The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-10

Last evening at an early hour the democrats of our
city and county met together for The puPose OF radyng
The nominations OF Franklin Pierce. OF New Hampshire,
Tor President, and WIN. X, King, OF Aabam, for Vice
President oil the United States made by the convention
which assembled last week at Baltimore The meeting bid
fair TO be, il the largest least OF The largest
held in the city OF Brothefy Love- Thousands had met
in Independence Square the spot designated for holding
h on account - 'ho 'au, m -
lhuslasc assemblage.
The meeting was called to order by John Cadwaader,
esq, who, after the delivery OF BRIEF eloquent, and APP
popriae speech. nominated for president OF the meeting
Hon. Geo. M. Dallas, who was unanimously and enlhu-
siastlcally chosen after which. Mr. Joseph Alexander
nominated the vice presidents and secretaries
Alter the selection Of officers, Hon. George MI Dallas
rose and said
We have assembled fellow. citizens 10 express our
dial assent 10 the nominations made by the Democratic
National Conv ention, Saturday last, OF franklin
Pierce as the candidate OF great party Tor The Office OF
President and of William r. King, for the office OF Vice
President OF the United States
These nominations are preparatory 10 the election in
November next and having been announced the result
OF all The customary measures oil representative consula-
ton, are entitled to, and will receive, the appreciation aud
support OF the united democracy OF America becomes
each and all OF TO resolve to give Them agans, every
possible effort OF political opposition, that ardent ener
ge,ic and unanimous support which can alone attest
mistaken attachment TO principles, and alone guar
any the freedom, interests and honor OF our country
az yhnse 6rm AMI enShauas rspSbeansm WE have
had, for long succession of years, the most signal
proofs; he is Of that State which, at the constitutional
phalanx the llustrious John Langdon; which furnished
to the councils Of Andrew Jackson and to the national
Judiciary, the upright consistent and able Woodbury.
and which furnished TO the Senate Of the United States
as well as to the freedom and vigilance OF the democratic
press, the sagacous, incorrupble and ndefagable Hill
New Hampshire esteems and proclaims him her most
distinguished and merorious citizen. She has often
houored him by reposing his faithful hands her highest
trusts She sent him early to her own halls OF egslaon
and thence transferred him, from 1897 to ls42 to the
federal Senate; and she gave him to his country, as
volunteering gallant and accomplished soldier, TO fight
her battles the fields OF Mexico In every sphere of
action practical and profound juris legislator.
as military COMMANDER and 10 all the relations which
czen bears to his country and his countrymen his abll
y worth, and services have placed him among the fore
most the trues and the best And when tell you that,
in addition to these unquesonable merits, he has long
Stood and stands in the midst OF eastern beth
rem, tower OF strength, unfolding unialenngy the
Of democracy the Union, the constitution and the
laws, feel assured that you will eagerly accept his
nomination and enthusiastically uphold IT,
Indulge me with remark OF two more, and will then
summon you to agreeable business have heard
ntmated to-day, for the first tme that Franklin Pierce
had heretofore, while the constitution of New Hamp
shire was in process of amendment joined in defending
and retaining the proscrptve feature II contained against
Roman Catholics. Now, gentlemen this is a weak in
vention Of an already frightened enemy; it deserves TO
be nailed al the counter spurious and base,
and hope by simple statement, 10 crush II al once and
forever.
II is that the constitution OF New Hampshire
dgaced by intolerant and ntoleraby odious provs
ion, commonly called .the Catholic test" which rem
dered Catholics ineligible TO the legislature and TO the
Office OF governor But il is equally true that the most
strenuous exerons repeatedly made by the democ-
racy perseverngy led by OF her brightest stars,
Levi Woodbury. and franklin Pierce, to expunge an ex
cepon 10 common right, utterly inconsistent with the
creed and character OF sound repubcanism Twice did
these just and champions OF civil and religious
liberty succeed in obtaining from convention, called at
their instance, and for that very purpose, the abolition OF
this "esi,' and twice (as the constitution permitted no
change OF It's provisions, unless sanctioned by tDcrds
OF The votes OF the peope) they defeated by the OPP
position OF combined wings and aboilionists at the
polls.
Fellow. citizens, the hopes of country, her actual
and wonderful prosperity and her future desines,
upon the contest on which you entering Let us
fully rally 10 her rescue
The following resolutions, introduced by Richard
Vaux, esq, were unanimously adopted:
Rscrsd That the democracy of the city and county
of Philadelphia fully, sincerely and enthusiastically ray
and confirm proceedings the National Democratic
Convention, lately assembled at Baltimore.
racy have candidate for President OF the United
States Of high and sterling integrity, Of admirable ability,
satesmanse views Of modest and unprc,endng character
oil song convictions of right of Independence aud fmne
council and devotion TO those constitutional rights
an,ied 10 The States and The people.
Rendered, That The son OF revolutionary soldier and
patriot educated in the principles OF sound democracy
General Pierce has hown by bis services in defence OF his
county. and The nen,dy and Ea1nuy Of BIS conduct IN
rs, ard worthy OF the admiration OF all who love their
county, honor her character and are ready to defend the
tights aud liberties OF America.
Rsolptd, That as General Pierce true soldier, be is
also statesman, whose long acquaintance with
ernnen-haviug been placed in nigh and porant egs
latye POSTS which he has filed with honor, among The
greatest statesmen OF the Union-renders his nomination
only ft to be made, but eInnenty worthy Of the enthu
sasc ardent united, aud devoted support OF the Ane
can people.
R,otped, That the "gsllant Pierce" in Mexico and the
modest bpi fam aud sound in State aud national
councils has abundant evidence OF his pacy his
principles his opinions aud his character defy the
au Of all open enemies of the democracy whose
chosen sandard bearer he has been proclaimed be
the coming presidential contest.
RsoiUed, That candidate for Vice Presden', Will
LIAM X. KING, OF Alabama, Is democrat Of the highest
character oug tried la the service Of his country able
perienced wise and prudent devoted to the Union OF the
and the principles of the democratic party In him
be placed, and In whom every just expectation will be
realized.
Rofpod, That The constitution Of the United States Is the
light and guide of all American statesmen in that organic
atoms Of American repubIicanism and its strict and
ghencd construction every right, and pro-
ecis every interest which is deemed Fundamentally
porioni, or valuable to tho citizens Of this country.
"R,otred That the democratic party will faithfully abide
by aud uphold the principles laid down in the Kentucky
and Virginia resolutions OF H0S and in the report OF Mr.
Madison the Virginia legislature In 1899 that il adopts
those principles constituting of the main iounda
tons Of us political creed and Is resolved carry them
OF IN their obvious meaning aud import
Rsoipf, That rational bank is obsolete idea since
Jacksons immortal veto Frustrated the and saved
the lbrie OF the people from being buried IN sepu
ohre OF fraud.
R.soiutd, That wc cherish the veto power as const
tnonal safeguard against dangers TO our rights and bsr
ties.
Rfsiced That the promise OF last Congress
enacted ia n spirit of devotion the Union they
were TO regarded then they regarded and
and Of right ought be- entitled the support OF the
people Of the Union, they will receive the honest
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