The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-24
From the Pennsy vanian, Aug, %.
The People MovinK.-monster Meeting Of the Phiia-
deIphlR Democracy.

If nearly all bearing expressing de
volion the compromises of the constitution and determ
States. In point OF enthusiasm the meeting was never
squalled in this city. 1t in every respect perec
alton for the democracy and the Union The incidents
were so many and gratifying. that room cannot bt
ound for ALL But one or two of such character
As not be passed over IN silence. The advance
guard of the Keystone Club composed OF twentyfou
nentwo files OF twelve each--who had served through
,ut The whole OF the Mexican campaigns, and who
hough denied aid and comfort by John Strohm and M
companions, meeting also welcome with bloody
hands,, succeeded in escaping from 'hospable graves
Il should be mentioned, also, that Col. T. w Duihed.
vhigand ultra whig, dyed in the wool--having be
Disguised with the rckery and double dealing o.
MS party the national issues, declared his Intentions
d supporting al the coming election not only Col Bgier
,nt the whole democratic ticket The large coach which
brought Col. d. from Frankford brought also with HIN
twenty eight more Of the same sort.
esq upon whose motion the following officers ap
pointed Mr. Dallas was warmly greeted with repeated
cheers We have never seen him look better
PRKsIpENr-HoN. GEORGE M. DALLAS.
PRESIDENTS.
First District.
Samuel Badger Robert F. Shrls,y.
VIII lsm Lehman, IT,, Jacob j. Walter,
t charle s' s Whi,eman, Peter Logan
William H. Pagan,
Second District.
Hartman Kuhn, John W: Forney,
Ttace
Samuel II. Perkins, James Magee,
Charles Manchester, William Loper,
VIM H. j. Reed, Aaron S. Lippncott.
VIM. Camm,
TYtud District
John H. Dohnert, Joseph Lppncott,
John O. Brenner Samuel ID, Patterson,
James ID Whetham Willis m McDanies,
J.hn A. Bender John F. Belsterng,
William Engi,sh, John Muiiod, IT.
Allen II. Voorhees,,
Fourth District.
Richard Vaux John Cummings.
] I'm Foulkrod, Jacob Painter,
jacob Peters. il, William McGlenchoy,
James NJ. Crowley. l.. w. Buckley.
Frederick SoTber,
SECRETARIES.
Frat Di,iriet.
Andrew Nebinger, jeremiah Crumback.
James Laferty, Thomas Daily. 4.
Second District
Thomas VI. Breen, John n. Cunningham,
John G. kirkpatrick, Egoeu Somerndike.
Third District
Daniel Dougherty, George w. Hitler,
William l.. Gray, George w. Ash.
Fourth District.
William ]. Grams, Jesse Vodges,
Isaac I,eech H. lsaa w. Moore.
AT the organization Of the meeting, there were louo
.as for speech from MIR. Dallas, which he coureonsy
declined CONNIE ncng until after the introduction OF Col
Bpler The Colonel after short space, was presented
the meeting and after the uproarous tempest OF cneers
with which be was greeted had somewhat suodeo, lbt
and esteemed chairman rose 10 MAXI ioWa
opening of the meeting.
He said the subjects be considered by the meeting
were of great and extreme Importance. Inc general
election TO be held in Pennsylvania involves ques
ions affecting the character OF our good old Common.
wealth. as they did also the prosperity and vitality
,f the Union We must be prepared to settle these ques
ions the ballot box at the October elections 10 man
,er that will carry conviction TO every part oil the repub
ic thai we as State true TO our duties TO the rest
If the Union The conventions OF the democratic party
have nominated candidates for the State Offices deserving
Of our cordial, united. and harmonious support We
should come up their support in way worthy OF the
party founded by Jefferson and illustrated by the great
md immortal Jackson The governor OF Pennsy yania
elected in October next will be accepted and recognised
everywhere as the symbol of our sentiments In thai
simple light alone, then, look upon II as conclusive that
be true TO ourselves before the rest OF the country
hosd, WE MUST, WE WILL elect WIN. Bigler. tVo-
,iferous cheering He has talent he has ability, be has
character and every other quaca that should adorn
republican governor IL he would descend to boasting
he boast with the proudes for he has done that
which any man nav Justly boast But, in addition TO all
his he has another merit which is Just one of ex
ceedng silence He stands unfalieringy forth the
champion of the constitution and it's compromises. In
his he has won the admiration and good wishes OF dem
,crais everywhere In this regard he stands in admra
Bile contrast his opponent and this alone should make
him governor OF Pennsy lvania.
| have said we should be harmonious; and why should
we not be- Is there any man on another ticket tina
should start from party loyaliyi The Harrisburg
has nominated five citizens for judges OF tbs
supreme court | will not stop TO canvass their merits
III
whole, the democratic Stale judicial ticket contains a,
much learning, much ability, much legal erndtoD
and as much character could be found 10 any live c
zens of the Commonwealth. The action OF our State
con venon should be regarded binding, and the b.s
that the selected representatives OF the party could do fo
the people There are no why we should not b,
b harmonious and we should therefore be 40.
Mr. Dallas then introduced Edward A. Pennman, who
read the following resolutions:
R,sopsd That the democracy, in presenting the ns me
,f William Bgler to the public their candidate for gov
,rnor solely influenced by desire TO promote the
pest interests OF the Commonwealth. HIS admitted Ia emit
md experiences in public AFFAIRS his patriotic de
he constitution OF the country, purity OF character and
moral worth, emnenty qualify him Tor the inform nee
lamcd
commissioner, recognise OF strict integrity grea
Energy of character, and well qualified perform the
,ortant and arduous duty oil managing the public works
Rsoiped, That the judicial ticket nominated Harris
burg s worthy The confidence Of the public and will
,eivc united support
Rofped That the democracy or the city and county
philsdepn in favor Of and will stats good faith
III the compromsc adopted by the last Congress
Those measures IL il believed. dispose Of tho subject
svery, which periodically sacs the country, In snch
as should permanently all Of COM
,lant and irritation hereafter
Resolved, That in favor OF the bill passed by both
houses oil the last General Assembly. bat which Governor
Johnston refuses TO sign, allowing the prisons OF the State to
used for the purpose OF retaining fgves from labor
init disposed Of by due process of law.
Rssopsd, That the union Of the States and the naine-
of the government under the present constitution
objects OF paramount duty and interest to every citizen