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MfllSTAII SENTINEL,
Andrew J.
Eaey, Editor.
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EBENSBURG,
PA.
Thursday, Mirth 11, 1S.
-Tor President,
J VMES BCCHAXAS, of Pennsylvania.
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For Canal Commissioner,
WILLIAM SKARIUIIT, ofFyU.
JItw Ailvrtitmf nti.
The cnrd' of Messrs. Jobn l'arker & Co. will
t,e found in our advertising columns, and to tbose
purchasing goads in cheir line we can safely say
Try them, you -will receive satisfaction.
Messrs. Bell, Johnston, Jack & Co., Ilollidays
burg, as -will be seen by their card, are prepared
to do a banking business on favorable terms.
Messrs. John Ivory & Son, Summit, have made
new arrangements, as will be seen by reference.
Sheriff's Sales, Register's Notices, &c, read.
V. S. Senate.
The Legislature of California have elected to
the U. S. Senate, in place of Col. J. C. Fremont
Col. John B. Weller of Ohio. This is a merito
rious selection. Col. Weller having had long ex
perience in Congress, and in addition is a law-;
vcr of great ability. He was Colonel of one of
the Ohio regiments in the Mexican War, and a
better and a braver soldier never wielded a
sword.
Whig County Meeting.
We have been requested to state to the Whigs
of the county, that there will bo a county meet
ing held at the court house on Monday next, 15,
inst., for the purpose of nominating a represen
tative delegate to the State convention, to be
held at Harrisburg, 2oth inst.ras also to appoint
conferees to meet those from Blair and Hunting
don to select a senatorial, delegate A general
attendance is requested- The . meeting will be
held at 1 o'clock P. M.
AVm.L. Hint, Kq.
Having witnessed the course of this gentlemen
in the late Democratic convention at Harrisburg,
we would do injustice to our own feelings were
we not to praise one so justly deserving. He
was the head and front of the delegation which
eo nobly sustained the favorite of Pennsylvania,
James Buchanan, and his advocacy of the va
rious resolutions introduced by himself and
friends, his eloquent remarks in favor of the
r'aims of the old Keystone, his sarcastic, but at
,the same time gentlemanly replies to the leaders
of the minority, and the finished manner of his
style of speaking, tended to elicit for him much
commendation and all present will remember his
conduct with pleasure. Mr. Reilly, a friend of
Gen. Cass, on the morning of the second day of
the Convention, introduced a strong resolution
instructing the delegates to Baltimore to rote
for Mr. Buchanan, and it was a decided hit on
the part of Mr. Hirst when he replied in the
words of the Poet, "when the Greek's bring is
gifts we fear them." He resides in Philadel
phia where he enjoys a brilliant reputation as a
lawyer and good citizen.
Fxe. '
On Wednesday morning, 3d inst, about two
o'clock the hotel of David Fox, Esq., Foot of
Plane No. 3. caught fire from a stove-pipe and
in one hour and a half was a mass of ruins. The
house was a large frame one, we suppose CO feet
front, and 30 back. The losa we have not as
certained, but that of Mr. Fox must be consid
erable. No Insurance. No less than six or eight
ores have occurred in this county within a year.
Late from Europe.
The , steamer America arrived at Halifax, on
Thursday last. The news is important. Lord
John Russell has resigned his Premiership in the
ministry. In the local militia bill, Lord Fal
mcrston moved that the word local" should be
Htricken out of the bill, and that the proposed
"f'rce should be peraiabulatory not confined to
. England, Scotland or Ireland but should be
bent to any quarter of the United Kingdom,
where it might be required. Ou ttiis proposition
the ministry were defeated by a vote of 136 to
125. Subsequently, Lord John intimated that
having lost the confidence of the House, he
could no longer hold office. The Earl of Derby
is likely to be his successor. The Tuani Herald
announces the death of Bishop Nicholas. France
is quiet. Gen. Cavaignac, the Government fear
will be elected iu several districts. President
Napoleon is forming a body guard. Petitions
are beiug signed in the departments to be pre
sented to the Senate requesting that body to
proclaim the Empire and make it hereditary iu
the family of Napoleon, The Queen of Spain
ha I recovered from tlte wound inflicted upon her
by the dagger of an assassin. The body of the
o Tender had been burned. Belgium is adding
4,0) men to her army aud strengthening her
d -fences, a speck of war.
