Intelligencer & Journal.
E. HUTTER, EDITOR
FOR PRESIDENT,
LEWIS CASS,
OF MICHIGAN.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
¥M. O. BUTLER,
OF KENTUCKY.
Democratic Electoral Tieket.
Senatorial Delegates'.
WILLIAM BIGLER, of Clearfield.
DAVID D. WAGENER, of Norlhampton.
Representative Electors.
Dist.
13. John C. Kino,
14. John Weidman,
15. Robert J. Fisher,'
16. Frederick Smith,
17. John Creswell,
18. Charles A. Black,
19. Geo. W. Bowman,
20. John R. Shannon,
21. Geo. P. Hamilton,
22. WilliamH. Davis,
23. Timothy Ives,
24. Jas. G. Campbell.
v 1. Henry L. Benner,
• 2. ‘Horn R. Kneass,
3. Isaac Shunk,
4. A. L. Rojjmfort,
5. “Jacob S. Yost,
6. Robert E. Weight^
7. Wm. W. Downin.g,
8. Henry Haldeman,
9. Peter Kline,, ;
10. B. S. Schoonover,
11. Wm. Swetland,
12. Jonah Brewster,
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER, -
ISRAEL PAINTER,
OE WESTMORELAND COUNTV.
Lancaster, June 20, 1848.
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Newspapers, by which to influence the public mind
in their favor. They should be met by a corrcsjion
\ding effort on our part.- When they mine, we nni=t
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must let the antidote follow.
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Voice of the I'eople!
The democratic Ratification meeting held in the
Court House in this city, on Wednesday last, to
respond to the nominations of Cass and Bftlf.k,
it is conceded, was one of ihe most gratifying
demonstrations of the popular will witnessed in
this county during a period of many years. Not
withstanding we are in the midst of that season
wnen- tu«> _ •
employed, and can illy alibi'd to Ipse a day, from
their avocations, there was a goodly attendance
from even the remoter sections of the county--
whilst the Democracy of the more accessible neieh
borhoods were present in large numbers.
The meeting was, however, fruitful of encour
agement, chiefly because of the noble and selfsac
rificing spirit by which it was animated. A com
mendable rivalry pervaded all who composed it,
as to who could bring the most cordial sacrifices
to the altar of our common union. All manifested
such a hearty determination to labor unceasingly
iti.the good work of electing the Democratic nom
inees, as cannot fail to be productive ol the most
auspicous results. The Democracy of Lancaster
county, although long overborne by a fearful Fed
eral majority, are nothing daunted by the superior
numercial: strength of their opponents, and w ere
never morf ready to give them battle than now.
We hail the meeting of Wednesday last as among
the most cheering of the Signs of the Times. Our
Democracy is united—and, standing on the broad
platiorm of its principles, which it is not ashamed
nor afraid to proclaim ‘'from the honse-lops." it is
nothing daunted by the premature exultations of
the foe. The nominations of Cass,' Butler. and
Paixteh, will be endorsed by not less than tiOOO
Democrats in this City and County. This we shall
call doing very well. Let those -do better,' who
are abler
Tlie “Keystone.”
We welcome to our table the first IYO. of the
Keystone, a new Democratic paper established, at
.Harrisburg by our friend, O. Barrett, Esq. Tin
name of the Editor, who ranks among the ablest
and most experienced political writers in the Union,
; is of itself a sufficient endorsement of the sound
Democratic character of the paper. The Keystone
i-- is one of the largest and most neatly executed
; journals in the State—freighted with ably written
editorials—and Ifears at its mast-head the flag of
Cass and Butler, to whose election it will prove
a valuable and efficient contributor. To Air. Bau
; nr - TT > the gentlemanly and accomplished Editor,
: we extend the right hand of fellowship, welcoming
; him back into the editorial corps as one of its
i brightest ornaments. May prosperity attend his
path..
Appointments by the President,
By and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
’ Isaac- Toucnr of Connecticut, late Governor of
that State, to be Attorney General of the. United
; States, in place of the Ifon. Nathan Clifford, re
signed.
Arthur P. Baobt of Alabama, present Senator
of the United States, to be Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States
to Russia, in place of Hon. Ralph J. Ingersoll, re
called at his request.
Calvin- M. Insersoll of Connecticut to he See
retary of Legation to the Russian mission.
- IP* We acknowledge our, obligations to the Hon
Edmunb Burke, the able Commissioner of the
Patent Office, for a bound volume of his report for
1847. This is a valuable and interest.ng publica
tion, containing much useful statistical information
showing the progressive prosperity of our country
: Errata.— The name of the Whig candidate for
ffie Vicij Presidency is Jffillard Fillmore, and not
Willardj as erroneously stated in our last. We
beg the gentlemans pardon.
j R-W. Middleton, Esq, proposes to publish a
..cheap campaign paper in this city,no be called :
Zjy Grape Shot. ’ As its title indicates, it is to
be devoted to the Taylor cause.
ii !ErCoL R - M - JoHSSOIi has withdrawn from his
positron as an independent candidate for the
of Governor of Kentucky. e
j Bedford Springs, j
•As the season when families resort toj Watering
Places, for health-and recreation, is close' at hand,
we direct attention to the card of the.proprietor of
the |Bedford Springs, contained in our, -advertising
columns. The reputation of these remarkable
mineral fountains is increasing from year to year,
and we trust that Pennsylvanians, instead of has
tening to such over-crowded places as Saratoga and
Warrenton, will be content to patronise an estab
lishment, nearer home, and which, for the active
healing properties of the waters, mountainous
situation,’purity of air, and healthiness of region
is unsurpassed by any watering-place on the Amer
ican Icontinent.
The springs are situated about a mile and a half
from the beautiful town of Bedford, in a charming
and romantic valley. They were first discovered
in ISUI, by a mechanic of the town of Bedford,
when fishing for trout in the stream ruining near
the mineral fountain, whose attention w is arrested
by tlie beauty and singularity of the waters, of
which lie drank freely. They as a pur
gative and sudorific. This man had beer, distressed
lor many years with rheumatic pains and ulcers.
On the ensuing night, lie was much less disturbed
with pains, and slept more tranquilly jhan usual.
1 his unexpected relief induced him to dfink of the
waters daily, and bathe his limbs in the running
fountains. A few weeks found him fufty restored.
1 his, we learn, was the experience " cjt the first
discoverer of these springs, more than forty years
ago. !•
Since then their lame lias been gradually extend*
imr. \\ e still tear, however, that their r.ire virtues
are not sufficiently appreciated by many of our eit
i/.pus. who travel to far greater distances, realising
none ol the commits that would await them so
much nearer home. We know, indeed, 0f no plan*,
where the valetudinarian, seeking front the nymili
cent hand of Nature the restoration of his shattered
health, will be more likely to lind his highest hopes
realised, than by a short •sojourn at Bedford. The
experience ol hundreds lias attested, thait the min
eral fountains at this place are,possessed!ol powers
sufficient to vanquish the most formidable phalanx
ol maladies—whilst the mazy forests, rugged land
scapes, salubrious breezes, and agreeable society,
contribute to impart vigor to the body and cheer
fulness to the mind, which before were sinking
under the wasting influences of disease and despon
dency. Who can withhold his grateful admiration
of that liberal provision which Nature's God has
here supplied to remedy the physical evils which
afflict his creatures! Invalid, go and try.
