The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-10-01
Robert M. MeL.ns. E.o.

We laid before readers last evening the strong and
able speech of Robert Nj McLane esq delivered at the
Democratic State Festival on the 18th at Baltimore
| The manner in which Mr. McLane treats the various
topics relating to the policy which has governed the pres
ent administration shows that he has not presented him
self to the people Of his district for seat in Congress-
without having first thoroughly prepared himself for
bold avowal and able advocacy OF Democratic prncl
Piles and measures
The first subject discussed is the tariff, and his agu
ment in favor of the act of 1896 while it is concise in
point of words comprehensive and complete in states
manlike logic It evnces ordinary degree OF polti-
cal discenment, soundness of principle and power of
illustration.
The next subject treated of is the very important one
of internal improvements by the general government In
The discussion OF that question, the speaker concise
and forcible in his views
The collection and disbursement of the national reve-
nue. is the next subject OF discussion. Here MIR. Nc
Lane most forcbly and eectualy exhibits the falacy
of national bank in view OF the prosperity of the
try, and the dangers of such institution in its threat
enings Of blight and desoation our happiness as
people, and our glory as nation.
Equal ability shown by the speaker in his support OF
the administration in the prosecution Of the Mexican
war. His discussion Of the causes which led to that
war is lucid, powerful, and triumphant He reasons
with scahing severity, and touching eoquence, the
ouons of the legislature of Maryland, denuncatory of
the war, in favor of which Mr.. John p Kennedy, his
opponent voted His clear and forcbe advocacy of the
justice of the entities him to the admiration and
support of every in his district who has the true
honor and glory Of his country at heart He concludes
his speech with some excellent remarks that subject
and the following appeal
Such promises only add to the enomity of the orig
inal oence-a deseron of those who participated with
him Annapolis in the efforts made stain the records of
the general assembly of Maryland with such mschevous
resoutionsa stain which the caution and patriotism OF
the senate of Maryland partially avoided This senate of
In refusing to enertauSthese condemned resou-
TONS this body has done much to dignity the political
fanaticism which has so long marked its action This
body could well reject democratic measures Of reform
and rehenchment-thls body could reject democratic
Judges and justify such persecution for opinions sake
by promising to the people Of the State wing retrench
ment--whig reform-whg judges. But this body could
not dishonor and discredt the State of Maryland, and
Justify TO their wing constituents still less could
tins BODY give aud and comfort to the enemy denounce
and dishonor the American commander chief and dis
credit the federal government engaged in foreign war;
when the brothers, and sons, and fathers OF their cons
uents-whgs and democrats--were actually engaged in
that foreign war; and had already carried the MaTyand
standard in the foremost rank of the boodest fields in
MeXicoand then justify to any constituency outside Of
'Once more and in conclusions have to say from those
resolutions reco and dissent; and marking them the
exponent of sentiments entertained by my opponent OPP
pose to them the sentiments and opinion OF the people OF
Baltimore, IN town meeting assembled in the summer OF
1916, wings and democrats, with whom then communed
Under the banners they unfurled, now sand-the obi
cation accepted by them then embraced and to it now
adhere. Thus accepting this in accordance with the
act of Congress declaring the war caused by the
act of Mexico, would prosecute it vigorously to
speedy and successful termination, s,bduing the power
that governs Mexico, and thus conquerng peace--a
peace which, when conquered by our arms, should illus
trate in It's terms and spirit the torbeaance and justice OF
our governments peace honorable to the people Of
Mexico and 10 the government and people of the United
Statesa peace in itself blessing to the people OF Mex
lCo and scourge to the despOs who have mady precp
itated the events that caused and constituted the Wr
No man who reads the whole speech entertain the
slightest doubt to the authors ability TO faithfully and
efficiently represent the intelligent constituency whose sup
port he seeks The powerful manifestation of talents,
and those of the efficient character, exhibited in this
speech confirms all the had FORM
ed of them We trust that his talents and sound principles
will receive the appreciation and support of the Baltimore
district in his election, by large majority, his fed
eral opponent. The Monumental city has manufacu
rers, whom Mr.. Kennedy is now appealing for protec
ton But he will appeal in vain, if they will but cast
their eyes over the whole surface OF our country for
doubted evidences Of its great prosperity She has also
many enlightened merchants in her bosom; and they
must see the advantages of free trade and the impulse
which the tariff of lS4g has impaired to commerce She
has toned and noble patriots around her monuments,
who value the honor and the rights of their country
beyond all price. Yet Mr.. Kennedy is attempting to
persuade them that it is far better to take the side of
Mexico against their own country Upon this issue the
appeal is made to the intelligent and patriotic citizens of
Baltimore; and Wednesday next will pronounce their
verdict at the polls. We await their decision,