Huntingdon Journal

              THE JOURIVA
"OWE   COUNTRY,    O^E   CONSTITUTION,   ONE    DESTINY."
A.   W.   BRWI'IDICT   PUBL^SIIEU   AND   PROPRIF.TOK,
Vol.    vr,  No. :;0..]
HUNTINGDON, PPENNSYLVANIA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1841.
[WiroiE No. 290.
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lhan six munUis, nor any paper disconu, ued i;""-"'^" "^ """ '""^ and cheerless house, until all arrearages ave paid. i'Plic  grave,—vvhat is  it?    'Phe   end   of
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liy its learlul agent death, how many fond
to th. adverlisement is 10  bc continued, il will  be kept in till ordered out, and charged accor¬ dingly.
AG li:NTS.
KOH
Ths B3it)ilins,d!i)i Jj;trnat.
1)miel reiiariie, Orbisonia; David Blair, l''.sq. Shade Gi/i; li.-uj imin Lease. .Shirleys¬ burg; P.lit-l Smith. I'^sq. Chilcottstoivn; iati. ]''.iiti'iken, jr. Cejfee 7i'i;"; Hugh Madden, I'lsq. .S/iringfielil; Dr. S. S. Dewey, Rir- minghani; J.imes Morrow. Union Furnace; JohnSisler, IVarrior Mark; James Davis, I'.sq. lyest toivnship ; D. H, Muuve, lisq, y'',-H/i<-,s^0TU)i; E;)h. (i ilbreuth, Ksq. Holli¬ daytburg-. IL-nry Nelf, Alexandria; .\ai-oii U irns. Willidina'burf;; .\. J. Stewart. IPd^cr Nireet; Wm. Reed. I'',sq. Mo-ria township; Sohinin Hiner. Aeff'n A////; James Dysart, .Mmth Sfiruce Creek; Wm. Murniy. P.ki. (iraysville; Juhn Crum. Manor Hill; Jas. K. S.ewvrt, .Sinking Valley; L. C. Kessler, Mill Creek.
THE PARTliD SPIRIT.
'Yc cannot IcU whence it cumelh or vvhitli- ei il goclh."
Mysterious ia ils birth.
And viewless is the blast; Whether hath the .spirt Hud from eavlli.
Forever past .¦•
I ask thc grave beluw:
It ke'psthe secret vvell; 1 call upon the heavens lo show:
They will nol lell.
Of earth's remotest strand. Are talcs and tidings known;
Bul from the spiiii's distunllaiid Rcturneth none.
Winds waft th.e breath of flowers 'Po w.andcrcrs o'er the wave;
Bul bears no message from the bowers Beyond t'-'i grave.
Proud science scales the skies.
Prom star 10 star duth roam. But reaches nol the shore where ^ics
The Spirit's h'lmc.
Impervious shadows hide
This my.slery of heaven; Bul where all knowledge is denied,
'Po hope is given !
hopes have been crushed—how many ex¬ pectations have been blasted—how many ambitious schemes have been frustrated; and how many ungodly coiilests has it ceased. Liiter the silent "grave yard," and call luiiiiiid those whose remains now moulder there iu undisturbed repose. Phut spot speaks to us, silently, butelo- queiilly, of days departed —ol ties riven and dissolved—of hopes ruined—of joys laded, and pro.spccts clouded. Can any one enter Ihat bacred enclosure, before whose vision, some well known, and dear¬ ly beloved countenance will not arise? Will not the lormsof parents, brothers, sis¬ ters, Iriends, and associates pass in rapid succession'! Yes. By sad experience wc know it. Dealh early severed the pa¬ ternal bond—robbing us of those who iveie near and dear, and leaving us solita¬ ry and alone—cheerless and ilisconsulate, to wander tliruui^h a cold and sellisli world. Yet, dark, cheerless, and dreary, as the grave may bc, there are limes when ll is dear to us. 'Phere repose the re¬ mains of lliose wc luved in life, and clung to ill death. When the lonely heart is sad ; wl en the arrows of dctractiiin have pierced it; vvhen the mind is raked, and tormented by the shafts of disappoint¬ ment, unseen, and uiipiticd, we love to l^old communion with the dead. At such times the grave yard is, indeed, dear lo us;  death  seeniii  to loose   its  imagined
Proceeding;'!!! of llie   lUilifary CoiiveuUuu,
CosvENEo A'r llAUKisnuiia, Pa., Jcm: 7, ld41.
