Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-21

the blessings of free aud equal governhent 10
millions Of people, whose wonderful progress in
all the elements of national power and aFhieve.
ment is without parallel, and juslides tho proud
hopes OF mighty nation, that the Republic the
United States will live 10 The Oldest age thft d.
vine Providence may allot 10 human institutions.
Resoiced, That the unprecedented growth bf ths
United States, in its wonderful advance from an
infant government 10 an admitted co-eqtallty
with The first powers ofihe earth, has been, while
their public councils were shaped and direFted,
by the great Democratic party.
fesolued, That the cardinal principle and spirit
OF The federal Constitution, as understood 81 the
Democracy, is that Of equal privileges 10 all No
geographical lines are recognized as prescribing
the limits within which the enjoyment of every
political privilege shall subsst. The largest ton-
sttutional rights Of the largest number, perfect
freedom OF religious opinion and equal partidpa-
lion in the conduct and administration Of afftirs
by all classes Of ciizens, whether of native or
foreign birth, essential principles OF the DEM
ocratic constitutional creed
Resolved, That the doctrine which would Iex-
clude our fellow-clizens Of foreign birth, or tny
particular religious sect, from all The equal pTvi-
ieges Of the American government, is dangerous
70 the best interests glory, and power OF the ma
tion, and II is in violation Of the true spirit and
amendment OF The federal Constitution.
Resoived, That the administration of President
FRANKLIN PIERCE has been directed with single
eye 10 tho true interests of the people; and that
the Presidents enlightened approval of the recent
legislation OF Congress for the formation ofthe
Territories of Nebraska and Kansas proves him
TO be CHIEF MAGISTRATE, imbued with jfst Pii,,-
e.pes OF CoNsIiTUTIoNAL FREEDOM, recognizing in
It's broadcast sense THE PRINCIPLE OF sELF-GovHRN-
MENT, and eminently entitled TO the warmes sup
port, and cordial confidence Of the united de-
mocracy. MA
4 Resolued, That the administration Of Governor
WILLIAM BiGLER meets our entire appreciation,
and we hail him WITH pleasure as our standard
bearer in the approaching contest, and we will
give him our Undivided and warmest support.
ResoiuGd, That in our candidate for Judge of
the Supreme Court, JEREMIAH s. BLACK we pre-
sent the people an upright and patriotic citizen,
who in the performance Of his Judicial duties, has
displayed an excellence Of private character and
professional worth and ability, that commands
our confidence and support If his name alone
constituted The recommendation OF our ticket, il
would be sufficient to command the best exertons
ofthc republican party.
Resolred, That in HENRY S. MorT, our candi--
date for canal commissioner, we recognise man
OF sterling worth, great energy of character, and
well qualified 10 perform The important and ardu-
GUS duty of managing the public works.
RcsoLUed, That our candidates for representa-
tives to Congrs SIS are men Of altainments honesty
ofpurpose, and purity of sentiment; that their cleo
ton will secure the services OF competent and pa
triotic officers, who will always be found battling
in the van of Democracy for the Constitution and
the Union.
Resolved, That we will give our cordial and
united support TO the whole Democratic ticket as
the only means Of perpetuating the great and es-
sential principles Of liberty and free government"
and that firm and united effort at the approaching
election will bear the Democratic banner TO tri-
umphant result.
The resolutions were adopted with acclama-
ton.
Colonel I. B. Florence offered resolution,
that when this meeting adjourn, it be to meet
again at the same place and for the same pur.
pose on the 18th of September, in the year
1855. Unanimously adopted, and followed by
three tremendous cheers.
Eloquent and animated speeches were made
by the Hon. J. E. Bonham, Colonel James
Page, General Fl. Walbridge, IN. c. from New
York; Hon. VIM. II. Witte, John Cadwalla-
der, Colonel T. B. Florence Mr.. Robert Tyler,
John A. Marshall, Charles Carrigan, esq, Hon.
G. M. Straub, Benjamin Rush, j. M. Rush,
E. M. Power, Colonel F. r. Young, VIM. B.
Rankin, Mr.. Ringwalt John Campbell, N. G.
Ahern, and Mr.. Carlin. After which, the meet
ing adjourned, with three enthusiastic and vo-
ciferous cheers for the Constitution.