A Whig Ratification Meeting was held in
the court-house on last Saturday evening— John
Beau, Esq., editor ot the Uolksfreund , in the chair.
Held at an hour when the entire population of the
city had ‘-nothing else‘to do.” there were a goodly
number of Whig*. Democrats, and Natives in and
about the building—who. assisted by a band of
musicians, succeeded in producing what our friends
ot the inion and Erumincc will doubtless herald to
trie world as Tayloh - enthusiasm." regularly la
belled. and warranted To be genuine. A committee
was appointed to invite Thaddecs .Stevens. Ksq..
to address the meeting, who declined, by the ad
vice ol his physician. Speeches were, however,
delivered by I. R. I-ranklin. J. L. Thompson, \V-
L. Campbell,. I. "F;.. Hiester. N. KUmaker, D. W.
Patterson, W. W. Brown, and Oliver Dickey. Es
quires. Il the whig cause shall Ironi any cause
suficr in this county, it is evident from this array
ot names that it will not be for lack of orators.
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Inlike the Philadelphia convention, the meeting
adopted resolutions—but how perfectly non-com
. mittul on all the grave questions, whilom defended
ihv the whigs-! Not one word in favor of the tariff
; °f IS-P2—not one on the subject of the Bank, the
Nib-1 reasury. Internal Impiovements, Slavery, the
; Origin and Justiceol the Mexican War. and kindred
questions! If we rightly caught their spii if from
hearing them read at the meeting, there is a delicate
hint against any Inrther acquisition of territory
and another in tavor of the curtailment of the
}, uIA i-i/ni |,(a hitter the very feature nf the
L institution, in whose preservation the American
people are most deeply interested. Washi.sutov
himself exercised ii. and ho has e\orv succeeding
I Resident—and always on the side ol popular
lights net ei - against them. Aiid the destruction
..of tins crowning excellence of the Constitution,
forsooth. is In constitute the chief end anil aim
of Whig labors! Little will the people thank
I them lor the revelation. The meeting would b.n e
acted with more wisdom to have remained silent
on -this subject..too. for the little they have allowed
to leak nut is not much calculated, we assure them
; to make their cause popular.
Whig •• Responses.”
The Examiner. the organ of the Clay Whigs ol
Lancaster comity, has raised the names of Taylor
and b illmore to its mast-head, but confesses that
rehvllmn springs to aiir lips and rushes to our hearts,
fur nr like not the tray things hair Urn t/onr in Phda
-1 delphia."
The Auburn (X. V.) Daily Advertiser. a lending
whig print, says: "It would be hypocrisy in us
not frankly to admit, that in placin-r the name of
; lien. Taylor in this position, ire perform thr must
; murltfying ami unurltome duty uf our editorial life."
ihe Ii m-t. \s'M\(Mass.) Spy, says : “Thenomi
nation of Ten. Taylor brings sadness and sorrow
• to the hearts ol' thousands, and there is un hope ot
: uniting the whig party ot the Xorth upon it.'
Ihe ( ihittutl (X. II.) Sltt/rsuitiu says: ;; Jt is
almost unnecessary lor us to declare lhat this nom
ination is one adverse to both the hopes and desires
: ol the whigs of New Hampshire."
! I lie .Rochester' (X. Y.) Courier says: “This
morning we received a telegraphic despatch an
nouncing the nomination, by the Whig National
Convention, of General 'Taylor for President. We
have not seen a whig smile since. The little mut
tering which has been heard from the Barnburners
in reference to the nomination of Gen. Cass, bears
no comparison to the loud-inomhed opposition of
the Whigs ot Rochester to this nomination. It has
come upon them like a wet blanket. Their dele
gate to Philadelphia pledged himself in advance
that he would under no rirrumstanres vote for General
Taylor , and his constituency echo the pledge. - ’
The Charlottesville (Va.) Advertiser , a leading
Whig journal, says : Virginia is lost to Taylor
by 1 fi,ooo majority."
For the Lancaster Intelligencer,
Fourth of July.
Another anniversary of American Independence
is close at hand, with alt its hallowed associations.
Of late years, no public manifestations! of joy in
this city have commemorated its anmjal return.
A few dull fire-crackers and pop-guns have sufficed
to give vent to the public patriotismj Now. if
there is a day in all the year, which shoujd be made
a day of General Jubilee it is that \jhich pro
claimed us a free and independent nation!
Ought there not, therefore, to be some movement
on the part of the Democracy of Lancaster city
and county ' The times are peculiarly; auspicous
for such a celebration. Again are the ■ cherished
principles of Democracy, which are synonomous
with’those contained in the Declaration of Inde
pendence, to be subjected to the free action of the
popular will. How appropriate then,! that the
cheers ot the assembled people mingle the names
of Cash and Butlf.r with their hosannas to Liberty.
Equality, and LTnion ! Who seconds thei call for a
public meeting to this effect / i
•Sullivan County.
This new county was fully organized Ibr judicial
purposes on the first Monday 0 f this month, Judge
Anthony presiding. This county was sei off from
:184 7. It has about eight j hundred
voters— tavern, and any quantity of
beach tree^^^^mocrats!
Miv Buchanan’s Letter to Mr.
Rush on the- French Revolution.
Often as we have found occasion to admire the
Speeches and State Papers of Air. Buchanan, we
do not remember that this feeling has ever been
excited to a livelier degree than on the perusal of
the following admirable letter to Mr. Rush, our
Minister in Paris, on the events connected with the
French Revolution. Every line of it furnishes de
monstrative proof of the exalted qualities of head
and heart that have so long distinguished its illus
trious author, and which have"served, to spread his
name far and wide as among the most able and
sagacious Statesmen the world has ever produced.
Most heartily do "we join the Washington Union,
from which we extract the despatch, in character
izing it as -an admirable paper—its clear and com
prehensive views, of the position and true policy of
the new republic are fully worthy of the eminent
and experienced statesman from whom it emanates
while in Jorce and elegance of diction it must rank
high among the best state papers of our govern
ment.”
Ihe Philadelphia Public Ledger, whose opinions,
our readers know, are always entitled to great res
pect. pronounces it -an excellent letter,” and says,
"the speculations advanced by Mr. Buchanan on
the formation of the new republic, are the sugges
tions of sound and practical statesmanship, acquir
ed in a political school where the popular will has
long ruled, and it is to he hoped that through the
influence of Mr. Bush, they may receive due consid
eration from the representatives of the French
people.”
1 he Pennsylvanian, the aide organ of the Democ
racy of thisj State, says: ‘-This letter is in Mr.