HAKKi.<ntji'.G, Ju-veT". 18-11. Pursuant to notice a large number of oBicers. in full uiiilurm. met in the Court House at Harrisburg at eleven o'clock, vvhen on motion of Col. 'Phonijisou of York, Hen. Ooodvvin of Philadelphia, vvas called to the chair for the purpose of tem¬ porary organizaiioii; ami Capt. Hays and Col.Kvans were appointed Secretaries.
Gen. DILLBR then rose and said, as it vvas cxpectedjtiiat a number of officers vvould arrive by the afteriioun train ol' cars, he lliou,5ht it improper to oigani'/.e the convenliun permanently before their arrival. A committee however might bc appointed to select ollieers and then the cunveniion could adjourn over, until the afiernoon. While on llie Iloor he vvould beg leave to m.ike a single remark. He saw ill the room 3 numberof oflicers who Were no', in unifurm, and who did nolcome forward to take part in the business of the convenliun ; and he vvas sorry tu see that thero existed alack oflliat independ¬ ence whicii ought to exist in the bosom of every military oflicer in a government like ours. Where the object to be ellected vvas a laudable one, lie trusted that every inilitary oflicer vvhould come forward and use his exei lions to bring about an im¬ provement in the militia system of Penn¬ sylvania. He vvas well aware that every gentleman there was willing and ready to throw himself in the front rank in delence of his country in time of danger, and he trusted they would all now be equally ready to step forward and endeavor to ef- feet some reform in oar present system.
On motion it vvas renolveil that Major llavid Wright, of llie 3d Division, '2d Brig¬ ade be permitted to take a seat in the con¬ vention, without unifurm.
Ou mutiun of Col. Duliield of Phihidel- phia, it vvas resolved that the Divisions and lirigade.-i be called, and their respec¬ tive Delegates repurt themselves;—when
the followin;
list vvas presented.
Reported officers of Military Conven tion, lioiii Division &.c.
1st Divisiun, 2,1 Brigade—General Goodwin, Cul. Duiru'ld, jr. Col. 'Phomp¬ son, Col. Bartle, Brigade Inspector, Ma¬ jor Bringhurst, Capt. Mitchell, Capt. Sny¬ der. Capt.'Pustin, Cajit. Peikiiis. C,*pt. Leisenring, Lieut. Petlers, Lieut. Enoch, Lieut. Iluddy, Lieut. Ovenshine, Lieul- Woolf,
3d Division, 1st Rri-aile. Cul. E. F. Evans. M.ijor C. Peek. Capl. W.Apple,
slins, and the grave is robbed of its pros- I^T!' Sinquet, Lieut. C. Aker, Lieut. S ° ° ¦ Davis.
KNltlMA   l.V   PRAISK   OL'  WOMAN. Happy that man must pass l.is life.
Who's free from matrimonial chains. Who is directed by a wife. Is sure to sufl'or fur his p li is.
What tungue is able to unfuld.'
The falsehood that in wuman dwell; The worth in woman ymi biholil: Is almost imprcceptiblc.
Adam could find no iulid peace. When ICve vvas given lor a mate
'I'ill he belaid a woman's face: Adam was in a happy stale.
Seein the fem."ile race appear.
Hypocrisy, deceit and pride: Truth, darling of a heart sincere:
In woman never can reside.
'Phcy're always studying to employ. Their name in malice and in lies,
'Pheir leisure hours in virtuous juy-
'I'o spend, ne'er in their lhuui;h.ls arise.
Destruction take the men I say.