Appointment Wy tlte Governor,
Theophilus L. Ileyer, Eq., of Johnstown,
Aid to Gov. liigler, with the rank of Lieut. CoL
Good : could' nt you make us a High Private"
in your company, CUuel ?
Charles F. Hynemau, Esq., of Philadelphia,
Aid to the Governor with the rank of Lieut. Col.
Well Charley, how thy ambitious spirit swells
w'th prido at thn; mention of Colonel. Falstaff
aiys, " discretion is -iLe better part of. valor;"
use it. and vou may be a General yet. In times
lmg past, we played a file and was considered
a good fifer, but alas! "our occupation giie. "
This xrtui the u mount of our military renown.
Should you vex lead on a squadron to "glory
und renown" vcjrt the " cannon's mouth, "
and nctd a brao, trusty fellow, to play upon
Ilk.
ihe -ear piercing life." couaidtr us on huuds.'jtcc around me here, gentlemen whoe locks hae
Th State Convention.
Much of our paper is occupied by the proceed
ings of the late convention, which we hope will
prove interesting to our readers, leaving but lit
tle room for comment upon its action. The
friends of Jahes Buchanan, were largely in the
majority and they have presented bis name to
the National Convention with an unanimity un
precedented, and have sent with il the platform
of the Pennsylvania Democracy. Looking at the
fame of the man, the universal acknowledgement
of his talents, his firm and nuflinching adherence
to democratic principles, the many high and
honorable positions he has so eminently dischar
ged, and the right, just, unanswerable claims of
the 44 Democratic Keystone," along with the res
olutions of our State convention, resolutions
which cannot but exert a powerful influence
throughout our confederacy, and gain us the ad
miration of every true devoted democrat of the
Union ; we say, looking at this combination of
recommendations, Pennsylvania thould have jus
tice awarded her and the man of her choice
James Buchanan thould be nominated by the
National Convention. The Democracy of this
State have always done the work of making a
President, let us also do the work and have in
addition the honor.
For Canal Commissioner, William Searight, of
of Fayette county, has hpn nominated, and
along side the choice of the State for President,
we place his name. Mr. Searight has been a
friend of Gen. Cass for the Presidency, but in no
instance has he swerved from the beaten track
ane dealt unfairly with Mr. Buchanan. His
preference has beea an honest one, and his right
to judge according to his own feelings a just one.
Moreover, he is a good man, one every was wor
thy the support of the democratic party, has
worked for the success of that party, and his
nomination so unanimously ratified augers well
for his success iu October next. I
In the selection of Hon. Job Mann and Hon. j
J. M. Burrell, as delegates from this district to
the National Convention we are well pleased and
can congratulate the party upon so excellent a
representation in the persons of two such accom
plished gentlemen and radical democrats. The
Elector from this district, Gen. Joseph M'Donald,
is sufficiently known at home as to not require
any commendation from us, and we are satisfied
that he will do his duty in the next campaign in
behalf of the nominee of the Baltimore Conven
tion, and Sea-right through the district.
Proceedings of the Democratic State Con
vention. ILociK or Representatives,
Harrisburg, March 4, 1852. j
The Democratic State Convention to appoint
Delegates to the Baltimore Convention, Presiden
tial Electors, and to nominate a candidate for
Canal Commissioner, assembled in the Hall of
the House of Representatives at 11 J o'clock
A. M., when
On motion of Mr. Badger, of Philadelphia,
Hon. WILLIAM S. ROSS, of Luzerne, was ap
pointed chairman for the purpose of temporary
organization.
On motion,
Smith Skinner, William II. Welsh, and G. R.
M'Farlane, were appointed Secretaries.
