The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-08-11

It'll q" c. p. SENGsTACK,
| +. d. HOOVER,
| FRANKLIN 5. MYERS,
JOHN BOYLE,
| Dr. BENZ S BoHRER,
| LUND WASHINGTON, IT.,
HENRY S. DAVIS
| Secretaries
Gen. JOHN NJ McCALLA,
| z. w. MckNEw,
JOHN K, Norris,
q. w PHILLIPS,
| JAMES w. SHEAHAN,
THOMAS CATION.
The chairman having made few remarks, introduced
the Hon. Mr.. HARRISON, of Georgia, who made able
and appropriate speech He spoke OF the occasion that
had brought mighty concourse of the democracy OF
the federal city together that as party, they could no
longer be looked upon here nconsdeabe point OF
numbers that this nnumerab!e assemblage afforded a
fiat contradiction to the assertions of wing orators, that
the democracy of this city could not muster than
meeting oil their own not very distant. He said he
would not attempt to speak at length the principles
Of the two parties particularly those of the whgs for
they had carefully concealed them. that it would
Qure keener optics and subtle scrutiny to discover
them than usually fall to the lot of mortas; that they
had chosen standard. bearer whose mouth closed in
respect the great questions of national policy and the
wings as party. are compelled to preserve con-
sistent silence. He said that in this the wings were
playing what they believed to be polite part, and
that Of success their would longer ap
pear doubtful but that they devoted to the old
issues upon which they have been fairly beaten several
before the people of the country, they would,
ls4l soon attempt to revive them He felt confident that
they would not have the opportuny and that as the
verdict Of the enlightened people of this nation had been
against them when they professed principles would be
yet decided when they hold the same and for SIMS
| ter ends contrive to dsavow them. M"
| MIR. PRIMM OF Missouri spoke next He said he came
from State that could not boast of her granite noun
tans; but she had her everlasting hills mbedded with
iron ORE and that she had democracy that firm
in their attachment to sound principles that mineral is
nineteen years, but that his connexion with that
party had ceased forever and that he had renounced all
allegiance to it, He had out from it upon princi
ple and ne would oppose it upon principle, and oppose
with all his powers He said he knew the wing party
WELL and was convinced that they had no settled policy
TO administer, if successful in their efforts that would
confer benefits the people at large He presented his
reasons at large tor quitting the wing party His speech
interesting and powerful, and could lmpart but little
consolation to whigs,h any were present to hear him.
1t was received with great applause.
1t was expected the liustrous candidate for the office
OF the Vice Presidency would be present increase the
interest OF the occasion AT this point in the proceed
ngs, Senator ALLEN rose and said that it his painful
duty to announce to the meeting that the distinguished in
divdua! whose presence had been expected, was pre-
vented from enjoying that pleasure by that this
morning and during the day he had cherished the nten
ton OF honorng the invitation OF his fellow. citizens Of
Washington; and that he was commissioned by General
Butler to inform them that nothing would have afforded
him pleasure than to appear before them, except
to appear before the enemies OF his country Mr. Allen
then briefly described the character OF General Butler, in
his peculiarly graphic style. He said there were two
classes OF sOlders-reguGrS and volunteers; that the
regular enters the army whether in time of peace war;
and continues In the army even when the lighting is
over put Inc UNI MAKES war h, ony
battles OF freedom, and then retres to the peaceful and
quiet walks of private life when the enemies of his
takes to fight by the job, tremendous cheeng) and that
when the job Is finished he ceases from the work and
from the pay (cheers that Generals Cass and Butler
and Colonel Johnson (who then the sand) had
undertaken 10 fight in this manner in the Of 1912,
when the enemy invaded fronters and that
Cen Butler and all the volunteers had fought in the
Mov tkn%
volunteer and with the heroes of that trying period
undertook to fight and complete the revolutionary
as single job [deafening appause] and that they did
desire to be supported by the of their
try when their country no longer needed their services
He said have elected soldiers to high Offices TO the
Presidency and Vice Presdencyas for instance to the
son, lpointng to the veteran) Tremendous cheering,]
and General Jackson to the presidency, deaenng APP
P'ause j and Generals Jackson Cass, Butler, and Wash
ingon, and Gen. Harrison, all in the same cate
gory-men eminent for their civil well military SER
vices and qualifications; they all volunteers, and
their pay ceased when their services in the field ended
lCheers.] But how was ii with General Taylor the
wing standard bearer! He has been in the army all his
lifetime. The war found him there, and it left him
there and although nominated for the highest office
the gift of the people, he still his sword at his side
and receives the pay of his station He asked whether
they would give him the power OF the country when he
refuses to declare what he will do with it He said that
candidate who expects the support of the people, owes
to them declaration OF the manner In which he will
that power. Mr. A. expressed his strong conviction of
LIE certainty OF lass anu buffers election .
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Aliens speech the procession
was formed Pennsylvania avenue in order TO move to
the stand in front Of Jackson Hail. The several wards
took their positions under the direction of the chief
marshal Philip Barton Key, esq, aided by the associate
marshals. In front Of each ward was borne splendid
transparency, with devices and notices The CAV mu-
sic, brilliant lights OF the transparences waving banners
and immense numbers in the procession and on the side
walks, formed most imposing spectacle.
The following is the order in which the wards marched
and the devices, &c, on their transparencies:
FIRST WARD
General Cass leapng from his boat upon the Canadian
shore, in the Of 1912.
Motto-Gexeral Cas- al,c1ys ahead !,
Opposite side-General Butler burning the barn
Motte,-When ,panted thing tceH done, al,cavs
got a Butler TO do it.-Lafayette.
SECOND WARD.
Gene raj Cass charging the British and Indians at the Ca
e, h, nards .t a .gf
First Victory in the Var of 1912.
opposite side-Gen Cass breaking his sword.
Motto-Huu may surrender pon1
THIRD WARD.
Cass pursuing Proctor at the Thames
oppos''e "de-den. Cass pulling down the British flag
sa among the Indians
Motto-No British flag on american soul
FOURTH WARD ~ a.gsfsaL ~.