The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-16
POLITICAL.


was numeIousy attended every county in the district
being represented, and mostly by uii deleg1.ons
proceedings, we are happy learn were chaaceriAeu
by harmony and good feelings which augur well Tor our
success in the approaching contest ZION AnuIew nen
nedy, our late representative IN d n,lnnpat
speech; in which he thanked his eilow-chzens OF the
district for the honor they had three times conferred on him.
and respectfully but firmly declined being candidate
for nomination This speech, and the honorable and DIS
interested motives which prompted IT, have justly raised
Mr. Kennedy IN the estimation OF his trends anu lha
future and still higher honors await him, Is the desire Oh
every democrat in the district.
After Mr. Kennedy declined, the names OF some gen.
temen not before announced Were submitted TO me con-
venton. On the first ballot, William Rockhill, esq.,
OF this county, received majority OF all the votes
cast, and declared duly nominated He received 80
votes; d. B. Herman, of Noble, IL; s. l.. Rugg, OF
Adams, 2; Colonel j, Spencer, of Allen scattering
The nomination OF person SO favorably known as MT
Rockhi meets with the decided appreciation OF the
democrats in this county, and WILL we doubt not, give
equal satisfaction throughout the district He has
sided in this county upwards of twenty years, and has,
perhaps, friends and fewer enemies than any man
it he has represented both branches OF the legis
ature and has there for himself the reputation of
an industrious able memberone who faithfully attend
ed TO the interests of his constituents and fearessy
tanned the measures of his party In 1896, he
eced of the presidential electors He is farmer
one who lls the soil with his own hands; and it is
seldom that that class of fellow citizens, although
they probably constitute nnetenths of the community
have opportunity to send one of their number TO our
national councils, trust and believe he will be
daily supported by them. Although he is plain blunt
ty OF his manners answering honesty, correct morals
and business habits, the confidence and esteem of
the community in which he lives; while his sound poll
teal views and wellknown hmness in sustaining them,
warrant his democratic friends In placing the fullest
fdence in him as safe dePostary OF political power
Letters read from the several candidates pledgng
themselves 10 abide the result OF the convention and
| daily support the nominees and from the enthusiasm
with which MIR. Rockhs nomination is responded to
by the friends of all the candidates for nomination, we
feel assured that he will be sustained by them with
fnching irmness. The citizens Of the north now have
an opportunity of elevatng OF their number to the
distinguished honor of seat in Congressman that too,
in the person of farmer and who is, by long
dence completely identified with its interests. Our
brethren in the south WILL feel confident, from graft
tude for the support their favorte has always received
the north, give candidate equally liberal sup
port the south and cannot allow ourselves for
moment TO doubt that Mr. Rockhll will be elected by the
full democratic majority, whatever aspect shape the
opposition to him may assume, whoever may be his
competitor. But, while thus confident of success
must admonish friends against the danger of being
ued into false security, and thus losing the prize for
want OF the necessary eXertlon to secure It, 1t is by vigil
lance alone that success is rendered certain.
We are gatlfed to notice among the proceedings res
oution expressive OF the confidence n and gratitude of
the party to- the democratic press, for its abors in the
cause OF democracy. We have labored long and dill
gently to promote the success of our party and not
trust, without effect Our steadfast adherence to
principle and support of those who have always proved
true to the cause, have made us obnoxious to, and
posed us to the enmy of, bogus democrats; but
this endorsement of the correctness of by the
representatives OF the party throughout the district
ample equivalent for the petty malice we have had to
contend against; and we assure friends that if they
will only do their duty towards U.S. will do ours to
them faithfully and fearlessy.
After the adjournment OF the convention Mr. Kennedy
addressed his fellow citizens the subject of the Mex
can His speech is said to have been mastery eff
FORT giving full history of the origin of the war; and tr
umphanty vindcang the administration from the absurd
charges made by the wings against it, of having unneces
sarly involved the country in unjust for the pur
pose of acquiring additional slave territory. The speech
listened to with interest and afforded great satsac
Resolutions adopted By the eonuention
The committee appointed TO report resolutions, re-
ported the following; which were unanimously adopted
Whereas hold that the perpeuity free institutions
and republican form of government depends upon the
umph Of the democratic and order such
the support of such will jealousy support and
tain the principles OF the party and wher
10Th congressional district has been called for the purpose
OF making choice OF candidate represent this district
the approaching Congress: and whereas the country
involved in with Mexico, brought about by the az
dent and the administration assai!ed and embarrassed
upon that subject by the opposite political party there
Resolved That heartily approve the holding of said
convention, and will unedy and vigorously support the
Resolved, That in the opinion of this convention il is
the duty OF every American citizen give Jealous support
TO the administration in conducting the Mexican war
with vigor, believing that that way speedy peace
will be obtained than by pursuing different course
Chief Magistrate Under his administration the vexed
questions OF the Oregon boundary and the nanceinclud
ing that of the tariff and national banhave been happily
settled ''N'
Resolved That in the increased demand and rise of price
of the agricultural productions of country, and especial
ly OF those OF the the admirable workings of
the recent liberal and reetrade commercial policy adopted
by government and feel coufiden that the estab
lshment Of that policy will the democratic party
the support of the agricultural portions of
nasnuch as it secures them large market and fair
price for their products without being oppressive upon
other class OF our population
Rcsoced That the late conduct of the United Sem
ate in prescribing Thomas Richie, editor of the Unon
racy-naking themselves the and Judges in his
casehas resulted in the devotion of the prescribed in the
esteem and confidence of his party while has degraded
Resoired That regard the public press as great and
important auxiliary republican government and that
have every confidence the ability and integrity of the
democratic editors of this districts would, therefore,
recommend and urge that democrat who has the
do should subscribe read lea one
OF the democratic papers in the district.
Resotved That we have undated confidence in late
representative in Congress, Hon. Andrew Kennedy and
that, in Withdrawing his candidate for the nom
nation by this convention the democratic candidate for
Congress- earnest OF further usefulness
elevated and important sphere of action.
The following resolutions were introduced BY Hon
Andrew Kennedy, and unanimously adopted:
Resoped That the President cabinet in their un
wearied efforts (by all honorable means) avoid war
with the l-governed republic of Mexco--as well as in
the prompt ana eicient return oil Diow Tor blow, when
the conflict by her wantonly commemorative
the gratitude OF the American people, and the
ration of the civilized world.
Rcsoped That our patriotic army, and its able and eff
officers, by their gallant and vigorous conduct
prosecuting the campaign, have for themselves and
the country imperishable renown.
lin introducing the above, Mr. Kennedy gave notice
that he would, after the adjournment of the convention
give his views on the Mexican war; which he did in
most able and argumentatve speechl