The roll of undisputed delegates was then
called over, when it appeared that the Senatori
al delegates from the 14th and 20th districts
were disputed, and the Representative delegate
from Columbia and Montour, were contested.
Mess. M' Arthur & Morrow B. Lowry, the
contestants from the 20th district, stated their
claims when on motion, Mr. M' Arthur was ad
mitted. Mr. A. J. Dietrich was admitted from
the 14th district.
Mr. M'Reynelds of Columbia was admitted.
Mr. Moore, from the committee to report offi
cers, made the following report :
Fresidest :
Hon W. HOPKINS. Washington.
Yick Presidents :
David D. Wagner, Northamton.
Arnold Plummcr, Venango..
Miles Sweeney, Philadelphia co.
G. W. Bowman, " city
' Michael Arnold, 44 co.
John S. Nichols, " "
George W. Jacoby, Montgomery.
W. Fry, Lehigh.
Major M'Veagb, Chester.
James Patterson, Lancaster.
John S. Schrader, Berks.
H. B. Beardsley, Wayne.
William T. Rhoads, Luzerne.
John F. Means, Bradford.
John V. Barber, Union.
G. M. Hall, Schuylkill.
Adam Ebaugh, York.
Joel B Danner, Adams.
Davis Bates, Mifflin.
Maxwell M'Caslin, Green.
Philip Noon, Cambria.
David Boice, Beaver.
Henry M'Cullough, Allegheny.
Andrew Buchanan, Lawrence.
R. Laughlin, Clarion.
Abncr Kelly, Indiana.
Secretaries :
Smith Skinner, Philadelphia county.
William II. Welsh, York.
William H. Miller, Perry.
George Merriman, Crawford.
R. R. Roddy, Somerset.
Perry Baker, Allegheny.
H. . S. Winchester, Wycmingr
George Moore, Philadelphia county.
Thomas Craig Jr., Carbon.
Alex. M'Kinncy, Westmoreland.
George R. MXurJauc, Blair.
The President was .then conducted to the
chair, when he returned .thanks in substance as
follows:
Cattlemen of the Convention : To say that I
feel profoundly grateful for the distinguished
honor which your partiality has bo unexpectedly
conferred upon me, would but very feintly ex
press the real emotions of my bosom. Although
not altogether unaccustomed to presiding over
deliberative bodies, pet candor compels me to
coufess that the position in which I now Jind
myself placed, fills me with cmbarrussmeut 1
grown white in the service of their country, and
whose talents and experience point them out as
greatly my superiors. - Here, too, are many Gen
tlemen, who though my juniors in years, are
nevertheless my seniors in intellectual endow
ments.. How it happen that the claims of all
these were overlooked and the honor conferred
upon so hmbl an individual aa myself, I am at
a loss to conjecture. Since, however, the position
has been assigned me, and that too without soli
citation on my part, I take encouragement in the
belief that any lack of mine will be supplied by
your kind forbearance. ou will remember gen
tlemen that we have an important duty to perform.
The proceedings of this Convention are looked
to with intense interest by the Democracy of the
whole country. It is true, the people themselves
have relieved us from much of the responsibility
which otherwise would have devolved upon ua
1 mean on the main question. The Democracy
of the State, with singular unanimity, have de
clared James Buchanan to be their first choice
for the Presidency. That voice, so emphatically
expressed, may not be disregarded.. I trust that
it will not be regarded as out of place for me to
say in this connection, that the choice could not
have fallen on a more worthy man a more emi
nent statesman or disinterested patriot.
Will you pardon, gentlemen, if I make a re
mark or two lu reference to an elemeift which
will enter largely into the approaching Presiden
tial contest. I allude to the vexed question of
slavery. It is known to you all, that for the past
few years, this subject, in its various aspects,
has threatened the stability of our Union. , In
deed, were we to credit the half of what we zead
in the public newspapers, we -would be led to
think that the integrity of our glorious confede
racy has been shaken to its very base. The
measures adopted by the last Congress for the
settlement of the various matters growing out of
this perplexing question, it was hoped, by the
true patriot, would be regarded by all as a final
adjustment ; but it would 6eem that there is a
disposition in certain quarters to again disturb
the quiet of the country, and deny to the people
that repose so devoutly to be wished for.- Ia this
crisis, who is better calculated to pour oil upon
the troubled waters than the man of your choice.