Buchanan s host style, and cannot fail to command
the admiration it deserves, wherever read. It is a
splendid State paper, worthy of the great cause
which has called it out.”
Sir: I received, last evening, your despatch of
the 4tli instant, (No. 17,) containing a sketch of the
progress of tin* French revolution, and of the course
which yon have adopted towards the provisional
go\ernmeut. lain happy to inform you that tin*
President cordially approves your conduct. It-was
right and proper that the envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary from "the United States
should he the first to recognise, so far as his powers
extended, the provisional government of the French
republic. Indeed, had the representative of' any
other nation preceded you in this good work, it
would have been regretted by the President. Vour
speech on the 2Sth ultimo,’at the Hotel do Ville,
to Ihe members of the provisional government, was
eminently judicious. Whilst it truly expressed the
feelings of the President and people of the United
States for the success of the new republic, it did
not omit our cherished policy, of •' 'leaving to other
nations the choice of their own forms*’ of govern
ment.
I transmit to you, herewith, a letter of credence
from the President to the French republic. You
are also furnished with a copy of this letter, which
you will communicate to the Minister of Foreign
Affairs, ou asking an audience for the purposed’
delivering.the original to the chief executive author
ity in France. At this audience, you will make
such remarks as may be dictated bv your own good
judgment and discretion, and bv vour knowledge
of the lively interest which the ' President feels in
the prosperity am! stability of the French republic.
In its intercourse with foreign nations, the cov
ernment of the United States has, from its origin,
always recognised de facto governments. We = re
coguise the right of all nations to create and re
form their political institutions, according to their
own will and pleasure. We do not ga behind the
existing government, to involve ourselves in the
question of legitimacy. It is sulficient for us to
know that a government exists capable of maintain
ing itself; and then its recognition on our part inev
itably follows. This principle ofaction, resulting
liom o':r sacred icgard for the independence of
nations, lias occasioned some strange anomalies in
our history. The Pope, the Emperor of Bus-in.
and President Jackson wore the onlv authoritic-- on
earth winch ever recognised Don Miguel as King
of Portutja!.
M hilst this is our settled policy, it docs not fol
low that ue can ever he indifferent spectators to
the progress of liberty throughout the world, and
especially in France. We can never forgot the ob
ligations Whirl) we owe to that geuernimiation, fi.r
their aid, at the darkest period o! our revolutionary
wai, in aehievmg our own independence. These
obligations have been 1 ’ transmitted t'mm.-fitlier to
son—from generation to generation ; am! are still
gratefully remembered. They yet live freshly in
the hearts of our rountmuen. It was therefore
with one mmersal burst of enthusiasm that the
I * ‘ ' > UMUULI
in !• ram-e in [.*\ or nf liberty and republican govern
ment. In ibis feeling the President stronuTv sym
pathise.-;. Warm aspirations for the snecess'of'tlu*
new repuhiie ar./*-breathed ir->m every I earl. Lib
erty and order will make France happy ami pros
perous. Her destinies under Providence, are now
in the hands ol the French people. Let them h\
then wisdom, firmness, and moderation, refute the
slamh-rs ol their enemies, and enn\iiice the world
that they are capable of self-government.
In our exultation, however, we eaimoi forget
that republican !• ranee will have lo contend with
many dill'ienl'ties. Among the chief of these,'is the
danger that she may he involved in war with the
monarchical [lowers of Kiirnpe. This she ought to
ax.ml hv every honorable means; ;,,nl 1 am happv
to believe that such will he thepoliev ofthe French
government, from the note of ,M.’ Lamartine to
yourself, of the -JJih ultimo, m which i.e elomieut
ly observes ‘Uhat the principle of peace ami the
principle ol liberty were born on the same dav-iu
fiance. Uv abstaining trom all attgressive move
ments, France will probably be able'm perfect her
republican institutions in peace. It can scarcely
be Conceived thaf auv nation would common,;,, hos
tilities against her, simply because within her own
limits she had abolished monarchy and established
a republic.
Il inis bri'ii tlic policy of our government from its
“rifl" l "I'vrli. iJ. t.• rli-r.- t, eon,-crus
u! other nations, uml experience has .1 c-ni<mist r; itr-.I
tl"; wisdom Ol this policy. In this rcspccl, France
"Kiy prnlil hv our example. If v. nr must con,.-, she
nncht enr,'hilly to nvoi.l even the appcai'iuicr of
hnnq till- aggressor. Should slip thou l,p attnekod
hy the mounrrhiral powers of Europe lor adoption
a republican government. this would In- ail outrage
on her nclits ns an independent nation, h would
In. an attempt to punish the French people hav
ing chosen that ionn of government which they
,'alcutaled to promote their only liap'-
piness. and to force upon them a monarchy hv for
eign liayi Is. Snell an invasion of those ‘most
sacred rights would lie condemned hv all j N . s t a m |
wise men in even nation, and would 'he reprobated
by INI irresistible public opinion throughout the
world.
II ihe new- republic can preserve peace with
honor, it will avoid the many dangers to liberty
which must always follow in ij l 0 train of war In
a enuthet with the great [lowers of IC.impe, France
would he compelled to put forth 'all her ener-ne.s
She must increase her armies to the higliesAvar
standard, ami may have to maintain them in the
held for years. The sympathy of eummon dangers
and the glory of eommoi, victories throned,out h
long and successful struggle', arc calculated to ex
cite ieelings of enthusiastic attachment in armies
towards their triumphant commander.' Fader - iieh
circumstances, die history of die world provesthat
soldiers are too prone to forget their country in ad
miration lor their leader. From Caesar to Cromwell
and Iron, Cromwell to Napoleon, all powerful re
pub hes have been destroyed bv successful generals
.fresh from the Helds of their glory. It would be
most lamentable, indeed, should die new republic
spin upon this rock In that event, the verv means
which she. had adopted to defend her liberties
against die foreigner might be employed to estab
lish a military despotism at home. Such a catas
trophe would probably, for many years, arrest the
progress of constitutional freedom' throughout Fit
rope. . j
Even with a view to the extension of human lib
erty and tree government throughout tlie world
France can do more hv her peaceful example than
she could accomplish, powerful as she is, bv the
sword. The example of a great and enlightened
nation, in the midst of Europe, prosperous and hap
py m the enjoyment ot constitutional freedom
could not fad to produce an irresistible influence
in ameliorating tlie political condition-of neighbor
ing nations. Free institutions are in their very na
ture progressive; and if permitted to extend them
selves by their uwn intrinsic power and excellence
theymust gradually and surely pervade the civilized
world The people of each independent nation
swill then decide tor themselves what degree oflib
erty is best adapted to their condition without the
forcible intervention of other nations. If France
can maintain peace with honor, a genera] war in
Europe between opposite and contending principles
wd be avoided; and the cause of the human race
will not be staked upon the result of a few o re at
battles, nor be decided'Vy mere brute force ” i
• 1 shall mention anotherdifficultv which imght pos
sibly interfere.yvith the final success of the French
revolution, but which I hope may be overcome. It
will, I think, be seriously doubted by every philo
sophica! observer ofthe working of onri nsti'tutions,
whether, il the Stale governments were abolished ’a
central republican government, could long be main
tained even in this country. These State govern
ments are the citadels of liberty, and the watchful
guardians ol the nghts of the people against the on
croachmcnts of federal power. Even if it were
possible that the federal government could by any
sudden convulsion, be overthrown, the State gov
ernments would still remain in full force and vigor
affording protection to the lives, liberty, and the’
property of their citizens. These sovereignties are
the main pillars in our political edifice ; and whilst
they stand firm, the federal government, which is
A DEMOCRAT
Department of State.
