Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-15
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ratification meeting Washington, General Cass did not
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whew. what bunder! will the Richmond Wing cor
rect this stutemen7- will be seen That II 10 oil lssaHe
In proof which ask the attention Of Inc reaoer 10 e
following admirable address OF The noble old patriot Lewis
Cass, delivered before that ratification meeting
General Cass having been introduced 10 the ratification
m,c,inp in Washington city Wednesday night was re-
| ceycd with cheers, and spoke rs follows;
GEN CASE
Iconaraulae YOU my :eow-czens, upon the fortunate
OF the labos of The Democratic Convention
They have done their work. and nave Done Wen a oo
presented standard bearer during inc en-
suing presidential campaign, an able ant al
2en with character above ep.ateeuiun who has faith
red pauio ,7rtuy in high stations, in peace and war;
and who will serve her with equal fidelity in that higher
lion which intend TO elevate him. know hum WELL
| and say Of him what know OF him. He will go for the
Union the whole Union and for nothing but the Union
and the Constitutions dscarolng all sectional feelings and
dscoun cnancing every effort crush that agitation, from
which God in his mercy has delivered u.s. And confident
" yha. whole party every where through the land
will come up The good work, and with one heart and one
mind will gladly seize the occasion, mutually to forget and
forgive past dssensions that the only strife hereafter
viii be who shall devotion to tho true end time
oncrcd principles Of party. Let US look back only to
lcurn wisdom from experience but forward TO gain
strength ind confidence from united cxeron
And the selection Of the candidate for the Vice Preslden
been less fortunate thnn that fur the Presidency
lie has his way by public esteem and distinctions by
high qualities of head and OF heart BY long and faithful seTv
ces and abroad and by the practical knowledge
which these elements OF usefulness bring win mem we
have be grfed and we arc grated at the choice
OF our nominees.
nay already said ,a the Convention has done its WORT
we'll Now let every Democrat go and do his work equally
well and all will be safe And such, doubt not will be the
course OF the party For the tecrec has gone orthhe who
runs may read II in all the signs OF the me-the hahd
writing is upon The wall and there Is written in words
that need no interpreter that Democratic administration Is
10 control the of the country for the next four
yeusaye and trusl for long years thereafter. II 10 not
question Of victory, but OF numbers Not who ehas get
The majority but how great that majority snail De- and lei
all ourselves augment by all honorable means
stronger in public opinion the greater wiz Dc
our power do good ard 10 render our principles staple
and eincleht.
edncss as my other of that greet party which upon
this OCCASION will assemble in city, town. village and hamlet
through country to respond to these omn11ons, and
10 pledge themselves ALL faithfully labor for and
support them rus know myself well enough TO know
that my for public Office fast passing away and that
possible event can ever again pace ny e S Tef
know this you do and 80 does The whole country My
ambition is bounded 10 serve The people OF Michigan, to
w!ym debt Of gratitude can never repay. YETI lit
tic longer in the station fill by their confidence and kind
ness.
contest with determination conduct upon principles
Hpon these issues which constitute the difference between
nc Wing ard Democratic parties Tint will be noble
s,rilS which may oil engage honor But let
cc drnouncc unworthy Of our cause that low abuse
which is unfortunately, too prevalent upon such occasions
We seek higher offsets and should employ higher
Let US Indignantly f!own upon every who so fur
forgets what is due TO himself and TO the he
Processes 10 support, as 10 quit the contest of pn-
cipc descend 20 that Of scurrility Wo bet
ter without such Il man than with him. There arc
honorable points Of difference enough between and the
Wings engage all attention. and 10 call forth all
energy, without entering into such piece OF warfare. Re-
collect lhot oil brethren OF the mighty family,
equally interested in its honor md prosperity and that
dl,r upon many important po:Gs OF government and
minstraoD yet we all seek the same common objectthc
preservation and pcrpeuaon of glorious institutions
the worlds best hope and Let tho rivalry 90.
tween be- hereafter HIGH OF US shall beet strive for that
great end Ii will be rivalry of the heart and Of tho under
standing, not Of tie tongue; Of puotism not of abuse.
ON. HousTos's SPEECH.
Gen. Houston received with loud hurrns and made
but few remarks. He knew the nominees intimately and
we'll and rouchcd for their patriotism talents and
mocracy BY The letter which had been read it would be
seen that Gen. Pierce for the whole Union and nothing
less. This was received by long, continued applause
He likewise spoke in warm appreciation Of tho Platform
but gentlemen he said will not dean YOU other speakers
will furnish you with richie. entertainment will say 10
you however and you must remember IT, that when the bat
tie is lost and ond when victory shall been pro-
claimed State shall bear der banner higher give lar
ger proportionae democratic majority in all OF tho States of
the Union, than Iha, Star Of the West Texas, no
prophetthat State which may not only claim be regis.
The youngest but the banner State Of tho Union
durras and music and three cheers for old Sam
JUDGE DOUGLAS SPEECH
Judge Douglas was next introduced end received
,h enthusiasm than any of the preceding speakers
We have said Judge Douglas, assembled here tonight 10
congratulate the country and another the cordial re-
union of the Democratic party The National Convention
which recently assembled in Baltimore has presented plat
form on which all Democrats can stand with honor and with
saeya platform worthy Of the best days of the party un
der Jefferson Jackson. They have also presented to us
the names Of two eminent Statesmen for support Pre-
sdent and Vice President Of the United States whose lives
and characters illustrate and adorn that system of govern
ment which it is our aim and mission party 10 maintain
and perpetuate With such PLATFORM and such ticket
glorious victory awaits Applause
II is unnecessary denn you discussion as TO the
principles of The two parties but shall be prepared for the
Wings when they shall have presented their candidates and
platform. do wish make charge upon them until
wc have the objects before US that may make fair fight
and then let the weakest sink under the blows Applause
and laughter! and cries Of "AereedmI
All experience has proved the Whg pary is utterly
incapable of administering The Government "a voice ao
il, Young America Without questioning their patriotism
and talents they lack that sympathy with the masses and
confidence in the virtue of the people, which should peyade