His firm bet conciliatory temperament his lofty
patriotism, large experience, and transcendent
talents, all conspire to designate him as the, man.
But, gentlemen, while these are the views1! hon
estly entertain, let us not forget that there are
other distinguished gentlemen, whose names are
prominently before the country, in the Eame
Convention ; and while we should carry ut, in
good faith, the wishes of our constituents, by
expressing our first preference for Mr. Buchanan
let us not fail to cultivate towards the Others
that spirit of kindness which is so essential to
the harmony and success of our party asd our
principles. Let us remember that we all ielong
to one common brotherhood. But I must not
tresspass, jerinit me again to thank you for
your partiality in scLectiag me as your presi
ding officer. i
Mr. Hirst then submitted the following pream
ble and resolution, which were adopted r
Whereas, The Democratic party of Pennsyl
vania have caused this Convention to be conve
ned, and have imposed upon it the-duty, among
other things, of selecting delegates to represent
the Democracy of the State in the National Con.
vention to be held in the city of Baltimore, on
the first Monday of June next, for the " purpose
of nominating candidates for the offices of Pres
ident and Vice President of the United States,
and also of nominating electors to be voted for
at the next ensuing Presidential election. .
Therefore, for the purpose of carrying into
effect the object thus specified, and of fully and
fairly ascertaining who is the choice of the De
mocratic party of Pennsylvania for the chief
magistracy of the Union, be it
Resolved, That the members of this Conven
tian do now proceed to vote rt'i a voce for a can
didate to be recommended by Pennsylvania to
the National Convention, as the choice of the
State for the Presidential chair ; and that the
candidate who shall receive a majority of all the
votes in Convention shall be declared to be the
candidate of the Democracy of Pennsylvania.
The Convention then proceeded to vote, with
the following result:
For James Buchanan, -..97
" Lewis Cass, ..31
Rwjekt J. Walker,... 2
' Sam. LIousxcXftaM 2.
One absent, Mr. roddy, of Somerset
Mr. Searight moved thai the nomination of
James Buchanan be unanimously" coAcurred: in.
Upon this motion, Mr. Dougherty called the
yeas and nays, which were yeas 102, nays 30.
Mr. Hirst then submitted the followirg reso
lution :
Resolved, That the candidate of Pennsylva
nia having been declared in the manner prescri
bed by the foregoing resoluiion, the President of
this Convention do now appoint a committee of
twety-four, -one from each Congressional dis
trict, with instructions to report to this Conven
t-kua, Bubject to its approbation, th names of
delegates to represent the Democracy of the
State in ike National Convention, to be held at
Baltimore, on the first Monday of June next,
and for the purpose of advocating, with earnest
sincerity and real, before the delegated power
of her Bister States, the claims of the 44 Old
Keystone CommoaAusalth." The said committee
shall report the names of fifty-four delegates to
represent Pennsylvania, and cast her twenty'
seven votes in that Convention . that is, 4 Sena
torial delegates, 2 delegates from the State at
large, and 48 representative delegates ; and fur
ther, that no person shall be reported by the com-
mittce, or choseu ms such delegates, itho is not
known to be the firm friend of the nominee of this
Convention, and uho feels no other preference;
and further that the said committee be instruct
ed to report, .subject to the approbation of this
Convention, the names of twenty-seven candi
dates for electors of President and Vice Presi
dent of the United States, to be supported by
the Democratic party at the next election.
- Mr. Scott moved to amend by striking out the
foregoing and insert that the delegates from the
different Congressional districts be requested to
report to this Convention one person from each
Congressional district, as delegates to the Balti
more Convention, and one person from each dis
trict aa electors. ' . ".
