The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-01

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From the Boston Times.
IHE NOMINEES OF THE BALTIMORE coavENrIoS.-lt
will be seen by the intelligence from Baltimore Published
N another column of this paper, that the Democratic
National Convention has accomplished the object of its
meeting, by the selection OF presidential and wee pres
dental candidate As the result of their decision, we
names of LEWIS CAss, of Michigan and WILLIAM O
BUTLER, of Kentucky, there to remain until the voice Of
the people has ratified the choice of their delegates by
their trlu nphant election in November next
Prior to the meeting of the convention at Baltimore we
freely expressed our preferences, and those Of this
sechon as did many other papers in various parts of the
ment the convention should decide upon the democratic
ticket we should throw whole strength into the sup
port OF the nominee. We believed, and still believe this
course the best calculated to udcious and fair
choice of candidates in convention.
IN now waving our individual preferences, we
called upon to make no severe sacrifice. For while
supported Judge Woodbury. as New England man, we
hail IN General Cass another OF New England, who,
i ne went forth from midst in early YOUTH went
forth as pioneer to the great western wilderness, carry
ing with him the education the principles and the feel
ings ne derived from his birthplace Mr.. Casss strength
rests, however, broader basis. He stands forth
striking embodiment of democratic Notwithstanding
as he has done, in the front rank of that party,
which at home has maintained the interests of the many
as opposed to those OF the few and above all the inter
"a party which, with the exception of few years, has
swayed the destnes of this republic since its BIRTH and
carried Out all the great measures to which she owes her
prosperity at home and her magnitude the eyes of the
world in opposition to the unyeding efforts of the fed
eralsts OF other days and wings of these The demo-
crate candidate Tor the presidency combines civil and
military qualities, the wisdom and experience of a
veteran statesman and dplomatist,. the gallantry of
sol2er and the graces OF scholarship and literature.
true working man N mind and body, his identif-
cation with the marvellous progress of this country
will render hun peculiarly fitted to WELD her destnes
at this period OF expansion and political aggrandize
ment. His elevation to the presidency will command
her representative at brilliant court, the most polish
ed and brilliant of Europe, he sustained reputation
and his own most ably and trumphaatly But we have
neither space nor time to dwell upon the recommends
tons with which the of this tried and true soldier
OF democracy comes before our fellow-ctizens.
Associated with General Cass on the democratic ticket
is the veteran General Butler OF Kentucky presen,
commander in chief of the American army in Mexico
man and dear to the heart of every true patriot
anon in and friend of the veneated Jackson. and
in the present war the wearer of laurels at the
sormng of Monterey. Gen. Butler equally well known
for his sound democratic principles and his eminent
statesman like quaes-qualities which fit him TO adorn
any station within the gift of the American people.
With Y, these names inscribed upon our banner. we
triumph at the capital. AT the last election we boldly
met and routed the foe. Since then, democratic
strength has been added to the Union-other have
been added to our galaxysuccess has attended every
democratic measure-and again the call to arms is the
signal-noe to victory!
From the Richmond Enquirer.
We learned by telegraph yeserdayAeyening that the
democratic convention had nominated Gen Lewis Cass
for the Office of President of the United States; he re-
ceving ITO votes out of 25i-nne more than twothrds
of that body.
upon this grand result The man who has stood in the
front rank of our party the Senate of the United States
sustaining upon all occasions, with signal ability the
prominent measures OF the present administration, and
vigorously and successfully meeting its foes; the man
whose fame stands recorded in the annals OF his coun
ys history, the brave and gallant soldier in the late
with Great Brainas the able representative of his
nation al the court OF France, fong by his skill and d
plomacy the European nations in forming the designed
quinuple treaty; this is the man the democratic con
democracy to rally upon Pure and spotless in his char
acer as man and as statesman the field and the cab
met can both lay claim him; he is emphaticaly civil
military man. While he is not unacquainted with mill
ary he is well fitted by education for civil stations
In conclusion, we must say we were never in finer
scribed the known and weH-defned principles of our
party, aud with man every way worthy OF his country
and ou cause-respeced at home and honored abroad
victory again assuredly awaits us
he same, May
We learn by teegraphc despatch from Baltimore, re.
ceved at haif-past six o'clock last evening, that the
Democratic National Convention adjourned yesterday
harmonlousy, and in the highest spirits The address of
Mr. Stevenson at the close of the session is said to have
been most beautiful and much admired Thus has ended
the deliberations of body, whose movements have been
watched with the deepest interest from every section OF
our counry and most noby and satisfactorily have they
discharged the important duties ntrused to them by the
democracy of the Union. 1t will be seen that every
ballot for President the vote of Virginia was cast for
Lewis Cass Gen. Buffers high character, both a
civilian and military man-formerly member OF Con-
gress from Kentucky, and more recently brilliant
officer in the Mexican war, and now the commander
of our army--s known to ALL 1t is another OF
power which adds dignity and force to ticket He
will receive the most cordial support of the entire republic
can party.
So far as we have been able ascertain the nominees
of the convention have been most enthusiastically
ceived by the democracy of this city
The Old Dominion, we feel assured, will be well salts
fled with the nominations and will roll up her thousands
for Cass and Butler. This is, perhaps the strongest
ticket which could have been selected by the democratic
national convention. Indeed some of our friends to
there much doubt whether he will be able 10 carry cold
Kentucky" And to sold Zac," his prospects for the
presidency supposed to be just about good
those of the calculating" sage of Ashland. The de-
mocracy of the Union have before them, stand
ard bearers, men who worthy of their support
worthy of the great advocatewell calculated
to guard all the interests of our beloved ceuntry-and
and glorious principles of the republican party upon the
perseverance of which mainly depend the prosperity and
permanent welfare of our country.
From the Richmond Examiner.
This nomination will be responded to with pleasure by
the democracy of the Union The public mind has long
been prepared for this The distinguished services of
General Cass have given HIM reputation extensive
as that of any living American statesman Abroad and
at home he has alike been honored by of virtue and
intelligence The distinguished statesman, the intrepid
hero the legislative halls of the nation, well the
services No American has been distinguished
for great deeds endearng HIM to the people Above all
this during the last three years of bitter federal oppos
ton to the administration and the nations honor, Lewis
Cass has always been found in the right pIace--never
swervng in the discharge of his high duties senator,