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

have shown 10 me. you, and ALL an example worthy oil
imitation They have shown that they are eady now,
as they ever have been, put their shoulders 10 the
Wheel and push The democratic car until the ides
Of November shall come, when we shall see the end OF
that which is begun-the overthrow OF The present
wing administration, [Cheers,l
II and you could ever have an occasion 10 be proud
OF our party, 4 Is nov And why Because we nave
demonstrated by the dongs OF the late convention what
we have always claimed for the democratic party II
is party Of principles and not OF mere men How has
now. as they always have been, party OF men without
principles That party presents the most exiraor-
binary aspect OF being rent IN twain upon the Tact tha
viii have principles whilst the other section COM
plains that il has none and is therefore in great want
Vo we was Il e s ss m asoI
bank, they dare not say yes II you ask them II they
are in favor OF distributing the proceeds Of the public
in favor OF high protective tariff, defy Them TO
say yes II You ask them as party y they are an iayor
q putting down teat dangerous agitation when 1as
on threatened an overthrow Of the constitution and
dissolution Of the Union and brought near to the
favor Of putting down that agitation. Gentlemen. hers
is something TO honor US and 10 be honored. Here we
Distinguishing feature between the two great parties
of this country, OF which democrats have right 10
be proud (Chcers Ysa.
One word further, and have done. II you will ad;
vance this republic 10 that position which she is entitled
occupy among the nations OF the EARTH you must put
your shoulders the Wheel and you must unite 10 the
common cause for the promotion OF the great common
II we look over the history of the political parties Of
this coun,ryf look back to those great events and
those great in the history OF the republic which
have brought us out among the nations OF The EARTH
what do we ind' We find that it was under democratic
administration under democratic rale, and under demo-
cratic that this country has been advanced to
her present high position In 1884, when the government
was in the hands Of the democrats. and when we had
the wings against the world found that there
then what mgni perhaps. in have been called
old America Let me tell you that old America has
been growing young every day since that period Time
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rule. (Chees.l Time covers our country with no moss
whilst the democracy governs [Cheersl The whole
world found out also in 1871 when The wings were
old, had grown young, and that old America was then
younger stronger, and more powerful, than 10 1872
That was aitesed upon the plains OF Mexico-rom Vera
Cruz 10 the halls Of the Moniezumas [Chcers Re-
member however that this done under the auspices
and support OF democratic rule entreat you them IN
of these facts, not TO forget that stand upon
prnciples-hat stand upon principles which, II adj
hered TO- will surely advance TO the high position
destined and qualified TO take among the nations OF the
earth
! Mr. SMITH, OF Alabama, being next introduced.
taking the elevated position of the platform. said;
generally have get upon stills 10 be seem and that Is
the reason why take this position do not wish to be
taken a fair specimen Of an Aabaman, for we have
some tall men there; [aughterl speak in response
other representative present TO speak for her. feel very
much cramped, Tor cannot speak 10 be heard by SO
vast crowd as this lctles Of |. Go ahead.al Allow
New Hampshire and Alabama 10 the nomination, be-
cause in times past they have contested, by the yasness
OF their majortes, for the prize OF the banner There
has been struggle between what call the !" Ava-
tanehe in Alabama and the /" Granite IN New Hamp-
SHIRE for the honor OF being oremos and although Ala
bama has usually given the larger maIores, New
Hampshire has been no less certa in her democratic
principles. $780, ,
ton Of her distinguished senator for the vice presidency
she has received but her dae II bat the merted re-
ward OF the long and eminent services OF the senators
and OF the faithful devotion OF the State TO the great
principles OF democracy. The usual majority In Alabama
in times past, presidential elections. has been above
5000 votes, except in 1913 and that one OF her
own favode sons has been selected 10 aid in bearing
aoit the standard Of the national democracy. think
can safely pledge doubled majority. The National Con-
venon has endorsed in the most solemn form, the con-
sentative principles commended for by the Union party OF
The South in 1851 and this is an additional reason why
FEEL authorized e pledge h, mao 70, he aSnoI
King for the vice presidency, take occasion 10 speak IN
behalf Of the State and to express the gratitude OF the
people. They will tell the rest IN their own peculiar and
triumphant way. [Greai applausel
Gen, McCALLA, Of Washington, was next introduced
to the meeting, and said
10 night, being citizen OF Washington and DESTROYS that
Others nigh, be heard, but that am also native Ken
iuckian; and OF her gallant sons, having been
a prominent candidate before the convention Tor the
nomination 10 the presidency, feel that there is some
pfopdety 10 my saying few words upon The subject
All who are ciiZens OF Washington have known VIM.
O. Butter a a member OF Congress and as gentleman
You have his official conduct and department while
solouming with you You know something oi ns per-
Il
10 your government his military achievements From
boyhood up gray hairs, he has always been Butler,
and that Is name which is synonymous with patriotism
and honor.
And now fellow citizens. viii guaranty, there Is not
man ia this broad land, who will cheeriuy sup
port the nomination which has been made al Baltimore.
than VIM O. Butler Like General Pierce, he did not
desire 10 be nominated Like General Pierce. he is =
modest, unassuming man, and venture to say he will
feel happier in bis home upon the beautiful Ohio than
many OF those who have heretofore occupied The White
House al Washington.
Fellow citizens Kentucky once the favorite State OF
Mr. Jefferson. IL the western fe-leader OF the
democratic party II in the times thai tried mems
souls II was when the alien and sedion laws hung
ike mill stone around the neck OF liberty and II was her
young giant strength mainly which threw that mill stone
off How she became enrolled among the opponents OF
democracy well known So strongly she attached TO
the man who is now midst about 10 take hrs last de-
parture that she followed him through good and through
evil report Her affections have encrcled him and now
hang upon his retiring form, The grave will sooa cover
him let II hide hIs faults and lei his virtues only De
remembered. [Great applause.1
/ But Kentucky u no longer wing state. proven
BY the result OF the last election, when democratic
governor was chosen "a her execu,lve-wben moiety
OF her congressional representation and large portion
OF her legislature Of the party and general
presensnt OF change proves that she Is revontoDIzed
do moi hesitate moment say that the gentleman who
has spoken for Tennessee MT SAylcs] not mistaken
when he said that Kentucky and Tennessee would do
they have in times past doneact In concertand that ac
ton would be in the OF democracy The revolution
40 nearly completed 10 Kentucky is not sudden
has been long progressing and has at last reached
4 its crisis.
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