State Journal

YOUNG MEN'S CONVENTION IN PENNSYLVANIA

The State Convention of the Young Men of Pennsylvania, recently held at Harrisburg, is said to have been one of the largest and most talented bodies that ever assembled in that State. Their Proceedings were entirely harmonious, and the information brought by members from all parts of the State makes "assurance doubly sure," that Harrison and Granger will receive the vote of Pennsylvania, by twenty thousand majority.

The following are the resolutions adopted by the Convention:

Resolved, That no true Pennsylvanian can consistently, with a just regard for the dignity, independence and prosperity of his state, vote in favor of Martin Van Buren.

Resolved, That a candidate named by, and from among the people, should be preferred to one nominated by a self-authorized National Convention.

Resolved, That in WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, of Ohio we recognize the popular candidate, one tried in war and peace, the accomplished general, the honest statesman; one whose patriotism has always shone brightest when danger impended; one often trusted yet never abusing a trust.

Resolved, That we believe a large majority of the citizens of Pennsylvania prefer, and will by their votes prove their preference for WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, as the next President of the United States; and that the members of this convention collectively and individually will use all fair means to promote his election.

Resolved, That in FRANCIS GRANGER of New York, we recognize an able, accomplished and experienced statesman, well fitted to fill with dignity and advantage to the public the office of Vice President, and that cordially approving his nomination we will give him our undivided support.

Resolved, That the party in Pennsylvania opposed to Martin Van Buren and Richard M. Johnson, is composed of the patriotic men who work in the fields, in the shops, and at honest vocations for their bread; and who enter the contest with the enemies of freedom, to maintain the independence of this commonwealth, the inviolability of the constitution, and the supremacy of the law.

Resolved, That there is not, and will not be a division in the ranks of the opponents of Van Buren and Johnson in Pennsylvania but a united force, that will be satisfied with no victory at the polls that is not sustained by a majority of at least twenty thousand votes.

Resolved, That Pennsylvania in her lumber, her salt, her coal, her iron, her agricultural products and in her advantages of position with a water communication by noble rivers with the Atlantic ocean on the one side, and the Gulf of Mexico on the other, possesses exhaustless resources which only require to be developed by a perseverance in the system of internal improvement by canals and rail roads now in progress, to bring home to her inhabitants the blessings of plenty and prosperity beyond the anticipations of the most sanguine.

Resolved, That in public education and in internal improvement, we recognize the best security for the liberty of the people and the Union of the States.

Resolved, That we view with abhorrence any combination whatever, having a tendency to interfere with, or to control the pure administration of the laws.

Resolved, That we contend for principles; and that men are only important as they will sustain sound principles, and uphold the independent administration of the laws free from any extraneous influence.

Resolved, That the present administration of the State government as illustrated by its acts, the truest test of merit, is entitled to the cordial gratitude of the people of Pennsylvania.

Resolved, That this convention be entitled the State Convention of the young men of Pennsylvania, friendly to the election of HARRISON and GRANGER.