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

on "Wednesday evening, 10 respond 10 and Tatfy The
nominations made By the Democratic National Conyen
lion OF General franklin Peace, OF New Hampshire
for the presidency, and Colonel WILLIAM r. King, az
Alabama, for the vice presidency.
AT an early hour OF the evening, every avenue lead
ing 10 the place oil meeting thonged with an eager
and enthusiastic crowd pressing forward listen 10 The
distinguished statesmen who had accepted invitations ia
address the meeting, aud TO mingle with them their re-
spouse 10 the wise action OF the Baltimore Convention
Upon The poriico OF the City Hall large platform an
pTopriaely esooned with American flags and decorated
by beautiful ransparencies, had been erected by Mr. VIII
liam Thomas. Upon one OF those iransparences was in
scribed the noble sentiment uttered by the STANDARD.
bearer OF the democracy Frank. Pierce:
.The Couprognise Measufes Of 1859 and the New
Hampshire Denocraoy Upon the former the latter have
fixed tho seal OF their appreciation no Morrill, South
no Eas, 10 west under me constitution out sacred
manenance Of the common bond and true devotion the
common brotherhood"
The time for opening the meeting announced bya
display, in the immediate vicinity OF the Hall, of fire.
works, and by music from Captain Marsoletis admirable
Bass Band, stationed on the platform.
Mr. j. d. HOO YER. president Of the jackson Demo
cratic Association then came forward and said am
requested by the committee of arrangements 10 nom.
nate for President OF this meeting gentleman whom you
all, as well as the whole democracy of the country, will
take delight In honorlng--Gen. ROBERT ARMSTRONG
[Cbeers.l
The nomination was carried by accamation where.
upon the General was conducted to the assigned to
nun oh tue piduoh ana on 'a6nis the chair was loudly
cheered.
The organization OF the meeting was then perfected
by the appointment OF the following officers
Vics Presidents. Thomas Richie J. W. Maury John
G. Rlves, William Seden, J. d. Hoover. James Gordon
Root. Doyle, ". B B Cross, George Parker ., B.
Gala, 7: B. Key, Maj. Charles 5 Wallaci, j. r Ennis
Peter N Pearson c p sengslack. Thomas Thornley,,
ington. ]. ii. Berre,, ". w. ovean, Amos Kendall,
VIM. w. Cnran, w. A. Harper A. G. Allen, q. w. Nc
Knew, Major w B. Scott.
Secretaries - S. Holland. 0. H. Peck, William Finn,
George w Philips. Thomas J. Gait, Frank. McNerhany,
William H. Thomas, Il. b Robinson, Joseph Shlinlton
Dr. a. ". Miller, Stephen ?. Dilaye.
Reporters William Hincks f. H. Smith, s + An
drews, j. j. MeEihone Charles B, Collar, James T. Rob.
: i! The PRESIDENT then said Fellow ezeos ts4,
myself honoredn being called 10
preside over this vast meeting. We have met here to-
night for the purpose OF rafyng the action Of the
lin Pierce, OF New Hampshire, and for Vice President
William 4. King, OF Alabama. [Cheers There
distinguished gentlemen present WAC have been invited
TO address you, and will not, therefore, deain you
ment longer.
THOMAS RICHIE, sen, esq was then intro
ducet to he meeting, and said Gentlemen, would
not rise 10 address you, but that | feel il duty
esied. l am too weak to make speech, and | must
content myself with expressing my hearty and perfect
concurrence IN the nominations that were made at the
sonaly can testify to the purity Of his principles The
modesy OF his department and the general merit Of his
character OF William r. King it is not necessary Tor
me to say word His fame identified already with
that OF bis country have taken part in the selection
OF our candidates leave the battle that is be fought
10 ADLER and younger champions ! have had my day,
and am sufficiently contenied with the part that have
played in this busting theatre of politics entertain no
doubt OF The brilliant triemph OF the democratic party
have taken no interest excep, In question go for
the stability OF this glorious Union for the Caa.
promise, TO put IT upon its proper foundation, and come
forward say that AN perfectly satisfied moi only
with the platform erected a Bafpora hut With
opinions OF General Pierce and Mr.. King. But let
Gen Pierce speak for himself Here is his letter, ad-
dressed TO Colonel Lally before the convention met and
whenh he had mol the slightest idea OF becoming its nominee
ask the secretary 10 read il, and then have done
The letter was read as follows:
TREMosr House., Boston, May a. 1852
intended TO speak you fully upon the subject of
the compromise than had opportunity do
The importance of the action Of the convention upon this
question cannot DO over-emoted believe here will be
disposition the part The South to press resolutions
unnecessarily offensive TO The sentiments Of the North Bot
C we say much side VIII the North come
cheeraly up to tho mark Of constitutional right II no
breach IN our party Is inevitable The should be
met ut the Threshold because 1t rises above party and
looks TO the very existence of the copedeaoy The
ment of State Is be regarded upon this subject
but having fought the bale Ia New Hampshire upon the
iogive-slave law, and upon what believed be the
ground OF constitutional right, should course desire
the approval OF the democracy OF the oouuy. What wish
% shy you Is this 1.-THE ompromse
cured by the constitution wall be rampcd ia the das'
What difference can Il make you me whether the
outrage shall fail on South Carolina or Maine or
New Hampshre Are the rights Of each equally dear
to af will never yield a craven spirit that from
considerations Of policy would cndanger the Union.
teainng these views tho action OF the convention u
ia my judgment, be vital IL OF the North who have
stood by the constitutional rights Of the South be
abandoned to any time serving policy. the hopes of de-
mocfacy and Of the Union sink o2eher. As told
YOU my name will be before tho convention but
help feeling that what is there be done viii be
i'm podant beyond and partiss-transcendently Inn
poan the hopes Of democratic progress and civil liberty
Your friend. FRANK PIERCE.
Major b. b. FRENCH then came forward and said
Fellow. citizens have the pleasure of introducing
you gentleman whose name is dear to the democracy
of this Union, end always will be--to Lewis Cass, OF
Michigan. Tremendous checringl
Mr.. CASS sail; / congratulate you, my fellow citi-
zens upon the fortunate result Of the sbors of the Dem
ocratic Convention They have done their work, and
have done well They have presented TO stand
ard-bearer during the ensuing presidential campaign
able and an honorable citizen, with character
beyond reproach--a true democrat, tried patriot,
and an experienced statesman, who has faithfully
served his country In high stations, in peace and
war, and who will serve her with equal fidelity in
iha, higher station to which we intend to elevate
bin. | know him well, and cay of bin what ]
know oil him. lie will go for the Union, for the
whole Union, and for not hing but the Union and the
constitution; dscardng all sectional feelings and dis
countsnancing every effort to that agitation from
"a, La.I Hi. ALL