The amendment was advocated by Messrs.
Scott of Huntingdon, Nill and Reilly of Frank
lin, and Clymer of Berks; Mr. Hirst addressed
the Convention in support of the resolution, on
whose motion the Convention "adjourned o meet
at 7 o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention assembled at 7J o'clock.
.. Mr, Roddy asked leave to record his vote for
the nominee of the convention and leave being
granted, he voted for James Buchanan and the
record was so altered.
The consideration of the amendment offered
by Mr. Scott was resumed, and discussed by
Messrs. McAllister of Dauphin, Magraw of Al
legheny, Leech of Mercer, McFarlane of Blair,
Lamberton of Venango, and Barclay of Jeffer
son, who moved to amend the amendment as
follows:
44 That the Delegates from- each Congressional
district report two delegates to the Baltimore
Convention subject to the decision of this con
vention." Mess. Barclay and McKinney supported the
amendment to the amendment, and Mr. Sansom
the original resolution. The amendment to the
amendment was then disagreed to yeas, 32 ;
nays, 95-
Mr. Reilly moved to postpone the question
for the present ; which was disagreed to.
The amendment of Mr. Scott was then disa
greed to yeas, 40; nays, 92.
The original resolution was then adopted
yeas, ai ; nays, 41.
Mr. Scott then read a protest against the ac
tion, of the majority of the Convention in the
adoption of the resolution. .
Mr. Hirst moved that this paper be referred
to a- committe of five. .
Messrs. Reilly, Nill and Scott spoke in oppo
sition to the motion, and Mr. Hirst in support of
it, when it was agreed to without a division ;
and the chair appointed Mess. Hirst, Magraw,
Lamberton of Venango, Yost and Barrett, said
committee.
The chair then announced a committee of 28,
to report delegates and electors.
Mr. Hugus submitted a resolution that the
President appoint a committee of seven to pre
pare resolutions for the consideration of the
Convention, which was adopted; and Messrs.
Hugus, Stambauga, Searight, Steckle, Hergshi-
mer, M'Kibben and Sansom were appointed said
committee.
The Convention then adjourned until a quarter
past 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.
SECOND DAY'S PROCEEDINGS.
The convention organized at 12 o'clock.
Wm. L. Hirst, Esq., Chairman of the Commit
tee to report Electors and Delegates, made the
following report :
ELECTORS.
FOR THE STATE AT LARGE.
Geore W. Woodward, of Luzern,
Wilson M'Candless, of Allegheny,
Gen. R. Patterson, of Philadelphia city.
DISTRICTS.
1.
3.
4.
5.
Peter Logan, Philadelphia city.
George IL Martin, city and county.
John Miller, " "
F. W. Bockius, 44 44
R. M'Kay, Jr., Delaware.
6. A. Apple, Bucks.
7. Hon. N. Strickland, Chester.
8- A. Teters, Lancaster.
9. David Fisher, Berks.
10. R. E. James, Northampton.
11. John M'Reynolds, Columbia.
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13,
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
P. Damon, Tioga.
II. C. Eyer, Union.
John Clayton, Schuylkill.
Isaac Robinson, Adams.
Henry Fetter, Terry.
James Burneide, Centre.
Maxwell M'Caslin, Greene.
Gen. Joseph M'Donald, Cambria
William S. CaLahan, Washington.
21. Andrew Burke, Allegheny.
22. William Dunn, Mercer.
23. John S. M'Calmont, Warren.
24. Geogre R. Barret, Clearfield.
The following gentlemen were also recom
mended as delegates to the Baltimore National
Convention :
FOR THE STATS AT LARGE.
Jas, Campbell, J. Porter Brawley,
Saml. W. Black, A II. Reeder,
David R. Porter, Luther Kidder,
. C1STR1CT8.
1.
o
Robt Tyler, R. B. Carter.
Jas, C. Vaa Dyke, Chambers M'Kibben.
