The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-09-15
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
Correspondence OF the Union,

| BosToN, Sept IL, 1913.
Reports from Probabilities Massachusetts De-
mocraey and the late State Conuention.-Hon. Robert
RdatothS Speech.-MesSrs. Cushing and Hdiiet.-Ihe
Nominees and the Prospect The Press of Boston and
Vicinity-IHe ISM in New England, etc.
We get nkng from Maine this morning The cleo
took place in that State yesterday, and anxiety
has been felt for the result by opponents, who have
hoped the dsaection in favor of the eesoil party might
give them, hapy, preponderance They destined,
think to DISAPPOINTMENT the from that region,
thus show that but little felt in the
the westerly portion of the Stateits stronghold" of
whgey. Be the present result what may the Eastern
Starr is safe and for Cass and Butler in November
In Massachusetts, the democracy have just got through
with their annual State convention for the nominating of
candidates for governor governor and electors
This convention, held Worcester last week. was by
the largest and enthusiastic assembage OF its kind
convened in the old Bay State. have been a
attendant these yearly meetings for many years past
and witnessed cordial and spirited gather
ing the last. We have placed in nomination for tho
gubernaoria race the of Cen Caleb Gushing
and Henry w Cushman-the same ticket which last
poed handsomely increased vote the previous cleo
ton, and with which hope this year augment
numbers beyond the trial of Isi7. good feeling pre-
walls in ranks, and the nominations are everywhere
received with the highest satisfaction
The entire unanmity with which the nominees
elected in convention, and the harmonious action OF
from section of the Stae proof that the
Gushing and Cushman will receive the hearty support Of
the entire democracy Both were handsomely nominated
upon the first ballot. The convention numbered nearly
eight hundred delegates, and full third larger than
usual upon such occasions. This general
another evidence that the party is awake and alive the
importance of the approaching contest.
The Hon. Robert Rantou IT, who has already done eff
cen service in the field since the opening of the
pagn delivered highly interesting and popular address
the citizens of Worcester the evening preceding the
day of the convention. The hall where this meeting
Cured very spacious one, and some thousand
persons crowded listen the talented speech of this tried
and able champion Of democracy. This effort of Mr.. r.
of his happest, and was most enthusiastically
ceived by his immense auditory. Mr. R. is able and
Jealous supporter of the national ticket and his influence
will be felt in New England in favor of Cass and Butler
During the progress of the dongs of the convention, Gen
Cushing Hon. B. F. Halett also delivered appropriate
and spirited speeches. which listened with marked
attention by the delegates These gentlemen have also
taken the stump earnestly tor the Baltimore candi
dates, and have already done good service in various
parts of New England and elsewhere With such
and advocates the democracy here will not alter
prospects brighter in this vicinity and the
elections come, though they may be tinctured with
show Of Stree soltsm will exhibit also soundness and
eadiness aravely, the result OF the continued
ertions OF the great leaders OF the party
The press Jealous and energetic in its advocacy of
the grent principles which we profess and the course OF
the Post" and "Daly Times, in promulgating the doc
nes of true democracy, must have the effect OF aiding ma
erialy in uniting and cementing the bonds OF union and
my so necessary the advancement OF the parys best
interests The Young Guard" spirited campaign paper
from the Times establishment has already very large cir
cuaon some Is, 900 weeky) and is doing vast deal of
good among democracy in the interior and throughout
New England The country OF Massachusetts is also
hard work. and hope to give good account Of
uselves November Notwithstanding the fact that
we dwell in hobed of whigery, free soism,
and some other isms which may now be mentioned
1t TO be regretted that few OF the old friends whom
b of this have nursed and fos
tered for many year, chosen to fall in with the free
soil orsako the principles which for 50 long
period they protested to cherish above all things
, But they were originally abotioniss "dyed in the
,voo, and we say let them 70 do without the pal
tv few wbe prefer thus to follow after strange gods"
- Yours truly SHAWMuT.