Washington, -March 31, ISIS.
a constitutional emanation, -from them, cannot be
seriously shaken. And yet, it was deemed neces
sary to goard against thedanger of any forcible in
terference by excited multitudes, with the high
duties of the President and Congress; and, for this
reason, Washington opposed the establishment of
the seat of the Federal government in any of our
large'cities.
The history of the former French revolution-has,
I think, rendered doubtful the stability of any
purely central republican government in France.
When such a government is overthrown at the cap
ital, all is lost. There never Have been any other
organized governments in reserve throughout the
provinces, similar to those in the United States, to
which the people could resort, .and around which
they could rally. A revolution in Paris has always
decided-the fate State governments, or
some substitute for them, would, therefore, seem
to be advisable for the protection and security of
constitutional liberty in the French Republic, com
posed as it is of thirty-five millions of people.
If the ancient provinces of France were still in
existence, State governments might easily be estab
lished. Each of them had laws and customs pecu
liar to themselves, and- their inhabitants were de
nominated Normans, Bretons, Gascons, &c., just
as our people are called Pennsylvanians, Virginians,
or Kentuckians. But these provinces have beep
long since abolished, and France is now composed
ot eighty-six departments. Why may not the whole
territory of France be divided into a convenient
number of States, grouping together for this purpose
those departments whose geographical position,
peculiar interests, and local feelings, would render
their population homogeneous ? Governments sim
ilar to our State governments might then be estab
lished in each of these divisions. I acknowledge
the task would be difficult; but yet, if undertaken
with the zeal, energy, and ability which characterize
Frenchmen, it can be accomplished. The security
and permanence of constitutional liberty in France
may possibly depend upon the establishment of
such State governments. On this subject I speak
with some diffidence, and give you merely my im
pressions. _ I know that centralism would add
strength to the executive power, and render it more
formidable to the enemies of France ; but, at the
same time, there is some reason to apprehend that
the adoption of this system might endanger both the
liberty and the stability of the republic.
1 have ventured upon these spec fations, because
it is certain that, in your -intercourse with the au
thorities of the new republic, you will be often
called upon in conversation for information respect
ing our political system, State and national, which
they seem to have adopted as their model; and also
for your opinion how far this system ought to be
changed or modified, so as best to adapt it to the
peculiar position of the French republic. Your in
timate anil enlightened knowledge of our govern
ment, both theoretical and practical, will enable
you to impart.much valuable information and ad
vice to the French authorities. 1
Ihe President and people of Hie United States
anxiously desire that the French republic may be
firmly established, and may secure Lhe blessings of
liberty and free government to millions of French
men yet unborn. Whilst we hope much and believe
much, we still feel that anxiety for the result which
is inseparable from the human mind, whilst anv
doubt remains concerning the accomplishment of a
great object in which we feel the most profound
interest. \ou will not fail, therefore, to advise us
regularly, by every steamer, of the progress of
events in France.
1 am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES BUCHANAN
Richard Hush, &c., &c. i
P• S*—The establishment of a republic in France
may, I trust, prove favorable to the removal ot
unwise restrictions in the trade between the two
countries, and to a commercial arrangement which
would be equally beneficial fo the 1 people of both.
I shall, ere long, address you on this subject. In
the mean time, you might adopt means to ascertain
wjiat would be the prospect of success.
Relics of the “ Olden Time.”
Among the charges brought by the Whig press
against Gen. Lewis Cass is that of ancient Feder
alism. We know not how this is. nor do we care.
The question is not. what was Gen. Cass forty-five
years ago ? but what is he now/ Unimportant as
we regard this accusation, we are nevertheless con
vinced that it is wholly unsupported by the truth.
At the very outset of his political career. General
Cass was endorsed by such men as Thomas Jef
ferson and James Madison. Quite unlikely that
they -would have bestowed honors upon a man
wearing the ancient badge of Federalism, the Black
Cockade. Look at the following extracts from the
public records ol the "olden time,” and then answer
whether the Democracy ot Lewis Cass is not suf
ficiently endorsed:,
‘.‘Monday, March 2, ISO 7.
flic following written message was received
Irom the President of the United States, by Mr.
Poles his Secretary :
To the Senate of the United States:
‘‘l nominate LEWIS CASS, of Ohio, to be Mar
‘',,l‘AKirr!l l^ii 5 /: 11 Inl .!EFFKIiSOX.
“The message was read. Whereupon,
“Resolved, That the Senate do advise and con
si'iu to tlie appointment agreeably to the nomiiia
turn.
Ordered. 'Flint the Secretary lay this resolution
U“lore the. President ofthe United States.—See
Executive Jourda], vol. 0, juices f>3 and b-l.
Hut. il it.be gratification to tlie whisks. we
lumisli them with additional documentary proof,
quoted iron) tlie same volume, ld.'t mul lii-l :
I ho following written message was received from
tlie President-of the United States, hv Mr. Coles,
his Secretary :
To the Senate of the United States
1 nominate LEWIS CASS, of Ohio, whose ram
""ssmn ns Marshall will expire on the 2,1 ,lav of
.March next, for Marshall for the District of Ohio,
l'»r lour yours next Piisuiug that date, &e.
January 21, ISI 1
It t'rn’H’ should still be unavailing to convince
'Mir opponents, ol' the old-fashioned .Democracy of
<>en. ( ass, \ve have still \i few more of the same
suit in reserve. Do they desire'to see them
Fayette County
The UemoeVacy ol' Fayette enmity have alrea.ly
made their nominations lor the next election, as
Congress.— Con. .lames C. Cummin-; -
Me, mtor .—Maxwell W'Caslin
Assembly. —William V.. Roberts, William Redick
Prothonotury.— Richard Jlnskins.
Register .y Recorded. —Joseph (ladd.
'J'hese are eapilal selections, and will he triiini
phanlly sustained at the ballot-boxes. They were
ralilied at an enthusiastic ineminy held in Union
town. on the lltli instant, at which the following
cheering resolution was adopted :
Resolved, I hat the will of til# majority of the
Democratic party ol this county, as expressed by
the vote in the several townships on Saturday last;
lor county and State offices, is now the will of the
whole parly in Fayette—that the candidates all
deserve our confidence and most ardent support —
that the Ticket—the whole Demon-otic Ticket shall
he our watch-word until a decisive vjctorv—an old
fashioned majority oI'SOO in Favelle—shall again be
inscribed on our banner.
