Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24
State Convention.


The Convention which met at Har.
risburg, last week, was n very full and
harmonious representation of the De.
mocracy of Pennsylvania, and those
who expected to witness turbulance
by contending factions from Philadel,
phia, were disappointed - nothing of
the kind occurred. The Convention
was called to order at the Opera
House at II o'clock, on "Wednesday,
by Hon. Il. NJ. Speer, chairman of the
State Central Committee, and the roll
of members called. 1t was Temporal
rily organized by the election of the
Hon. X. +. james, of Northampton.
chairman, and n number of secreta-
ries, among which we notice Elbridge
G.. McConkey and VIM. I. Furey, of
Harrisburg, and p. G.. Meek, of Cen
tire. The necessary committees look.
ing to permanent organization were
then appointed and the Convention
took recess. At o'clock the Con
vention re-assembled, when the re-
ports of the various committees were
read and adopted. The committee on
organization reported for permanent
chairman the name of that popular
and veteran Democrat, Hon. A. H.
Coff'roth, of Somerset, which was re-
ceived with great applause.
The nomination of the Hon. DAS'L
o. BARR for State Treasurer was made
by reclamation, and was a high tribute
to one who has earned distinguished
respect and confidence from his fellow.
citizens of the State BY the probity
and integrity of a useful and active
life. He is banker in the City of
Pittsburg, thoroughly familiar with
our financial system, faithful and in.
telligent in business relations, of un-
blemished character, public and pri-
vate, and may well challenge the
cordial support of all who desire to
see this important department of our
State Government placed in safe and
competent hands. Mr.. Barr will prove
a strong candidate, and where best
known, invincible.
The resolutions were adopted amidst
great enthusiasm and without dissent
ing voice. Those relating TO the CEN
tralizing doctrines of the Republican
party, as avowed and maintained by
its trusted leaders in Congress, and the
vetoes of the Presidential Fraud, were
received with vociferous applause, re-
peated again and again, and indicate
with unmistakable emphasis that the
issue thus presented to the American
people is accepted by the Democracy
of Pennsylvania, and will not be per.
mitted to lie in concealment while
other and less important ones are
brought to view. Jno. Sherman may
howl about resumption, the Stalwarts
wave the bloody shirt to their hearts
content, but the people have the real
issue in view and it cannot be evaded.
The following is the platform adopt
ed by the Convention
First. That we the Democratic party
ofPennsylvaniain in convention assembled
renew our vows Of fidelity to the funda-
mental principles proclaimed and prao.
tised by the illustrous men who settled
our free institutions and founded the
democratic party to protect and pre-
serve them.
Second. That the just powers of the
Federal union, the rights Of the States
and the liberties Of the people, are vi.
tai parts Of one harmonious system
and to saye each part in its whole con.
stitutional vigor is to "save the life of
the nation"
Third. That the Democratic party