The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1879-07-25
Ihe nemoerntic state Convention.

The annual convention of the Demo- /
lcratic party of this State was held at Har-
-isburg on Wednesday of last week, and
the extreme heat of the
weather there was large attendance of del
agates and others interested in the proceed
ngs of said body. The convention was call
ed to order by Chairman Speer, who read
over the list of delegates. In organizing, the
first difficulty that presented itself was two
sets of Philadelphia delegates, one under the
of Lewis Cassidy and the other
under Richard VaUX, both claiming the right
to seats in the convention. Some little time
was spent in discussing the NATTER which
was finally decided by the Vaux delegates
retiring and the other set getting their seats.
II. Z. James, of Northampton, was chosen
as temporary chairman, and for permanent
chairman Congressman Coffroth, of Somer-
set, was named. In the nomination for State
Treasurer there was really no opposition to
Daniel o. Barr. The name of John w
Wish, of Lebanon, was offered, but it was at
once withdrawn, and Barr received the NOM
inatiOn by acclamation. \ bone of cOnten-
ton was thrown intO.the convention by eX-
Senator Miller, of Washington county, who
offered resolution that the candidate and
the permanent chairman be authorized to Sc
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This was in accordance with Bars plans.
1t brought up the opposition and Hayes
Greer proposed as an amendment that the
convention select a chairman. The vote on
this was taken by yeas and nays, resulting in
the defeat of Greer's proposition by a vote of
11S to "a, and as consequence Miller's reSO-
luton was adopted.
THE PLATFORM.
The committee on resolutions, Of which
Lewis Cassidy was chairman, reported the
following:ss
RESOLVED. First. That we the Democratic
party Of Pennsylvania in convention assembled.
renew our vows Of ndelity TO the fundamental
principles proclaimed and practiced by the Illus
trOus 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 right of the States and the liberties Of
the people. are vital parts of one harmonious sys-
tenn and to save each part in its whole constItu-
uOnal vigOr is to save the life Of the nation.
Third. That the Democratic party ma intainS as
it ever has maintained. that the military are and
thOrtics. 1t denies. as it ever has denied. the
right Of the Federal administration to keep on
loot at the general expense standing army to in
wade the States for political purposes without
gard TO constitutional restrictions control the peo-
pie AT the polls to protect and encourage iraudu-
lent counts Of the voters. to inauguratc candi-
dates rejected by the majority
Fourth. That the right to a free ballot is the
right preservative of all rights the only means of
peacefully rcdressing grievances, and reforming
abuses. The presence at the polls OF a regular
military force and OF a host Of hirelirg officials
claiming the power to arrest and imprisOn citizens
without warrant or hearing DESTROYS All freedom of
elections and upturns the very foundation Of self
government. We call upon all good citizens to aid
US in preserving our institutions from destruction
by these imperial methods OF supervising the right
of suffrage and coercing the popular will in keep
ing the way to the balOt-boX open and free. it
was to our fathers. in removing the army a "a fe
distance when the people assemble to express
their sovereign pleasure at the polls and in secur-
ing obedience to their will when legally expressed
: by their votes.
/ Fttth. That Rutherford b. Hayes. having been
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~ expressed viii of the people is the representa-
tive ola conspiracy only, and his claim Of right 10
marshals to intimdate the electors and his unpre-
2 ccdented use Of the veto to maintain this uncOn-
stitutonal and despotic power are an insult and a
/ menace to the country.
Sirfh. That the Democratic party as a whole
favOrs constitutional currency of gold and silver
! and of paper convertible into coin.