United States Senators,
Thomas Fitzgerald, (Dcm.) of Berrien county,
has been appointed by the Governor of Michigan,
Lnited States Senator, to till the vacancy occasion
ed by the resignation of General Cass, -
Moses Nonius. jr., (Dem.) has- been elected
United States Senator, in place of C. G. Athf.ii ton,
by the legislature of Maine, for six years from the
•Ith of next March. *
William J. Graves. (Whig,) lias been appointed
by the Governor of Kentucky, United States Sena
tor in place of Mr. Crittenden, who has resigned
his seat and gone home to stump" the State, as
the Whig candidate for Governor. .
From the Chambersburg “ Valley Sentinel
Q~r It is said that Mr. Buchanan, on hearing of
the homination of Mr. Cass, exclaimed, with the
magnanimity ‘so characteristic of his nature;
•• Now, that the matter is settled, let us all go to
work to elect the nominee!” The influence of
this generous sentiment has exerted its full force
upon his numerous and devoted friends. They are
among the most cordial and enthusiastic supporters
ot Gen. Cass. The preference which they indulged j
with all the warmth of personal friendship, and the j
fervor of attachment to a great man with great j
principles, is now forgotten in a zealous and un- !
yielding devotion to a successful competitor. i
Nine Nevers.—lt is said to be a well authenti
cated fact in the life of Gen. Zachary Taylor,
that he never chewed tobacco—never drank rum—-
never smoked a segar—never owed a man a cent
.never .was sudd—never sued any one himself
never was dunned—never dunned any body, and
never lost a battle.— Whig papers.
lo these might be added, that Gen. Taylor lias
never held a civil oflice—never voted—never com
mitted himself to the Whig party, whose candidate
he is—and never will be elected President.
Meeting for the Relief of the
Allentown Sufferers.
Pursuant to public notice a large and respectable
meeting of the citizens of Lancaster city was held
at the Court House on the evening of .Tuesday,
June 13. On motion, Hon. Ellis Lswis was
called tothechair— MichaelCarpenter, Esq., the
Mayor of the city, Vice President— George B.
■Withers and E. W. Hutter, secretaries. Judge
Lewis stated the object of the meeting, and read a
Circular from a committee appointed by the citi
zens of Allentown, detailing the extent of the awful
calamity that has so suddenly overwhelmed them.
E. W. Hutter, Esq., proposed the following
resolutions, which were seconded with appropriate
remarks by the Hon. A. L. Hates, and also by
Geo. M. Steixman. Esq;—when they were unani
mously adopted:
Whereas we learn with profound sorrow, that the
inhabitants of Allentown, the flourishing capital of
Lehigh county, in this State, have recently been
visited by a conflagration, which in the brief space
of two hours laid waste the fairest portion of the
town, destroying more than one-fourth of the value
of all its assessed real and personal property, and
plunging entire families from the heights of affluence
to the depths of want —be it, therefore,
Resolved , That the people of Lancaster heartily
sympathise with the unfortunate Sufferers in their
deep affliction, and deem it one of their Christian
obligations to make a general public effort to con
tribute in some degree to the mitigation of their
losses.
Resolved, That to this end we invoke the united
and hearty co-operation of those in the different
towns and townships of Lancaster county, who are
blessed in their basket and their store, notknowiug
in what hour a siinjlar catastrophe may befal them ,
appealing to the public sympathies.
The following committees were appointed by the
officers of the meeting, to solicit contributions, viz:
Lancaster City — N. W. Ward: Michael Mc-
Grann, Godfrey Zalim, Peter McConomy, Jacob
Weaver.
S. W. Ward. —John P. Myer, David Lebkicher,
Hugh Fitzpatrick, James Black.
N. E. Ward. —William Frick, Geo. B. Withers,
William Carpenter, Samuel E. Gundaker.
S. E. Ward. —Christian Kieffer, WalterG. Evans,
John F. Shroder, Neal Lagan.
Bart.— Samuel Slocum, Win. W. Withers.
Brecknock. —Dr. J. B. Hauer, Richard Davis.
. Carnarvon. —E. D. White, Andrew Robinson.
Cocalico West. —D. B. Eberly, Sam’l M. Shirk.
Cocalico East. —John Echternacht,Col. A. Ream.
Colerain. —A. D. Whiteside, Hugh Andrews.
} Columbia. —John Barr, Samuel Schoch.
Conestoga. —Adam Kendig, Bcnj. Urban. -
Conoy. —J. B. Hamilton, Fred. Hippie.
Donegal East. —John Kolp, J. Cassel.
Donegal West.— Samuel Busier, B. F. Bear.
Drumore. —Sanders M'Culloch, A. E. Ewing.
Earl. —Dr. J. L. Winters, A. E. Roberts.
Earl West. —Samuel Boozer, laaac-Feuerstiue.
Elizabeth. —Christain Bentz, Samuel Eberle.
Elizabethtown. —A. Redsecker, A. Greenawalt.
Ephrata. —Peter Martin, Jer. Bowman.
Fulton. —Jer. Brown, jun., E. C. Stanford.
Hempfield E. —Dr. T. Kilmaker, John Davis.
Hcmpfield W. —Dr. A. K. Rohrer, D. W. Witmer.
Lancaster twp. —Andrew Dunlap, J. M. Frantz.
Leacock. —Joel L. Lightner, H. A. Lechler.
Leacock Upper. —Jacob Holl, Benj. Rohrer.
Little Britain. —Jas. Patterson, J. K. White.
Manor. —Geo. G. Brush, John Brady.
Marietta. —Jacob Grosh, J. J. Libhart.
Martick. —David Laird, Marius Hoopes.
Mounfjoy —James Laird, Wm. Patterson.
Paradise. —Thos. McSorley, N. E. Slaymaker.
Penn. —Charles Stork, Abm. Kauffman.
Sadsbury. —Andrew Armstrong, Geo Whitson.
Salisbury. —S. J. Henderson, R. Baldwin.
Strasburg bor. —Joseph Potts, S. P. Bower.
Strasburg twp.— Jacob Neff, jr., C. H. Lefever.
Warwick-— Peter Feljes, Col. George Geyer.
Washington bor. —Dr° A. Bitner, Lewis Urban.
On motion, Michael Carpenter, Esq., (Mayor
of the city) was appointed the Treasurer, to whom
the committee-men will please pay over their
collections, and by whom they will then be trans
mitted to the Treasurer of the Relief Fund at Al
lentown.
Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be
forwarded by the Secretaries to each of the above
committee-men, to serve as a notice of their ap
pointment, and that the same be published in all
the newspapers of Lancaster countv.
ELLIS LEWIS, President.
.Michael Carpenter, Vice President.
Geo. B. Withers,) c
F.. W. Hutter, j Secretaries.
