The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-17
From the Little Rock (Ark) Banner, Nov 80
The Speaking ON Saturday Night.

From the Little Rock (Ark) Banner Nov 49,
The Speaking ON Saturday Night.
An enthusiastic meeting, and every responding dem
most gratifying one, took place in the hall OF the
House OF Representatives, IN pursuance OF notice issued
10 the democracy.
The room was crowded. and the presence of the la
dies, we have no doubt, contributed much to elicit the
bTlancy which characterized the speeches OF the eve
ming The tone of each address was well calculated to
inspire, under the defeat have suffered, bright
hopes for the future and TO strengthen and increase our
love for the banner we have so long trlumphanty up
held And this we understand to have been the object
OF the call, with the further view OF procamng TO our
friends that must not even IN disaster lose sight of
the principles by which we CLAIM 10 be governed, and
which, like all truths, are mighty and must prevail
All we ask is, that if Gen. TayloTs administration is
10 be governed by wing policy, let the platform of 1910
again be assumed and the test of its strength and useful
ness be made an issue fairly before the country.
The crowd assembled and gathering at early hour,
called loudly for Col Mark lizard. tried veteran of the
democratic ranks With the dignity which so much be-
comes him. the Colonel stepped forward to the speakers
place and addressed the meeting with the happest effect
His desire, he sald was to administer consolation to the
dlsconsoae y to confirm, in the breast of every member
OF the party faith in the principles for which he had con-
tended, and 10 animate us for the next contest He
tered INTO defence OF the acts OF the administration
and, by ioTcble arguments defended the of Mr.
Polk in relation TO the Rounds of applause fol-
lowed every period and he closed amid general shout
The name OF MAJOR Flournoy was then heard from a
hundred voices, and the gentleman from Desha took the
stand
We can scarcely attempt description of his speech
ning more than usually animated, and by his wit and
classical taste. kept his audience up to the highest degree
OF excitement.
II was evidently the intention of the major when he
rose, to give the wings Justice tempered with mercy but
before he had finished his amabe way he took skin
ming them alive. We could shrinking among the
wings present under his scalhng exposures, some ut-
tenng among the pigeons" even while huggng them.
selves with the Indifference TO attack which the successful
may sometimes feel The many phases of whigery and
Its chameeon-ke character to name Were shown up
in true, but most ridiculous coors, while every point
illustrated by some apt story some rich anecdoe. In
relation to the wing charge, that the war was unusia
Bile, Mr. Flournoy made able defence, and there
were wings present. he quoted To them the words of John
| }. Crtenden. Mr. Cnttenden, IN voting upon the bill
for supplies 20 tie army, SAID he voted money for the
purpose OF driving The 'nuader from our shores and to
procure an honorable peace" He appealed to the wings
to know if they were willing TO repudate Mr. Crlelr=
den an honorable gentleman, who, in all probability,
would occupy the distinguished station OF Secretary of
State under General Taylor? These the sentiments
OF high toned and distinguished wing, and he called
upon The wings to endorse them
lie drew happy comparison between wing feeling, in
relation to the wars OF this country and the sympathy
which was readily yielded to European powers /
gagged in war With the wings our own country was al
ways wrong, while foreign nations were always right.
In connexon with this subject, Major Flournoy allu
ded to his boyhood association and maturei intimacy with
Col Clay, who eil at buena VISTA and who at his
fathers instigauon, had assumed the panopy OF war.
Most eoqueny and periodically did he aude 10 the
fortunate position of this father and so impressive
the picture of the sons DEATH that tears and silence
the tributes given TO his eloquence.
Mr. was then called for and with clear and rapid
uterance made beautiful comparisons and happy aIlu
sions TO the present condition party, urging every
democrat to adhere to and adopt as his motto, principles,
not men" That under such banner mus. succeed.
The brief remarks of Mr. Warren full of fire and
energy, and created throughout the house. the deepest
feeling OF deermn alton and enthusiasm. He ended by
appealing to the ladies Tor their influence, moraand po-
litca or he claimed that they possessed political
strength) promug eating the doctrine Of principles not
men"
Gov Drew, whose name had frequently been called,
next took the stand Many OF the audience having
heard his excellency address public assembage, some
curiosity exhibited His character for ability
speaker had created than usual expectation; but
we believe were disappointed. With fervor and
animation he presented the Janustace party, all its
deformity to the minds Of his hearers, and dwe al
length upon the corruption and unprincired schemes
which had enabled them to succeed. He spoke of the
ha7as sing doubt which rested upon the wings
the policy to be pursued by Gen Taylor, and their
fear that they might again be lyierzed. He took d
passing glance of the great questions which have agita
ted the two partes and noticed especially the operation
of the two tariffs.
We cannot pretend to give the heads of Gov.
Drew's speech suffice 1t to say that il received
with great applause, and gave general satisfaction
f. H. English, esq, next answered TO the call, and
gave of his quaint anecdotal speeches, which
please much while they convey with force and effect
what he desires TO impress We not present at the
commencement of the Judges remarks, but found him
ncu cang the good old doctrine never give up" He
said was the duty of every good democrat stick TO
his ship, even though she foundered, while it was
incumbent upon him. and it true democracy TO sub
NIT cheeruly TO the will of the majority, and cast
obstacle IN the way OF our opponents when dong good
for the country.
ing closed, which the distance stood from him, and
the confusion created by many passing out prevented
| from hearing.
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