The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-11-02
From the Richmond Enquirer, Oct "a
A most Glorious Rally!

From the Richmond Enquirer Oct "a
A Glorious Rally!
On Saturday night at the meeting of the Democratic
ssocaiion, the large crowded with enthu
sasc audience President Patteson congratulated the
democracy upon the prospect OF victory but urged the
committees to work actively and zeaousy until after the
election the 7th November next
On motion of Coz. John Rutherford, it was resolved
that the association hereafter hold meeting regularly
every Friday night, until after the presidential election
The president then introduced TO the meeting Benz
Brown esq of Ohio-the great Buckeye State, which
is just gallanty wheeling into the republican line
and +. w Bowdon, esq of Alabama, State which has
ever proved true to the republican flag
Mr. Brown first addressed the association IN speech
of hour and half, marked by strong arguments, SEN
sble views, much humor, and genuine effective elo
quence He northern democrat boldly asserted that the
democracy OF the North had adhered to the compromises
Of the constitution and would continue 10 stand by the
South her just and constitutional rights, so long the
South stood up for herself; but he must confess his sur
sach sn aBoou as ssSy Ford
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to elect Lewis Glass; who would scrupulously maintain
the guarantees and compromises OF the constitution Mr.
b concluded with eloquent and noble picture OF Lewis
Cass who the idol of the West and who, unaffected
by the OF calumny and vtuperatlon poured out
his head, would stand high on the roll OF American pa
rois and statesmen If General Cass had done nothing
more, his crushing the Infamous and mlschlevOus Gum
lupe Treaty would be proud epaph on his future mon
ument Mr. Brown assured the meeting that Ohio would
give 10000 majority to Cass and Butler There were IN
Ford, and would now vote for Van Buren,. Mr.. Brown
took his seat in the midst OF applause, M .l.1.-l' ,e
Mr. Bowdon next addressed the association for one,
hour and half His thrilling eoqnence enchanted every
ear of both wings and democrats In some respects he is
OF the most mpassoned and finest orators we have
ever heard. To his apt language. as applied TO
the democracy OF this country ms eloquence may well
be called "usrnaculdr lie 49, beyond question: natu
raj orator. and is destined to Occupy distinguished posi-
the most meagre sketch of his remarks, which at one
moment like the soft breathings OF the zephyrs, and
the next like the thunder-tones OF the mpeuous torrent
Moreover, there vein OF comic humor throughout
his address which kept every in the finest spirits,
and gave point to his inimtabe sallles lie com
menced with beautiful compliment to the old Do Do;
who had given to the Union SO many able and veneraed
Presidents She had set the ball OF government in
motion, and her had kept il in gradual but saluary
and glorious progress Mr. Bowdon rapidly reviewed
the different administrations OF the government, and
proved that the democracy had regularly had control OF
affairs and would continue to do for the people had
faith in their sound creed and doctrines II manifest
destiny that the democratic policy should prevail and he
had no fears that the noparty military avaables could
ever succeed He then took up State by State, and IN
glowing language pointed to the various stars that would
in November form glorious constellation around the
sun Of democracy M Mr.; BoWaons eaiogy upon MI IL
by fine taste and true eloquence He complimened Gen
Cass very highly and spoke OF him as model OF Amerl
can comprehensveness and comprehensive ADerlcansm,
in the language of some English traveller The audi
ence delighted, and Mr.. Bowdon sat down amidst
storm OF applause. ~
The spirits of the meeting were highly aroused that
three enthusiastic cheers given for Alabama and
Ohio and their representatives present The association
then adjourned
1t was indeed, most joyous and animated scene-and
the wings have been satisfied that in spite OF wing
boastings assumed victories, the Spartan band OF
Richmond true to their principles and confident OF
splendid triumph We trust that the spirit will ami
mate friends in the country everywhere We say to
them, friends, be of good cheer! We on the eve of
the conflict The brave and the true never finch The
esolute and the bold show their mette by acts not by
boasts Come up to the work you did in times that
tried mems souls Virginans. democrats, PRINCE
PIE be ready perform the duty you owe to yourselves
and your country TO preserve BY vote, and trans
oc Sassa ah and Wisdom ''' ''
Democrats of the olden time, we invite you to come
the pols and place the seal OF your disapprobation
General Taylor who while ne s secs the injury
cted upon those they profess desire to benefit yet
steadily and constantly refuses to raise finger or utter
syllable in our favor He refuses to say word in be-
half of the South, though every obligation of fraternity
and constitutional right should induce hun fearlessly and
boldly to advocate our rights and vindcae the South
against aspersons upon her character and laws, We in
ve you 10 spurn the name OF Fillmore who has ever
opposed your dearest rights, and threatened your safety
The wings tell you, democrats that General Taylor is
stronger than any of his leutenants and that where
hey escape annihation, he would sweep the foe be-
fore him" We tell you the democratic party have
| lieu,enants of their candidates in the field. We ac
knowledge the people be the soveregns and invoke
you 10 annhilae, politically, not only the ileutenans
but their masters the major generals, when they conceal
their opinions upon vital interests or when those opn
ions are hostile to the happiness, prosperity and glory OF
the people 3, " .5ll. ..s
dental election is Tuesday, the seventh Of November
The polls cannot be kept open more than that day The
time has arrived for you to exercise your choice as free
men, Will you not sustain the democratic party Can
you sustain their opponents?
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