The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-09


the firm aud tried sappouets Of democratic pnncpies
came pouring IN from Al parts oil the city and the BODY
The Hall and The galleries compaeily c'o"ued
Ward twelve was particularly well represented oy sa
LAM body, exceeding three hundred. who came o'e, ~
procession, with flags flying and music Inc men Q,
East Boston also came ia full force, with banner ana
Bonds band These large accessions from the two nsu
lated and most distant wards oil Inc cry were wa'my
welcomed their arrival by the,l brethren ., ns Guy
column. and with equally cordial reception upon
their entrance. - ,,,
chairman Of the committee OF arrangements, the meeting
was promptly organized. as follows:
President--John w. James, esq.
Vice presidens-James Cheeyer Ruggles Slack, Dan'l
Draper, Aaron Bancroft John c. Tucker, Freedom +, |
Raymond Scion Jenkins, and Stephen Massey.
Secretares--J. Harris Smith and James b. Allen.
Upon taking the chair president, Mr.. James. in
brei address. gave clear and mastery exposition OF
the important issues involved in the approaching
political contest in old Massachusetts The meeting was
not only called Tor the purpose oil acting the nonina
tons for senator's representatives. and delegate 10 The
Baltimore conyeniOn recommended by the democratic
ward and county committees, but also 10 ray the State
nominations made by the late democratic convention held
at Worcester and the resolves there passed pedgng the
democracy OF the State the support of the Baltimore
national platform, and eay TO the compromises OF the
and acquescence in the compromise measures
passed in the spirit Of the constitution. In one respect
the presen, contest differed he sad from those Of former
years Heretofore the question put to the democracy
was. whether they would put the wings down; bui now
the question whether they would keep them down
He siaT ply hit of The travelling cabinet and their
gross neglect of the great interests Of The nation and our
relations with foreign powerseven permitting SPAN 10
put 10 violent and shameful death American citizens
in violation OF the most solemn treaty spuations in
tended to secure fair uial with COUNSEL 10 the citizens
Of either country, whenever accused OF any offence IN
the other
Again recurring State AFFAIRS he said that only BY
keeping down the wings could be retained the secret
ballot, which works the abolition OF white slavery Tho
lien law in favor OF mechanics; the homestead. eXemp-
lion law. by which hreslde secured 10 every fam
y the law securing the wages OF the labore owed TO
him by bankrupt corporation. And 1t would only be
for amending the constitution in such manner as would
give the democracy Of Suffolk an opportunity OF repre-
senta,on in the senate, and those OF the city represent
alton in the house lGreal cheering.]
Colonel Robert Cowdin, chairman of the ward and
county committees. now reported the State county, dis
trct, and city nominations. and they were unanimously
confirmed
Henry Croker esq now read and submitted The fol-
loving resolutions:
of their first meeting OF the Worcester democratic
convention approve of the resolution. adopted by thai
that The democratic party Of this Commonwealth is
national and not sectional party and ia aud Gnesey-
yenon at Baltimore in lS4S The only true democratic
tended embrace the whole aesoa slave agitation in
Congress. and therefore for faithful execution Of
and acqoiescence in, al the compromise ssd by
Rs'otpsd That The legislative enforcement Of The second
o. the fourth article of the unted States consu
hon which expressly requires that iugves rom labor
s be dsys, e up 20 s 70 waom ma 4oI
mise and introduced carried and will be su-ts med
uotnocrscy
Rsoued That The formal and ance, by the
dsmocssc candidate Tor gor,nor Of his o.nna'9n Tor
our candidate, as well PLATFORM in stalking and hon
orabe with those opponents whose cand
bleacaling and evaslve conaIoas Of The Fillmore ana
Seward coalitoa in New Yok-a coalition which, before
the southern elections bet upon The Presidents official de-
caration that the "crmpr ,uise tns
uomen OF the dangerous and exciting subjects which they
embrace :" while the coalition satisfy North,
now intimate that the Wilnot provo Is be revived and
that the great Union enactment OF lac Conprontse NJ
subject for modification and repeal thus both denying aud
behaving their hostility to mat nte national treaty OF peace
ism and harmony must condemn as mnght with the most
which another wing eaderR bier, Toombs Of Georgia
announces that the whig afty Of The South wan never
national convention and tuat indebted to the defeat
Of their policy or The existence OF the government this
Rs,olud That congratulate the democracy of Boston
and OF the Commonwealth the recent onpourlngs OF
lion Of all hope that OF cisng the spnrned
democratic platform OF ur'on and no'"tsr Dsn,en aud IN
their progress have produced series oil brilliant TIL
umph, that have et the foes oil Jefferson and Jackson
but nse ~g snp 10 h me
.dminuations Geosia Mississippi, Pennsyiyana. aud
Foo.s. and @ia% and joha Bsier while tie mighty
5sy,qGa in pSru. .1@nea jus. Sseopss 3d. - New
the niumphs of The national democracy. 80
convention entitled to gu. appreciation and support
that further accept and approve the nomnatons for
convention county and ward committees and said
nominations are recommended TO our democratic ielow
next.
Rssord That the further nominations OF delegate and
substitute delegate this district the Baltimore
convention be accepted and confirmed with The dec
raton of onre confidence in the national democracy
of the respective nominees
Rssofpd, That only approve OF the recent gisla
tive OF rcformPacuafly those OF the secret
ballot, Of free banking the lieu the mechanic
and the corporators liability law 10 secure the earnings
both sboer and his wife and chdrenbut
and demand additional reform, both the laws
stitnton Of Massachusetts the formation OF such
and districts will voice oppressed
mnories long scnced by whg Intolerance restore the
people tho OF their cv and Judicial agents, and
and not the basis OF the senate and that
the imp oant OF these Organic reforms may be
cured, earnestly recommend democratic brethren
to give their unanimous cars pots al the polls Mon
day support OF the proportion TO call convention
to amend The constitution OF this Commonw eath.
Rssofrtd, That this meeting will all fair and honora
BILE to give such Monday TOR George
=. Boutwell, Henry w. Cushu1an, and the candidate for
senators and representatives., as will be credabe to the
democracy OF Bosom
The applause with which the resolves were received
having subsidized, Charles l. Woodbury., esq. was intro
duced and proceeded TO address The meeting the most
aniuang siye. Highly commencing the sound and pa.
nonal principles OF Governor Boutwell, he conased his
course with what may be naturally expected o. Mr. Win
tnTop, should he be eec,eda who never failed 10
VOC apouohkm whenever question involving il arose
IN ei!ner branch OF Congress while be member OF
IT. WIN Robert G Winthrop Tor governor, we should
Iook IN VAN LOT such Union message Gov Boutwell,
put forth last year. Mr. Woodbury. then contasied the
national policy OF The wings with that OF the democrats
showing that under the liberal commercial system com
menced under President Polk, shpouilders sbpmas
ers seauben, mechanics Of all kinds kmen and all
classes OF business men, enjoyed all their present
and growing prosperity HIS remarks upon the ,riunphs
OF the American clippers and steamers loudly