The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-23

ways steady in his objects, and honorable and high
minded in his aims, in every situation in which he
has been placed, he has proved true to his obga-
tions and duties, and fearless and energetic in dis
charging them. While his business habits, indus
try, and abilities fit him for almost any station his
friends feel assured that his sterling merit and in
egrity of character, the polished urbanity and
kindness Of his manner, will obtain for him the
goodwill and esteem of every one. With this an
nouncement, we will add to-day but few words
To the republican party Of Georgia, the present is
an important contest. Never before did the prn-
cipes or honor of Georgia more anxiously call
upon every republican to do his duty. The eyes Of
the whole Union are upon you. The principles of
the federal politicians this State the princ
pies of her people, We saved the citadel, and
glorious was our triumph last fall and we can do SO
again, if the republicans will do their duty. Never
since the days of James Jackson, has Georgia stood
up so proudly as she then did, In her name, then
in the name of her dearest principles-in the name
Of all our southern institutions; by your devoted re-
gard to everything held sacred among freemen, we
whole strength now. Strike another blow for your
country Elect republican governor, and a suf-
fcient majority in both branches of the legislature,
to secure republican senator in place of Judge
Berrien."
SAVANNAH, June l9.
To the Editor Of the Union:
The democratic convention met on the 18th in.
slant. Seventy-eight Of the ninety-two counties
were represented, and 273 delegates were present
The two-thirds rule was adopted; and, on the first
ballot, the Hon. Matthew Hall McAster, of Chat
ham, received 209 votes and the Hon. Hiram War
ner, of Carroll Ga; blank, l.
1t was then moved that the nomination be con-
sidered unanimous; which was carried without
dissenting voice.
DIR. Daniel of Hall, then proposed that the Balti-
more resolutions be adopted as clear embodiment
of the principles of the democracy of Georgia.
which carried.
This is great triumph for us; our opponents
prophesied discussions nnumerabe; but so far from
this, Mr. McAllster not only received two-thirds,
but three-fourths of the votes. Mr. McAllister from
1884 to 1889, served old Chatham in the Senate and
has always been regarded the leader of the DEM
ocratc party of our State. He has heretofore de.
clned both the governorship and seat in the Sem
ate but the solicitations of his friends have at length
prevailed. And the "war-horse of Georgia. Gas he
has been styed) will, l feel confident, be placed
at the head of our State in October next His
opponent will be the present incumbent-the Hon.
VIM. III. Crawford-a gentleman of the highest tai
ents, and by far the strongest man Of the wing
party. McAster and Crawford are decidedly the
two most popular in the State, and the race will
be an exciting one; but, with the example Of the "Old
Dominion" before her, Georgia cannot, ay, and ,oiu
not, prove recreant to the democratic faith
'tThe web oflife is of tangled yarn" indeed A
vague report was prevalent last evening that Gen.
Jackson was deceased, and the mail of this morning
has swelled it, alas! into too sad a certainty. The
stern old patriot has been gathered to his fathers
ripe in years rnd full Of honors; and though en-
tombed in sarcophagus, will be embamed for
ever in tie hearts of his countrymen. Unlike the
celebrated cardinal. he has served both his God and
his country. May both reward him, is the earnest
prayer of AULUS.
+"Cardinal Woisey--
Had but served my God with half the zeal
servd my king, he would not in mine age
Have left me naked to mine enemiesn
Shakspeare's King Henry Pill