Who make the Pair their chief delight' Who no regard to woman pay;
ICeep reason always in their sight.
N. B.     'I'he  above has ihrce   leading!,:
two lo one in favor uf woman.   'I'o find the
tiuc  reading, read the  lirsl nnd third, and
llien the  second and luurth lines o! tach
MilSC.
pcctive victory. Allhough we are far from thc consecrated spot, yet, unchained thought, vvitii a rapidity that lar outstrips lightning, relurns to those early scenes. Phe ohl church vve knew in youth is reached— the lolty poplar is seen, and vve I hear the vvind sigh ils inourniul notes j through the wide spreading branches of the ominous willow. it is the hour of sun set. Wfe stand beside the sacred spot,— what thoughls crowd upon the mind at that moinei't . Do we envy that repose ? Yes. We vvould fain indulge ill a sleep so calm, so quiet, so uninter¬ rupted. The envenomed tongue of slan¬ der—the poisoned sling of malevolence shall not invade "the. rocky pavement of the tomb."' 'Phere, the agony of the mind will be over, an'l the wild and fear¬ ful tumult of human emotions shall bc at rest. But, is this the end ol man ? is this dark and cheerless mansiun the goal of the immortal spirit?—is there no home for the soul beyond its murky confines .' Yes, thank heaven ! ihe soul has a home, in a land where storms come not, and where lightning docs not scathe. Though that land lies far beyond our mortal vision, the so-.\ ofthe christian shall reach it. Inits upward Hight, adversity may encircle it— storms may gather o'er it in fearful black< ness, —misfortune may howl around it— troubles and trials may beset it, yet over all, it will—it can—it shall prevail. May that land be uur spirits home.
Huntingdon, June 16. 1841.
Saciii'.u Puuriis.—The lairest produc¬ tion of human wit. afler a few pcusals. like gathered Howers. wither in our hands andlu'e their fragrancy? but scripture precepts like unlading plants of paradise, become, as wc are accustomed to them, stil'. inure and more beautiful; their bloom appears lo be daily heightened, fresh o- dors to be emitted, and nevv sweets ex¬ tracted from them. He who hath once tasted iheir excellencies, vvill desire to laste tiieiu  again; and he who tastes Ihcm
llenest will relish thcin best.
2d Brigade Major D. \Vright. Brigade Inspector.
1st Brigade Ith Divi-ion. Major Fred ¦ erick Dem.
'Ith Brigade 2il Division. Mnjur James Patton. Major F. Hambriglit.
5tli Division Ist Brigade, M.ijnr I'hos. Jameson, Capt. Geo. Ilay, Lieut. D. p. vvillielm, Col. John 'Phoni[isuii.
Sth Division 2 Brigade, Major David Scott, Mnj. Samuel N. Baily, Capt. Slialy, Lieut, .¦\lexander Kiclielbergcr.
oil, Division l.st Brigade,Col. A.Scho- encr, J. Getter, Lieut. Col. Geo. W. Buy¬ er., Majur David Reiino. Maj. Benj. Lesli- er. Maj. Michael Shelly. Maj. Jacob VPag- goiier, Maj. E-iaias Kline, Muj. Wm- Roi¬ ly, Brigade Inspector, Cupt. John S- tioud. (;apt. Juhn Houver. t^apt. James iMyer.s. John i^milh. Henry Wolf'Pho's. L. Batruir. .SVrgeaiit Majm- /leander N. Ott, Lieut. Juhn Strimpfler. Capt. E. W. Riiberls, Lieul. Watson, C.,1. Whitley.
