The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-11

whole duty the Union Of the States He stands the
platform OF the democratic party In the words inscribed
on yonder bannethe sentiment uttered by his own lips
he knows "no Norlh Soutb no East, no west
nothing but the constitution and the Union" In such
character trust he will receive the support and assist
ance OF the whole land | admire him no less for his
character Than do for his Particular But am here To-
night fellow citizens with other Pennsyyanians, 10 say
to you did Col Black to the Baltimore Convention,
We pledge yon the vote OF Pennsylvania Tor Pierce ana
King, although our loved and honored Buchanan has
been stricken down pledge II 10 you with the fidelity
OF a woman 10 be redeemed in November next Cheer
ag This y The ieehng q every psnnsy Iva mar
port, and, if need be for their success will stump The
State Gentlemen for the honor you have done me this
evening return you my sincere thanks LGreat cheer
Hon Mr. SAVAGE. of Tennessee on being introduced
10 the meeting, said:
Fellow citizens have not the power of voice
sary 10 address so large an assembly as this. There
gentlemen here from my State OF longer experience,
whose testimony would gladly have substituted for my
but what say shall be the truth, AMI expect you
will Judge OF me IN the coming November by what shall
say tonight.
II has been my fortune in some degree TO know the
distinguished gentleman who has been selected as our
chief standard bearer. made his acquaintance in dis
ant country, under circumstances where must always
know the man. and know il he is not true man. am
here to night to say that this knowledge enables me to
give him my most cordial support IN the coming election,
before the people OF my State. Applause II is my
solemn conviction that among the many bright names
presented by northern friends, none could carry
larger obtain uniform support in the State
of Tennessee than that Of Franklin Pierce. OF New
Hampshire [Great cheerng.l
But, gentlemen when you come down to Tennessee 1t
is dark and bloody ground of battle for the democratic
party 1t is with notification that repeat what you all
know be true, that for many years past the land Of
jackson has been the victim Of our opponents. Where
victory and glory ought 10 have crowned defeat has
been our fate. But will venture the opinion on this
occasion, that in November next the thick darkness
which has so long covered will break away in go-
roas day OF victory and triumph, [Grea app'anse.l
The land OF Jackson and Polk will not desert the
favorte of the Granite State, but will bear him
onward with generous vote. Nor will Tennessee be
alone. In every Stale south OF her it is my opinion
this nomination will meet harmonious and enthusiastic
response and there strong grounds for hoping that
neighbor-the glorious State OF kentuckywlll come to
the rescue
Fellow citizens, only TO bear my testimony this
eveningnot TO announce the principles upon which the
great battle will be lough or 10 discuss the questions
involved in the issue approve the past course Of the
democratic party--a fair fight with our principles in
scrbed co!ors and proclaimed 10 the people-not
making any false issues brilliant displays for the put
poses of victory And tonight say, if we cannot con
quer by fair and honorable means, let be the
pushed.
Fellow citizens will not delan you longer at this late
hour. When Congress adjourns go home to engage in
the battle which Is before and although my voice is
weak tonight, hope The coming contest will show that
have true heart aud ready hand thank you for
yoMS vaS wEksE then addressed the meeting for
few minutes, but in of voice low to render
it impossible TO report him integiby.
,es
been called Tor by the meeting, rose and said Fellow
citizens did not come here 10 speak, but TO listen
not to teach, bat 10 learn Tonight you have heard
eloquent and patriotic democrats tell you what their States
will do November Tor the chosen standard bearers of
the democratic party. will say bat word for the.
poor old SAFE OF hs District OF Columbia Laughter
and applause II Congress, in lis mercy would give
vote at the next election for the President OF the United
Staies standing here citizens could our
ellow-cizens IN the States that, with the present in
uence and spirit which moves every democrat through
out this land would roll up immense majority for
the present democratic ticket GFeat cheering II,
however, they do not allow 10 vote for the President
OF the United States, we are given, 10 perpetual vision,
the privilege OF looking al him. We have looked upon
and another for the last four years, who
urely incompetent 10 administer the affairs OF this nation
will assure gentlemen OF another thing Tined are,
and tired must be, 10 gazing wing corruption,
eyes will, on the next h OF March, be refreshed by
beholdng democratic dynasty, whose reign trust will
last forever, Prolonged cheering Allow 10 state
10 you well-ascertained fact OF which democrats
everywhere apprzed that the glory and welfare OF
this young epubliclhe destiny OF this Union is better
preserved, and its policy strictly based the
stution by the democratic party than was pre-
tended to De done BY that OF The wing party that fact we
are all well aware say to you again, were Congress
10 allow 10 vote at the next presidential election this
District would probably cope with Of the States for
the honor OF being the banner State" thank sou,
gentlemen for your kindness not here to address
you. ICfies OF go go on"l Ihaye nothing more 10
say but TO ask that you will give three hearty and well
come cheers for Pierce and King.
loud and continued cheers went up in response]
cheers for the nominees, adjourned. and the greater por
ton OF the vast assembage, headed by Mnrsollet's
band, repaired TO the residence Of the Hon. William r.
King. The band having played a beautiful air, Mr..
King made his appearance and was resolved by nine
hearty cheers
Mr. KING on appearing before the crowd was loudly
cheered, and spoke as follows:
Fellow.cizens and democrats, after the many clio
queni and orcble democratic speeches you have heard
this evening from the distinguished men OF
try little remains for to say but simply 10 return you
my sincere thanks for the respect you have manifested
towards As regards myself it pleased the Democratic
Convention to select OF the standard bearers OF
the democracy Whether that selection was wise
not, il remains for the democracy TO decide For myself
can only say that there many others who would
probably have been ablet have borne the banner alo
with more vgor, energy, and ability than myself Bat
so far as my power extends shall sustain the prn-
oiples Of democracy, whether l 10 The ranks or
whether am in command loud cheersl You all
know, fellow citizens, that the OF many oandi-
dates were presented 10 the Baltimore Convention any
one OF whom so far as know, the democracy Of The
country would have been delighted TO support and
place in the highest position OF honor. Ia the
multiplicity Of opinions, however, the nomination fell
upon Franklin Pierce, Of New Hampshte-a
against whom the tongue OF caumny cannot utter a
single breath that would faint bis fair fame. Loud
cheers He has stood BY the principles of democracy
from his youth upwards, and has never swerved from
them He has been true 10 his country, true 70 his party,
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