The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-09
THE UNION: WASHINGTON, FRIDAY MORNING, JAN g. 1852

Declaration OF Independence and tho father OF the demo-
cratic paIly.-tAuld Lang Syne
strongly marks the eadsses Of despotsm aud her
rising will continue attract the attention OF re
only be uadsrood but obsyed Il Yankee Doodle did III
o. Our National Anniversary The Fourth Of July am
nounced Eighth of January It's
accom- plishmen.-(H Hunters OF Kentuckyl
2 Rspubleanism An eye-sore 70 despols-a beacon.
J. The Constitution Of The United States monument,
Of human wisdomfai,hlu adherence is delegated
thory the sheetanchor OF our hope, and the guar
aniee OF ITS presetyauon.--l star Spanged Banner
clearly right and submit to nothing that wrong-lMu
sic
10. Non-interventoni A wrong principle in our political
system when despos are wagng unholy against Lib
pty III Music
II. The Press SO identified with freedom that they
H. The Union OF the Democracy Essential to success,
and best effected by oblivion Of past
Heroine Of Hungary we acknowledge union dearer Than
all oheIs-one that survives The catastrophe OF sate and
gives solace TO the martyr In his prison.
The following toasts from the Committee OF Arrange
mens then read by the President and repeated by
B. B. French. esq:
Hon. w X. King The faithful senator and the &C
complished genteman--may he long continue in The pub
lie service, and his declining years be as peaceful his
public services have been useful.
Hon. W. r. King being called for, was stated that he
had been detained by indisposition
Hon Linn Boyd, the Speaker Of the House OF Repre-
monument OF his character
Hon. Linn Boyd being called for, il was announced
that he also indsposed
Hon. Lewis Cas- distinguished statesman and pa.
trothe man who frustrated the Quintuple treaty His
name is intimately associated with the history of his
country, and the democratic party honor the man.
Hon. Lewis Cass, being loudly called for was received
with loud applause and remarked nearly as follows
Fellow citizens II is task imposed upon any to
follow after the splendid truths you have just heard from
our noble guest equally marked by the best chaacles
tics Of head and heart shall, therefore, espass upon
your patience but very short time.
In the first place, l thank you for this testimony of
your appreciation. have long been laborer in the
democratic party have served in during the better
and zeaously until my days on earth ended | am
one of the very few surviving who were appointed
to office by that patriarch OF political faith, Thomas
Jeerson and his appreciation is warrant enough for any
mans democracy feel that it is enough for mine But
do not come here to talk about myself You do not
come here to listen to any such talking You here
the policy, and progress of the democratic party Ii is
about that party that we want 10 talk.
Ss Hs q our party lie within n
may comprehend them. The ability OF man 10 govern
himself, and his right TO govern himself, and the duty
submit TO the consttuonally opinion of the
faith. Even that is the whole of the law and the
prophets. There are some, trust, who are listen
ing to me who are young enough 10. live long
world. 1t has been well asked, II man cannot gov.
em himself. who will govern him. We have not
angels in the shape OF men to administer governments,
and we do not believe that God has anonted rule
over us. Sill, we are no propagandsis. We maintain
that every country in the world has the right fix up
on its own institutions, and TO preserve them at lis
pleasure. 1t has been well remarked BY our lustrious
guest that Infancy precedes YOUTH and youth pecedes
manhood No man can expect the severity OF the des-
poism OF centuries can give way at TO the freedom
we enjoy; but our path is onwards The road may be
through trial and sulfering but the time will come in
Gods good time, when all will be free
But though we are no propagandis.s-ihough we be-
eye that every nation is entitled 10 establish govern.
ment Tor itseli-we do WISH and so far can with
propne,y we mean 10 insist that every nation be permit
ted 10 exercise IFS own pleasure in its internal
Germs. We do not care whether il is Russian Gar
who it is that stands in the way 1t seems to be the
universal sentiment OF the American people that every
people shall determine its own government for itself
To return 10 the condition OF our country Almost
iourfths OF the time since this government went into
operation. It has been administered by the democratic
party. What has that party done We began with
three millions OF people, and little strip OF land along
the Atlantic ocean, and few settlements beyond the All
leghany mountains Now we have almost world OF
own need not tell you OF the increase in numbers
IN territory, IN power, in all the elements OF prosperity.
That is written upon the heart OF every American We
have added world TO our country and who has done
i'm Every one of the annexaons made TO this republic
has been made BY the means and the OF the
democratic party; and the time will yet when the
country embraced within its borders- will not say will
govern, but will have controlling influence over the
desnies OF the world And yet every measure OF
alton has been opposed by our political adversaries
/ Inc uemocfauc party needs no euiORlum. nave one
thing 10 say for one, believe that this country, from
one end OF to the other, is nearly unanimous that
may expect the next year change in the administration
OF the government [Cheenng.l And when il succeeds,
what is the duty OF our partyl II is the duty OF every
one who has aspirations, be he high or low-and no
is 10 be blamed for having aspiraons-to 90 into
the field and labor cheerfully and zeaousy That is the
way shall get the power, and that is the way we
must preserve H. Every who fills any space what
ever IN the eyes OF his party must 90 into the field This
speaking for myself OF the party, my cardinal
creed, and il will be my creed until death.
II is good for us TO be here The Eighth OF January is
racy meet and their eay TO The principles of
the party. IL is good day, for is marked by Of
the most splendid victories recorded in the annals OF his
tory; and conquest not OF ambition but obtained by the
yeomanry the stable democracy OF the country, and
against the most powerful host that Europe ever sent
against That yeomanry, unsked inarms and unused
to discipline almost unfit for the camp, met and drove
back 10 the sea the proudes army that went from
England II was lesson, Tor all time 10 come. that any
nation in lis own defence resist the invader.
Il is good place for il is Jackson Hall-named from
him who led bis countymen TO battle and Victory upon
that eventfu day. knew him well No man knew
him better than did IL was the pride Of my life TO
JOY his confidence. His memory will never depart from
me until lie in my grave. have met with men from all
quarters OF the globe, and under all circumstances but
never did meet a OF such intutve judgment, Of
such clear sagaciy OF such unerrng intellect the
whom Providence has taken from us | have seen him
under all conditions and circumstances. He has left upon
my mind The profound impression that he by far the
greatest man ever came in contact with
Let me stand here and do Justice 10 one fact connected
with him. He called rash man. He was as far
from rashness any other man He never hastily de.
ternined He weighed the whole cir.