3. S. D. Patterson; Jno, G, Brenner.
4. Peter Rambo, Henry Leech,
5. J. B. Sterigere, Jacob S. Yost.
6. C. W Cooper, Jas, W. Wilson.
7. Jno. A. Morrison, P. F. Smith,
8. Jas. L. Reynolds, Wm. Mathiot.
9. Chas. Kessler, W. M. Hiester.
10. J. L. Ringwalt, John F. Lord.
11. H. B. Wright, S. S. Winchester.
12. John Blanding, C. L. Ward.
13. A. D. Wilson, W. L. Dewart.
14.
15.
1G.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
John Wiedman, Isaac G. M'Kinley.
Henry Welsh, James Gerry..
S. E. Heucb, A. S.. Wilson.
George W.. Brewer, John Stewart,
R 1. Flenaiken, Isaac Hugus.
Job Mann J. M. Burrell.
Thos. Cunningham, Rich. Donnelson.
David Lynch, Mathew J. Stewart.
Arneid Plainer, James E. M'Farland.
James L. Gillis, Joseph Y. James. -Alfred
Gilmore, J. F.omey.
Kelly,-of Indiana, moved to strikeout
Mr.
Wilson M'Candless., of Allegheny county, and
insert the name of Augustus Drum. Losi.
The delegates from the I7xh4 14th, 13th and
Cth Congressional districts presented tho names
of persons they had selected to represent those
districts as delegates and electors.
On the question of adopting the report of the
Committee, the yeas and nays were called by
Messrs. Scott aud Nill yeas 97, nays 3 the
protectants declining to vote.
Mr. Hugus from the committee on resolutions
reported the following:
Resolved, That this Convention cordially ap
prove and endorse the great Democratic political
principles embodied in the resolutions adopted
by the last two Democratic National Conventions,
held at Baltimore in 1814 and 1848, and believe
their strict observance to be not only conducive
to the prosperity, but essential to the preserva
tion of the Union.
lltsohed, That the Democratic party in view
of the present critical condition of the country,
should now, more than ever, resort to the prin
ciples of its glorious founders, as furnishing the
safest and surest guides and landmarks; and
that among those of primary importance in the
existing position of public affairs, we may enu
merate: a strict construction of the powers
granted by the several States to the Federal
Government under the Constitution of the Uni
ted States, and a denial to Congress of all doubt
ful powers ; a sacred regard for the rights re
served to the States respectively, and to the
people ; an absolute non-interference by the
several States and their citizens with the do
mestio institutions of each other; and i rigid
economy and strict accountability in the expen
diture of the public money draw from the poek
ets of the people by taxation, confinding the ap
propriations made by Congress to national objects
plainly authorised by the Constitution.
Resolved, That the corner fctoues of the Demo
cratic party were securely and deeply laid during
the 44 reign of terror," by the immortal patriots
and statesmen, Jefferson and Madison, in the
Virginia and Kentucky resolutions, and in Mr.
Madison's report ; and that whenever the gov
ernment departed from the spirit of these reso
lutions and this report, dangerous disseutions
and injurious consequences to the comitrv were
the result.
Retolred, That the Democratic party is the
true Union party of the whole country, and w e
recognize no other. We rejoice to witness that!
the Democrats in other States, who disapproved
the compromise measures of the last Congress,
have, for the sake of the L'nion, resolved to ac
quiesce in them as a final settlement of the vexed
and dangerous questions arising out of domestic
slavery; and that the Democratic party through
out all the States, are now reuniting in solid
phalanx upon the principle that these measures
must and shall be maintained and executed, and
with the firm determination that the party shall
be restore! to its former ascendency and power
in the administration of the Federal Government.
Resolved, That the Democracy of Pennsylva
nia will maintain, with fidelity and energy, the
faithful execution of the fugitive slave law ; and
that we pledge ourselves to exert our best efforts
to secure the speedy repeal of such portions of
the 44 State obstruction law" as deny the use of
our jails for the detention of fugitives from la
bor while awaiting their trial, or in any other
manner interfere with the constitutional rights
of citizens of our sister States in reclaiming
their property. !
