The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-12
Monster Meeting OF the Democracy
ia New York.--Greatest Demonstration since
the days of Gen. jackson.


4 condensed ron the report Of The New York Herald
Last evening the great meeting Of the democratic
party OF this city, ratiiy the nominations OF the Ma
onal Democratic Convention at Baltimore for the pIes
dency aud vice presidency was held al Iammany Hall
and 10 the Park Ii a monster meetingthe great
political demonstration this city has witnessed since
the days OF General Jackson and exceeding IN magnitude
even the demonstrations given 10 Old Hickory. The
party thoroughly combined upon the nominations, and
the result the most harmonious meeting held for
many years in Tammany lall--lhe most tremendous en-
husiasm, and the most universal and numerous gather
ing of the democratic forces ever assembled at party
meeting in this city.
The hour OF meeting was eight o'clock but long be-
fore that time the Park and the streets in 'front.' and on
either side of Tamaany Hail. filed with human be-
ngs The different wards of the city, under their re-
spective political Leaders, and with bands OF music,
marched from all points of the compass 10 the old Wig
wan. as the grand rendezvous II was more Ike the
gathering of baalioned hosts than the assembling Of
civilians for political purposes While Tammany Hall
dow having its lighttbe vast multitude outside were in
blaze Of enthusiasm and the ncessan roar OF one hun
dred guns from the Park, which answered by one
bundled from Murray Hill, with display Of brilliant
fireworks The exhibition of banners and transparences,
the music OF various bands, and the shouts OF the people,
all combined 10 present picture which, to be realized,
must have been witnessed.
The scene inside OF Tammany Hail was not more ex-
citing than that without When the doors opened
there perfect rush, and in few minutes the ball
was filed TO sufocation !,
The standing quotation from WashingtoD's Farewell
Address, in reference to the preservation OF the Union,
the front the following motto. .Srct construction
OF the constitutions national and State" On the north
side was the following; 1.-THE Union must be preserved
Immediately behind the Chairman was the Sixth ward
banner, as follows:
SIXTH WARD.
PIERCE AND KING.
Mechanics and Workingmen.
The meeting in Old Tammany organized by the
appointment Of John c. Cisco, esq, chairman, assisted
by large number Of vice presidents and secretaries.
The following letters from Hon. William L. Marcy
and Hon. d. s. Dickinson were received and read to the
meeting:
Letter from the Hon YIN. L. Marcy.
ALBANY, June 8, 1852
GENTLEMEN have received your invitation to attend the
meeting Of the assembled democracy of The city OF New
candidates President and Vice President recently made
by Inc Democratic National Convention very much re-
greet that cannot be that occasion TO Join them,
should be most happy TO do in expressing hearty
In these nominations and the other proceed
My knowledge Of the political character OF the dsn
gaished democrats presented for our suiirage and my
personal acquaintance with them, enable speak with
confident bodness OF their eminent qualifications for the
stations they have been indicated 70 OH
Their services country In situations OF great 70.
sponsiby, their deiiy TO democratic prime PIES and their
devoted attachment 20 The constitution and TIE Union o. the
States commend them % our avorable regard and do
not allow myself 10 doubt tor moment that the democrats
q ih s s,as will ay WIN :, uncommon r anaany ana
party at the approaching election The only means Of in
sg 81 a 40 nu aS as oaa So oanes
conhrnl-as confidently believe they wl-the choice o.
blessing scarcely need give the that what
do bnng about this suspicious result will be
a'As' '''' WIN 2'''' '''pF' '''' '' W L MARCY
Letter from the HIM. Daniel S. Dickinson.
BlSeuAMros, June s. 1852
GxSTLENKs; Your favor. inviting to attend and adj
q q ,anpo pres as and W
liam K hng Tor Wee President is before me and en
resge my inability arsnd by reason Of business sagags
a,ssy oe long dssysa ~ the he PES
voice Of my district delegate that
ton, with the expoca,ion that would employ all honora
expectation which had dshtnor inclination
TO dappoini although circumstances not anticipated AT
the ne of my appointment rendered my position both
delicate embarrassing With deiy discharged
my uust let the impartial pen Of history record II Is
enough know that my greeted by the
approving smiles of angels above the tune and that the
path uod was literally s,rewn with flowers While we can
bu regret lustrious upon whom
expectations have centred for the first Office in the git Of
free people was not selected we can unite our congrau
laons that IL spontaneously conferred upon
nonuy worthy, the feewii Offering Of the democracy
q the e, Onion know, and know we'd, Frankn Pierce
and William X. King. Two more high minded and hon
cradle have lived They will do honor to the
party which has selected them e. Us and
ton. Tho drmoc ptc party which has been unfortunate
distracted and divided, by the action Of the Baltimore
Convention Is united upon the unanimously desig
uatej, and npon national platform which can be read
Without o masay,ns giasss, and understood whoat .as
upon The road TO od-iashoned victory.
have the honor to be- with kind Tegnsd, your friend
ID. 8. DICKINSON.
series OF resolutions embracing all the main points
Of political controversy. and reahming the platform Of
the Baltimore Convention, were offered by hr. Daniel
Sickles, and were unanimously adopted.
The Chairman briefly addressed the meeting, predict
ing that New York would lead the van 10 the presden
ta contest, and share the glory OF the victory His re-
marks were received with grea, cheering.
Hon. Mr. Willard. lieutenant governor Of Indiana, was
then introduced, and was received with the mos, enthu
sastic demonstrations After passing high encomum
upon General Cass, the speaker said
love this nomination. How is Il with youi 1--WE
love ii too" and Tapturous cheers like Franklin
Pierce alone because his father red his bosom the
heights OF Bunker Hill 10 the British bullets in the days
OF the revoluon like him. not alone because when the
dark tide Of the southwest frontier, the son
OF that revolutionary veteran seized his muske and went
10 victory the plains OF Mexico; but love bin for
something higher, better, and nobler than that love
him because hs long legislative he never gave
federal vote. [Cbeets The pledge OF his fidelity that
be shall stand by the democratic platform is long life
devoted to democratic truth lChsers love the nomi-
nation because like that democratic platform most and
say 10 you here tonight you must rye the iron heel OF
the democraie party 70 that platform, and abandon
IT. fumutuous appliance We must now try the great
question whether fanacis il TO guide the des
tiny OF hsemPire t. Good good and great applause
say TO you here to night that the o this plat
form slhe fugitive slave law, and by IL and italone will
stand Vehement applause am stranger in city
No no. from the body OF the house As wander along
your horoug and look the majestic build
ngs, and all the signs OF wealth, become impressed