The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-07-08

States cheering to the republic We asked the
other day about the Nachez Free Trader. The
is triumphantly given in It's number of the 18th June,
The flag of Cass and Butler flies from its topmast 1t
gives impressive account of the great ratification
meeting of the democracy of Natchez and Adams coun-
y," which off ON the lOth-Captain John B
hewitt in the chair Colonel F L. Claiborne made an
eloquent address Among other topics. he touched with
great force upon the Mexican war, and stated the fact
that General Taylor believed the boundaries of Texas
extend to the Rio Grande, he invariably dated his let
ters to friends and his dispatches to government fol-
lows: Camp Brown. opposite Matamoras, Tsras. and
that consequently, the war commenced by Mex
lean invasion of our territory and by shedding American
blood on our own soil" The meeting was also adj
dressed by Messrs. Haggn and Van Hoesen. The
last orator concluded with the declaration that Seen
eral Taylor surrenders; but he could tell him
and others, that any who fights against the
democracy will be obliged TO surrender! [Tumultu-
Gus cheering ]" The resolutions reported by the select
committee, and unanimously adopted by the meeting,
were OF the most animated description. We compelled
to confne ourselves 10 the following:
RESOLVED, That while would have been well satisfied
with the nomination of either of the distinguished men
for the high office OF PRESIDENT Of the United States they be-
ing ennenty worthy of the confidence and support OF the
tude of their country, we hail with unbounded pleasure
the nomination of Gen. Lewis Cass of Michigan man
history alike distinguished in and in peace upon the
battlefield and in the Senate, the representative OF his
aren't sas at by
that in the language of Andrew Jackson. Lewis Cass
stand he took against the quinuple treaty, defeating
ratification by France-a treaty intended by Great Britain
seas and destroy our National Independence that in the
lagse Of the same disting pished Individual In letter
are dasn e Ss oss
US from the danger which the ratification of the
For this act the thanks of true republican yours
and for this Is noble act tender you my hanks and we
to LewsCa our votes in November next
The next resolution pays high and just compliment
to their distinguished fellow citizen, Gen. Quitman
Resolved That the administration of the general govern.
ment since the inauguration of James X Polk with
term Be- marked by the sae puey 81 md
mness OF purpose the same fidelity to his pledges and
lie affairs with the ability and which have
characterized that portion of his which has passed
grateful people, will declare his administration to be
among the wisest, happest, and most brilliant which has
annexed, and Oregon secured; carried without
reverse. and goriously terminated with large to
our territory the credit of the country raised while the
have been lowered the just rights of others ncknowl
aa our our ehs our
abroad with every interest," not Immediately affected by the
the bsry crush ali a to
progress while our own ution preserved in all its
promise redeemed, what could we justly expect or
desire
warmes gratitude of the country for the bodnes and del
iy sometimes under circumstances peculiarly emharrsss
ing with which he has discharged the duties oil his office
particularly upon the trying occasions when he gave his
casting votes 10 sustain the constitution, in opposition to
northern part OF confedeacy presenting spectacle OF
moral courage worthy Of all adm ration;
more than eqaaed the most sangqne expectation Of his
warnest friends and has performed the duties Of Secre
passed, If uneqnaed under this any other govern
nent and his official reports remain monuments OF his
and o the s M world an, containing the frs,
the true principle of tariff they will form landmarks not
only for his successors but for al the free and wisely
oil them, and we OF HIM.
The Montgomery State Gazette, the Florence Gazette,
and other journals speak the decided voice OF Aaba
ma. The democratic papers of Montgomery give an
account Of democratic meeting held at Montgomery, at
which Mr. Yancey delivered long and elaborate speech
against General Cass! The meeting adopted the raca-
ton resolutions by large majority The State Gazette
does not spare Mr.. Yancey and the small clique with
which he is unfortunately associated. The Florence
Gazette says:
Every democratic press in the State yields cordial and
enthusiastic support to the nominees-he democracy from
Florence Mobile have received the of the nomina
tons with universal shout of appreciation Ratification
meetings called and being hell everywhere indeed
the party is thrilled and electrified with joy and enthusiasm
yet in the very face Of these popular demonstrations the
little Calhoun squad at Washington and in South Alabama
joining in with the wings and telling the people that
Alabama will repndine the nominees! =
In the language of the Huntsville Democrat would say
Our friends in other States need no apprehen
sons the of democ ratio Alabama but rest as
sured that in November she will march the polls
unbroken phalanx to maintain the ascendency of repub
principles, and swell the triumph of victorious
leaders, Z"
The Mobile Register OF the 10th gives us the same
cheering indications
The ratification meeting, on Saturday evening the
Court House, was noble opening Of the campaign The
house filed with the sturdy voters determined upon
carrying forward assured victory the time honored
flag OF the democracy, now inscribed with the OF
Cass and Batter. There is disaecon discord here.
The people approve of the nomination. and will do their
share towards rolling up majority in Alabama of at least
ten thousand There greater mistake made
by politician than was made at Baltimore, when
Der from this State permitted himself in the heat of per
sonal discontinue, to throw doubts upon the support
| which this State would give to the nominees We have
State which gives the slightest color the doubt The
party united, and will be victorious beyond question
and may add, by majority beyond former trumphs
The extracts publish this day from the Gainesville
Pilot and Sentinel the Eufaula Democrat and the We
\ tumpka State Guard, added to what published last
sday complete the list Of the democratic papers
the State who have spoken the omnaton of Cass
Butler. Every paper, without he station reluctance
with joy and enthusiasm rather-adopts the ticket fully