Resolved, That the Democracy of the old Key
stone Commonwealth having deferred their claims
to a Presidential candidate to the appeal of her
sister states for more than half a century, do
now, by an unprecedented majority, earnestly
and energetically assert their strong and long
deferred right to the honor of furnishing a Pres
ident for the Union, in the person of their fellow
citizen, James Buchanan. They have no sec
ond choice ; nnd they firmly believe that, should
he be nominated by the Democratic National
Convention, he will receive a triumphant, old
fashioned Jackson majority in the Keystone State.
Resolved, That we present James Buchanan,
as our candidate for the Presidency, with the
full confidence that the Democracy of our sister
States will concede to the Keystone State the
honor to which she has been so long entitled,
and which she has so long generously yielded.
That the fame of our candidate, as a sound
statesman and zealous advocate of republican
principles is not surpassed. He is a consistent
and uncompromising Democrat, an able defender
of the Jeffersonian doctrine of State Rights, a
foe to the unconstitutional doctrine of centrali
zation the advocate of universal suffrage the
early tried and confidential friend and advisor
of the immortal Jackson the leading and suc
cessful opponent of dangerous national monied
monopolies the supporter of the economical
administration of government the friend and
promoter of agriculture and commerce, of
domestic manufactures and mechanics. The
services of Mr. Buchanan in the cause of the
party and of the country, are recorded in the
hearts of the people, audi webcleive that, with
the executive branch of the government in his
bands, equal justice would be awarded to all the
great interests of the country, and our beloved
Union be safe against the inroads of foreign ag
gression, and the dangers of intestine commo
tion.
Resolved, That the delegates elected by this
Convention be and they are hereby.instructed to
vote for him from first to last, and to,use all fair
and honorable means to secure his nomination.
Rcsolued. That wc congratulate our fellow
citizens upon the successful termination of the
late Gubernatorial contest; the election of His
Excellency William Bigler, as the Chief Magis
trate of the Commonwealth, has secured to the
people an able, eulightened, honest, and econo
mical administration of the government, and re
deems our glorious old Commonwealth from the
disgrace which has been brought upon her by
the late extravagant administration ; that for
the personal and untiring exertions of Gov.
Bigler to secure the ascendency of Democratic
principles during the late canvass for his elo
quent and statesman-like discussion before the
people, of the great national issues, w hich made
the late contest memorable and critical for the
country, and which conduced to the glorious re
sult, the Democracy of Pennsylvania and of
the United States owe him a debt of gratitude
equally difficult to be estimated or discharged.
Raolvcd, That all vacancies that may exist in
the delegation at Baltimore, now seiecleT'
be filled by a majority of the whole nuT'
there present, and that the said delegation ,
have full power and authority am
selves to regulate by whom and how he l"
shall be given in the Convention. 1M&tcs
Resolved, That the President and t
Vice Presidents do nominate and appoint
Central. Committee, consisting of tL'-u
that they may announce the appoint. V
fore or after the adjourEmett o! t. n
tion. ..."--
Rcsoli ed, That the Ltmtratic rftate (-
Committee shall require a pledge frum '
elector, to vote for the candidates for Pre
aud Vice President of the United St-t ""l
may be nominated by the Baltimore Cosh-.'"
and in case of the neglect or refusal of
elector so te do within a reasonable tint "J
State Central Committee be and tLeyare W
empowered to substitute. '
Mr. Reilly moved to amend the eight resold
tion by striking it out and inserting ;
Democratic delegates elected by this Convent-, n
to the National Convention, be and tbev ?
hereby instructed to vote in said National C
vention, on the first and every subsequent vote
for the Hon. James Buchanan until ! ; '
, , ue i nom
inated or the Convention adjourn.
Messrs. Reilly and IStiles supported the .
mendmeut, and Mr. Hugus opposed it.
Mr. Hirt moved to strike out the ameu-lmeut
and insert "that this Convention have fu;i
confidence in the integrity and talent 0f th
delegates just selected to the Baltimore Con
vention, and we believe that they will xxim
phantly advocate the nomination of PeimsvV.
nia before that Convention."
