Year: 1860

but had SO acted as might best preserve the party
The President has said there was no Democratic
party. We meet together to prevent the disorgan
lzaton OF the party in spite of the President.


The speech was received with much applause


GEORGE Nelson Smith, of Cambria, was elected
as temporary President. On taking the Chair, he
said 1t was time for prompt energetic action.
Never, In our political history, was party so un-
napply oisseVered. 1t is to be hoped that our
course Will be in the line of duty and according to
the usage OF the Democratic party GAppause, Il


j. Simpson Africa, of Huntingdon and Joshua
i. Owen, of Philadelphia, were appointed Secre-
taries.


Charles Brown, of Philadelphia, addressed the
Convention. He said duty is a plain one 1t
is to go back to the source of all power the people
OF Pennsylvania. [Applause.l The speediest and
surest way OF settling the difficulties is by an ap-
peal to the people themselves We are here to ad-
wise what is best to be DONE and to Law our ac-
ton before the Democratic party of the State He
traced the history of the Baltimore Convention
we are not lighting against the South, only against
the men who are endeavoring to break down the
Democratic party. Should we be defeated now,
we VIII lay the foundation stone of a new Demo
crauc party, in which there will be no seceders
and disunionists


A permanent organization was effected by the
election of Hendrick B. Wright, of Luzerne' as
President, with a number of Vice. Presidents and
Secretaries


Mr.. Wright took the chair amid loud applause
and cheers Tor Douglas. Mr. Wright said we have





vote for no such mongrel concern as recommended
Dy the State Committee. If he could not vote for
the regular Democratic nominees and them alone.
ne would stay at home and weep for the Democracy
OF the times. He might question the propriety of
the D0dy OF men now assembled to form an eectO-
raj ticket, or usurp the powers of the Democratic
state Convention by calling State Convention.


lie believed it would be sufficient for this meet
ing TO declare Douglas and johnson the regular
nominees of the Democratic party. Whatever
may be done be would be willing to make il his
party creed. But let there be deep deliberation
before action. He would not be willing to submit
70 sne action OF the old Reading Convention, which
mad been disbanded but he would cnnsnnt tbot ~ y
people should form new Conyantion 20 rano.
electoral ticket The leaders of the secession move
ment look forward to Southern Copfederacv He
deiied their opposition. In conclusion he advisad
the members OF the Convention to be cautious AS
well as efectual. 10


A committee on resolutions was appointed, with
Richard Vaux Chairman.


Joshua L. Owen Gen. Davis and Gen. Miller ad-
dressed the Convention.


The committee on resolutions after considerable
debate, reported the following


Whereas, We, Democrats from all parts of pepDsvva
MA IN Mass Convention assembled in favor OF the regu
lar organization Of the Democratic party its nomina
tons, usages and principles declare and resolve


Flrst-We ratify and confirm the resolutions and nom
nations of the late State Convention held at Reading


oecona-We ratify and confirm the resolutions and
nominations adopted and made by the only regular or
ton and Baltimore ~


Third-We hereby proclaim our sincere faithful en-
ergettc and uncompromsing support the nomination
OF the State Convention General Foster for and
of the Democratic National Convention DongIos on5
johnson for President and Vice President


tourth-We soemnly protest against the proceedings
OF the state Committee because the said action was un
warranted by the terms of the appointment and in op
position to the instructions of the Reading Convention
from which it alone derived authority


Fifth-Ihat the said action of the State Committee is
contrary TO the usages of the party and to break
up the organization, recognizes direct opposition to the
nominees and would prevent the masses of the marty
from voting for Mr.. Douglas.


And oheredS in the present condition of the Democratic
party thus induced by the dSorganzing action of the
State Committee it becomes necessary for tbe
party to take such decided and unmisakeabe ground as
viii put to rest all doubts the feelings wishes opinions
ana duty IN the present crisis is resolved that the pro
toseu plan OF the Democratic State Committee for fusion
and compromise is antiDemocratc, will not be sanctioned
by full meeting of the Committee and will be rejected
by the Democratic masses-and in order test the truth
OF hese convictions, we demand that at the meeting of
the committee at Cresson the 9th OF August it shall
rescnd its action and proceed to nterrogae electors
II hey are prepared to obey the instructions of the Read
ing convention, and vote for the regularly nominated
candidates of the party and the replies of electors
If vacancies occur refusal of any so to pledge them
selves then cali Convention of the Democratic party
TO complete the electoral ticket and pledge to the un
conuonal support OF the regular organization and the
regularly nominated candidates.