KUh Division 2J Brigade, Majoi C'ald- well, Col. Irvin.
lllh Division Isf Brigade, Major J Doisluimer. Maj. S. Breni'/.er, Brig. Muj. Bowerinaster, Capt. S. Carpenter, Capt. .\. Glase. Capt. J. Ensinger, Capt. Vanes Capf. J. Leidig, Capt. Longnaker, Capt Feistcr. Cant. Weigle, IJapt J. Cuodyear, Lieut. D. Livingston. Lieut. J. Bowman, Lieut. Zerby. Lieut. W. Reed, Brig'd. Gen. Edward Arfii.ir, Col. W. l-'nuke, Capt. Ferliiibaugh, Capt. G. I). Boyre, Maj.James Gordon, Clapt. W. Moiidy, Surgeon Jacob Bauchman, Capt. Solom.in Barnheiser, Lieut. Adam Gertshall, Capt. James Casey, Capt. Richard C. Wuod, Lieut. C. R. Davis, Muj. George Varr.es, Col, Hyres.
It was resolved that a committee of seven be appointed by tliR chair to select ollicei s fur the permanent organi'/.atioii of Ihe conventiun .- when the following gen¬ tlemen were appointed said committee.
Col. Duffield of Philadelphia, Col. Phompson, of York, Maj. iJarlle of Phil¬ adelphia, -Maj. Jamison, of York, Maj. Dorsheimcr of Cumbei land, M.,j. Dern of Lancaster, aud Capl. Mitchell, ol Phila¬ delphia.
On motion of Col.'Phomjison, the Con¬ vention then adjourned to meet again th.i.'* alternoun at-1 o'clock.
APTERi\OON-4 O'CL(ICK.
j     Pursuant to adjniirnmcnl llic convcn- '  iun met al 4 o'clock ; when
Col- Duffield from tiie committee to re* part olficers lor the permanent organi-/.a" tion ot the tonvenlion, reported the fol¬ lowing olficers, vvhicii were confirmed by the convention.
PRESIDENT. /?rig. Gen.. JOHN  D.   GOODWIN, of Philadelphia.
VICE PRESIDENTS. Brig. (Jen. Edvvaud Ambok, Cumberland, Col. Edvviauu S. Evans, Chester, Col, Jou.\ 'PiioMsoM, York, Col. A. SiioENi:u, Berks, Capt. Geouok C'Ani'ENTEU, Perry, Capt. E. W, RouEUTS, Dauphin, Major Jal'ou Dousiiei.mek,  Cumberland, Maj. FuKnEiiicK Ha.miihigui', Lancaster, Cajit. H. P. Mitchell, Philadelphia city. Col. John 'Ihompsuii, of Pliiluuelphia, Cupt. George Huy, York, Liiut. A.-'fichtlberger. Adams. Col. 'J'hoiiiiis IF. DvfiiM, Philadelphia.
UntakiiiKthecliairGen.  Goodwin le-] y^^^ cannot lun turned thanks to the convention in a neat and appropriate address.
On motion it was resolved tliat Col. Ir¬ vin of Cenlre be admitted to a seat in the convention witliuut unilorm.
Col. Reily uf Dauphin then moved fur tlie admissiun of several inilitary olficers from Dauphin county vviihout uniform which moUun vvas disagreed to.
On moliun ol Gen. Diller it was resolv¬ ed that a committee of nine be appuiiilcil by ihe chair to dratl a preamble and  resu-
lulions expressive ofthe sense ofthe con¬ vention.
Whereupon the chair appointed the lul¬ lowing genllemen on said commitlee ; Adj. General   Adam   Diller,   Maj. S.
Caldwell, Cul. Irvin Col.   .\ iliis  Puulke,
.Maj.   J.    Patton, Capt. Jenkins,   Capt
IJoudyea,', Capt. llouver, Lieut.  \Vat^vn
tin niolion of Col. FOL1LK.E, it vvas Resolv^ed, Piiat a committee  of ihrec
ba appointed to wait  upon the  Governor
and invite him and lus suit lo   take seats
111 the convention.
Whereupon the cliair   appuinted   Cul.
Foulke. Capt. Tustin anil   Capt. Snyder
said cummiUee.
Gen. DILLER llicn staled that a cen¬ tral commiltee had been appointed at the
ciiiveiitioii held in January, and had been
instructed lo invile a genlleman to deliver
an address befure the present convention.
