The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-06

National Democratic Meeting In Cleveland.

- new han OF the "Old Line Democratic Associa
o. on the public square Vas opened ,Ts the Ss.t tms
oesaings appropriate TO the occa-ion The ha'
which spacious and will contain several hundred
hUaptIy lighted and handsomely decOrate with busts
and epgravipgs of distngu he'd living and departed
stAtssman Immediately back Of the Presidents stand
vas full length likeness of Washington. To the right
bust Of Lewis Cass, and TO the left OF Da ois
Webster two Of the support OF the Com promise In
ese nifty was keI ess OF the distinguished author
Of the measure. and OF Calhoun, Wood bury Dixon II.
Lewis H. NJ Johnsoa, and other democrats Of note AT
the other end Of the hall the Declaration Of indie
psndencs suspended.
At the appointed hour, BESJ HARRINGTON, Esq, the
Prscent Of the on took the chair aud called the
meeting to order He remarked that he did not on that
propose mar any set spssch for he presumed
that 1t would not be expected OF him. de Pioposeo
briefly to sllude to the circumstance anas, wncn vac
meat of sound national democratic principles Inc
ipmsste object of those present was the OF
the hs TO the cause national democracy. As there
Vas me- preliminary business to be transacted he would
rsgo any her remarks and call for he reading OF the
The minutes were accordingly read. The reports of
somm,tess were then received after which various let
ters nom distinguish ed individuals to the association
we're read; among others from the Hon. Greene @.
Bronson in response to complimentary resolutions.
,r spsseh he took the stand and for bs
half hour addressed the audience with much effect
upon the various topics of national character which at
present agtate tbs public mind. He remarked that it
not his object to assa the administration of the
general government. Although public expectation had
been very generally pponted in acts and appoint
ments Of the ard the ca 5inet he still fst dis
posed to do Them justice In sanconns any measures that
we're worthy Of support Gen. Pierce elected upon
the broad pstiona principles Of the party and should
have responded 10 the sentiment that elected him by
calling around him able and enlightened of the
national democracy instead Of the materials
which tne cabinet Is eomposed-representng the fag
ends o. factions sboltionist fres sellers secsssionsts
and nulaers, &C. 1t was impossible that cabinet thus
constu could either work tremendously or that it's
sss 81 ould answer public expectation Such cabinet
could lot represent the great democratic sentiment Of
the patton Hence that Gen. Pierce, in devatpg
the inaugural DOUBTLESS influenced by bad counssors
had run counter to public sentiment. The first great
mistake was in the removal Of Judge Bronson rational
democrat because he would not reward the Van Buren,
traitors who deserted the party in 1S4S This act could
democrats OF the United States The Empire State had
already set her seal tf upon the act-hun-
bred thousand democrats national democrats who had
voted for Franklin Pierce, had spoken ,ugh the ballot
box Tin language which could not be mstskso,) their
ssntmen upon this subject In these and similar re-
marls Gen. Ross occupied the time specified, and
listened to with marked attention.
n D. CLARK, Eq.. was then loudly called for, and re-
n brief and happy speech In whah he express
ed his devotion to tbs great national principles of the
party He remarked, did the previous speaker that
ne did not wish 10 cenounce the administration although
There were acs of the executive an the Cabinet
that did not meet With his concurrence lie alluded Ia
the removal of faithful public officers whose principles
and whose business capacity could not ", be called in
question There was case tf this kind at home
which had excited his attention. Th Individual had been
superseded by who had not always been found bat
soen service IN the ,ans Il the opposition For the
last two three years he had in measure withdrawn
himself from party politics. and was not az
well posted up he ght be- H did therefore think
that Re could at this time vitneY 40 Justice to himself or
edify the audience by any extended remarks.
When Mr.. Clark resumed his seat the reading OF the
was called for when the mem bers OF the aseoca
on and invited guests took II cir seats around the festive
boardhe President at end Of the table, and the first
Vice Prer emit, VIM Melhinch Esq, at the other, sup
ported the right and left by the other Off Of the
association The regular and volunteer toasts then
read aud drank accompanied, in many instances, by
laundering applause the Hecker Brass Band oil the while
disooursipg the most enlivening airs such Hail CO.
lumba," "Yankee DOODLE" Tho Star Spangled Ban.
ner," &c.
The National Democracy Broad liberal and expansive
nocracy of The constitution the democracy OF the
immortal Jefferson Of Madison and Of jackson 1t will
tuons OF the country and desire to them
The War in Europe-May it's tendency be to etts
sns thrones Of kings and es pots who assume b iyns
pie, which is the basis of all free institutions that
b capable Of sef-government.
The National Democrats Of New York-They have
manuy for the great principles the party
and the triumphant manner in which they have sustain
seduced by the Establishments Of power terrified by
Its frcwns"
Oass, Dickinson, Bronson and O'Conor-The incor.
1uptble defenders Of TIE national democracy Their de-
voon to tie has exhibited the proud spectacle to
tie world of patriots who willing to renquish al the
nenors and emoumenh OF place rather than "a ,rice
CAST, Dclnso., Brady, Stockton, Weller. Bright,
tSs .oos 1bs soa other pillar:
steadfast and battle manfuly fer the great principles of
tAe and uphold the constitution and the integrity
The Nxw YoRK HERALD the Washington Sentinel, the
New York National Democrat and the Albany Argus
Faithful sentines on the waschtower Of national demo-
The Iadieshsir patriotism il equalled only by their
asvoton to the Union They are all for the Union
WM ARBEY, Esq responded to the afth regular toast
n an eloquent and happy manner. He said that the
country. 1t the democracy of the constitution for
II vs founded the constitution. 1t the only de-
nssey that gave to tn: several States all the rights to
the mocacy that would Last long the constitution
astsd and would go down only when the constitution
went down. 1t is impossible to do justice to the Judges
speech In this brief report He was enthusiastically
sheered throughout.
Prof koRroS responded to the eighth regular toast in
speech truly eloquent and fslictS1s. His theme being
The war in Europe he passed in rapid review upon the
Of the several countries in the old world and the
probable influence which the contest be, Russia and
the foowiI sentiment:
The cause Of liberal principles thrcug aout the world
Mr.. d. N. o. NAHoNXY, Of New Orleans responded to
and oppr sson of Ireland and of Glands patriots were
fesng and eloquent portrayed by the gifted speaker
Who enchanted the audience for ten fifteen minutes
honey closed after speaking Young Ireland BY proposing
the health of Young America.
By Mr.: o. hAHosY.-May the line which bounds the
nation that has received John Mitchell with much NJ
pitality be extended.
Mr. GIxAsoN of New York. responded to the toast CON-
sentiment
The National Democrat Of Ohio
Other gentlemen favored the company with short
1peeches, and among the number the Hon JONI GILL AZ
tsr the singing Of number Of songs the dis
Hersed all well pleased with the ments of the
evening.
Union Revolution In Georgia.
the Georgia Senate, the Goth ult, Mr.. DuNNAGAN
oaered resolution, as follows
Resolved by the General Assembly Of the State Of Geor
mat We approve OF and concur In the statements and
principles maintained by Andrew Jackson In his procla
nation Of the lit of December 1892 and in his special
TO the Congress- of the United States transmitted
TO- 1888 In reference to ordinance passed BY the
Ate Of South Carolina declaring It to be the oonstu
sona right of the State to secede from the Union Of
the other States, peaeeably she might be permitted
but forciby the provisions Of said ordinance should b,
sssted As being the only correct principles that
eeure the permanency and stability Of the Union of these
United States, and perpetuate nationaty-the only
bright hope Of the continuance of republican govern