
the payment of our Indebtedness be assured. .E |
ResolUed, That the Republican party Is response
bic to the country for the delay of the restoration Of
the Southern States to their just relations in the I'm
on and for the government Of their people by mill
tary rule at,the purpose of these is to
perpetuate Radical power through the votes of lit
crate negroes.
Resolred, That in enacting the Tenure of Office |
law the Legislative and Executive branches of the
each had right to Judge of its consti
Iutionalty and that in thus exercising the right the
Executive was only complying with that portion of
his oath of Office which required him to "preserve,
protect and defend the Constitution of the United
States" and that it is the right of every branch Of
he Government. and of every citizen to have the
questions involving the eonstiutonality of any law
speedily adjudcated by the Supreme Court of the
United St ates and the right of all the people to have
said decsio ms enforced.
Resolced, That the pending impeachment of the
President of the United States is gross and reck-
less abuse of partisan power, without usthabe cause
aad intended for the attainment party purposes at
the sacrifice of the ost vital interests OF the country
Resoired That return to specie paying basis
at the earliest possible moment is essential TO the
interests of the people and the prosperity OF the na
ton,
Resolred, That the national debt should be paid
IN. 18th tha anfth tha la-Us