Democratic Rat location Meeting
■At.-a large and enthusiastic meeting of Demo
cratic citizens held in the borough of Elizabeth
town, Lancaster county, at the public house of
George Boyer, on Wednesday evening, June 7*th,
for the purpose ol responding to the nominations
of Cassjmd Butler, on motion Jacuh Funk was
called to the chair—assisted by the following Fire
Presidents: Samuel Redsecker, Esq. William
Phalli Knmmiel Hoffman, P. H. Haag. Benj. Bear,
Henry Brenneman, John Dollar. Scirdarics : Dr.
Jacksori Shaffer, Isaac Redsecker, Charles Huber.
On motion, the following gentlemen were ap
pointed a committee to report resolutions to the
meeting, viz: Jacob Redsecker. Esq., Michael
Kitrli. Henry Sludt/.. Abraham Redsecker, Benja
min Ober, Benjamin Shafier, Joseph Buchanan ami
Abraham Coble, who reported the following pre
amble and resolutions, which were adopted:
•I AM KS iM A DISOX
ir/erms the people of the American Union will
soon he again called upon to make choice of those,
to whom the administration of their government
is to be entrusted lor the next lour years: and
IU/u-mis the Democratic National Convention,
held on, the 22d of May in Baltimore, presented the
names of (Jen. LEWIS CASS of Michigan, and
(Jen. WILLIAM O. BUTLER of Kentucky as can
didates for the lirsi and second offices in the gift of
the American people, and proclaimed to the world,
w ithout dissimulation or concealment, the principles,
which these nominations are designed to sustain and
perpetuate: Be it, thereiore,
Jit-solved, That as the people arc the only legiti
mate source of power in a republican government,
we feel proud to respond to these nominations, com
mended as they are by virtue, patriotism, capacity,
and honesty.
Jiesblvcil. That we are resolved to go hand in
hand lor Cass and Butlkii, who’have on all occa
sions shewn themselves, in feeling and in action,
eminently qualified for the exalted trusts, for which,
they have been named, and whose views on all the
great questions that now agitate the country are not
'• hidden under a bushel."
Resolved. 1 hat James K. Polk and Geo hoe M.
Dallas, have fully realised the expectations of those
that elected them, and have been faithful to the
principles ot Democracy and the wellare of the
country.
Resolved, That in Fiiaxcis R. Skunk we have an
able, upright, and virtuous Chief Magistrate, whose
increasing popularity is a deserved tribute to: his
acknowledged integrity and worth.
Resolved , That we approve of the nomination of
Col. Israel Painter, the Democratic nominee for
Canal Commissioner, knowing him to be a sound
and consistent Democrat.
Resolved* 1 hat we esteem adherence to regular
nominations, made agreeably to the long establish
ed usages of the party, as essential to the present
and future ascendency of Democratic principles.
Resolved , That we recommend the holding of
Democratic meetings in every township in Lancas
ter county, in order that a more perfect and thorough
Organization ot the party may be effected.
Resolvedj That the proceedings of this meeting
be.signed by the officers, and published in all the
Democratic newspapers in Lancaster county.
[Signed by the Officers.]
Thf. Sabbath in New Jerset. —Judge Ran
dolph, of the Mercer county court, has called the
attention of the Grand Jury to the constant viola
tion of Sabbath by means of the various
railroads and canals in the State. The law, he says,
for the due observance of the Sabbath, is applicable
alike to all, and if the moral sense of the commu
nity require that it be enforced alike on all, it will
be done and the evil will cease. Morse's telegraph,
he thinks, supersedes the necessity of cars running
on Sunday with the mails.
A New County. —The Legislature of this State,
at their last session, passed a bill for erecting a new
county, called “Forest," out of the central portion
of the State. It is formed of territory which a few
years ago was a perfect wilderness. It is bounded
by Elk, Venango, Clearfield, Warren, Clarion and
Jefferson counties, and is covered with magnificent
timber.
Prediction of Henry Clay.— u lam the only
Whig residing in a slave state who can carry the
great States of New York and Ohio, or stand the
smallest chance of being elected.”
CASS AND BUTLER,
in Elizabethtown,
CASS, BI TLER, AIVD PAINTER!
Great Democratic Ratification Meeting.
At a large and enthusiastic meeting of the De
mocracy of Lancaster county, convened pursuant
to the call of the County Committee, at the Court
House, in the city of Lancaster, on Wednesday?
June 14th.. 184 S, to ratify the nominations of Cass'
and Butler, by the Baltimore Convention, as also
the nomination of Israel Painter, as candidate
for Canal Commissioner, by the State Convention
of the 4th of March last, the meeting was called
to orderly Mr. George A. Miller, on whose motion
John J. Libhart, Esq., of Marietta, was called to
the Chair.
The following persons were selected as flee
Presidents
Dr. Samuel Humes, City,
Peter Fieles, Warwick,
M. D. Holbrook, City,
Moore Connell, Leacock,
John Barr, Columbia,
Wm. Hays, Little Britain, »
Dr. Levi Holl, Warwick,
Wm. R. Ralston, Drumore,
Jacob R. Long, Mountjov,
Samuel Keller, Litiz,
Isaac Holl, New Holland,
Lewis Houseal, Conoy,
Dr. N. W. Sample, Leacock,
Mathias Shirk, East Lampeter,
Henry Brimner, Columbia,
Joel Lightner, Leacock,
James Patterson, Little Britain,
James Laird, Mountjoy.
secretaries. ‘
John W. Jackson , City,
Wm. Brown , Columbia,
Edwin W. Hutter , City,
• John Huston, Marietta,
Walter G. Evans , City.
An eloquent speech was made at the organiza
tion by Col. William B. Fordnet —which was
warmly responded to by the meeting.
On motion ot C. M. Johnston, a committee of
fifteen was appointed to draft resolutions expressive
of the sense of the meeting, viz:
C. M. Johnston, Drumore, -Win. B. Fordnev,
.Esq., City, John B. Maloney, Marietta, William
Mathiot, Esq., City, Wm. Pinkerton, Mountjoy,
Col. Reah Frazer, City, Dr. F. A. Thomas, Colum
bia, Samuel Keller, Litiz, Jas. L. Reynolds, Esq.,
City, Win. McSparran, Drumore, Samuel E. Gun
daker, City, Mark Connell, Leacock, Isaac R. Stager,
Earl, George A. Miller, City, Eli Rutter, Leacock.
On motion, the meeting adjourned until 2 o'clock-
Two O Clock, P. M.
The meeting met pursuant to adjournment.
The Committee on Resolutions, through Wm.
Mathiot, Esq., then reported the following:
Whereas, The representatives of the Democracy
of the Union, in National Convention assembled,
have presented to their fellow laborers in the cause
of the people, LEWIS CASS, ot Michigan, and
WILLIAM 0. BUTLER, of Kentucky, as the stan
dard bearers of their principles in the approaching
campaign ; therefore
Resolved, That we hail with acclamations of joy
the nomination of General LEWIS CASS, of Mich
igan, as the Democratic candidate for the next
Presidency of the States, who has so long
.stood as one of the landmarks of his country’s pro
gress, illustrating the annals of our national history
by a career of the most useful and brilliant public
services. Amidst all the trying -scenes through
which it has been his fortune to pass during ah
eventful public life, the conduct of General CASS
has been marked by a lofty bearing, an unsullied
integrity, a high sense of National Justice, and a
self-devoting patriotism that render him emphati
cally the man demanded by the existing crisis.
