The daily union., 1852-10-07
Mas. Meeting Of the Democracy

.a,,.l eommiuxlax ca assss has proved that the true
a snimstes The democracy at the federal capital The
g,snd rally on Tuesday evening was all that could be
dsred The local and ward divisions OF the Jackson
Association in body formed imposing procession
from their hcadq TO the spacious front OF
,bs Unio. ohce where convenient platform erect
"A The ,rsnsparences in the procession bril-
liant as the illumination OF the speakers stand and The
music OF Msfsoiettfs band. 10 which the association
marched was less exhsrsns Than the ducet tones
Of The Marine band, which occupied the platform lhe
Navy Yard furnished lis fair proportion Georgetown hei
Democratic Association. preceded by martial hus'cj ana
Alexandria sent her greetings BY a large delegation
"Thick as auuumnal leaves or driving sand,
m. moving suuudrons blackened all the strand"
ri. nss,;oy outnumbered any that has preceded il,
nd 4 v.. s.o p,e emnentIy distinguished by unanimy
of sentiment and enthusiasm OF spirit 8.
"a, ,hs sppoinleJ hour ID Hoover, esq, President of
a. iacL.on Democratic Association. called the meeting
!, order. and nominated Colonel VIM. Selden It's pres
;Jsot The nomination was enthusiastically confirmed
The organization of the meeting was completed on the
,oo,ion Of Mr. Hoover by The appointment OF the follow
'"e Vice Presden,s--J d Hoover Beverly Tucker, John
e, a. vi. Miller. r. M. Pearson, B. |. Semmes and
Richard Jones Of Georgetown, T. Johnson and Robert
R,ocks,, Of Alexandria, !. A Tucker, j. W. Maury.
,o"I Young, William NJ. Overton, George Parker James
cnrdon Daniel Ratclide. & r. Sengstack Major 5. X.
HoSSis p B Key, v SCOT. Tho%as Wa Thornley,
MeKusw, c, s Wallach. w W. Davis. Samuel Drury,
Df efsarissW nsay A. Hacker Frank Reilly J. Ma!loy,
NJ McC,luskey, T. ]. Gait, James 5 Holland, w II.
Thomas. g. b Robinson, F. McNerhany. c. 5. Jones.
John Meads
and remarked, in substance, as follows;
Fr,Iow-clrIzrss: feel highly fatered by the general
assire of nv democratic brethren that shall preside over
he deliberations Of this very large and imposing meeting
am not much used to the speaking MOOD and DO not m
Tend 10 depart much from The silence which becomes me
Han,y there will be need OF no such rough and feeble
psadef as am support the cause which we all desire
10 honor and shall presently present TO you
she and practsed speakers and will not long detan you
finn hat feas, OF wit WISDOM and eoquence which they
are able and pref AIRED 10 ol1er
In the mean time, venture to congratulate you upon
the cheering auspices before and to indulge the pleas
inc confidence that the ballots the second OF November
next will restore the democrats TO their wonted ascendsn
cy in the national councils
much through The wisdom and perseverance OF the dem
ocra,c party-hat party which always respected our
constitutional charter and baed tor equal rights and
liberal doctrines against the encroachmens oil arlsocratc
classes and arbitrary power. IT, in moments OF excite
ment deusion and error the luetre CT democratic wisdom
has been sometimes obscured the orb OF reason has never
failed 10 emerge, with increase OF spendor, from The
tfansitory eclipse which hid it for season from the
public view. Under the guidance OF this commanding
party, the nation has risen TO eminence above all former
example in The history o mankind Throughout their
steady and consistent career. the democrats have played
fair aud honest role. They never resored to hollow
devices and juggling ndrecton to mislead their fellow
power or out OF power they have boldly proclaimed their
principles every suitable occasion. Their platform
rests on the broad and solid foundations OF ruh justice.
the Unen and The constitution
But look on ihe opposite side Of the political horizon,
and see how very different the aspect 49, There you
behold the changing and devices OF party, marx ed
BY chameleonsm OF purpose which taxes the hue OF
whatever approaches, aad atters the caprices while
itpron,s from the follies and credulity Of all
But brother democrats, the reign OF our opponents s
coming TO close. simple recurrence to public and
undisputed facts must convince you otii. The wings
are sorely divided in every section OF the county There
is concert nor harmony among them Ihey have lost
the control OF iwentyex out OF thirtyone Staes and
fatal deseron from iAe distracted forces IS daily IN
creasing.
On the other hand the democrats flushed with vic.
toTous progress and marching 10 the decisive con.
test with no eoured nor divided forces And when was
there time in the annals Of political warfare when our
reused and united democrats baied by any foe
None can name the time, and such time Will never
come Go forward then. with care and steady steps,
and concert and energy will effect your wishes.
But. gentlemen, will delain you no longer IRON the
promised banquet Allow me now 10 commend TO your
Attentive hearing Col Forney. who will present some
phy and appropriate resolutions, and support them with
his usual eloquence and ability
Mr. FoRHrY warmly greeted on presenting himself
and when the cheering had subsidized he spoke subsan
tally a. follows:
IL ID duty assigned 10 me- gentlemen TO propose tor
your confederation the resolutions which hold in my
hand, MOI CltiZen Oh DdPly,
mon with others from adjoining States, TO participate with
you this brilliant OCCASION and TO commune win the
vast and enthusiastic assemblase gathered here, al
the invitation of the generous proprietor and editor OF the
Washington Union necessarily absent Fellow dem
ocras rejoice in being Pennsy lvanian. and IN lew
days hope 10 be enabled TO return to my home there eo
aid in achieving the democratic victory, on the l2h Of
October that III eceJe the greater victory IN November
Yea -ciizrns. rely the cid Keystone She WI,
deeer, the country in this crisis One year ago she
fought battle platform as broad and as national a.
that upon which whole organization now rallies, anc
shs tsiumphed goously, election oil unusual ex
element, and at time when the vote polled was amos
equal 10 that thrown in 1913 What she did last Qelobe
s6e will do on Tuesday next Rsly upon hsrf now
have the honor offer the following resolutions and bee
you to Observe that all that is said against the whg
mied 10 be Leading members OF the whg party.
[sss resolutions ss published IN he Union OF ysster
dayl
The veteran and respected editor, Thomas RncHIr
ssq was called upon address The assembled multi
tude He hailed the rising the The magnificent
meeting before his eyes rendered impossible that be
could remain silent revived the spirit OF oden times
which prompted him to forward 10 the support oil
republican principles without which this government
be properly administered He maintained that the
government be held 10 strict construction OF il,
powers, and 10 the exercise OF its legitimate authority
hence party organization became necessary He advered
10 The coming contest and said II was sound maxim in
war never too much despse enemy. The struggle
would be strong-the battle would be hot but they
confident OF success-of glorious tnumph- their whole
ores wss brought into the field He counselled them
stretch every nerve array all their legon. lose no
q moment in preparation nor man in The action. The
democracy constitutes decided majority IN The nation
but no exsoDa nust he spared 10 bring out Success
depends now upon important eement--oRoANIzA