The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-08-20
PennSyIvanIa Republican Convsn.
IlOn,

HARRRDURG. August 10.-The Penn.
sylyanla Republican Convention met al
noon to-day. George Lear, of Bucks
county, was elected temporary chairman.
Alter a speech by Mr.. Lear and the ap-
pointment Of Committee on Permanent
Organization, Resolutions and Contested
Seats, the convention took recess until
3P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION..
At the afternoon session ]. s. Ruton, Of
Beaver county, was elected permanent
President, with one Vice President from
each Congressional district. L. N, Pax.
ION was nominated for Judge OF the Sn-
preme Court on the first ballot. A. G,
Olmstead, Of Potter county, was pomip.
ated for Lieutenant Governor on the
third ballot. Harrison Allen, of WarSsG,
county, was nominated Tor Auditor q
eral on the first ballot, which wasGol.
lowed by the nomination Of Colonel r. B,
Beath, Of Schuylkill, by acclamstion for
Secretary Of Internal Affairs.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted
to eqlogize the Republican and denounce
the Democratic party; rejoice over the
changes in the State Constitution, and de.
clare that the TASK Of putting into opera
ton the machinery OF the new fundamental
laws belongs 10 the Republican party; de.
mand such legislation as will substitute
adequate salaries for the fees OF county
officers; look with pride on the common
school system OF the State; favor the
amplest development 10 agricultural,
mining, manufacturing and mechanical
pursuits; putting stop TO railroad land
grants improving navigation on the great
inland rivers, and properly adjusting the
relations between capital and labor; declare
the necessity oil protection 10 the manu-
featuring interests; condemn the attempt
10 establish free trade through the reci.
procity treaty with Canads; assert that
lhe Democratic party Is attempting 10
bring on war Of races In the South, and
the continuance OF the Republican party
IS necessary to secure equal rights to ali;
call upon Congress 10 see that the guar.
antees Of the new amendments TO the
Constitution Of the United States are en-
forced by appropriate statutes; favor free
banking, the aggregate volume Of the cur.
rency 10 be regulated by the necessities
OF the people and recognized laws OF
trade; reaftlrm the declaration Of the Ma.
tional Republican Convention Of 1879, in
favor OF return TO specie payment al the
earliest practicable day, and remember
with gratitude the soldiers and sailors Of
the Republic.
The fourteenth resolution Is as folloys
ResoIptd, That entertaining the fullest
confidence in the high personal integrity,
ability and statesmsnship Of Gov. John
+. HarrRnlt, we unhesitstingly present
70 our Republican friends throughout the
Union his name as candidate for the nom.
nation TO the Presidency in 1870. His
blameless and exalted character as a
man, his extraordinary ability as an ad.
ministratiye officer, the purity Of his pub.
lie Lie, and his splendid record as a SOL
der, all commend him TO an enthusiastic
and hearty support Tor a position which
he Is 80 well qualified TO adorn.
Resolutions were also adopted as to the
formation OF State Convention, and
calling upon the representatives in Con-
gress and the Legislature to give their
earnest support TO such measures as will
tend 10 the success oi the Centennial.
A resolution endorsing General Grant
IN the event Of his candidacy Tor a third
term, was voted down with loud shouts
o. disapproval.
Adjourned.