New York Times, “Democratic State Convention at Harrisburg,” March 19, 1859

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    “Democratic State Convention at Harrisburg,” New York Times, March 19, 1859, p. 4: 5.
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    New York Times
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    Democratic State Convention at Harrisburg
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    Don Sailer, Dickinson College
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    The following text is presented here in complete form, as it originally appeared in print. Spelling and typographical errors have been preserved as in the original.

    DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION AT HARRISBURG. – The Democrats of Pennsylvania held a Convention on Wednesday, partly to nominate candidates for Auditor-General and Surveyor-General, but chiefly to “support the Administration.” Both objects were accomplished. RICHARDSON L. WRIGHT, of Philadelphia, was named for Auditor; and JOHN ROWE, of Franklin, for Surveyor. When this was done then came the heavy work. Though the body was not entirely harmonious, a string of resolutions were put through without much difficulty. BUCHANAN was indorsed, Cuba coveted, Paraguay ‘defended,” a Pacific railway “commended,” incidental protection for iron and coal “advocated,” and lastly (don’t laugh) “unnecessary expenditure” denounced. One of the resolutions throws out, as a precious piece of bunkum, the idea of a State Sub-Treasury. Of course nothing of the kind is meant. It is some time since President VAN BUREN established a Sub-Treasury for the General Government. And we have yet to see the first Democratic State follow the example. We enjoy a serene conviction that the “coal and iron” Commonwealth is not destined to break the ice.

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