Mr. Hirst supported this amendment in k
brief adders.
Mr. Reilly then withdrew his amendment.
Mr. Stiles then moved to amend the eight
resolution as follows : "that the delegates f.-JUl
this State to the National Convention, be Ld
they are hereby instructed to vote for no mania
said Convention but the favorite Bon of Penn
sylvania, the Hon. James Buchanan."
Mr. Hirst then moved to amend by etrikir;
out and inserting "that this Convention has fuil
confidence in the integrity and talents of ths
delegates just selected to the Baltimore Con
vention, and we believe that they will trium
phantly advocate the nomination of reaLBvha
nia before the Convention."
After a few remarks by Mr. Reilly.
Mr. Hirst moved the previous question, which
was seconded, and the main question ordered
jeas 93, nays 27. The amendment as amended
was then agreed to, and the resolution as amend,
ed was then adopted without division.
Mr. Reilly then renew ed his resolution as aa
original resolution.
The Convention then adjourned until half past
2 o'clock this afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention met at 24 o'clock.
The first business in order was on proceeding
to the consideration of the resolution offered ly
Mr. Reilly, when the House refused to take up
the resolution yeas, 35 ; nays, 76.
On motion of Mr. M'Allister, the Convention
then proceeded to nominate candidates for Canal
Commissioner ; when the following nominatioci
were made :
Mr. Ross nominated G. F. Mason of Bradford.
44 Winchester, Robt. R. Little, of Wyoming.
44 Lynch, William Searight, of Fayette.
44 Stiles, William Fry, of Lehigh.
44 Sansom, F. R. West, of Blair.
4 Beck, Robert Faries, of Lycoming.
44 Jackson, Charles Bradly, Philadelphia.
44 Clothier, Thomas II. Forsyth, "
44 Lamberton, J. B. Bratton, of Cumberland.
44 Weiland, D. B. Kutz, of Berks.
4 Nill, Jacob Heck, Franklin.
44 Barber, John Cummiugs, of Union.
44 Ringwalt, II. S. Mott, of Tike.
44 McFarlane, John Cresswell, Huntingdon.
44 Marshall, Jacob Weidel, of Lebanon.
44 Packer, Wm. Fegley, Northumberland.
44 Lilly, Alex. S. Feather, of Berks.
On motion the nominations were closed.
On motion the name of W. S. Laumau wa
substituted for that of Geo. Talnier, a delegate
from Delaware.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot for
Canal Commissioner.
1st Ballot. 2d. 3d. 4th.
Mason, 20 33 37 37
Forsyth, 7 withdrawn,
Cummings, 9 12 12 withdrawn,
Fegely 2 withdrawn,
Searight, 33 43 54 77
Bratton, 17 1G- J4 8
Mott, 9 9 8 JO
Brady, 12 withdrawn,
Fry, 9 16 8 withdrawn,
Kutz, 3 withdrawn,
Cresswell, 4 withdrawn,
West, 2 withdrawn,
Heck, 3 3 withdrawn,
Feather, 2 withdrawn,
William Searigat having received a majori
ty of all the votes in the Convention, was decla
red duly nominated the Democratic candidal
for Canal Commissioner.
On motion of Mr. Plitt, the nomination of Mr
Searigut was unanimously confirmed.
Mr. Hirst then submitted the following reso
lutions, which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of this Convenuoa
be presented to the President of this Convenuoa
for the distinguished and brilliant ability
which he has performed the duties of Presiaenu
Resolved, That the State Central Corami"
be authorized to fill any vacancy which cwJ "
cur in the State Electoral ticket.
Resolved, That the thanks of thU Convention
be tendered to the editors of the Democrat
Union for furnishing blank copies of the jert
and nays, and printed slips containing the avj
proceedings of the Convention.
Mr. Reilly moved that the committee to who
the protest of certain members had been re e
red, be discharged from the further consider -
tion of the subject.
After some remarks by Mr. Mercur, m
refer-