Resolved, That in Gen. WILLIAM 0. BUTLER,
of Kentucky, the Democratic candidate for the Vice
Presidency, we recognize the able statesman and
the brave soldier, whose whole life has been devo
ted to the service of his country, and whose stead
fast and consistent devotion to the sound and true
principles of Democracy is not the least among his
exalted merits. With candidates so wholly unex
ceptionable, and combining in their characters such
a splendid array of civil and military greatness, we
can proudly bid defiance to the combined efforts of
Federalism, with all its associated factions. ,We
know of no watchword how but Union and Victory.
Resolved, That the administration ol JAMES K.
POLK has realised all the high expectations formed
in the excited, but successful, campaign of 1344.
He has been true to the principles and policy pro
claimed hy the Convention that nominated him, and
will retire with the richly earned plaudit of “ well
done', good and faithful servant.” We wish him
♦ ,vurr.w.t \l- ll i<’ l> Ofll-ingo f-ew. *l,o 00..-
sciousness of a life spent in the service of his coun
try.
Resolved, That we have unabated confidence in
the honesty, integrity and ability of FRANCIS R.
SHUNK, Governorof this Commonwealth, and h\s
Democratic Cabinet—that our able, enlightened,
and. patriotic Governor, is entitled to the undying
gratitude of the Democracy of Pennsylvania, for the
fearless'and independent manner in which he has
discharged the duties of Chief Magistrate of this
State. Hit* fearless opposition to monopolies of
every sort and character, and his watchful devotion
to the interests of the many, which are so often
sacrificed for the benefit of the few, have given him
a hold upon the affections of our sterling yeomanry j
enjoyed by no executive since the days of the ven
erated Simon Snyder.
Resolved , That we cordially and heartily concur
in the nomination of ISRAEL PAINTER, the Dem
ocratic candidate for Canal Commissioner, and
pledge to him our undivided support. That his
honesty, integrity and business qualifications pecu
liarly adapt him to discharge the responsible duties
of the station, while his unswerving attachment to
the principles of the party entitles him to the con
fidence of every democrat.
Resolved, That we cheerfully subscribe to and
adopt the creed of the democratic platform as raised
by the late Democratic National Convention at Bal
timore.
1. Entire confidence in the patriotism, intelli
gence and discriminating justice, of the American
People.
2. That the Federal Government is one of limited
powers.
3. l liat it lias no power to create a general sys
tem of internal improvements,
4. Nor to assume the debts of the States.
, o. A tariff for revenue.
(>. Economy in public expenditures.
7. No power to charter Bank.
5. No authority to interfere with or control the
domestic institutions of the several States.
9. The Independent Treasury.
* lb- No extension or change of the naturalization
laws.
11. No distribution of the proceeds of the public
lands among the States.
12. No change of the Veto power.
Resolved, That the resolutions of the late Balti
more Convention, renew and ro-assnrt the great
principles of the Democracy of the nation. That
these principles are unchanged and unchangeable.
I hat they have been maintained and carried out by
every successive Democratic Administration, and
we now rejoice to contrast the great platform of
our faith with the empty assertions and hollow pro
mises of our opponents who have no principles for
the public eye.*
Resolved, That we denounce the unholy alliance
that has been formed between Whiggery and Na
thism, and with pride and pleasure we assert in
the language of the Baltimore resolutions, <c That
the liberal principles embodied by Jefferson in the
Declaration of Independence, and" sanctioned in the
constitution which'makes ours the land of liberty,
and the asylum of the oppressed of every nation,’
have ever been cardinal principles of the Demo
cratic faith, and every attempt to abridge the present
privilege of becoming citizens and the owners of soil
among us, ought to be resisted withthe same spirit
which i wept the alien and sedition laws from our
statute books.”
Resolved , That we congratulate France, our old
ally and friend, upon her disenthralment from ty
ranny and oppression, and sincerely pray that her
new Republic may be placed on 'the immutable
foundations of Equality and Liberty.
Resolved, That we cordially sympathise with the
oppressed of all nations in their efforts to alienate
themselves from the thraldom of tyranny, and that
we rejoice that the Green Isle of Erin , the land of
Grattan and of Emmet, bids fair to be foremost in
the race, and to 1 stand forth in the majesty of her
might, “redeemed, regenerated and disenthralled
Resolved, That regular nominations are the only
means of securingthe ascendancy of our principles
and the triumph of our candidates—that when the
party, through the action of its Convention, has
declared its will, it is the duty, as it should be the
desire of a true democrat, to support the candidates
thus nominated, and to merge all personal feel
ings in the will of the majority. Those who oppose
party action thus directed and join the common foe
in obtaining place and power, are unworthy of fel
lowship in our cause and more deadly opponents
than the open federal foes.
Resolved, That it is the dutv of the democratic
members of the legislature to meet in convention
or caucus and settle on the candidates for United
States Senate and other offices, and to sustain the
nominations thus made, and those members elected
by the democracy, who refuse to do so, are recreant
to their constituents and the democratic party
And that it be -erommended to the democracy in
the several counties in the State,in nominating can
didates for the Legislature at the ensuing election
to instruct and pledge them to attend theiegisiative
convention next winter for the nomination of a
United States Senator and vole for the nominee of
that body.
Resolved , That it be recommended to the democ
racyjff the county to prepare for the coming cam
paign without delay —form township associations
distribute papers, and organize efficiently in their
respective-, districts. .
Resolved, That the Delegates chosen by the Sep
tember meeting to the 4th of March Convention,
were left free and untrammelled to act as they thought
best for the interest and welfare of the great Dem
ocratic party. And that in the opinion of this meet
ing, each Delegate by his votes in the State Con
vention, faithfully endeavoured, according to the
best of his judgment, to carry out the wishes of
his constituents.
Resolved, That whilst we are ever proud to ren
der the full meed ofjustice to Gen; Zachary Tay
lor for his distinguished services to his country in
the American war 1 , we cannot support his pretensions
for the Presidency, for the reason that he has be
come the candidate of the party, that has bitterly
opposed and denounced the war, and that has ren
dered such constant and substantial “aid and com
fort” to theenemy. Norcanwe, deeming principles
of higher importance than men, consent to the Sup
port of any candidate, who has not the candor.to
avow his opinions on all the great questions of civil
policy that are nowbefore the country.
Resolved, That the War with Mexico was una
voidable, just and proper, necessary to sustain the
integrity and honor of our country, and could not
have been abandoned, when brought on by tlie act of
Mexico, without a sacrifice ofnational honor. That
we congratulate the Democracy of our country
upon an honorable peace achieved by the th.e prow
ess and valor of our soldiers upon the battle fields
of Mexico. That our victorious troops in returning
from the fields ot their fame will be cheered bv the
reflection- that their laurels* were gained iu a war
righteously begun, vigorously carried on, and glo
riously ended. * .
