The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-10-29
President,
FRANCIS CLINTON.

John Gallagher, James w Fletcher,
James Duty, John ]. Meany,
Christian Christian Shs esiey Mm Wes sslS
Secretaries,
Geo L. Dougherty, Jos. P. DonnelIy,
Edward bowling James Clark.
Charles O'Hara,
Mr. Clinton, on taking the chair, made few remarks
explanatory of the object of the meeting; when
Thomas b. Florence was loudly called for, and aP-
peared amidst great cheering. He said that gave him
great pleasure to again appear before people who had
stood by him in veal wo, and who were ardent
IN their attachment to democratic principles He spoke
of the of the late defeat, and showed how
poran it was for to be on the alert, until the broad
banner OF republican faith should be planted upon the
topmost tower Every has sacred, holy duty
perform and the eyes of this whole nation are now cast
towards us, and bound TO wipe the blight that
has been cast upon our good names Every man should
feel that upon his vote depended the result of the cleo
tion and with this thought upon his mind he should go
TO work in earnest, and work necessarily until the 18th OF
November is past and great glorious victory perches
would ensue, federal principles TO predominant
The speaker loudly cheered at every sentence and
concluded with an eloquent and mpassioned exhoraon
to the assembage to organize their forces, and be vigil
liant and active until Pennsylvania is redeemed from the
reProach of having cast vote for whgey. lie down
amidst j la rounds ,rni Of =, applause
'Nckeon," "Mck eon," was shouted forth by the whole
meeting. This eloquent gentleman arose. but was pre-.
applause Alter the cheering had subsidized Mr. MeKeon
commenced by saying that he thanked them for the kind
reception given him. He felt that he was amongst
friends and for the first time in Pennsylvania he raised
his voice for democratic principles. He had heard at
home that the Keystone the battle ground of the
Union The struggle that has been passed through was
lost by overweenng confidence; and in the present
struggle they should go into it with strong hopes and
bright visions before them He then turned to the glo
ous effects that had been gained by the perpetuly OF
origin to the times OF Jefiersonto the times when the
great Jackson fought against monopoly and wealth in
this very city; and in view OF all these facts he asked
"Do you wish revolution now :" The democratic party
has secured to the Union national character and all over
the world flag and honor have been sustained
He then traced the of the administration, and
showed that its every object and wish elevate the
dignity of labor, and the rights of the laborng 1t
had gone through glorious in ITSELF and thrice glo
rous to the nation.
asked them why they supported Gen Taylor. If it was
because he fought at Palo Alto and Buena VISTA he
with them himself But the voter when he deposes his
than mere military glory He had no principles in COM
mon with the party Of the north; for if we ask them
north thew would scoa at u.s. # we ask h% # he is p
favor OF the Wimot Proviso, only look at him
upon his farm in the possession of slaves Upon sub
ect did the wings of the North harmonic with those of
the Souiheither one OF the other of the wing factions
will be cheated Mr.. Nick. then, in felicous manner
told some amusing anecdotes which drew forth laughter
and applause.
He then turned to the democratic nominee, Gen Lewis
Cass, the accomplished statesman, the great dpomatist
and the gallant soldier who opposed by every British
the van in opposing him--evey number teens with vile
ISLANDERS upon his character Even in New York, the
British tory paper has heaped daily abuse upon him If
would be for him himself And why do they oppose Gen.
Cass! Because he fought them gaanty and victorious
y in Canada in 1914, and in Paris 1871 He then ex-
planned the Quintuple Treaty and its bearings upon the
diplomacy OF the country, and was rapturousy appauded
General Cass told the world that the vessels of the United
States were her floating country, and the flag her
head should be the guarantee Of its protection Another
reason why England hated General Cass, was that he
took part in the great Irish Repeal agitation and urged
the people OF this country to help with and money
this down-tIQdden country, and in the Senate of the
United States he eoquently supported the bill giving
half million of dollars the starving poor of Ireland
(Great cheering) ,a
He then spoke of the duty that devolved upon the de-
mocracy of Pennsylvania. We look TO you as the old
guard OF the Unonas faithful sentines who had been
caught little mapping IN the last election; but the buge
ing organization has been effected, and enthusiasm is
running high This day two weeks, if you are all true
to yourselves, will be glorious for the freedom of
the Union, and we may expect to hear a report from
Pennsylvania that will cheer up and brighten the eye of
every democrat in the universe He concluded in an
eloquent strain, and retired with three loud and long
cheers.
Alderman J. w. Fletcher offered the following resolu-
tons, which were adopted with much applause
Whereas we hold this truth to be scfevdenr, that the
government which dpenses its benefits equally among its
citizens is the adapted diuse greatest good to
mankind inasmuch as it makes distinction coniers
exclusive privileges selects no vorites dissen
son or fosters class of at the of the other
and whereas this country has always Prospered the best
under democratic governmen-ihe friends and advo-
of those pure republican prime pies which firm
the earth, and enduring the heavens, whose cardi
nal points eInbazoned the world in language
teligbe living beacon light guard other
lions from becoming wrecked the shoals monachi
cal nsuiionsihe which Guided France the haven
OF and more benign form Of government aud still
visible in the political ARMAMENT inviting other nations,
grooming under the thraidom of kingy power, throw off
the calling yoke OF despotsm which has 80 long made them
slaves, and leveed them TO beasts OF burden-whie their
oppressos revealed in luxury and wealth and where
"A we, portion of the free and independent citizens OF
republic of Americaidenied with the principles OF
Jefferson and Jackson-the platform OF which we have
published the eyes and he understanding OF all
do pledge sacred honos out those principles TO
the letter. and battle in the good until not
vesge of ancient federalism left to suly the TAR es
cutchcon Of our country. Therefore,
Rssored That in evils Cass the democratic candidate
for President these United States recognise the states
and the soldiera every way qualified to I'LL that
important post and whose whole life Indicates that his
love OF republican principles paramount 10 all other con
sderations-one, whether at home abroad. who has
shown himself always ready pose the willy machnafion
Of John Bull and British diplomacy that his eageeye
penetrated their dark designs upon rights OF nations,
and his and vigorous pen could make the Eng
sh lion crouch TO the republican minister at France;
hs gratitude Of the whole nations whether IN the
halls of legislation the field Of battle, he has proved
himself worthy Of tho confidence of the people; he is OF