The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20
GREAT MEETING AT DETROIT-GENERAL
CASS

Weleam from the "Day Free Press" that an i'm
raticaton meeting was held in that city on the
Sd inst and among the speakers We find the name Of
Gen. Cass The Press says:-"Whenever the name
of JAMES X POLK was pronounced by the speakers
it was cheered in manner, by the audience which
could not ta to convince every in the hearing of
their voices that there is enthusiasm deep and heartfelt
in our party, in the mass of the people. Never before
have the Democracy Of this city body been well
pleased with the result Of any conventOn as they
are at the result ofhe Baltimore Democratic Conven-
ton. The enthusiasm good feeling, and determined
spirit Of the democracy struck terror into the ranks of
our opponents. They were sadly disappointed to see
the unanimiy; the brotherly feeling ofthe paHyin this
CITY, when the nominations were known.'
Aler the organization Of the meeting, Anthony Ten
Eyck Esq, offered series of resolutions compliment
ary ofhe nominees Of the Baltimore Convention rati-
lyns>and confirming their nominations and pledgng
the Demooracyo the city 10 give them their united zeal
GUS and cordial support The resolutions were received
and subsequently passed by acclamatien. After few
brief and spirited remarks by Mr. Ten Eyck he closed
by announcing to the meeting, the presence of our own
distinguished fellow citizen, Gen. Lewis Cass. Onthis
announcement three hearty cheers fol Cass brought the
war-worn veteran to- the rostrum.
GEN. CASS said he had come here this evening 10
take part in the proceeding TO express his hearty con
currence in the nomination made by the Baltimore De-
mocratic Convention and TO announce his determina-
ion, faithfully to support it, He said the crisis through
which the Democratic party had just passed. had served
but the better prove the integrity Of its principles, and
the internal strength of its cause After many deren
ces OF opinion differences however about men, and not
about measures the choice of the ConVenonhad unan-
imously fallen upon man irreproachabe in private
lie, and who in various public stations, had given
proof OF great frmness and ability Of ofincoruptible in
egrity and of sincere devotion to those principles,
which the Democratic party deem essential to the pros
pery Of cur country and the perpetuation oherfree in
stiutions. know him well, said Gen. Cass, and
know he will fulfil the expectations Of his friends ard
fully justify the confidence of the party Nothing now
is wanting to ensure success but united exeron, and
that we must, and will have. Let us put behind us the
divisions and preferences of the past and Join in one
common effort to promote the triumph Of our cause
Victory is in our power and let US attain it, Let every
one feel, and fulfil his duty. am so persuaded that
such will be The general sentiment and action Oh the par
ty, that confidently predict that JAMES X. POLK
will be the next President of the United States and
he is, know he will follow in the footsteps of Wash
ington Of Jefferson, of Madison, and of General Jack
son.
The General was frequently interrupted in the course
of his remarks BY the loud bursts ofapplause from all
present.
Yesterday was indeed aproud day for the Dsmocra-
cy Of Detroit During the afternoon Of the day 100 guns
we're fired in honor Of the nominees and as the thunder
tones of the cannon spoke out the determined and Joy
Gus voice OF the democracy, while they unured their
banner to the breeze, Clay Cooney stopped its
ears and heaved deep drawn sigh, she felt and saw
the frstnail driven and clinched in her coffin.
A portion. of our excellent German citizens had
brought beautiful brass piece, and were thus testify
ing their appreciation Of the nomination. One of those
who served the gun was an old soldier Of the glorious
field of WalerloG and now was pedgng his services 10
more peaceful but not less glorious contest The as
semblage in the square attended by fine German
band ofmusic. Detroit Free Press.