The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-12

well with General Pierce in the valley oil Mexico The
Baltimore Convention had presented them with the name
OF the standard bearers oil the democracy and whatas
the issue presented for their suages No supposed
that Franklin Pierce the greatest man ever born IN
this country the greatest general that ever Inquired IA
the annals of American history but be represented the
great democratic principle which had taken this country
up from thirteen petty colonies along the Atlantic into
this glorious Union OF thirtyon States teemns with
thirty five millions OF people Because the democratic
principle the principle Of progress [hear, hear and
because he represented the principle, il was that they
supported him. lcbeersl The wings would, az they
did ia the campaign oil 1870, keep the question OF The
United States Bank Out OF sight. the high tariff, and 81
gigantic scheme OF internal improvements but u Gen
Scott were nominated and successful they would surely
the old United States Bank scheme rising up win the
high tariff and aswindng scheme OF improvements, Just
they found them after heeecton OF Harrison in 1870
Once in power all these eaten subjects aud ques
tons would be brought forward, as they before,
when they secured the election OF Polk four years alter
wards tCheefs
Colonel McMullin, of Virginia. was introduced amid
most naudble, and he excused himself like Pillow
he laborlng under hoarseDess. He had come Tor
the first time TO New York-he London Of America-and
looked with pleasure the yeomanry Of the city as
sembled around and before him-the democracy OF New
York-and at his assembled gentlemen OF
talent Of high order all more capable OF addressing
more designed to the State from which he haed--hat
State which had been the mother OF States and STATES
He had gone TO the convention to support, und had
supported General Lewis Cass. But they had all bad their
choice, and his choice the nominee OF the demo-
cratic party(hear, hsarlthe distinguished OF the
Granite State, who had served in political and heroic
point OF view AS governor OF the State he held high
character statesman, and had herocay fought IN
Mexico They could surely trust him. [Cheers] And who
their other candidate! King, of Alabama. Could they
not trust him Had he not proved himself statesman
AT period when country was shaken from lis centre
TO its circumference they found him the man who could
unite the party lie il who could unite the anonsls
and secessionists OF the South. ltlear, hear] And
what did they oil the South ask We say continued he,
give us but the constitution OF our county, and we ask
more [Cheersl Look sir, at what one Of your own
senators has stated tonight. He had promulgated doc
trine which must stand long the tree oil liberty
stands They all understood The bamboozling ami
ming OF the whg party they did not, they Che whig
could not hope for by their own means or merit
they relied the divisions among the democrats; but,
thanks to the convention at Baltimore. they had fixed
upon candidates and platform which would bring then,
all together. and upon which they could all stand Ii
Scott nominated, the wings would regret they had
not chosen Fillmore, and if Fillmore were the chosen
they would regret il had not been Scott All the demo-
Gratis had to do stand by this platform and give
long pull, strong pull, and pull altogether Loud
cheers.l
Hon George Bancroft then 10 address the meeting
We give the whole of his admirable speech, which, in lie
Just appreciation Of the candidates and in s condensed
and vigorous eoquence, fully worthy Of the renown Of
the democratic historian Of America
MIR. Bancroft said
am happy 10 be welcomed once again by the denoc-
raey OF New York; longer your guest, but Iog a.
one of you. (Cheersl week ago we We're watching
anxousy the deliberations OF delegates at Baltimore
there were not wanting those who thought tue deEoc-
racy itself in danger. Vain hopes Of those who wished
US ILL II was bat the shadow OF the driving clouds
moving TREMENDOUSLY The rock y the democracy re-
mans iinmovable and unchanged lAppausel In &C.
ecng standard bearers, The convention looked tor
statesman known 10 be OF strong onvicuons and un-
benching forttude and they found such msn IN Frank
lin Pierce, of New Hampshire. Tremendous cheers
He is of mature years. yet in the vlgoF OF manhood
possessed OF firm will and OF good judgment; from
early life devoted 10 the OF democracy; adherng
to the principle steadlasty and openly that in his
whole public career there is nothing he would wish
TO eiace, and nothing 10 explain one whom the con-
bdence of the democracy OF his district early cent as
their repre 10 Cong whom bis native Com
monwealh elected its senator and would gladly have
elected its chief magisra,e whom the democratic
party has repeatedly desired 10 in The cabinet and
who, since the death Of The lamented Woodbury., has
stood indspuiaby foremost in the democracy OF New
England. Nor has he made ssLfsh Of his pre-eBli.
nence He neu snaiehsd al public honors hs has offen
refused them. lie committed ~ Intrigue he
Inclined 10 faction he failed 10 recognise fully me
OF Others His modesy aud moderation have been
such it to my knowledge, be has repeatedly declined
high station, which his friends were urging upon him,
conenied with the pure air and simple OF New
England country town, high professional consideration
and the esteem OF bis neghbofs and OF all who knew
him well. [Cheers) So that il must be admitted the
nomination TO the presidency has fallen upon who
had achieved what called the greatest vetoyihe rule
over his own spirit. tAppausel The democracy Of New
York with peculiar pleasure the name OF William
King OF Alabama their candidate Tor the second office
IN the nation [5reat ebeerngl II is but confirming
TO him. through the voice OF the people, the post which
his associates and colleagues in the Senale-lhose who
know bin beshave repeatedly, by their suilfages, de-
clared him the most worthy 10 il Nor must We forget
that the democratic party is pledged 10 principles and
measures that these constitute the OF lis nnion
and the OF It's perpoiuiiy Our success will be
the triumph pf freedom ICbeeB.l The immense de-
veopment Of the resources OF county, under the free
employment OF the powers OF its citizens will continue
uninterrupted will foreign nations be tempted, by
new restrictions part, to close their ports against
our ships the fruits OF Our agriculture, and the various
products OF our industry Ty system OF the consliiu-
iional treasury which, Il is MOVED, saved the county
the last year from The most depoabe reyerses will be
upheld. When the territory OF bis county was invaded
our candidate gave up the engagements OF home and
cbeedully risked his life in lhe public defence Tire
mendous applausel His gsllan.ry. his ability gene
raj officer bis freedom from all envy, and readiness
render honor those around him and above him. well
az TO cheer and sustain those under his command,
well known 10 the country Our will therefore
be announcement 10 the world that, 10 the solemn
judgment OF this people the annexation OF Texas ard The
acquisition OF California wise and constitutional
measures approved by The law of nations and tra0ght
with mcalcuabe benefits TO this country aad 10 man.
kind This great republic is fast becoming The rep.
resentatve country Of all the civilized nations OF
the globe The eleeiioa Of Franklin Pierce pre.t
dent publishes 10 the republicans throughout the world,
thaii they will come among us they shall continue to
share the liberties and hOnofs which fathers achey.
ed not for only but for mankindo take their part
in the ownership and cultivation OF the soil. tCheers
The democracy will resist and defeat every narrow 1T.
tempt prevent their reception among equal terms,
a. brothers and as Americans Oar will further
be pledge OF the part OF the government 10
habits Of frugal administration and rigid economy. The
evil spirit OF corruption and exravagan pendare must
be driven out the federal system must be punhed and