Resolved unanimously, That all differences of
opinion that have heretofore existed among the
members of the Democratic party, are now forgot
ten, and that it is the bounden duty of every Dem
ocrat to give his warm, ardent, ami undivided sup
port to the nominees of the Baltimore Convention.
I’liat we all. go for Cass, Butler, the Constitution
and the principles of the Democratic party, which
have been illustrated by the administrations of a’
Jefferson, a Madison, a Jackson, and a Polk.
On motion, the foregoing resolutions were adopted
unanimously.
The meeting was hereupon addressed by Col.
Reah Frazer. E. W. Hutter, and Dr. C. M.
Johnson. The following letter from the Hon.
Bknj.vMix Cha.hpneys, assigning the reason of his
absence from the meeting, was read by Col. Frazer,
and directed to be incorporated in the proceedings,
when the meeting adjourned with nine hearty cheers
for our candidates and our principles.
LETTF.n FROM HON. IIKXJ. CHAMPNEVS.
My Dear Colonel:—l find that official duties,which
it is not in my power Jo dispense with,-preclude
the possibility of my attendance to-morrow. Will
you do me the favor to say., to" the meeting, in mv
name, how much I regret the overruling necessity
which thus prevents the gratification I should have
experienced-in participating with our Democratic
friends in the joyous and enthusiastic gratulations
which inspire the Democracy throughout our State,
in responding to the nominations of the Baltimore
Convention. •
The bright banner of the party is again unfurled
with our principles distinctly emblazoned upon, it,
and the names of our able and distinguished nomi
nees are a sure guaranty of their success in the ap
proaching contest, and of the able and faithful per
formance of all their Constitutional duties, when
elected. Gen. Cass, the nominee for the Presiden
cy, presents, for the confidence and approbation of
the Democracy and the people, a long and brilliant
career, characterised* by a bold, able and faithful
performance of every duty to his country. The
American people can', as Randolph said of Andrew
Jackson, put their finger upon his public services,
and as he was the associate, friend, nnd political' 1
admirer of Jefferson and Jackson, and as he has*
exhibited the same indomitable spirit in the main
tainance of =our national rights wfiijjh characterized
these distinguished men, \ye have' the assurance 1
that his administration will’accord with the princi
ples of Democracy and the true Interests of the
country. The gallant Butler is-fitly associated
with our distinguished the Presidency,
and like him he is an accomplished a gal
lant soldier and an able statesman. nominees
presentjo the country intellectual qualifications of
the highest order, unblemished purity of character,
the experience of statesmen, and along, uninter
rupted course of patriotic services. Our opponents
offer as the nominee for the first office of the peo
ple, a gallant soldier without any fixed political
principles, and entirely without experience in all
the high duties of the government, and for the sec
ond office, an avowed opponent to the War, and a
supporter of all the ultra doctrines and measures
of Federalism.
The national and State triumphs of the Derm*-
cracy in 1844. and our Democratic triumph in Penn
sylvania in 1847 with their just results in the able
and faithful administration of the national and State
Governments, and the corresponding advantages to
the general security and prosperity of the people
cannot fail to incite the Democracy to increased
vigilance and exertion in the :approaching contest.
The great principles of’ our free institutions, as
guarded by the American Democracy, aro essential
10 tnc permanence and perservation of our liberties.
We have an abiding confidence in the virtue of the
people, and in the efficacy of the popular power,
and in that restrictive construction of the Constitu
tion which prevents ambitious men from-undermin
ing the foundations of the temple of Freedom. Let
us then buckle on our armor for the approaching
contest, with an abiding and zealous confidence in
the triumph of our candidates and oiir principles.
I regret very much that I cannot be with you to
raise my voice in vindication of the great principles
of that party, which from the dayß of Jefferson to
the present period, with but brief intermissions of
time, have directed the administration of the National
and our State Government, and the results are man
ifest in the general prosperity arid fame of our great
Republic.
Iho spirit of Democracy is now shedding its
beams of light upon the monarchies of Europe, and
thrones are trembling and falling with the progress
and intelligence of the popular power. Who ciin
doubt, therefore, with all the joyous lights o! our
freedom around us but that our bright banner will
wave as usual to the shouts of i( Democracy’s vic
torious band.” . t
I remain, with high regard,
Your friend,
B. CHAMPNEYS.
Philadelphia June , 13, 1848
Co). Rxah Frazer.
Important Treaty.
I lie Washington CJnion of Friday contains an
important Treaty which Mr. Bi black, (formerly
member of Congress from Luzerne county, in this
State, and at present Charge d’Affaires at New Gra
nada,) concluded with the government of that
country. This treaty has Just been ratified by the
Senate. It is accompanied by a message from the
President, which presents a clear and convincing
statement of the enlightened policy in which it
was framed and submitted for ratification.
By this treaty, New Grenada proposes to guar
anty to the government and citizens of the United
States the right of passage across the Isthmus of
Panama, over the natural roads, and over any
canal or railroad which may be constructed to
unite the two seas, on condition that- the United
States shall make a similar guarantee to New Gre
nada of the neutrality of this portion of her terri
tory, and her sovereignty over the same. Another
article prohibits privateering .in case of war be
tween the two republics; and another nationalizes
all vessels of the parties which “shall be provided
by the respective governments with a patent issued
according to its laws; and, in this particular, goes
farther than any of our former treaties.
Cass In Old Northampton!
Speaking of the political prospect in Old Nor
thampton, the Easton Jlrgus says :—“ During the
last week we had the pleasure of taking by the
hand a large number of our Democratic friends
from various parts of the county, with whom we
conversed, in relation to the nominees of the Na
tional Convention, and we state with exceeding
gratification, that perfect unanimity exists in our
ranks. To the question, “ how are you satisfied
with the nominations T’ the reply in every instance
is “ first rate—and so are all our neighbors.” We
have yet to hear the first man grumble or find fault;
Old Northampton is good enough for 1200, under
any circumstances.”
PmzE Essays by Wohkiwo Mew.—A clergy
man in Edinburg has proposed several prizes for
essays, on the temporal advantages of the Sabbath
to the laboring classes. The competitors were to
be working men in the strictest sense of
pression. The number of working men, ntelul
gaged at some kind of handicraft from mornii|^|
night, who have entered the lists on this occi
is not smaller than nine'hundred and fifty.
creditable to the intelligence of tie workingmen of
Scotland.
ET Nothing ,s more easy, says SeiOLnrtro, than
to grow rich. It is only, to trust nobody ; befriend
none; to heap interest upon interest, cent upon
cent; to destroy all the finer feelings of nature, and'
be rendered mean, miserable, and be despised for
some twenty or thirty years, and riches will come
as sure as disease, disappointment, and death.