The daily union., 1852-10-10
Democratic Mass Meeting In Monroe County
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proceedings OF large aud enthusiastic meeting OF the
democracy OF Monroe county held at Stroudsburg the
9Th ultimo. The meeting organized by the appoint
ment of the following officers:
Presdent--Hon. Nj w Coolbaugh.
Vice presidents--Joseph Kerr. Jacob Correll
Secreiares--Dr. A. Reeves Jackson, Robert w Swink
After the selection OF a committee 10 report resolutions,
the meeting addressed in eloquent and powerful
speech by A. ii. Reeder, esq. which was received With
great enthusiasm.
series of resolutions breathing the true democratic
spirit then reported and adopted with entire unan-
unity aGaa a. aN p..H
By request Of the meeting Hon. Richard Bodhead. Of
the United States Senate, and Hon NJ M. Dimmick of
the House OF Representatives delivered eloquent and
able addresses. which received with great and we'll
deserved applause We make for the condensed
port OF these speeches which is given in the Monroe
Democrat and we commend TO the attention OF read
ers the truths which they so forciby set forth. IN
Hon. RICHARD BRopHEAD said il gave him pleasure to
appear before the democracy OF Monroe among whom he
numbered many old and tried friends, and TO whose kind
ness he much indebted for the political honors that
had been awarded 70 him. An important election would
soon take place, and, indeed, all elections in this
try, especially presidential ones. were important II was
the duty OF men who governed themselves TO think OF
and feel the Importance OF that task We were to de-
eide who should be President, no, by staring picture
books but by examining principles he whgs IN their
convention had abandoned their principles and presented
military chieain as their candidate II was the first
time this country that the head of the army had been
selected for that position The wings ought 10 have
learned by sad experience the folly OF nominating such
candidates Even when they triumphed, il was Of no
benefit TO them. Harrison had soon died, and Tyler
turned democrat. Taylor had proved, all knew,
tally incompetent, and he, too fell victim 10 the rapaciy
OF whg Office. .huntets. Ye, the wings now 20 10 The
army again. While the democrats admired and appre-
cated General Scos military achievements they did not
wish TO see him enter the political hell But they had
been his truest friends they had voted supplies for hs
army when wings opposed them. He had been made
the commander OF the American armya proud and high
position, which democrats still wished him to occupy.
The ahtece lents Of the democratic party strong
in its favor. democrat had penned the
Declaration OF lndependence-a democrat bad draughed
the constitution OF the United Sales-demecratic admin
atoms had purchased Louisisna negotiated for Flo
da declared and fought through the war OF 1912, and
successfully prosecuting the Mexican war, had acquired
California. They had been party OF progress and
arty of principle, with the constitution for their text
book. They favored strict construction of that nsrn
ment By latudnarian constructions, the expenses of
the government had feanully increased They now
reached the enormous sum OF $5000OOO0 annually, and
had been increased near 5000 900 or 900 by
whig administration in time OF profound peace With
General Pierce he hoped 10 see new and system
of rerenchment and reform introduced into every depart
ment OF the government. There an alarming indf
ference upon this subject which should not exist People
should remember that If the annual expenses OF the
ton were levied by direct taxation, would amount 10
over 900 for each congressional district in the
Union
He knew Scott WELL and would not impeach his char
acier OF integrity. or his skill as military ac
sides, his numerous quarels proved that he did not
well-baanced mind. The administration OF this
government was no easy task, and no man without the
proper qualifications should be intrusted with H.
Pierce had spent considerable portion OF his life in
the civil service of his country; had been gallant sol
der He had established unimpeacbabe record in his
favor by his votes upon public measures, and he knew
how TO say no" 10 all schemes devised 10 punder the
treasury or infringe upoa the rights ofhe peope-a quail
y which could not be too highly commended There
was much legislation at Washington, and Pierce
would check II when OF an improper character,
Mr.. B. then highly eulogized The characters OF King
Hopkins, and Woodward and entreated the democrats OF
Monroe show their iu strength nj the October eec
lion. II we ulumphanty succeeded with our Sale
ticket Scott would scarcely get i've States IN the Union
The wbig party was 70 shattered condition Webster
their great leader, was opposed 10 ScJIi. The leading
wings OF the South making speeches Tor Pierce
and King. II doubtful whether Scott could carry
single southern State He could not get Mane---cer
lainly not New Hampshire. Ohio would probably go
for Pierce, and the northwestern States would now, IN
ls4s stand manfuIy by the standard OF democracy.
II Scott should elected il would probably revive the
OF lS4l and 1919, and he would be hunted 10
death by cohorts OF wbig oihce seekers.
Mr. concluded BY saying that all eyes were turned
TO Pennsylvania and by an earnest appeal TO her democ
facy do their duty, reminding them OF the manner m
which democratic principles had contribute 10 the pros
pery Of the county, aid the blessings which we en-
loysd undet our government.
At The conclusion OF his speech he warmly ap.
plauded. BY request Of the meeting Hon. NJ. NJ Dim
mick then proceeded to address il. We give but
short sketch OF his very able, truthful and eloquent
speech:
He said the wings had yet triumphed in pres-
DENTAL election upon questions OF principle Ia lS4OI
they bad no principles for the public eye" bat Zip
and Ty" In rs they adopted platform whatever. In
43 they laid down platform and were beaten. In 80
they unwilling TO make isane, and therefore
enacted the democratic platform. Cunningly and crsily
they go for men, not measures They nominate Scott
because they believe him available candidate
he is soldier taker OF cities, bunderbolt in war
because OF deeds based and boodshed devoid
OF the true glores won by goodness and virtue.
The presidency the most important civil station
on the globe--hgher than the position OF kings po-
tenaies Its duties were no, OF military character, and
il OF far importance that President should be
statesman than soldier, Scott did not deserve all the
credit for hs battles fought and victories under his
command The country had many other great generals
and had thousands OF men capable OF becoming such,
because American army composed OF resolute and
intelligent feemen, who, under the banner OF the stars
and stripes engaged in good cause were alike invinci
ble whether led by Scott or Taylor, Worth or
Twiggs
Notwithstanding the claims act up by Scotfs frenda
he believed his civil services confined 10 the neqo
uaion OF treaty with the Cherokee Indians. In early
life he joined the army, and had been connected with
since. He had displayed inofdinale desire 70
reach the presidential char and in aiming al this object
had dmmed the gories OF his sword by the weakness oil
bis writings upon political subjects.
Pierce one Of the best and ablest men in the
try, He was a Jehersonian democrat He public
economists virtue OF the greatest importance in these
days OF extravagance and Galphio, Gardiner and Bar
ron claims. The nation needed man like Arisdes the
10 guard the public lIeasuryone who desired not
splendd but economical government, aud who would
construc the constitution strictly,
Mr. d. then drew striking parallel between the ca
n pierce 1arE EsOn had red a