The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-02


mended BY the nominating committee as candidates
for the House OF Assembly. They put Eecies Gil
lender into the chair after which John r. ROPES
chairman Of the committee OF arrangements, read
the following list Of vice presidents and secretaries
which was adopted by the mee,ing'
yIeE PRESIDENTS Isl ward, John g. Gilbert
John Hiyer; % ward, J. G. Stoneall, ]. Is. Garnt
son; Sd ward, w. III. Jansen, David Kinds; 4ih
ward, Eldad Holmes, Charles Mills, 5th ward, K
b. Hart, Jesse Brush 9th ward Frederick Kholer
Malachi Fallen; 7th ward, G. W. Smith, William
Msckayj 9th ward, c. p. Brown, d. z. Delavan
9Th ward, c. A. Van Zandt, Thomas Starr; 10Th
ward, A. Reed, Gideon Ostrander; llth ward, VIM.
Gage, Joshua Fleet; 18th ward, Patrick Dougherty;
18th ward, L. X. Downing, John Leonard l4th
ward, David Kissner, Elhanan Martin; 18th ward,
Elnathan Thone, John ]. Cisco; 18th ward, q. w.
Anderson, James Moore; l7th ward, James Walsh,
Martin Flicker 18th ward, III. A. Beach, w, IL.
Bum. i
SEcHErARIEs.-Ist ward, VIM. Blain; I'd ward
ConkIin Titus; Sd ward, w. III. Backfordi 4ih
ward, b. j. Pentz; 9Th ward, L. A, Myers; 9th
ward, Papk Brennan; 7Ih ward, ID. p. Arnold; 9Th
ward, l.. X. Campbell; 9Th ward, w. +. Godfrey
10Th ward, w. A. Douglass; llth ward, A. Jack
son; 18th ward, NJ. l.. Mott; 18th ward, M. l..
Bryant; 18th ward, Thomas Whelan; 18th ward,
Ira b. Davis; 18th ward, ID. ID. Reid; l7th ward,
III. Boone; 18th ward, c. w. Hebbard
MIR. Ropes read the following address, which was
adopted
ADDRESS
In accordance with the usages of the democratic
party, we have deemed IL due 10 the occasion, and
the principles and measures which We desire should
be sustained, TO state the grounds on which APP
peal 10 the people for their favor and support The
democracy, in their struggles 10 advance the equal
and common interests Of all men, seek no conceal
menls, and will tolerate DISCUSSES Of their pur-
poses and principles. They rely for continued sue
cess upon frank ayowal OF their opinions upon all
subjects Of public interest, and upon faithful adj
herenes, by their candidates. to the pledges given by
the party TO the public. .....
Ia the great canvass Of 1914, the democratic party
throughout the Union, well Of this State, fear
lessly and manfuly took issue with their opponents
upon al The great questons thai agltaed the public
mind True TO lis instincts and the liberal prnci-
Piles which have ever marked It's action, the demo-
cratic party pledged It's Efforts Busiained and elect
Cd, in favor Of the great American measure-the an
nexation OF Texas-to assert our clear and unques
tionable rights 90 our territory IN Oregon-to repeal
the uaequ, unjust, and odious tariff OF l542-to the
establishment OF an independent treasury, and 10 the
vndIcation Of the national rights and honor when
ever and by whomever assaed. 81. f....
These suspicious results large majority Of the
American people were anxious 10 secure, and the
masses In their patriotism, rallied in support Of the
democratic candidates and trumphandy elected
them. Most Of the measures to which the party
was pledged by the Baltimore convention, have been
the Oregon controversy, something was yielded
which large portion Of our people deemed unques-
tionaby our own, they will remember with gratitude
and admiration the truly patriotic who stood up
manfully in all yiclssiudes, and amidst all cmbar-
russmens, for the integrity OF national soil, and
the vindIcation Of our national honor. .,
ri The failure Of Mexico TO indemnify our citizens
for spoauons OF their property, her refusal TO re-
eieye minister from government, her belliger-
ant demonstrations account of the anne Ration of
Texas, and the invasion Of our soil by her armies,
precpated US into war with that unfortunate and
misguided nation. The progress Of the war thus
far proves nContestbly that the chivalrous spirit
which immortalized the patriots of the revolution
still animates their descendants. The battles of
Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, and the capture
Of Monterey are brilliant proofs Of the cool courage
indomable energy and heroic valor of the citizen
soldier, Amidst our congratulations at the new
lustre she upon our arms, generous people will
not forget TO relieve the suferngs Of the widows and
orphans, whose husbands and fathers fell on the
field Of battle
In the campaign of 1874, the democrats of this
State with reference to the question involved in our
State policy, pledged themselves to adhere in egis
laton to the guarantees that have been given to our
public creditors to ORDER sustain the supre-
macy of law, and a. redress all existing grievances
to the full extent compatible with vested rights.
These pledges have been redeemed. The public
faith has been preserved order has been enforced by
law, and measures Of relief have been secured by
legislation. tnrs.'a
The recent constitutional convention of our State
has ordered that separate amendment to the con-
sttulon shall be submitted separately, providing
that negroes shall have the right to vote for ali
Offices eligible to the people as the whites.
We regard such a measure as dangerous to the
purity of the elective franchise. We regard the ne
groes, as a class, as incapable Of sef-government
Such Is their physical organization that it is impos-
sbe for the whites to associate with them in any re-
lation of life, and that amalgamation with them
would be unmitigated degradation. 1t is impossible
that two races, so radically and essentially unlike,
can ever harmoniously cooperate in administering
a government While we would guaranty to them
the inviolabty Of their persons and property, and
exemption from taxation, we would exclude them
altogether from exercising the elective franchise and
recommend to our fellow-citzens to reject this amend
ment. .s.. -.
In concluding this brief address to our fellow c,i
zeps, we cannot forbear to remind them that mpor-
tant consequences depend the issues of the pres
ent election. Our adversaries, although distracted
do not despair Of success Their unex pected sue.
eesses in other States have embroidered them to hope
for victory in democratic New York. Already they
proclaim to the world that the odious tariff of l842
must be restored and the independent treasury re-
pealed They are making vigorous efforts to secure
majority in the next Congress and obtain the pos
session Of our State government. aijt Il
NO true democrat, proud Of tho first triumphs Of
Ms party and the Dement'S II has conferred our
people, can contemplate such result without feel.
ings of modification and alarm. As devoted as ever
TO the permanent ascendency of democratic princi-
pies and measures, with long honored citizens as
candidates for popular favor with the names of pop
ular and tried public servants inscribed on our JAN
ners, we cannot fail to triumph if we act In good
faith towards our principles, and with each other
This is not the limo 70 indulge in private griefs
or yield 70 personal disappointments. We are on
the eve of eventful encounter with the enemy of
our principles. We, have often defeated them on
the same battlefield, and under tho same leaders,
thathc contest Of the I'd of November to be fought
The attention ofthe whole democracy ofthe Union is
now turned to US. They, look nnxiously to the re-
suit, II depends upon ourselves whether we sue
coed and gladden. the hearts of our democratic
brethren everywhere, or whether they, as we'll as
ourselves, are to lament our ignominous over
throw. 9t,,s l,it M Non FVDs ft4.|g stn..af
\ We appeal to all true democrats and friends of
good government, to lay aside all prejudices to look
at the principles and objects 10 be secured by our
success, and TO rally to their support with the same
vigorous and cordial cooperation that has senalzea
our previous political struggles. Such united and
harmonious effort is due TO the cause and to bur
selves Such an effort will eecure ma anotbsr 80;