The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-01
RatI flcatlon Meeting

to raufy the nominations of the Baltimore Convention,
reassembed, in accordance with the motion of adourn
ment, on Monday evening" goth, the square front of
the Union Office. The democracy of the city came up
with increased numbers and enthusiasm. The meeting
was organized at an early hour
The CHAIRMAN opened the proceedings by stating the
pleasure afforded him behold the masses of his fellow
citizens assembled, even under Indictment sky
their response to the action of their brethren at Bal
more, especially the adjourned meetings surprising be
You'd comparison the former evnced that the
of the hardy democracy of Washington was inc roasing in
like proportion with that of the great republican party
throughsut the country, which everywhere hailed the
nominations with the heartfelt applause of freemen He
spoke OF the bright and cheering prospects, in all
parts of the Unon except in single spot and declared
the strongest hope that the gloom that over
spreads the Empire State will disappear and that the sky
will present cloudess aspect He said he had Witnessed
the ulumphs OF the democracy SO often, in the
conflicts, and amidst the Difficult
ties, that he felt doubt that victory would again perch
upon their standards Trusting in the patriotism, virtue
and intelligence of the great American brotherhood he
was led not to despair of the safety of the republic.
Gen McCAILA, from the committee resolutions APP
pointed at the previous meeting, reported the following
Whereas the democratic convention which lately sat r
Gs Mchsan and Gsn Wa@ Be Of
kentucky respectively for the offices of President and Vice
PRESIDENT of the United Ses aud whereas the democrats
of the District of Columbia feeling deep interest in the
success Of the principles frankly and eaessy proclaim
ed by said convention have assembled to their
pathy with the democratic party throughout the Union
Rssoiusd That we approve and adopt all the principles
proclaimed by the Baltimore convention, containing as
they 90 fair exposition OF our political creed in support
81 which all true democrats may mite with heart and
hand.
Resolved That in selecting from the list of good men
name of General Cass to fill the first office the nation
on the or
and her savage allies whilst the maured vigor of his cult
fence of the freedom of seas nsdousy assaed by the
offered the American people man without fear and
without reproach" whose blood always warmed in his
life offers sure guaranty that confidence reposed in him
will never be betrayed and who well deserves every honor
RESOLVED, That intelligent and patriotic people will
sxa to the highest honors in hsf gift the Statesman and
and S those ,sso gre ten aid and
Invested OF the right of suffrage proud of being
caed with the democratic party of the Union the great
pledge their best efforts in the glorious
Resolved, That the tumphs of the present administra
iabors Of former and similar Convenient No finnish aond d
counsels and unceasng abors have given the world
another evidence OF the strength OF free institutions and
have earned the lasting honors and gratitude of their
country.
Hon. Mr.. BRoDHEAD, of Pennsylvania was introduced to
the stand and received in the midst of cheers He spoke
of the support that might be expected from the old Key
State in the coming presidential contesthat
always to herself and to the democratic party, which
she has chung to with unfalterng fidelity for than
half century; and that though she be outrvaled
her and attachment her avorte sons, yet
democracy know the importance of concedng per-
sonal preferences when the great party of the Union de-
eide adversely their claims. The remarks of Mr. Brod
head well chosen, pointed, and energetically en-
forced.
Hon. Mr.. THOMPSON, of Virginia, and delegate to the
Baltimore Convention addressed the meeting in an
eloquent and impressive strain He followed by Hon
Mr. VENABLE, of North Carolina, whose superior merits
an of-hand and powerful debater forbid attempt to
present his remarks Mr.. DISNEY, of Ohio, and Mr. HAL
LETT of Massachusetts, delegates the Baltimore Conven
on concluded the speaking The speeches of these two
Senc1men highly interesting, and will be
forgotten Mr. Disney in most eloquent and emphatic terms,
pledged the OF Ohio tho nominees of the Baltimore
Mr. Hactts address marked by great re.
Search cearness OF logic extensive knowledge of political
events and thorough acquaintance with the history of
parties and delivered with great eloquence fpossbe
prevail him to write it out tor publication,
would be read with interest by every good democrat
The meeting, after adjoumng moved in procession, ac
conpanied by the band of music, down Pennsylvania
avenue, and up Al street, the dwelling OF Senator Dix,
pressed the hope that great State which he
would, in due time, support the nominees, and declared
that, far he could aid to effect that result nothing
should be left undone The procession then moved in front
Of Senator Benton's dwelling who made few remarks in
regard the nominations of the convention and pledged
the of Missouri in their support All retired peaceaby
and quietly their homes. after fine music from the
German band. THOMAS RlTCHlE, President
g 9oH " e 3 Hn0 HSE,,ero, }secretaries.