The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-28

Baltimore Democratic Convention.
APRIL 20, 1s4s.
The convention organized by calling Col Henry
Sanderson to the chair and appointing Dr. Thomas e.
Atkinson secretary
The object Of the meeting was stated by the Chair and
the convention, on motion, proceeded to ballot for dele
gate to represent the fourth congressional district in the
democratic national convention, to be held in Baltimore
on the 22d of Mays lsls.
The following gentlemen were put in nomination :
John Ketewell, esq. Hon. j. Nelson, Col w F Giles,
Col NJ. l. Cohen, and Col G Davies The ballot re-
suited in the choice OF John Kelewe esq he having
received AZ votes; the rest scattering:
committee was appointed TO wait on Mr. Kettlewel,
and inform him of his election
During the absence Of the committee, the Hon. Robert
M MeLane was invited to address the convention, which
he did with his usual eoquence
The committee having returned with Mr.. Ket.lewell,
this gentleman, In eloquent address, heartily thanked
the convention for the honor conferred upon him, and
accepted the appointment He concluded as follows:
Since the period when former convention assembled
in this roon four years ago. for the purpose for which
you are now called toge,her events Of the highest magn
ude have occurred affecting only the desnies OF
own country, but the world at large.
For the progress of these fundamental reforms
utions in government, the democratic party response
BILE TO the future They the ponee clearing away
The wilderness which so long bewdered and beaighted
baed ardor and vgor They need power but the
print How young country in the history Of nations
yet how old In what she has accomplished-n honor,
the present illustrate and adon the past At period
has the republic, in the vindication of her just rights
raiion Of orthodox republican, principle. more closely
as.miated 10 the stern resolves and firm hearts of the
Ing empire Two oceans now wash her shores, and
civilized Europe pays just tribute to the nyncibity OF
dusty and enterprise Of our people In word The great
republic OF America is the political school house Of the
and DE f'
humble exalted rich recognise and feel
responsibilities. what course should the great mass Of the
party pursue towards those whose temper disappointment
embarass, or, in tar they cam destroy this unity and
thereby impede the onward progress of liberal principles
Should in such emergency follow the hottest
example, and more in sorrow than in anger make every
point the touching fraternity of France; youthful
her new organization yet already old in TRUTH power, and
the democracy OF this land when another and bright planet
has just burst forth in the political armament?
ciaon but if this ia and ali fails should we not them
with one heart rival who should be first in the onset,
only result in triumphant victory both averaries
and "desuctives tit such there be, north south,
than the animal is able to devour"
to ireeman-he knowledge of having faithfully dis
charged his duty to his country only subordinate that
JOY will be the pain and penalty of those who sacrificed
patriotism TO personal or political luminosity.
On motion, the following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas in government of delegated duty, the appro-
val of constituent considered richest reward
the representative and proves the highest incentive
faithful discharge OF official and Whereas
able Judgment Of political friends. all times proper,
bly, arduous public duty, and delicate and embarrassing
foreign reationswhen actious opposition and ungenerous
party management, rather than patriotic considerations
the public good and national interests characterize the
ton Of political opponents Therefore,
Reoiped That this convention the vanguard OF the
domitable democracy of Baltimore hereby express
qualified appreciation OF the manner in which the admins
ation OF the general government has been conducted
through the numerous difficulties and enbarrassments OF
the last three years and that, whether in its civil
and currency policy, in it's military movements
witnessed in its efficient application OF all the means placed
disposal by ardy legislation whether in its mani.
tested love Of and good neghborhood by and
repeated offers ofnegotiaon with Mexico, in its energy
and activity in with view to Its speedy termination
and harmonious national cooperation in pro.
noting the welfare of the human illustrated
in their glorious result, the of democratic
ures, the achievement OF democratic efforts.
Resoued That the prompt, able and dgnfed manner in
McLane in the conflict and factious opposition of party,
has sustained the OF the Executive entitled
and receives our cordial approval.
Resolved That in preparing for the nomination of
ddate for the presidency, do knowing that he will
be the exponent OF principles and long
advocated and with faith in these, the principles and
OF progressive and best calculated to ad
the welfare and happiness of mankind, pledge
hearty cooperation to the democracy OF the Union in sup
port Of our conventional candidate.
of democratic Institutions and advent Of that spirit in
France. whose gifts to millions are "Libery, equality,
fraternity"
THos. c. ATKINSON, Secretary.