'A'liat    Committee    had    invited    Jud"e
Glianipiieys to  deliver thc address, and
the Judge had intended to do so; but ho
was prevented from attending by  uufoie
seen circumstances and addressed to the
convention a letter in reply to  the   letter
ofthe committee, which  he now present¬ ed.
'Pile letter was then read as follows and
ordered to be entered on the minutes:
appointed to wait upon thc Governor and ' reared upon its ruins.    It is  evidence of invile him to tako a seat in thc conventiun.   opposition to  popular  iiistitutioiis, or ig
reported thai they had performed that du¬ ty, and the Govei nor had informed iliem that he would aftlciid the convention at their meeliiijj this morning. 'Phc com¬ mittee then proceeded tn the quarters of the Executive to escort him to the con¬ vention, and in a short lime llie Govern¬ or, accompanied by the committee appear¬ ed, when a seat vvas assigned the Execu¬ tive on the righto! -.he chairman.
Gen. DILLER, Irom the commitlee to prepare a preamble and resolutions, made the followiug report:
'I'he experience derived trom the light ofliistory and our ovvn observation, de¬ monstrates it is a national d'jty to pro¬ vide such an oi-gani-z,ed and efficient sys¬ tem of military decipline, as will all'uril a sufficient protection against foreign iiiva- siuii and domestic insurrection.
We have abundant evidence that repub- exist under a military government or ii slanding army, whilst our counlry has not 01,ly prospered, but has nourished under our militia system, /Aashington, the father ot his country, foresaw the danger of encroaching aris¬ tocracy. He recommended in all his meiisages to Congress the propriety of keeping up a vvell regulated militia, li was that system that made us /'icemen, and which we well know was iadispensas ble tu the security and liberty vve now en¬ joy. By the militia, llie boasted invinci- bles of Great Britain have been twice driven Irom our laud, and our country's rights gloriously iiiaiulaincd. 'Phe mili tia and volunteer system should be the pride ot every true lover of his country. It i-i the true support of the civil authorities aild ofour religious and political liberty ; it is never better appreciated than vvhen danger threatens.
In peace the citizen soldier is fuund tilling the ground, or in the workshop, or at his professional or coinmeicial pusuits. When Ilis country reiiuire his services in the field he leels an interest in I113 coun¬ tiy'.s safety, and in battle lie has proved himself worthy his high trust. He has no desire tu be retiiined in military service after the vvar, for pay, but vvitii the tran¬ quility of his cuuntry ho rclircs to his peaceful occupation.
'Phe militia system has of lat'e been too much neglected. 'I'hosc who distrust pop¬ ular power have endeavored to make it odious and ridiculous. Our object is to make it lespectable, and to bear equally on every class. 'Po have a uniform sys¬ tem to operate equally on ths vvealthy and the poor, the higher and lower classes of ] citizens, wiih as much simplicity and economy as   possible, the odious  exempt
Genilemex:—1 feel deeply sensible of] 'a«'s now existing, and the  power given my obligations, for the  honor  conferred 1 lu officers  and   regimental   surgeons to
by the iiivitalion contained in your favor, ieque?tiiia mc to deliver an address be¬ fore the luilitary convention to be held in
grant certificates of exoneration for tri¬ fling excuses must first be repealed, nnd every man between the proper ages shuuld
Harrisburg on the first Monday  in June) he enrolled, and made to perform his du.
ne.xt.     It  would   aflord   me the hi;;hesl 1 ty or pay his equivalent. 'Phis vvould add
gratiUtatiuii, to aid, by any feeble ellort in my povv,.r, the laudable spirit ol amtition. vvhich appeals now to be awakened, to the pruper and economical discipline and or¬ ganization of the militia and volunteers of Pennsylvania. 'Phe great source ol our national defence should assume the high rank in public estinialioii. vvhicii ils im- [lorlauce demands; and 1 trust, thc time may not arrive, when, from any lalse se¬ curity or uncertain reliance on the justice uf other nations, vve shall forget to ens I'oice that military spirit and organization which su essentially promote individual
spectahility to the system, and means lo the inilitary fund. Uiiilormity in the military system gives slrcngtli and dura- hility, anil is true and lastinj; economy, The (Ire.ss ofihe officers, non-coniniission- cd officers, musicians and privates of eacI
nul ance of the true intent of a republican governmect, to find liim in opposition lo the militia system. Frequently young legislators are heard fo oppose the system by ridiculing it and opposing nny appro¬ priation to maintain it. Such inen arc undeserving a seat in our national or statu 'islalures.
