Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-12

temporary chairman over this assmbly
of Democrats, representing the Demoo-
racy ofthe great State ofPennsylvania.
Fellow Democrats, wo have met here
under favorable circumstances. am
happy TO see such largo representa-
tion not only every district is repro
sented fully but the people Of the State
are here and the bone and sinew of
the country are here to look upon our
deliberations an happy to see such
q feeling of harmony and spirit; that
We should have in order that we may
gain what we have been and are striv-
ing for--success In our meeting to-
gcther in a social way before we as
semble the good feeling shall continue
to be tho prevailing element through
out the deliberations of this conven-
ton. tlet 0lfll la0n tI
"Thera ia tide in the affairs of men
which taken at the turn leads on to
fortune" The ticket of tho Republi.
can party Is loaded down with men
who are condemnd by the most relia-
Bile men of their own party. Fellow
citizens, in Democratic times we never
had an executive, from tho days of
Skunk, Packer or friend Biglor, to the
present, who would take pamphlet
Of the size Of a monthly magazine to
explain the corruptions of his own
party.
In the legislative branch of the gov
ernment, in Democratic times, we
never saw legislation controlled by
corrupt rings, and powers granted to
giant corporations which will crush
out the interest of this common wealth
| hope that the good old Democratic
times will again be restored. We
have large ticket to nominate, and |
hope the spirit Of harmony and unity
will prevail and that our whole action
will be such that tho people will en-
dorse it at tho polls. Thanking you
again for the honor conferred, | ask
for your kind consideration while l
discharge my duties.
Mr. Monaghan moved that the rules
Of the House of Representatives of
this State be adopted TO govern the pro-
ceedings Of this convention. Agreed
to.
Mr.. Randall offered tho following
resolution At
Resolved, That committee Of thirty three mem
bers be made of the delegates from each Senatorial
| district TO report permanent officers TO the con-
vention, and that similar committee similarly
/ ha ntol H.. O.
which all resolutions shall be referred without de-
bate or reading.
Mr.. Carrigan, Of Philadelphia
have no objection to the resolution
save to the last two words, and those
words are cor reading" Now, sir, /
think that this convention ought TO
hear the resolutions. We will not
know what resolutions are offered un-
less we hear them read. / movo to
amend by striking out the two words
"or reading"
Mr.. Lambcrton, Of Luzerne--I un-
derstand q resolution in exactly those
words was offered in tho last Demo.
cratic convention of this State, for tho
purpose and intention of facilitating
the business. have no doubt all
gentlemen from all parts of the State
are here with their views in writing.
| know there arc from my scction.--
We have got more business connected
with this convention than any other
convention that has ever assembled in
this State. If we undertake TO read
all the resolutions of this convention
we will not only bo in session TO day,
but tomorrow and next day. | am
willing to trust the committee of Dem.
ocrats selected from the Senatorial
districts with any resolutions that may
be offered from any part Of the State.
Charles Carrigan, of Philadelphia
/ agree with the gentleman entirely
as to the abilities Of the committee Of
twenty-tbree, but ] say it is due to
the Democrats assembled hero in the
convention, that any resolution offered
shall be read, in order to know what
resolutions shall go TO the committee
We are entitled to know what resolu.
tons are offered in this convention
This is the sole reason that | offered
the amendment.
Gen. CofIroth moved to strike out
the portion relating to the reading
of resolutions and insert that all
resolutions offered in this convention
upon the subject of the national plat.
form, or in reference to the nomina.
ton of President or Vice President,
be referred to the committee on rcso-
lutions at the clerks desk without dc.
bate. This amendment was accepted
and the resolution as amended and
adopted read as follows:
Resolved, That n committee Of thirty three mem.
bers be made Of the delegates from each Senatorial
district to report permanent officers to the conyen-
ton, and that a similar committee, similarity con-
stituted, be appointed TO draft resolutions, and
that all resolutions offered n this convention upon
the subject Of the National platform In reference
TO the nomination Of President and Vice President
be referred to the committee on resolutions at tho
clerks desk without debate.
Gen. Coffroth, of Somerset, offered
the following resolution:
Re.oired, That the committee of thirty.thrcc
members be made by the delegates from each Sen
atorial district TO nominate and report fourteen
delegates at large to the Constitutional Convcn-
tion, and ten names for delegates TO tho National
Convention.
Mr.. Brundagc, Of Luzerne, moved
that the resolution be postponed until
after tho permanent organization Of
this convention, and after the nomina-
tions have been made for Governor,
Auditor General and Supreme Judge
General Coffroth-I have no OBJ
lection TO the postponement Of this
resolution, but think that the com
mittee ought to bc appointed now, SO
that they may select their representa-
tives, and then, after the nominations
have been made, they may report the
fourteen delegates.
Mr.. Moore, Of Allcgheny-.I second
cd the motion TO postpone. / would
like to say why 1 do 30. 1t is moi
: with the view of subsequently taking
up the resolution. am opposed tc