The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-15
Grand Rally Of the Democracy Of the ED Ip,re Ci,v
and


Grand Rally Of the Democracy Of the ED Ip,rc C,,y
for Cass and Butler.
We had intended to give this morning f acconn, If
these great meetings in the Empire ~ hut we are
PEELED defer it. The New Yor True SIM introduces
its report of the proceedings witt the following remarks
We give up columns in a great me,sure ,odav ~
the proceedings of the grea ratification meeting or rather
meetings. which me ae ocracy held yesterday respond
to the nominations oil Cess and Butler. New York has
rarely so large an assembage for the commence
ment of the ampagn Is we believe the largest ON rec
ord Full wenp thousand attended during the afternoon
and evening, frld one mind and heart animated
vast assemble gone united responsive feeling for
cess OF our pr incples and glorious ticket. 1t argued
well Tor the democracy, and bored the wings amazingly
If the wings going make anything of fight it's time
they were bout it, for we give them fair notice that
democratic DIRE aroused, and will sweep the field in spite
of their ava liability -no-principle candidate.
The etingswere eloquently addressed by Senators
Benton. ouston, Allen Foote, and Bright; and by
Messrs c Obj of Georgia, and Bown of Missouri The
following spirited and patriotic resolutions were present
ed by Mr. Sckles of New York, and adopted by accla
nation
Rsotr ed That the charge, which is industriousy crcu
lated tat the national democratic party in favor of
tending slavery by of Congress- action of the
exist Is and wanon caunny, devised and promu
gated by the enemies othe party who desire overthrow
tons OF disa{ ponted ambition.
Rsoiued, That the democratic party heretofore occu
Pied does and will continue hereafter occupy
position OF non-ntererence in regard this kindred
subjects hch Is eno.ned by tue compromises of the
Resoiued That the Democratic National Conv enton in
discarn the and issues sought be introduced
the cratic by sectional anatcism northern and
southern has maintained and indicated the reputation
the artJ for that consistency and nationality which
uishing characteristics and has thereby
its III iity
and for peace in peace That desires 'peace with ali
natl ans enangling alliances with none" 1t desires
cult vae the arts peace as the and settled pol
icy Of the country, but ready vindcae its ineg
rity by resisting national aggression come whence
Of the country, and while it will maintain and de-
fen them at all hazards it viii as jealousy guard against
Resotyed That the declaration Of principles by the Ma
platform which stand in fraternal concord with
brethren the SOUTH the NORTH the and the west
our CANNON country and in advancing JUSTICE liberty
and equality, the cardinal principles of the democratic faith
Resolved, That the present government of the United
in its internal and relations justified the con
fdence reposed in by the people, by advancing the
%he e @
parties and in restoring peace between this country and all
same Time has exhibited the world the justice, vaor
and the moderation of the American people.
Resofud, That when the managers OF the wing party,
with an INSCRIPTIONS aithessness aside OF
their whose names have for more than thirty years,
een iusous in the annals our party contests, and sub
ST. in their place candidate who has PRINCIPLES
are, and with promise on his part that the
shal not be eclsed the American people Know from
dear. bought experience that most deadly blow the eby
medtaed against the interests OF the country
and III 1t viii be invaded by Representatives
aching instructions from the people, and with
other lin their power than their ndvidual wills
R,sope.' That hail with accama ton the nomina
lions Of Lewis Cass for the office OF Pre- iden Wi
liam But for the office of Vice President of the United
States. Ia, .
Tho circles and in the Sen ate proved him
self a hero statesman, and patriot, who has heart
whose every pusation is emphatcFy American. He is
IN Tia of thu, Industrious Benton, distinguished
worthy and elevated man; and should he be elected his
will such will prove honorable
country and satisfactory the whole democracy"
pe.y,d That in William O. Butler the democratic par
-, baya De who scholstr and statesman
patriotism is illustrated by servD his country in
with distinguished renown III" 10 whon IL mas lnuuseo
the command of her armies
r. solred That we proud, party that present
to the of the American people, candidates whose
whole lives Illus rauon OF that high American en
ment which distinguishes us as the mist republic IN he
ing the despot of the Old World aad estab
fishing upon ruins governments moulded in the form
of our own The America people owe it to themselves
and TO of sssve freedom everywhere &c
elect these plant vote The Il
treat and candida worthy OF the cause and "a
God prospers the right, we viii succeed
Resolved That disregardng past differences, and with
a sincere desire 10 bury cordially invite
ali democrats unite patri otto zeal in supporting the
good old in which bave been so long engaged
ogatber and we advise all d. mocratc brethren thu
TO be governed by that spirit OF aterna concord
Cancellation which will induce every true democrat 10 df
everything cause and bell eve that nothing can bt
that is not in sc pport OF the men who
bear its standard in the day OF battle
Revolution.
We do not know when we have been more astonishec