Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-09-18


the election of Chairman of the Coun-
ty Committee. j. n. Casanova nomi-
mated J. l.. Spangler, of Bellefonte.
There being no other nominations, on
motion of Geo. Il. Barrett, Esq, the
election was made by acclamation.
J. l.. Spangler was then called upon
and delivered brief and pointed
speech, returning thanks to the Con-
vention, and pledging himself to n
faithful discharge of the duties that
will devolve upon him.
Hon. Fred. Kutz and j. \. Cassa-
nova, Esq, being nominated for dele
gates to the next State Convention, on
motion, they were elected by acclama-
ton. J. G. Harper, Jas. A. McClain
and Geo. Il. Barrett, were elected SEN
atorial Conierees, after which the com
mittee on resolutions retired to dclib-
crate; after consultation the commit
tee, through its chairman, Mr.. Bower,
offered the following resolutions:
RESOLUTIONS.
The Democratic party of Centre county,
by Its delegates in convention assembled,
resolves,
lst That we endorse the platform
adopted by the Democratic State Convcn-
ton as "A correct exposition OF the princi-
pies and purposes of the Democratic party
Of Pennsylvania.
2nd. That in DANIEL .. BARR the
Democracy of Pennsylvania havea candi-
date tor the important office of State
Treasurer entitled to public confidence and
worthy Of popular support. In an eminent
degree he omholics the Jctfcrsonian stand
ard Of "honcsty and capacity" and his
election, in the words of the resolution of
the convention that placed him in nomina-
ton, "will preserve the commonwealth
from any repetition Of the systematic en-
bezZlements OF interest and other spolin-
tions which marked the long and scanda-
lous career Of the Republican treasury
ring
3rd. That the finding Of the Electoral
Commission which deprived the choice Of
the people of his rightful scat as RXccu-
tive of the nation, was a blow al free,
elective government which deserves and
should receive the Just condemnation Of
all honest men, and common justice de-
mands that SAMUEL j. TILDES should
once again receive the nomination Of the
Democratic party FOR the Presidency in
1850.
ith. Thn, We recognize in the Hon.
WILLIAM a. WALLACE n statesman of
commanding ability, power aud useful
ness. A. one Of oul representatives IN the
Senate Of the United States We most
heartily commend him for his laboriou-
research and able and exhaustive prcscnia-
tion Of facts bearing upon correct princi-
Piles of constitutional government for his
hrm and unwayering stand against the un-
constitutional and destructive Centralizing
tendencies Of the Republican party and
for his energetic and fearless efforts 10 cK-
pose and repel the wicked attempts uf the
Republican leaders 90 coercc and override
the popular will By Federal power, civil
and military, at the elections Of the
people.
9Th. That we approve and endorse tho
general course Of our Representative nj
Harrisburg, the Hon. G. r. ALEXANDER,
in the senate, and the Hons. j. L. GER
HART and W. A. MURRAY in the House Of
Representatives during the late session Of
the State Legislature. In an atmosphere
Of corruption. aud amidst fragrant attempts
to debauch the legislation Of the State,
no stain Of suspicion or rcproach dis
honored one Of them. Honest where many
were venal, they proved Themselves able
and efficient In the discharge Of their sew
cral duties attentive and faithful 10 the
interests Of their constituents, and de-
serve the high encomium Of "Well done,
good and faithful servants"
9Th. That we believe that at the general
election, held on November 3, 1873, Hon.
ANDREW g. CURTIN received q majority
Of all the legal votes cast for the Office of
Representative In Congress from the 20th
District Of Pennsylvsnia, and that he was
therefore duly elected to the said Office.
And We most heartily endorse his course
in contesting the right OF his opponent to
a seat in the 10th Congress.
7th, That ne the most efficient way Of
disseminating knowledge Of Democratic
principles, aud the bcst preparation for the
Presidential campaign of 1880, we recon-
mend the increased circulation of Demo-
cratic newspapers.
sth That we recommend 10 the voters
Of this county, the ticket this day nomi-
mated, a. one in all respects worthy Of
their support.
On motion of Mr.. Bower they were
adopted by the convention.
The convention called on Senator
Alexander, who delivered one of his
most effective and pleasing addresses.
which was greeted with much APP
plause.
On motion the convention then
adjourned.