/ SerSnfh- Ihat we are opposed to the system OF
which, during the period of Republican ascenden-
cy political rings and corporations prOftcd at the
people expense ana 70 any appropriation OF the
public moneys or the public credit TO any other OBJ
, lcct than the public service. The reforms and
economies enforced by the Democratic party since
iIa advent 20 power IN thc lower house of Congress
have saved 10 the people many millions of dollars
anu We DellsFc Jldt a Ike result would follow us
restoration 20 power IN the State OF PennsElvania
Eighth. That the Democratic party being the
+ natural friend of the workingman and having
: throughout its history stood between him and all
. expressions. rcncws its expressions of sympathy
for honest labor and its promise for protection in
Mimi. That we look with alarm and apprehen
sion on the pretenSons of the great transportation
companies to be above the fundamental law Of thi,
T Commonwealth, which governs all else within oul
. borders. and until they accept the Constitutions
amendments OF 1873 in good faith they should re
main objects of the utmost vigilance and jealousy
2 10y both Legislature and people.
Tenth; That the recent attempt. under the per
d sonal direction Of ruling Republican leaders. L
dehauch the Legislature by wholesale bribery and
corruption aud take from the Commonwealth foul
millions Of dollars. for which the liability has
never been aSccrJained, Is fresh and alarmin.
evidence of the aggrcSSivcneSs of corporate poweI
. IN cOiIuSlOn with political rings and -b0uld
ceiye the signal condemnation Of the people at th,
polls.
EIcrenfh. That the present condition of tn,
! state Treasury, 4 bankrupt general fund. ant
even schools and charities unable to get the none,
long since appropriated to their support j. a SUM
cicnt Illustration Of the reckless financial mis-
management of the Republican party.
Daniel Mclaughlin. Esq, of Cambria. OF
behalf of the minority moved to Substitut,
the following:
Fourth That the power to issue paper money a
well as coin Is the exclusive right Of the Genera
tToycrnmcnt. and aS the charters Of the nationa
nankS expire the government should substitute 70
their circulation legal tender Treasury notes re
decmabe in coin and receivable by the govcrnlncr CT
for all dues at their par face value.
rum. That the coinage of silver should bc on tn
same terms and conditions aS gold. and all of tn
same denomination should be of equal value tina
the restoration Of silver to perfect equality Will
gold both as coin and bullion is ny the dictates q
manded.
This was not agreed to. After Barr ha,
been nominated for State Treasurer Mr. J.
u NiNNluN OltTeu Jnt 1OllOWln9 which wa
unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED. That in u. o. Barr this dov nou,f
mated FOR State Treasurer present a candidat
Tor state Treasurer entitled 10 the confidence ,
the people one who. If elected Will keen the mi
lie moneys safely make known his places of fdeposi
hold his books and papers open to inspection an
preserve the Commonwealth from any systemati
cmhczZlcments of .intcrest and other sIoliatfon
which marked the long and scandaIuus career ,
the Republican Treasury ring.
Upon repeated calls, Mr. Barr was the,
3 introduced and spoke as follows
Hr. President and Gentlemen Of the Cosrcatjop
thank YOU earnestly heartily and cordially for tn
. honor-thC distinguished h0nor-of being unan
bic position OF State Treasurer | can only so
that should the choice Of this convention be cor
firmcd by the people at the polls the cop6Jcnr
viii not he misplaced in far as il can bc met h
. a rigid compliance with the law on my mart or
determination to administer solely in the iDterc,
3 Of the commonwealth and taxpayers 1 aati
. thank YOU.
The names of the State Central Committp
We're then pronounced, and are as follows !:
I26. George :. Purdy
, John NJ. Campbell. y. George Gross
J. .2S. William HeltZcI.
. ! Jefferson J. Young. p. Hon. !. 3. Reilly.
s. Thomas T.. GaskiU $50. J. l. steele
g. r. y Lemon. 81. A q. BonsaT
:. !. ChSrar Gill, -. H. J. stable
S ". w. Lee. IS3.
.. Manus M'Ginty.' '34. George NJ. Brisbin
10. Hon. Harmony crkcs. IS. ID. Poster LLOYD,
II. \. I. g kciicr. 80. J. II. Uhl,