In the opinion of this convention,  the Military .Academy at   West Point  is at variance vvith the militia system, thc con» tilutiunal defence of ourcounlry.
Itis suggested whether means coiild not be ailopled.to supply the country vvitii persons possessed ol all Ihe inforina- malion now obtained through the instru¬ mentality of that acadeniy, without the objectionable features in that institution, 'pile feelings and »Kntiment3 produced by the mode of selection and training of pu¬ pils, do not seem to liarmoni'/.e vvith llie pupular .vill of our country. Slill the Inlormation now obtained at that institu¬ tion being essential to the defence of the country, must be provided from other sources. 'I'hat, it is believed, inight be received by a proper organization of the literary institulioiis of the several states. In this mode a greater number could bc fitted for military service, and the charue of partiality in selection nf otficers I'or the army, be avoided, by opening to all who chose to qualify themselves, access to the station of ofiicers of the army. 'Pliere¬ fure
Resolved, That a committeo of bc aiipuinted lo draft a memorial in the lorm of a revised mililia lavv, to incorpo¬ rate the views ol this convention, and that Ihe officers and volunteers ol Pennsylva¬ nia pie,Ige their undivided cxtrtioiis to have it passed into a law, and that the said committee be the central committee of correspondence, to carry out the object ofthe convention, and to correspond vvilh committees from other states, to ell'ect a uniform militia system tor the United States.
Resolved, Thai thc militia system is thc constitutional defence ofour country, and vvhen vvell organized, can be relied upou. As the true national guard, we pledge ourselves lo go int a thorouijh re- urgani'/.'ilion, and vvill lake piuper intas- ures to procure guoil and efficient officers to enforce the law.
Resolved, That vve will use all honor¬ able means lo elecl men to the legislature who are A'iendly to the mililia and volun¬ teer system.
Resolved, 'I'hat the Military Academy at West Point, is at variance with ihe militia system, and with the popular ins stitutions of our country, the true and only defence ol a republican government, and should iherelore be abolished.
Resolved. That vve recumtnend to the volunteers and to all friendly to the citi¬ zen soldier, to make early and proper ar¬ rangements in the selection for olficers, to settle upon none bul such as are quali¬ fied, and who, ifelected, will enforce sub-- oidination and strict responsibility.
Resolve.1. 'Phal the practice of officers and volunteers petitioning Ihe legislature lor local lavvs to benefit a lew officers or volunteers, is selfish and improper. .Such 'aws liequenlly   take avvay the   rights of
arm, shuuld correspond "in every jiart ofl„t|n.i.3. i|,e so"ldier  should never apply
thft state, and if possible in the United States. A uiiilormity of tactics and evo¬ lutions should also be established. 'Phe public arms received by thc state from the general guvei nment shonld be kept in like good order and repair, as received, at the expense of those who receive lliem, uia-
oura-e, and will enable-IS eB'ectually  to voidable loss and damages  excepted.    A
.¦epelloreign aggression. strict lesponsibility must be enlorced   or
I iflve ikdayed my answer from a  dc- their salety  and good   condition, so  that
sire to make such arrangements as would <"> '"'X e">crgcii':y the arms and accoutre-
have enabled me to comply with yimr   re- mivits may at ,all  limes be avail.able and
But circumstances  have   inter- pfii-ctive.      Ihe abolition ot the exempt
vened, whicii ix\ule7it'highlv"'improbabie 1 l-i^, and enrolling ofevery man betweiiii tl -..-..
