The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-31

II Address u the W<P~0heA"
,,i,lctory address of Mr. Stevenson. the accom-
- ,,,.ident OF the Baltimore Convention, was not
II "a. ,.oor,sd in the .Union" We have been fur
..;b IN. more correct and complete version OF
- ~. Law before our readers, in justice to gentle
Ao IA, 50 essentially served his country in so
,,,,,iss. both al home aud abroad-whose large
-, in public affairs. admirable knowledge oil
r.-.n,,ry rules. saavity. energy, and dignity OF
-, 20 much contributed TO throw oil upon the
v,. 20 sill any little rising tempest which appeared 10
II N. and numerous body over which he presided
a hear out the convention to IFS wise ana la'rouo
ala. We invite the attention OF our readers 10 'his
l,,ory because OF the fine spirit which II ofeahes'
.,,nd and reasonable advice which II gives on the
,oases of union harmony, and concert at the present
If our marty. II is ahappy winding up of this mos,
important convention.
crKuKx, Having discharged the high duty which we
here to perform, now on the eve oil separating
| "A rs,urning TO respective homes We must all lee
will be, with macy oil Us, Tor years WIN
more forever, Let par,, them gentlemen. in peace
"A harmony; let us carry back with unkind feel
towards each other but GO FORTH as becomes the repre-
OF the democracy of the Union, animated by one
kommon aeiing fratema esteem and regard loud APP
Iapss cannot take my leave Of you Ibis
luy NV sn and cordial wishes for your prosperity and
,nnness and congratuatng you upon the happy term
zion of your arduous labors rejoice that you have
k,ceeeded in accomplishing what felt assured you would
when took this chair-and that present to your
,u the names of of its distinguished sons, upon
fvbon all democrats could unite, aud who were worthy
II the high stations which they aspired In doing this,
have done honor yourselves party, and your
kountry.
With one OF those individuals have been long and
I,o., lay.x aFx IL.
an venture to speak know him WELL And if there be
n earth man of stainless characterone whose public
nnciple thoroughly democratic as those OF any
the stage Of public life and whose whole
&c needs neither explanation defenceif there be
b an whose claims public confidence and trust found
I'd upon private vrtue-then say that is LEWIS CAss
Tremendous applause With the other distinguished
tominee have not the pleasure OF personal acquant
hnce bat he is well known his country. His merits
democrat will be disposed question Although he may
have figured very long in the public councils he has
contributed his full share in defending the rights and ber
lies OF lis country He is without fear and withouI
eproach. With the names, then, of CAss and BUTLER
pscrbed upon the broad and bright folds of the democratic
banner who there that doubts but that the democracy
xil gorousy triumph [Long and continued applause
Genlemen do indeed congratulate you and the country
upon the proceedings of yesterday; and wish to God that
svery and woman of this vast confederacy-yes,
woman; for when the liberties of any country its
ienss successfully defended maintained without their
aid (great appause)-could have been present wit
ness proceedings Of this great assembly. Who could
witness, without the deepest emotion the patriotic and
part which northern and brethren
ook in this maer Whose bosom did throb with pleas
seeing the representatives of the whole democracy
'i the north and coming forward and making a
endef OF the claims of their distinguished and patriotic
ons upon the altar OF their country, for the good
And them the democracy of the keystone
statesood old atlooed republican Pennsylvania God
bless her. great applause amongst the foremost this
good work. and carrying out her devotion principles and
not men!
What delightful spectacle the democrats OF the
DID States uniting with their younger sisters of the conied
sracy IN this glorious work; tme-honored Massachu,
SETS uniting with gallant Louisiana, who although orgi
na united by treaty and alliance has since bound her.
e to us by her blood! tGreat applause But still
gratifying, if possible, the high and patriotic
'nr New York brethren. tGreat applause Although
liberty to commune with us, and partic pate pro-
seedlings; but shorn by the convention of what they
aded their uststrength here, and rghtul position
ome they did not feel justified in abandoning and
ne cause in which we were engaged. They watched the
proceedings Of the convention and awaited its final action
md that ascertaned though they felt
elves deeply wronged what their coursel Why,
merging all selfish considerations in the impulses of
noble patriotism animated with the feelings which belong
republicans they came forward and proclaimed through
Two of their distinguished, able and eloquent sons
heir fixed determination support your nominees stand
you in the coming contest and maintain those great
principles which have long and successfully united the
iemocc party-prncipeS based upon the compromises
't the constitution, and so vital to the perpeuy of
rec Institutions They expressly declared that they
stand upon those principles the only of uniting
he democratic party and rendering glorious Union
immortal. tGseat applause And shall not unite
With them Viii not Vrginia(here the President paused,
inder evident emotion, while the cheers of the whole
assembly again rung throughout the buildng) this mother
States -unte. heart and soul with the north. and the
Whole south, and do her duty in this good work tell
ou. gentlemen that she will feel tand believe it.
Great applause Upon the broad platform which you
AVE with such unanimy erected, and upon which we
an all stand Virginia. and the entire south, will be found
inied.
Let there, then be msgvings; but united let us go
orh ia the spirit victory and with hope and glad
se and, rely it, brgh, and glorious will CLEAN
pom the horizon OF the coming contest, and lead you to
lonous triumph And il mistake not shall soon
ear the response of the people from every part OF
oyour nominations. Soon the spirit Of the democracy
III be reused 1t is high and lofty spirit; it is conta
'ous and irresistible spirit based upon the right and the
onr man for SET government, and which is destined 20
the civilized world (Appause Who them
hall despair of the republic!
Gentlemen, the power and goodness of the Almighty has
cen sgnally manifested in the history of beloved
ounty In war; God seems to have directed the swords
our people la peace, trust he will continue guide
$ destinies Loud and long applause Gentlemen,
m done.
In declaring this convention, as | do, adjourned
thout day, bid you a last and ahectionate
ireweL
Alter three cheers for the President and three for the
omnees, the convention adjourned sine die
Latest from Mexico.
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