The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-09

Is Bank and State-Divorced by the ndomabe will of
Ia Women-The only sovereigns democrats submit to;
the sgners Of 776 declared Independence of thems
cheers.
FOURTH OF JULY MEETING.
.4nnirersay meeting Of the democracy Of The city and
county of Philadelphia, at Independence Square.
Pursuant to a resolution adopted on the 4th of
July, 1914, the democratic citizens of the city and
county Of Philadelphia, assembled in general town
meeting, in Independence Square, on the morning of
the 4th of July, ls45; the following gentlemen
having been reported to the meeting by the general
committee of arrangements, officers for the occa-
sion, were submitted to the meeting, and approved
of with great unanimity:
President.-James Page.
Vice Presidenis.-First district-John Thompson
New Market ward,) VIM. Harbeson, Robert Nc
Culough.
Reader efie Declaration Of Independence. w.
Fletcher.
Orafor.-Ellis B. Schnabel.
The Declaration of Independence was read in a
distinct and emphatic manner by MIR. Fletcher, and
listened to with deep attention by the assembled
multitude.
An eloquent and interesting Grafton, replete with
exalted sentiments and patriotic truths, was deliv-
cred by Mr. Schnabel, and was received with bursts
of applause by the meeting.
The following preamble and resolutions, prefaced
by appropriate remarks were submitted by Colonel
John J. McCahen, and were unanimously and en-
Enthusiastically adopted:
The return OF this day, halowed to liberty
throughout the world but held especially sacred in
this country, together with the fact of our assem-
bling within the precincts Of the temple where these
United States declared free and independent of
Great Britain and all the nations of the earth re-
quire from us expressions Of our gratitude TO the
Creator of mankind for the experimenting provi-
dence and continued blessings conferred upon our
happy country. The time and place, Also deserve
ful remembrance of those patriots who pledged
'sther lives their fortunes, and their sacred honors,
to achieve the liberties and the republican insttu-
tons of our land. DESTROYS of showing our
admiration Of, and devotion to, the great principles
contained in that sacred instrument the Declaration
of Independence, which has secured us in the en-
joyment of our civil and religious liberty, we, the
democracy of the city and county of Philadelphia,
do
Resolre, That the memories of the signers of the
declaration of Independence and the sages and sol
diers of the Of the revolution are embalmed in
grateful and hal remembrance by every freeman
here assembled; that the ennobng virtues, pure pa
trotsm, and gallant services of that glorious band,
are proud trophies of our country, which will live in
memory whilst time shall last furnishing bright ex-
ampes for generations to come.
Resolved also, That the memory of Thomas JEFF
ferson-the author of the Declaration Of Independ-
ence the apostle Of American liberty, and the great
disseminator of the principles of pure democracy
is firmly impressed upon his countrymen; and his
great virtues as a statesman, patriot, and man,
form everlasting monument, which will receive
the admiration. and plaudits of ages unborn.
Resolved, further, That though the nation mourns
the loss Of that good old man, pure old patriot, and
brave old soldier, Andrew Jackson, the democracy
Of the Union have greater for grief because his
place cannot be filled by any living man; the warm
and afectonate confidence reposed in his disnter-
ested love of country, and the sincere admiration en-
tertaned for his virtues cannot be transferred to any
mortal being his bold advocacy of all the meas
ures of republicanism, ever made him the terror of
the enemies of free government, and the beloved
guardian of the principles Of democracy. In ex-
pressing then, heartfelt sorrow and anguish for
the departed good and great, we dedicate to MEM
DRY nations grateful remembrance, to be trans
mitted to generations of republics in this and all
other countries to be written so long freedom has
place, and America a name.
Resolved also, That we repose entire confidence in
the ability and integrity Of the President and Vice
President Of the United States, and the distinguish
ed statesmen comprising the general government;
believing that, in the administration of their duties,
they will be guided by stern adherence to the
with foreign nations, they will firmly maintain the
rights of our country, and preserve untarnished our
honor.
Resolved further That, in the past history of the
executive Of this commonwealth, and the heads of
the various departments of our State government,
we have the fullest assurance of an nhexible devo-
ton to the interest of the people, and faithful full
ilment of the Just expectations of the democratic
party. 1t is also cause Of mingled satisfaction and
pride to us, democrats and Pennsylvanians, that
we have witnessed their successful efforts to main
tain our public faith, regarding the maintenance of
both public and private faith cardinal feature of
the democratic creed.
Resolved, also, That the question of the annexa-
ton of Texas to the United States has been deter
mined by the people of the two countries which
power being sovereign in their existing forms Of
government, neither country desires any interfe-
renee by foreign governments in matter peculiar
ly the rights of independent States. We WILL there's
FORE as soon as the articles Of confederation con-
summated by the ministerial agents Of the people,
hail with the thrice glorious welcome the lone star
into the Union of her sister uminaries; thus form
ing bright and beautiful constellation upon our
national sky Of cred, white, and blue"
Resolved, also, That title to Oregon we be-
lieve to be clear and beyond dispute; that, in
tanning the government in securing and defending all
that is our right, no difference Of opinion exists
among the American people; the terrors and calami-
ties OF war, dreadful they are will not induce us
to surrender particle of territory, rightfuly our
own, to satisfy Great Britain in her grasping power
OF exalted vanity. We seek pacific settlement Of
this question, desiring to be at peace with all ma
tons, and unwilling to invite difficulties that would
disturb the friendly relations that exist between this
country and any other but we demand from other
nations, what we in return will always grant--rig
and justice.
Resolved, also, That republican light begins again