d
elled, which rentier it nigiiiv improoauie ,">»,"">¦ v....>,...-„ ... ., ¦—-.• --..--..
liatlcanbo at Harrisburg'on  the  day the P''»pc''ag''*'. an^ ""'Pi'">npt collecimn
es,.rnated ; and I am tlierel\.re compelled of hues, a unilorm system, ai.d the care ol
eluctantly    to  decline your  invitation, public properly, will bring about a speedy
tly
'Phc regret vvhicii I leel at this declina tion, is greatly lessened by the reflection, llial there are so many gentlemen, upon the committee / have the honor to ad¬ dress, auil in the conveiitinn. whose pre¬ eminent abilities, military services, and experience will enable them to render a inure valuable contribution than any vvhicii vvould have proceeded trom
Very respectfully.
Your obedient ser .'ant, B. CHAMPNEYS.
'Po Gen. (Jeo. M. Keiin, Cul. Michael K. Boyer, Gen. Adam Diller, Gen. A. M. Provost. Muj. W. Foulke ofthe ccnlrul commitlee, Pennsylvania.
Lancaster, May 22, 1841.
On motion ot Capt. sNYDERtlie con- vttntion then adjourned to meet on to mor row morning at H o'clock.
'Puesdav. June 8.
.\ number of oflicers lioin diU'crenf parts of tho state appeured this murning in uniform and took seats in the conven¬ tion.
Cul. // . KOL'LKE, from the coniiiii'.tee
and thc legislature should  not  listen' such applicalion, unless the application is intended to benefit the vvhole system.
Resolved, 'Phat the able ami vvell con- ducteil paper, published at Windsor, Vt. entitled "'Phe Citi-icn Soldier," deserves the applause ol all vvho are friendly to the mililia and volunteer system, and shuuld be encouraged.
Resolveil, That the Military Magazine, published by //udy and Duval, of Phila¬ delphia, is an enterprize which iiii'rits the atttentionot all interested inthe militia system, and worthy of their patronage.
Resolved, 'Phat our members of Con¬ gress be respectfully requested to make the necessary inquiry, respecting our hai- bours and fortifications, in order lo as¬ certain whether they are in such a con¬ dition as coulil be lelied upun in case of an invasion from abroad.
Resolved, 'Phat in thc opinion' of this convention, all fortifications should bc manned by the citizen soldier, and aban¬ doned in lime of peace.
GEN. GOODWIN having called Cul. 'Phompson, of York, to the chair, tuuk the floor in opposition to that part of the re¬ port in relation to the Military Academy at West point. He vvas warmly in favor of every portion of the reporj of ihe com¬ miltee, except the part relative lo the Military Academy, and he trusted that it vvould iiot be adopted by the convention.
eforni and increase the lund in the treas' ury. It is recommended that this fund be kept separate and distributed equally among the militia oflicers and volunteers. 'I'he economy in the military does not ex¬ ist merely by restricting tlie pay uf the officers who are tu keep ilie system prop¬ erly organized ; but on the contrary, rea¬ sunable compeiisatiuu and eiif.irceiiieiit of strict responsibility and subordination, will lead to the desired result.
It li indispensably necessary, that the military should have proper advocates in our national and state legislatures. 'Pile activity and influence of ihe citizen sol¬ dier in lormer days could, without difli. eulty. elect such men as could be relied
upon to defend their cause fearlessly— | He concurred in ihe opinion expressed in 'Phe time has again arrived when officers I the report that it was not neccssai v in and volunteers should have an eye to their ihis^country to keep a standimr army; interests in selecting members vvitl.oul and expressed it as his opiiiiun'that the respect to party politics. 'Phere is no citizen soldiers of ihe United States, who stronger evidence of a man's republican Were the national guard ot the Union, principles, than by sincerely advocating were fully competent in the defence of rlic the true and only defence of his country counlry. But gentlemen must recollect by a uniform and equal militia system, in ihat the science of vvar was not to be opimsition tu an aristociaiy ubuut I'l be I learned in a week, ur a iii'jiith, and it was