The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-20

18th on his arrival at Buffalo the Courier says no
less than 5000, and estimate the multitude at 5000
On arriving at his quarters al the Mansion House
whittier he was escorted by the immense concourse
Gen Cass was welcomed to the city in short but peril
nen address by the Hon Albert H. Tracy, who said, in
substance
aGENERAL. The citizens of Buffalo cordially welcome
YOU 10 their city Identified from your long residence
the west and from common sympathy with us in all our
local and sentiments arrival here is always
of interest to But This occasion you are
peculiarly welcome the city at large and particularly TO
who hail in you the candidate OF the great democratic
party the Union for the highest honor in their gift, and
the representative before the American people, OF prn
ciPes We do no, disguise the fact that many Of those
who surround you might say candor. that before
the nomination you their candidate but
viii not say thar you are our candidate Icheers and
peated cheers and feel authorized in the name and on
earnest sincere and hearty support in the approaching
canvass. tVociierous cheers
'Permit me again. in the name of the democ acy the
city, to you their candidate, and you that
the personal "reminiscences growing out OF your long
political ties which bind us YOU" Tremendous APP
plausel
Gene raj CAss replied
81 am overwhelmed by the enthusiastic reception with
which the democrats of this city have received me- and
s of people which ws nOS5 81 s
such spectacle this with the vS wh9s
Vo my 5 n on ,e pH Hars M in the pds
and satisfaction with which you must contemplate your
rapid growth and rejoice in the prospect oil your continued
&c. thank you for the assurance of the continued faithful
of the democrats of this city the principles of which
by the action of the national convention however
unworthy the representative before the people Grateful
' s ao %
great popular demonstration is made. | regard it
tribute the position which occupy. and to the party
Ia the name OF the convention who nominated me- and
OF the democratic party whose ident
fled with the result Of in which am called upon
10 occupy SO prominent position, thank for this
.Afle General Cass had RETIRED the Hon Henry Smith,
Of be
Smith made faithful and eloquent OF the proceed
ngs of the National Democratic Convention, in the
of which he was frequently interrupted by loud and pro-
longed cheers.
giving farther details. The simple fact that the inn
Of people at the depot remained in waiting for
pervadng enthusiasm which existed among them all 1t
was demonstration which the democracy Of Buffalo
will ever point with the highest exultation;
General Cass will remain at the Mansion House during
the day. and will be happy to all who desire TO
the theatre and from thence proceed to the boat that
to carry him to Detroit"
FROM SOUTH CARoLrNA.-The Columbia "South Caro-
linian" says
CioNe! eoNG!! GONE Gen. Zachary Taylor at last
mas been forced to array himself in party pumes and is
STAN ped a chig who is DO beaten in November
next by those who love the constitution Study his Allison
letter. and his condemnation appears every line. Read
his no-party eelers and down with the wings will be the
conquerng cry"
Tae Utica convention may be puzzled to raise
ddae, unless they take up the military hero at once.
Mr. Martin Van Buren, countenance this dis
organization of the democracy Nor can General Dix
Mr.. Skunk, the governor of Pennsylvania. turns his
back upon the movement and the fine spirit by which
he Is always distinguished speaks in the following letter
as becomes firm and uniform democrat:
HARRISBURG, June g. l84S
sincerely regret that the my health
BILE accept your polite invitation join the democra-
cy the city and county of Philadelphia alter
noon in the reception Of the Hon Lewis Glass; the DEM
ocratic STANDARD bearer of our country"
Sound in his political aith firm in his morals and dis
tngushed for his attachment the interests and honor of
his countryo the day he entered her service youth
full volunteer to the present moment-he democratic con-
vention. in presenting the OF Lewis Cass to the
people candidate for the higest office in their
yi inspired friends with entire confidence in the
and complete triumph of the great democratic prn
cipes government which have advanced our country to
elevated rank and which, by their great inn
ence guiding other nations the establishment of free
institutions, and securing in his nalienable rights
selfgovernment.
Lewis Cass has filed many OF the most distinguished
places connected with the government with pre-eminent
ability and, whether view him in the second of
Independence with ancient enemy Great Brittany
coutendng for free trade and sailors rights minis
the Of France resisting the nsdous schemes
of the allied powers destroy independence and
tonality the high his conduct
tor find him always sensitive the rights and honor
OF his country and ever prompt to maintain and defend
,h"m.
With Cass and the chvarc and patriotic Butler the
heal Of ticket the democrats of Pennsylvania feel the
assurance of success at the election by triumphant
norty; and, confdng in the cooperation of the democ-
racy Of other Sates they have entire confidence that
their cherished principles will be maintained.
: have the honor to be, yours very respectfully,
FRS. r. SKUNK.
A great democratic ratification meeting was held at
New Orleans on the night of the s,h June Charles
Gayarre (Secreary of Stae) in the chair 1t was large
and enthusiastic meeting of the democracy The pres-
dent addressed them in eloquent terms.
Mr.. Gayarre also addressed them in French after
which he announced that Senator Douglas, distinguish
ed of Illinois, who present, would then address
Mr.. Douglas escorted to the stand by Mr. Soule
and proceeded to address the meeting in long and very
able speech, which highly applauded and seemed
excite much attention and admiration Senator Douglas
quite small compact, sharp energetic, focibe-ooking
gentleman His face is expressive of vgor secondence
and boldness His manner OF speaking is quite good His
ideas to have been well n,aured and his style has
much poi int and about it. He is well armed, too
with all the of the political orator. arrays his
facts with much skill and effect.
After Senator douglas had spoken Mr. SOulc called
on and made short speech in French expressing hi,
warm in the nomination of the Baltimore Con
vention and his sanguine expec of their glorious r
umph.
ca, Preston called the stand by the President and
addressed the meeting with his usual aror effect HI
congratulated them the good fortune which had cas-
among them the able and eloquent representative of Hi
nos democracy; of Illinois, which few years ago wa
a bowling Wilderness, but is now great empire OF demo
cratsof such democrats the eloquent and distinguished
gentleman who had Just addressed them.
Colonel Preston remarked upon the magnanimons bear
ing of Lewis Cass, when, being selected,