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

ID was nv fortune in Mexico to serve on both lines
under General Butler, and know that this world has
never produced more gallant upright, aud honorable
man than he [GIeat applause also know that Gen,
er Batter would not say do dishonorable thing, il Il
would secure 10 him the Office oil President for lite He
balls from the ozark add bloody grolnd"-nomlnally
wing State il is true but one which believe will at the
next election give 10 Pierce handsome majority, She
has not, since 1882, given q democratic majority
until recently in the election OF governor But this
year 1852 is going TO be good one 10 revive
aud resunect the feelings and msjores OF the IN.
vincible days of Jackson lLaagher] ! can as
sure YOU that in my honest opinion, the old State IN
whirh was raised (Kentacky) will this year give
majority for Pierce; and, outside OF Two three Safes,
cannot Imagine single other that will give majority in
TO the State OF Indiana feel il my duty 10 tender in
your presence my most heartfelt thanks They had the
kindness to present my name TO The democratic Conyen-
ton God knows never have desired that Office, and
desired 10 stand IN the way OF any one more
worthy and better qualified Than myself and know that
no genemans name was presented 70 that convention
who was not better qualified. will not yield honesty
OF purpose and intention and devotion to country 10 any
name, but will yield ability 10 great many Of them
feel 4 my duty to tender my thanks TO me deeeaton
lots, which is just the number OF years thai have been
in The public service. commenced my public service
in s22 and shall end i when General Pierce takes ne
1853; and alter that assure you have no incllna
ton 10 hold Office, unless il should be necessary in the
And when am gone hence. / hope and believe tina.
my posterity-my chdren--will stand ready and as
willing know always have been 10 fly with alacrity
10 the post Of duty whenever their services are needed
! JAMES NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The following telegraphic despatch from the dsin.
guished sou of the Od Keystone State. in reply TO one
addressed TO him by the pre- ,dent Of the Jackson Demo-
cratic Association received too late 10 be read be-
fore The mass meeting Wednesday, night 1t affords
much pleasure have the opportunity OF placing among
the records of the proceedings this characteristic letter
/ from the great Pennsy vania statesman
LANCASTER, June 10, 1852
SIR, la answer your elsgraphc despatch, 1t affords
me pleasure declare that Pierce and King shall receive
my cordial support. They both devoted to the good
old cause Staeghts democracy and worthy to lead
the democratic forces victory Men are but the creatures
OF day whilst principles eternal democrat is un.
worthy of the name who would waive his personal
preference among good for the sake Of the lime-hon-
ored principles of his party
= Yours, very respectfully,
| JAMES BUCHANAN.
! To J. ID. HOOVER, e
President jackson Democratic Association
| Gen Henry Dodge who had been invited TO address
the meeting and who was prevented from being present
by iniisposon, responded in the following letter
WASHINGTON, June 10, 1852.
DEAR SIR, regret that prevented my at
ance a, the ratification meeting held last night No
individual present absent, heartily approves he
nomination OF Franklin Pierce and William h King for
President, and Vice President of this United States than
do know both of nominees well, and regard them
as euineny qualified and worthy OF the stations for
which aley have been pamed and shall most cordially
support them.
Most respectfully. your obedient servant,
HENRY DODGE.
Hon j. d. HOOVER
President o. the Democratic Association.
Here there were loud cries for Gallagher.
In response to the call OF the meeting MI Gallagher
came forward, and was received with hearty cheers.
Alter preliminary remarks IN reference TO Inc
course Of the democracy oil Maryland.
MIR. GALLAGHER said We went for our honored
Cala henff unIsn we WI
our battles and fought yours. lie had fought them upon
our northern frontier in the with Great Britain: Our
fathers fought shoulder shoulder with him. he was
in the last haht and we thought
something was due to him in this. Our mechanics and
bachelors and our maidems. rallied around him.
Mr. q. made some further remarks, respecting the fa
OF the friends OF General CAss 10 procure his nonna
ton, and stating that Franklin Pierce had been pre-
scented the democracy Of the nation. He said that New
Hampshires granite warrior hal never been defeated.
Heneyer shall be. [Cheefs With him as our standard
may drink his soup. lLaughter He will find FIRE 10
his rear, and 10 his front, that will blow him 10 the
moon. lGreai cheerlng Tie will set this orb on fire,
and what a glorious illumination we will have The
wings will rise and burn With him; Talk about
Scott being President of these United States You
might well talk OF Victoria OF England, with her
petiicoat government and Prince Albert BY Der side
| (Cheers Ii cannot be done. We IN Baltimore
have proclaimed i. saw. an honored friend OF
minc from Federal BIZ in the cars io'night-James
Bruce Is he here Can Federal Hill vote against
Franklin Piercel Yon will hear shout upon the des
oil November from the city OF Baltimore that will make
yon blue vault OF heaven vocal with eloquence in the
vndicaiion Of Fsnka Pierce and William X. King Of
Alabama Why, my fellow citizens, you ight as well
talk OF The moon being made OF green cheese as Mr.
Scott or Mr. Fillmore being Prefldent OF the United
States. Talk about eoquence Why, | have studied
eoquence have breathed II upon the oceans waves
studied IL upon the blue OF the Atlantic, and
bounding upon its blue biliows, upon the deck oil
American vessel, knet my infant knees upon that deck
and raised my infant hands TO Heaven, and swore al
legiance the American flag before saw her rock
and from old New Hampshes rocky mountains you will
bear voice loud, Mr. Talmadgs OF New York. said,
the OF the mighty cataract that thunders upon her
western boundaries. You will hear voice procaimng
in The next presidential contest the triumphant majority
which tina, Empire State will give to the nominee Of the
Baltimore Convention. You will see our sun rising
from the stormy pillows of the Atlantic, and rising 10
the zenith I'LL il reaches glorious elimination, and then
going down upon the far borders OF The Pacific 10 lave
coursers in her placid waters and sink in a blaze OF
glory for the triumph OF the non nees OF the Baltimore
Convention. (Cheersl
i Mr. n. b. WRIGHT, of Pennsylvania, was the next
speaker He said FeIlow-citzens Of Washington, 1
came not TO make speech to you tonight came TO
ratfy the doings OF the convention which met 10 Balt-
the electoral OF the Keystone State OF the Union
Great cheering Gentlemen, II my fortune 10 be
delegate IN that National Convention went there
der Instructions TO vote for a distinguished mana
less distinguished than James Buchanan OF Penn.
sylvania [Cheers1 | failed, gentlemen, with my col.
leagues IN eectng his nomination but IN the result Of
the dongs OF that body trust that has been pre-.
the gentleman whom supported that convention and
have no hesitation in saying regards Thai old Common
wealth OF Pennsylvania that will roll up large
majority for Pierce and King as would have done for