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

ofy but how great that majority shall De ANA Jet US
III exert ourselves augment Il BY all honorable means
for The stronger stand in public opinion the greater
will be power TO do good and 10 render our principles
stable and efficient te
nieresedness any other member OF that great party
which viii assemble upon this occasion, in city, town,
village and hamlet through our eounuy TO respond %
hsse nominations and pledge themselves, each all,
faithfully TO labor for and support them | trust know
myself we'll enough to know that my time for public
office is fast passing away, and that possible
ever place my again before the American people for
he presidency And II did not know this. you do. and
20 does the whole country My ambition is bounded 10
serve the people OF Mehigan--to whom owe debt OF
gratitude never repayyet little longer in the
Station fill by their confidence and Kindness.
ooe word more, my fellow eitlzens. Lefs enter into
This contest with dele naon conduct upon prnci-
ple-upon those great issues which constitute the differ
ence between the wing and the democratic parties That
will be a noble strife IN which may all engage with
honor But lei rs reject and denounee unworthy OF
COR cause that low abuse which unfortunately is too
prevalent upon such occasions We seek higher objects,
aud shOald employ higher means. Let US indignantly
frown upon every man who far iorgeis himself
and ihe cause he Processes 10 support as 10 quit
The contest OF principle 10 descend TO that OF scurfiy
We are better without such man than with him.
There are honorable points OF difference enough be-
tween and the wings 10 engage all our attentions and
10 call forth all energy, without entering into such
field Of warfare Recollec that all brethren Of
The same mighty family equally interested IN its honor
and prosperity, and though differ upon many important
principles oil government and administration, yet we all
seek the same common obleche preservation ana per-
hope and Let the rivalry between us be here
alter which shall best strive for this great end will he
rivalry OF the understanding aud oil The heart not oil tue
tongue, OF patriotism, not OF abuse
Gen SAM HOUSTON was next introduced 10 the
meeting He spoke as follows: Fellow. citizens of the
District of Columbia, it affords at any time pleasure
10 meet audience respectable that now before
me But on no occasion could feel more delight than
on the present in witnessing the enthusiasm which has
manifested itself in this assembly Gentlemen, the oc
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interest mol only to the party with which we asso
ca,ed but the well-beng OF the republic at large
are met here for the purpose OF rayng the action OF
the Baltimore Convention in giving TO the democratic
party standard bearers for the next presidential election
Applause. 10 designating those individuals, that con-
venon actuated by motives OF the highest patriot
ism and that will be sufficient 10 unite
the democratic party in the support OF the persons has
leced They need no commentator from Their char
acter is before the American people They have been in
service for past not only in the councils OF the naton
but the one who snow your Standard bearer and nominee
for the presidency has borne your banner IN distant
land where laures have been reaped and victories
loud cheers By his gallant conduct upon the field OF
battle he has commended himself 10 the ardor OF our
sodiery; by his civil services he has commended hiDi
self to the confidence OF siaesuen By his uninch-
log democracy he has given guarantee to The principles
Of the party and his letter, which has been read to you
b. night shows that he is for the Union, the whole
Union, and nothing less. tRenewed cbeers,] Such
aud ought 10 command our confidence as
should occasion ike
that OF the approaching contest Ii is one which involves
time honored principles OF denocracy-it is one which
goes back to the age OF Jefferson Our PRINCIPLES are
the same as those which achieved the independence OF
our county. [Applause.l With such leader, though
dssensions may have existed in our party, though dyls
ions sectional in their character or preferences Tor nd
vduals, may have acuaed prominent men, those are all
to be forgotten. They all TO be swept away as the
cobwebs OF morning, and longer to be cherished or
brought up. marshaed in array against the great IN
eresis of the party TO impede lis lTiunphs While we
come a united party advocating the principles which
we have always done, cheesed by tho bright examples,
which have gone before u.s. and which ought always 10
be with US, cannot but triumph IN the approaching
contest And though our adyersares nsye mol yeiiagen
issue with upon the great principles which separate
u.s. and though they have constructed no new platform
upon which TO stand, YET we know that we are upon a
democratic platform, and for that we Will contend, and
nothing short. loud appause]
The dyidual who has been nominated Tor The vice
presidency OF the nation, il my testimony would go Tor
aught have known for thirty six years, and have not
only known him as patriot and n an able and clear
minded statesman, but have known him as gentle.
OF the exemplary character can hnd IN all
broad land-one VIII ose uaiiorm courtesy and ineg
ny OF character, and whose ieryid and unwayering
PATRIOTISM Ought to commend hun TO your entire conf
dnce and TO your most ardent aud Jealous support Zap
pause.l
Go on,' ''go on"l The speakers who are TO foio "
me will furnish you with richer entertainment than can
afford. Bot will Fay TO ycu-and remember IT now
that when the "bate's lost and won, when the victory
sproclamed, no Stale shall bear the banner higher or
give lager proporonaie democratic majority 10 all the
States OF this Onion than the Star OF the Vest (Thun.
ders OF applause Texas will give majority, or am
prophet that any other State might envy. She VIII
then claim 10 be registered though the Youngest as the
hammered State OF This Union lEn,husiasc cheering
Hon STEPHEN A DOUGLAS, OF Illinois, being next
introduced TO the meeting, was greeted with deaienIng
applause, and proceeded TO speak as follows;
FELLow-cIruESs We have assembled here this night
for the purpose OF congratuaing each other and the
country upon the cordial and perfect reunion OF the dem
octaiic party The National Convention which recently
assembled at Baltimore has presented platform upon
which all democrats can stand with honor and with
sae,ya platform worthy OF the best days OF the party
under Jefferson and Jackson Cries Of good good y
They have also presented the names OF two eminent
statesmen Tor our support for the presidency and vice
presidency OF the United Statesmen whose principles
are IN perfect harmony with that platform, and whose
ives and character illustrate and adon that system oil
government which il is The aim and mission oil
party 70 MAINTAIN and pepcuae. With such platform,
ana with such ticket, glorious victory awaits
Great applause My fellow. citizens il is unnecessary
on The present occasion for to delain you with dis.
Slsson OF The various and principles which
aFloe the democratic from the wing party. shall be
Ieady 10 enter into that contest with good will and
energy as soon az our opponents shall present to the
country their platform and their candidates ICireat
Cheering DO not wish TO make the charge until we
have the enemy directly before us that may have
lar hight, and then let the weakest srk beneath
zoe blows tlaugh,erl ! will premise, however,
mat all experience has proven that the wing party IL
Utterly unable 10 administer this government tGrest a.
pause Without questioning their integrity their pa
uolsm, or their talents, yet they lack that sympathy
Win the masses OF our po2ulaiion that confidence the
Hd department OF free government tCries OF !" Tha,e
" that's ii"I Failing in having been ahle firm