The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-08
MISSOURI.
From the st. Louis Union, May 81

From the st Louis Union, May 81.
Tremendous Gathering OF the Democracy Of st Louis
Pursuant to the call published Saturday, the demo-
Gratis OF this city and county assembled at the Rotundo
last evening, to respond to the nominations OF Cass and
Butler by the Democratic National Convention
The meeting large and enthusiastic and the names
Of candidates received with shouts OF applause
In the early part of the evening General Price spoke
upon the general policy o. the State and was listened TO
dates for President and Vice President, he spoke in the
highest of praise of their answering devotion to
democratic principles and assured citizens that Mis-
SCUM would give the ticket lis waTnest support Cen
Price during this short speech repeatedly cheered
the most enthusiastic manner, and LEFT the most favor
able impression upon the audience to his abilities and
qualifications for the Office for which he is candidate
1rusten Polk esq, followed with speech delivered
IN the happlest MANNER which was listened to with the
most intense interest MIR. Polk adverted to the
OF Gen Cass, from the time he first entered Ohio until
the present me and gave faithful account of the many
signal services rendered by him 10 our county He
spoke OF his manly and noble stand the quintuple
treaty while in France, and its effect upon the character
of citizens abroad. He adverted TO the Mexican
war, and gave Cen Cass his true position the great
views OF the President in its prosecution to an honorable
termination. We will not attempt to give anything like
outline OF his speech it should have been listened to-
IN order TO be fully appreciated
Several gentlemen took part in the proceedings Of the
evening, and spoke for few moments; among whom
were Messrs. Bay Mullanphy, Holiness &c.
The meeting glorious affair, and such CON-
mencement OF the canvass will meet with hearty
sponse from the democracy OF the State.
We can now assure friends throughout the Union
mat CasS and Butler will support from Mis-
soun unequaled in any previous presidential contest ;
anu, with the exception of Col. Benton, candidate
could have been brought ward more acceptable to our
citizens This ticket is that will be hailed with un
bounded enthusiasm throughout the length and breadth
OF The Mississippi valley.
We can go into the canvass with full assurance
that victory will efforts, let the wings select
such candidates they choose. The high moral worth
of the men TO support leaves the wings chance
TO their avore plan OF operation IN advocating the
claims OF rather than correct principles. We can
contend upon equal footing; and they must come
ont with such men will avow some line OF action, or
they will scarcely make show in the political campaign
Response to the action OF tho Baltimore Convention.
Pursuant to announcement, there large meeting
of the democracy last evening at the Roundo, for the
purpose OF responding the late action of the Baltimore
convention.
On motion of Gen Ranney, Col Robert Campbell was
called 10 the chairs Gen Milburn and John Smith, esq
were designated to act vice presidents and L. Picker
ing and H. i. Watson secretaries
On motion of Mr. Bay, that committee of five be ap-
pointed TO adopt resolutions expressive of the views Of
the meeting, an amendment introduced by Mr.. Aug
NJ Heslep, that the number be changed to twenty -four
four iron each ward OF the city The resolution as
amended VIZ carried and the following named geate-
men were appointed BY the Chair:
LIST Warl-Jacob Smith, George Macgure, ]. Lemon
and D. II. Donovan
2d-F. Kennett, d. Garvor, T. Watson and III Shaw
3d--N. Holmes, +, Wash, T. r. Dick, and N Ranney
lih--S. Hawkins, DR. Forbes, d. A. Magician, and D
D. Filley. ,,.
6th--Isaac Sturgeon, I. Harsant, A. NJ Heslep and
The committee retired. and after being absent shor
time returned and offered the following resolutions
which were adopted with great enthusiasm:
Whereas the Baltimore Convention has, with remarkable
unanmity presented the democratic party o the high
offices their gift two OF the most distinguished STATES
l. BcU ,,solped unanimously, That we have heard viii
Ian for Pre- sdent and William O. Butler of Kentucky 70
Vice President OF the United States