The daily union., 1852-12-05

feIabe 10 availability. These gentlemen combined In
eminent degree elements that commended them TO the
favorable consideration OF the democracy OF the country
secured their election harmonized the dieent sections
and reconced the different lights and shades that divide
party General Pierce had no odious antecedeDts in
his political life lie had always been consistent, an
unwaverng, sieadiast democrat There was nothing
that could be said derogatoy TO his character gentle
a injurious 10 his reputation as an orthodox demo-
erat OF The old republican school. Loud cheers
His private life is pure the snowfiakes that hang
upon the apex OF the granite and his democracy
rock ribbed and seadiasi the base oil those hills
bowelled in the earth [Appause,l We OF the South
subject embarrassment in yielding TO this tick
ct cordial, energetic, and may say with truth. our
divided support. These Two distinguished men have
ceyed generous support from the southern States but
yet generous than their public services and their
political faith required at the hands OF the united and
patriotic democracy, (Cheers The issues there made
distinct and fact 10 the history OF The demo
cratic party that whenever we can 20 before The
American people and join distinct issue with the whig
party, we carry the day. There clap-lrap
that could be introduced into this canvass distract be-
wilder and lead asray The good, hard OF
the country. We referred TO the record stood by
the record we tfiumphed with the record in hands
We triumphed upon principle and such victory is al
ways the most glorious, most permanent ana most last
ing of victories No species OF political humbuggery du
ring this canvass could be introduced by the adverse
party with any show Of success There was unusual
degree OF camness and tranquility pervadlng the public
mind from Maine 10 Louisiana. The people reflected,
deliberaed, and canvassed the respective merits and
claims OF the various candidates selected by the different
parties OF the country for the highest office in the gilt OF
humanity When they had brought The deliberations of
their calm judgments 10 bear the result was my friend
Colonel Weller) before me has said, that they went 10
the polls in the soberness OF thought cast their votes
der conviction OF duty, and the consequences that
have achieved one OF the most glorious civil umphs
known TO this country. EApplause.l
Gentlemen In The midst OF our exultaon--in the
midst of mutual congratulations this victory
in the language OF General Pierce himself, afford
TO be magnapimous towards our foes The VICTOR il he
has the right impulse in his bosom, takes delight
tTeadng rudey upon his foe LApplause.l We are will
ing, after the heat and conflict Of the day, and in the
language ot Judge Douglas, after the battle has been
fought and The victory won, that the wings should 60
Scoufree, without suffering humiliation or taunis at our
hands.
sell with the delicacy, with the highest degree Of
propreiy, and in manner in harmony with his private
life, and perfectly consistent with his political career Zap
plause. Modest and retiring, he gave 10 the country
he platform Of his principles BY adopting that which ihe
convention established and he before the Union with
his political creed written upon his brow, and plain
it. The American people have not been deceived. They
know upon what class OF principles they have elected
their President will they be deceived in his admins
tration II the past foreshadows the future
TO very correct conclusion in reference 10 what will be
the characteristic policy o the incoming administration
AS has been said by distinguished gentleman here
night, reform will be introduced into the different depart
ments OF government Economy will be carried into the
administrative functions OF thus county. Men OF high
qualifications and political orthodoxy will be appointed
fill the high Offices OF the country and be made to that
ton OF It's affairs.
Gentlemen think can cay tha, General Pierce win
be President OF the United States (CheeTs He will
recognise power behind the throne greater than the
throne itself Loud cbeers.] He will have around
him no Kitchen cabinet" He will be emphacally the
bead Of the government He will of course receive and
take counsel With bis advisers But | tell you, that,
coming into the presidential chair he Does under
many auspcious circumstances, dsentangled from
all party alliance except The great democratic party, with
no connexon with cques with no ailiaion with fac
ons he will be prepared from his lofty position, to
yey the whole country, and from the midst OF merit and
qualification TO select those gentlemen most fit to discharge
the duties OF the Offices 10 which they appointed with
becoming Difference 10 their political faith. [Chesrsl
Genllenen, will mol proTact my remarks. II is late,
and you have been entertained so much more to your
satisfaction by The distinguished gentlemen who have pre-
ceded me, that will bring my remarks to close by Of
fering this sentiment:
General Piercci The imbodment Of the progressive
spirit of the age the OF the times and the for
the tgesin and in peace his counirys best friend
The Hon. VIM X. Eingas In character as elevated
in sentiment noble in impulse experienced in the
charge his duties compatible with public veal and the
general happiness. tGrest cheeringl
Mr.. s. YoRKE ArLEE then entertained the company
with song, and offered the following sentiment:
The who for successful diplomacy, sagasicus pa
triosm, and fidelity TO The constitution, has superior
Lewis Cass.
BY Edward II. Pendleton Franklin Pierce One who
com bined rnness and independence of Jackson the
integrity OF Calhoun. and the friendship OF Linn.
BY Wm, IL. Mnnix, Franklin Pierce The patriotic
administration be successful as his march from Vera
Cuz % Puoha triumphant and in the cabinet, as In
the field may his demeanor be such teach lessons Of
W sdom and moderation to the Genera. in. chief.
BY Judge Purcell Franklin Pierce, the President elect
The of revolutionary hero, Elevated almost by
eral reclamation the CHEST office world which
he SOUGHT although IL predicted by good
and great President Polk six that the day
would arrive when he would be the commander rim chief
Of the army and navy We, the American people, proudly
look % the daYof his istnauguration
by n guest Hon. Willard r. Hall The young giant OF
his march is onward-rstoad speed [Great
pplause
BY Judge Brocchus The President o the evening His
dignity and grace equaed only by his nodesty.
The President responded by offering the following
linent
Health and prosperity TO worthy host, Mr. Hackney
Three hearty cheers given for The United States
Hotel.
The President then declared the meeting adjourned un-
Ill the 4ih OF March next
The democrats in this District have throughout the
presidential contest exhibited a ZEAL energy, and perse
verance that Justly entle them the applause and re-
membrance OF the country. No patriots could demean
themselves helier than they have done. They have
spared pains talents, contributions in any way
that could spread light before the fellow citizens, ana
marshal them the way to honor and victory,
Our excellent host Mr.. Hackney, who keeps the Uni
ted States Hotel, and who is honest democrat, spared
exerions expense 10 give the highest satisfaction
and assured that he succeeded fully TO the meas
are oil his wishes.
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