should the Democratic State Convention refuse to
obey the instructions of the Reading Convention then
the Democratic State Committee, members as re-
fuse so to act have forfeited their power and position
and we hereby invite the faithful and Democrats on
to meet and perfect the of
creation and when assembled the Democratic
State Committee of Pennsylvania


Resolved That is hereby declared to be the duty
the said Democratic State Committee that it shoud call


convention of the Democratic party to elected ac-
cordng to the usage in favor its regular organiza
on and nominate candidates to meet on or before the
18th OF August next or as early practicable for the
purpose of preparing a Democratic electoral ticket
pledged to support, maintain and abide by the action of
didates


Resolred That it is the will and wish of this Conven,
for Mr. Douglas to be- to mse acresd n and n
that case the Democratic State Committee organized
power and authority to form such electoral ticket


Resored That the President of this Convention shall
appoint Committee of Correspondence and Vigilance
to address the Democracy of Pennsylvania.


ReS0tued, That the Democratic party of Pennsylvania
is not to be held responsible for the opinions views
those who n its regular organization but who
now are united with the seceders using their public DO.
ston to destroy its union and harmony.


Without action on the resolutions, the Conven-
tiOn adjourned till o'clock this evening


EVENING SESSION.


Mr.. Fisher, of York, addressed the Convention
at length on the strength Of the Douglas Democra-
cy in his county and in the State He said it con-
sisted of nearly the whole party as originally con-
stituted.


ing Mr. Haldeman, the member of the National
Democratic Committee, to the State Commit
tee.


Mr. Haldeman opposed the amendment He en-





lieved that there was not sufficient action in them
He wanted an executive body representing this Con-
venton, which he considered fairly represented
the Democratic party.


Mr.. Chase, of Luzerne, replied in speech which
caused some excitement. Though Douglas man,
lie was not disposed to be ruled out of the Demo-
cratic organization, and contended that the Elec
toral ticket framed at Reading should be sustained
until it was mutilated. Cries of it has been mutt
lated


Gen. Davis, of Bucks, suggested that the Chair
man of this Convention be empowered to appoint
one or two members from each Congressional dis
trlct to act with the minority of the State Execu-
tive Committee, and form an Electoral ticket in
case the Committee refuse to do Justice.


Gen. Ward, of Bradford, argued in favor of the
resolutions and conciliation according to the
usages of the party. We should not fall into the
same trap as our opponents by breaking the rules
of the party. He wanted to avoid any interference
with the legal actions of the State Committee,
which is the regular agent of the party, appointed
at Reading We don't know yet who are the true
men of the Electors, and cannot properly arrange
a ticket


Mr.. John Cessna, of Bedford said that the pro-
gramme of resolutions was not fully understood,
and he explained it.


Mr.. Welsh said that every Elector was held to a
pledge to the Reading Convention to support the
regular nominees. We have declared that those
who refuse the pledge shall be succeeded by men
who will carry it out We ask the State Commit
tee to reconsider their action. Let us not uniurl
the banner of disorganization, but throw that OBJ
loquy upon the State Committee, if they dare to
meet it.


The amendment of Mr.. Haldeman for the ap-
pointment of an Executive Committee was lost.


The original resolutions and address were unani-
mously adopted.


The Convention adjourned sine die


GENERAL CASs


We see paragraph going the rounds of the
papers, which doubtless originated in either the
Providence Post, Cincinnati Enquirer or the Selma
Sentinel, stating that General Cass has expressed
himself strongly in favor of Mr.. Douglas for the
Presidency, and in distinct approval of Mr.. Doug
las position the question of slavery in the Terri
tories. We know of our own knowledge that there
is not scintlla of truth in this statement What
ever may have been General Cass' opinions on the
territorial question in the past, and whatever ac-
cord may have existed between his views and those
of Mr.. Douglas, we know that since the rendering
of the decision of the Supreme Court of the United
States in the Dred Scott case, he has declared re-
peatedlv that he accepts that decision final and
binding on him as on all other good citizens, and
that his future action will be controlled by it abso
lutey.- Wash. Constitution.


WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON AND THE UNION


At meeting of the abolitonists of Boston, on
the goth instant, W. Lloyd Garrison, in the course
of speech, used the following language:


81 am for meddling with slavery everywhere
out of season-(no! it can never be out of season.
In order to effect its eternal overthrow. Loud
applause.) "No union with slaveholders!' Down
with this slaveholding government! Let this
covenant with death and agreement with hell''
be annulled! Let there be free, independent
Northern republic, and the speedy abolition of
slavery will inevitably follow. loud applause
So am laboring to dissolve this blood stained
Union, as a work of paramount Importance.


Douglas State Convention is called to meet at