The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-10-22


Tuox,s R,rc4E esq in answer to a general call,
came forward and delivered cheering address on the
prospects of the democratic party IN the approaching con-
test His remarks were frequently interrupted by the
most enthusiastic cheers
B. T. BaowS, esq, then stepped forward, and in a
seathing manner administered rebuke to the
wing press which had united unjust and merci-
less attack upon the freedom of speech He also alluded
to the resolutions OF the Rough and Ready Club of this
city, and to the of It's officers in relation to the
manifold lives of Gen. Taylor issued from the wing doc
ument of this city He repealed the charge set
forth in the resolutions adopted at late democratic
ing which these wing documents, with their various and
Janusiaced statements OF Gen. Tayors opinions the
slavery question, Indignantly and eectually
posed. After closing in some general remarks vndca
ting the democratic party of this city, and turning upon
opponents their charges of falsehood and deception
he took his seat amid thunders of applause.
The meeting then formed itself into procession and
marched to the residence of the distinguished Pennsylva
man. Hon. Jas. Buchanan Being informed by Mr. Richie
that the democracy of the District had to pay their
respects to him. and to hear from OF her distinguish
ed his opinions OF the prospects OF the great State
of Pennsylvania
Mr.. BUCHANAN after having returned his acknowledge
mens to the and respectable assembly OF dem
ocrats for the honor which they had conferred upon
him by visiting him his mansion proceeded TO add
dress the meeting as follows:
Permit me to congaiu late you ellow-czens upon the
cheering news from Ohio. We have reason 10 rejoice
that the democracy of that noble State under the lead OF
the gallant and accomplished Weller, although they may
not have quite succeeded in elecng him governor have
yet achieved triumph in the general result, which gives
us firm Of a still more glorious victory in
November
But what shall say to you of Pennsylvania know
the object OF your visit is to learn something of the pros
poets OF the democracy in that great and good old Com
monwealth, from one OF her most devoted sons
The fact, regret say can no longer be disputed or
denied that she has elected wing governor. Long
streh our candidate, and democrat every way-vothy
OF this high ofhce has been defeated by less it is be-
leved than 400 votes; but to counterbaance this mis-
fortune, Painter, sterling democrat has been elected
canal commissioner by majority of about two thousand
The worst aspect therefore, which election pre-
sent, is that OF drawn satte The decisive action will
be fought on the 18th November. On that evenfu day,
the democracy OF Pennsylvania may have to decide the
question for the Union, whether their long cherished
principles shall continue to prevail the federal gov
ernment or whether these shall be entirely oye,,hrown
and reversed by wing administration. Shall the Key
stone democracy still bear aoft in victory the glorious
banner on which are inscribed in characters Of living
light the of Jefferson, Jackson, Snyder, Skunk
and host of other worthless; will they suffer it to be
FRUSTRATED in the dust
do not intend upon this occasion to speak of the high
personal character and the eminent qualifications of Cass
and Butler With democrats, candidates for Office are
but the representatives OF principles. We not
worshppers; and yet it might be truly said that
throughout the whole extent of this broad Unon no more
able or worthy representatives OF these principles could
be found.
The contest in Pennsylvania will be severe; but with
proper exertlons on our part cannot consider it doubt
full In deciding this issue, big with the fate of the coun-
try, we know that we have no human power which
to rely but ourselves Democrats can never coalesce
with native Americans, abolitioniss. factonists
bearing any other name II they could do this, they
must abandon their principles. and consequently cease
upon their own indomltable energy for victory over
the allied forces OF the opposition. This will not
dsss them in as hour be- The THE the
auspices favorable. From the hills and valleys of
Pennsylvania, every mail now brings cheerful notes
pending danger they have resolved to redeem the State
and to bear tile flag of Cass and Butler triumphanty
through the approaching conflict They have determined
to adopt perfect organization and bring every
democrat to the polls. Should they accomplish this OBJ
ject--as have an UNREASONABLE majority of the
voers-victory, glorious victory, will reward their
efforts.
Let democrat lay the fatterng JUNCTION TO his soul
that the administration of General Taylor would not be
proscriptve wing administration
And here let observe, that to secure the cleo
ton OF Cass and Butler would not utter disrespecul
word against General Taylor At the head of our brave
vices, in just, necessary and successful war, and in
that position has greatly contributed TO elevate the char
ef Of hs country the Gd to point
dparagement to him to say, ha, hitherto he has been
nothing but mere soldier He has been man Of
and HARRISON he has had any, the least experience
in civil affairs You might well employ me, as me-
chanc, to construct steam engine, as to expect that
fuence in administering the vast and complicated con.
Ger G the e. federal The thing mposs
his destiny whg himself, elected by wings. and
surrounded by wing cabinet, he would be compelled by
the necessity OF hs position to carry into effect wing
principles and wing measures. Indeed he would prove
We all recoect that previous to the election of Harr
son and Tyler the wing party solemny pledged to
prescribe prescription. For the manner in which they
redeemed this pledge. would refer you in no unkind
spirit to the Hon Francis Granger formerly the Post.
master General OF the United States
Democracy is founded upon the eternal principes of
truth and justice AS all equal in the sight of
their Creator SO it regards ALL whether poor rich a.
equal before the laws Hence railways resss the grant
OF monopolies and privileges for the benefit of the few
and consequently at the expense of the many respects
the individual and seeks 10 elevate his condition
Fettered by ancient and absurd preudices, it's
very nature progressive Ii believes that the people are
their best friends and not their own worst enemies
1t leaves to his individual exertons restrained by
power except that OF just and equal laws and thus
inspires him with an energy which nothing can resist
Democracy, by the confession of its enemies, is
cminenty patriotic. II deserts the country time
and disaster. Like the pine of Clan Alpine
ours is no sapling, chance sown by the fountain,
Blooming at Beltane, in winter O fade -
When the whwind has striped every lea on the noun
The more shall Clan Alpine exult in her shade [tain
Moor'd in the relied rock,
Proof the tcmpests shock,
The firner he roots him. the ruder it blow.o
And what has been the fruit of policy based upon
such principles With the exception OF few brief wears
the democracy have administered the general govern
since the commencement of the present CEN
tury And where, since the Almighty first placed man
upon the earth has there been any nation 10 compare
with in rapid and substantial improvement? 1t has
now become the wonder as well the model of the
world. Our prosperity has known no ebb in its sweep
ing course, except from the expansions and contractions
OF our paper currency, and the Individual ruin which
are Indebted TO whig policy And even for them, to
has foun in he