The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-28

no heart burnngs originating in former conflicts
| Mngllpg in the contests of other times as private
soldier, no feelings OF hostility have been engender-
ed between him and any OF the present asprants to
| the Chief Magistracy.
IL Is tor these reasons that we would call upon
the whole democracy of the State to manifest their
devotion TO principle by giving their early support
man whose nomination would secure the re-as-
tendency OF their party and the re establishment of
| their faith
| The determination of General Cass TO serve but a
single term, 1t the partiaty of his fellow citizens
should elevate him to the Presidency, will meet the
approval OF the great of the Republican parIv
IL is the doctrine General Jackson laid down for his
guidance, and which he was only induced to devate
from on account OF the critical situation OF the com
try al the close OF his first four years Subsequent
events have demonstrated that the departure under
all the circumstances was wise one but the
principle remains unchanged and the propriety of
adopting IL as general rule no longer be mat
| ter OF question.
To New Hampshire that gave birth to this distin
suisned parlot soldier, and statesman, we would
say, that, OF all her sons (and she has mapy of
whom she may well be proud,) not one of them has
she'd brighter halo around her name than Lewis
Cass.
To Ohio that adopted him while she was vet in
her infancy, and in the organization of whose civil
Government he bore conspicuous part-witb
whose citizens he has been associated for nearly
forty years and who during the last war she placed
al the head OF body OF her troops, we would ask
It his services are not still fresh in her recollection
Wlll she not cooperate with her elder sister, in
placing him before the nation a candidate for the
highest office IN the Republicl
Upon the people Of Michigan he has peculiar
claims. Called by President Madison at an early
day to govern the immense extent of country Dor
derlng on Lakes Superior, Huron and Michigan, the
dlf1cuues he encountered in the discharge of the
duties OF his appointment cannot be readily concev-
ed; With frontier reaching for thousands of
miles, and exposed to the ncurslons OF the savage
General Cass by the Influence Of his character
among the lndlans-hls energy and promptness
IN seasons of dlscontent and warlike disposi-
ton among his sangunary neighbors, preser-
yea the peace OF the Nor West Territory, land by the
ted the rapid settlement OF the country with the har
dy yeomanry that now lnhabt Michigan and the
Territories OF Iowa and Wisconsin. Appointed Co
vernon of Michigan Territory at the darkest period
OF her history, when her soil had been overrun, and
her stbuddlng hopes destroyed by a hostile foe.
ne devoted all his energies and all his talents to the
restoration OF order, and to the advancement OF the
prosperity of that now furnishing Commonwealth.
A people tor whom he has done so much, and whose
Interests were always his first care, therefore
be powerfully enlisted in his favor
Upon them, then, we call to discharge debt Of
gratitude which, If 1t did accrue many years since
has lost none of its original obligation by the lapse
OF time.
To the pure repubicanism, the sturdy indepen-
dence, and proud democracy of Pennsylvania, il is
scarcely necessary TO appeal,
The main stay of the republican party of the
Union, she, in former years. gave TO the breeze tho
banner of Jefferson, order that the la nd marks
that were to distinguish and divide Democracy from
Federalism might be well defined and preserved
AT a later day, and when the anti-republican dog
mas of the elder Adams had assumed a garb that
concealed their hldeousness she reused the slumber-
ing spirit OF her Democracy, by giving them chief
TO lead them into the contest who had established
himself In the hearts of the popular party by closing
In a blaze OF glory democratic war.
She again comes forward, after sustaining The first
defeat she has had to record in her annals burning
TO revenge reverse that the people, in a delirum
almost unsusceptible OF explanation, willed should
take place.
Anxious to relieve herself from the odium of de-
,ea ana restore tne country to abe has
chosen him in General Lewis Cas-, of Ohio
To the whole democracy of the Union, we would
say, we present you a candidate against whose IN
tegrity even the voice OF caiumny mas never oeen
defy the maligning influence OF our INSCRIPTIONS
adversaries to impeach. candidate who received
his democracy directly from the lips OF Thomas
Jefferson; and who, from that hour down TO the
present, has never faltered in his devotion to the
principles of the founder of the Republican party,
who, although for many years moving IN sphere
which prevented him from engaging In active poll
tics has cherished the instruction he received from
that illustrlous man the most valuable treasure
he possessed A candidate who has rendered the
country distinguished military services, and whose
recent triumph over the statesmen of the old world,
in defence of American honor and American inter
ests has united the fame of the civilian with that
of the soldier and patriot.
Such is the man that we call upon the democracy
field.
He comes before the people fresh from their ranks
Never having asked OF them a favor, he Is too ee-
waited in character desire any thing that will not
be freely and voluntarily given without any effort of
his own
To the democratic party already distracted about
men, he would bring that union and harmony-that
spint of Cancellation, concession and compromise
among the friends OF the other Candidates, that is so
essential TO success. His very name alone would
be pillar of fire to illuminate the path OF the demo-
al. I1r,lt
In conclus on we would nominated 10 the people OF
PENNSYLVANIA ard the United States,
General Lewis Cass, of Ohio.
as candidate for the Presidency, subject to the de-
cision of a Democratic National Convention.
Resolved That in the life and services of General
Lewis Cass recognise the un"rring evidences Of a
gallant soldier sound statesman, and devoted patriot
Resolved, That in nominating lewis Cas-. Of Ohio, az
the candidate for the Presidency the citizens
here assembled acting under solemn conviction that
rvices and in peace at home and abroad have
given him the strongest claims to the confidence and sup
port of his country men, and offer the guarantee
that he may be safely nrued with the discharge OF the
high and responsible duties of President Of the United
States. q,
government of State for the last four years with
frmness integrity and wisdom that will proudly contrast
with any former Democratic Administrations, and that
the independent and dgned course he has taken in not
Question, meets unqualified appreciation
Re solved That the democratic papars at Harrisburg
and in other portion OF the State be respectfully request
cd to publish these proceedings
Resolved That as freedom of discussion and
CATION of opinion in relation TO the seec-
ton of candidates has always been one OF the cardinal
principles of the republican party the democratic papers
of the other Of the Union will confer favor upon
large number of their political brethren Of Pennsy vana
by publishing the foregoing proceedings
The report of the committee having been adop-
ted. Mr. krause resumed his Speech and enchanted
the attention of the large audience at some length,
and when he concluded, Mr. John s; Ingram offer
ca the following, which was adopted
Resolved, That this meeting recommend the nomns-
ton and of James Buchanan to the Senate Of
the Uni cdstates-hs integrity and patriotism having