The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-08

high post of administering the laws and constitu.
ton of great and wise people, he wisely foresaw
that in order TO enable that constitution 10 accomplish
all the good il was designed to produce, il must be
purged Of the impurities that had collected around it,
He therefore set himself the work Of correcting the
abuses that had been infused into the general gov
eminent He commenced his memorable reform by
assailing that most powerful machine that had in
4 fused poison and corruption into every vein Of the
| government, opened a wide breach between the rich
and the poor and pasied the legislative as well as
the executive arm He overturned, ruined, and de-
stroyed il at a single blow; and in answer 10 the
wild and terrific clamOr raised against him by the
federalsts he threw himself upon the inelli gence
virtue, and patriotism of the people, and by their
verdict he was Tlumphantly sustained. He check
ed, and finally put end 10 the system Of internal
Improvements by the general government directed
his influence and energies against the protective sys-
TEN, and had the exalted satisfaction Of beholding
the entire exunguishment Of tho nauesal debt be-
fore his connexion with the admnistrs Nm Of public
affairs was ended. Thus, from the time he entered
upon the duties Of the presidency Till he relinqush-
ed them, he compelled the federalists to contend on
the defensive. Their whole mammoth scheme Of
taxation thus destroyed by the wisdom, cour-
4 age, and patriotism Of single man, and what the
leading federalists call the great "American sys-
tenn" which, stripped Of its pageantry, is nothing
else than mighty scheme 10 tax the many for the
enrichment Of the few, and to despo the treasury
Of its legitimate resources, has been laid in the dust
eminent may henceforth be so seduousy guarded
that federalism shall not, with all its efrontery
have the daring hardihood TO raise its voice in sup
port of ENGRAVING upon the government any Of its
selfish and corrupting schemes Since the govern
ment has been reformed by Jackson, the dem
ocraric party have had to contend, also, on
the defensive, though for more honorable
end than their federal opponents-to prevent
the Introduction Of any portions Of their ruin
Gus policy, and to defend the sanctty and purity Of
the constitution. Indeed as long as they preserve
their integrity, they will be compelled 10 wage de-
fensiye war. For federalism is watchful and eager
to start some new project, to have some bantling
scheme nOurshed at public expense. To resist this
spint that Is thus constantly meditatng INVASION
Of the simplicity of the government, and which
awaits like animal of prey does its victim, for
the favorable opportunity, requires vigilance ener-
gy, and patriotism the part Of the democracy
The location ofan efficient and energetic association
here at the seat of the general government, is not
only desirable, but essential, for the preservation Of
the unity and harmonious action Of the democracy
OF the country. Here great proportion Of popular
sentiment is manufactured and our federal adver-
sares, fully impressed with this fact, have always
aimed at an effective organization here. Having
all the means and facilities possible for ae-
qulrlng correct political information on all sob
J. lects Of legislation, the Democratic Associa-
ton of Washington, with the advantages it now
possesses of splendid edifce for its public and
private meetings, may be regarded a grand
seminary, whence political knowledge may be
communicated to all sections Of the Union, and an
easy intercourse be preserved with the various a..
soclatons in the different States, resulting in mutual
benefits and advantages. For the possession Of this
elegant and spacious hall, the hitherto desderatu
of the democratic party here, to perfect organza-
uoh, we are indebted TO the sagacity, liberaty and
patriotism of Messrs. Francis p. Blair and John G.
Rlves; those veterans in the democratic ranks, who
have many years confronted the battnlions of
federal leaders, defeated their schemes and exposed
their wes and deceptious policy; the keen logic,
scathing sarcasm, eloquent sentiment, and sound
political maxlms, Of whose editorials for thirteen
years were felt and acknowledged throughout the
country. And long will the democrats here re-
member them az disinteresttd friends, and firm
and unwavering in their support Of the dem
ocratIc party; the who ever stood by
the administration of the illusrious Jackson, and
his able successor, in their most perilous and trying
moments; and who, after the disastrous defeat Of
1910, when deusion and fraud gained such FREEDOM
nance temporarily over the country, TO threaten
the destruction of all that dear the democra-
cy, encouraged the people everywhere to organize,
to exert themselves, and thus powerfully aided in
stimuIaung the people, by the confidence which
they inspired, to renewed and more vigorous con-
test which resulted in the triumphant election Of our
present excellent chief magistrate.
In conclusion. will merely advert to the condi-
tons which the Of this hall is guaranteed to the
Washington Democratic Association. This is, so
long they shall adhere to democratic usages and
principles, and support the nominee of the democ-
, racy of the country. This is wholesome limta-
= tion it imposes upon nothing that we ought not
10 desire Ii secures our concert with the majority of
our party, and thus, when nomination is made,
as band of brothers joined will act, and speak
in unison with the great democratic family of the
J country, and, with them, go on conquerng and to
conquer preserves us from any sacrifice of prin-
cple, any coalition with federalism, which is ever
anxious ally itself with the democracy, by offer
in small n Curea cherished
end. This day, then, constitutes Il new era in our
" history From this hour, this very moment, we
. may date new existence. We have attained q
= spacious hall for our meetings in the popuous por
ton of Washington city-a city decidedly federal -
3 u city in which sound democracy encounters its
greatest pposition-where it has been compelled to
. suffer opprobrum and prescription. My fellow
bers will not be wanting in the work of caution and
, hmness II you display the latter of these virtues
:, and you did during the last presidential contest
=. when all your powers and resources were summon
ed to the work-when, in support of your principles
. and your course, health, ease, money, everything
y was sacrificed am you will not again need to
- be admonshed Of the former, but merely to
:. your own experience for principles to direct youl
course.
e In conformity with the wishes of Messrs Blal
II e. Rives | declare this hall to he dedicated to tn,
y use of the Washington Democratic Association sc
y long as they shall preserve democratic usages ant
. principles.
e The declaration of independence was then reat
f. by Mr. Stanton, and the ceremonies closed.
l. The procession again formed, and proceeded Il
70 the dwelling of J. G, Rives, where three hearty
At cheers given for Blair e. Rves, and the assem-
in bage dispersed.
10 JOHN BOYLE, Chairman.
il JAMES r. ADAMS, Secretary.
IN GEORGE M. BIBB,
'e coUNsELLoR.A T-LAw,