The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-21


admirable speech:
The federal Union has become said Mr. r. the home Of
the oppressed ofoegn governments and the pride ofevery
lover OF constitutional freedom The home OF the Cypress
ed did say? Aye the democracy would make it Such
have they made it, offering the welcome and
country to the foregnborn OF every cline and sect who
land upon shores and who ask for coequa citizenship
with the native-born.
The democracy consent TO prescribe any class
of citizens who obedient TO the laws 1t is m IN eel
ebrang the great event Of the formation OF the federal
constitution that should proclaim political oppo
nens in voice not to be mistaken that perfect equality
of rights is the cardinal principle OF the democratic creed
and also that do not forget that foreign SWORDS ana
foreign blood enlisted in the OF our independence
that the gigantic intellect of Hamilton was largely inSu
mental in procuring the adoption OF the constitution p
the States that large OF the present power OF
the nation is the effective industry, talents and virtues
of our oregn-born citizens. But feow-ctzens Will
detan you no longer from the resolutions have thought
this little review of the which marked the
day celebrate might be acceptable to you preliminary
to offering them for your adoption
will now read the resolutions:
Resoped That the anniversary of the formation of the
constitution of the United States deemed appropriate
by the democracy of the consolidated city of Pha
remarkable in the history of civilized mankind .
Re.oved That the adoption Of this great instrument Of
freedom secured the blessings of free and
progress national power and achieve
mighty nation that the republic Of the United States will
live the Oldest age that Divine Providence may aot to
Resoved That the unprecedented growth of the United
States in its wonderful advance from infant government
admitted coequaty with the first powers Of the earth,
has been while their public councils shaped and direct
ed by the great democratic party.
era by the democracy that of
equal privilege, to ALL No lines are recognised
political privilege shall subsst The largest constitutional
rights of the largest number perfect freedom of religious
opinion and equal participation in the conduct and admins
traton of affairs by all classes of citizens whether of native
foreign BIRTH essential principles of the democratic
Rcsoped That the doctrine which would exclude fell
citizens of foreign BIRTH particular religious sect
from all the equal privilege Of the American government
dangerous the best interests glory, and power of the
nation and ia in violation of the true spirit and ntendment
Rssolred That the administration of President FRANK
LIN PIERCE has been directed with single to the true
interests of the peoples and that the Presidents enlightened
Of the legislation Of Congress for the orma
on of the Territories Of Nebraska and Kansas proves him
FREEDOM, recognising In its broadcast sense
sELr-GovERNMENT, and eminently en-
titled TO the warmet support and cordial confidence the
Resoped That the administration Of Governor WILLIAM
BIGLER meets our entire appreciation and hail him with
pleasure as our in the approaching contest
and will give him undivided and warmest support
court Jeremiah S. Black we pressn. to the people an mp
right and patriotic citizen who in the performance of his
ter and professional worth and ability that commands
confidence and support his name alone constituted the
msnd the best exertions Of the republican party. : -
Rssoved That in Henry s. Mott candidate for canal
energy Of Character and well qualified to perform The u
portsnt and arduous duty managing the public works
Resored That candidates for representatives to Con-
gress are men Of attanmens honesty purpose purity
Of sentiments that their election will the services Of
battling in the Of democracy for the constitution and the
Re.oped That we will give our cordial and united support
the whole democratic ticket the only of perpetu
ating he great and essential principles of liberty and free
government" and that firm and united effort at the APP
preaching election will bear the democratic banner to ri
umphant result.
The resolutions were adopted with reclamation
Mr.. Rush followed by Mr.. BoNHAM who
cerousy cheered in the of his remarks In regard
to religious toleraon Mr.. Bonham said
Now in reference to the question of religion permit
say that the amendment the constitution says there
shall be religious tests The constitution OF the State of
Pennsylvania gives her citizens certain ndefeasibe
rights which prevent from interfering with the rights Of
conscience understand that James Pollock the cand-
date for governor has taken oath prescribed by the
laws of which he cannot consistently keep
when he takes the oath Of office. Shall he be elected 1t
your duty eeinen not to support any placed in
that position 1t is necessary for the protection OF your
rights freemen that the power to worship according to
the dictates of your conscience should be placed beyond
the power of any government. It is right which no
constitution reach. [Appause. II is the right
ment to enjoy light and air No laws control this
and when they attempt to, civil and bloodshed en-
The history of the world is continuation of wars
produced by religious persecution and that history would
have been white blank piece of paper had it not
been for the attempts to control conscience.
In attempting to restrain free conscience by the religious
from shores four five hundred thousand emgrants
who have crossed the broad and bounding to find
home with youa home where peace liberty, and plenty
abound instead of famine oppression and boodshed BY
this species Of persecution cheat the nation OF the wealth
arising from such the people OF an opportunity to
nvgorate the sons of the soil by happy union and the
soil of that cultivation which the emgant willingly and
cheerfnlly best0ws upon glorious soil Applause
The knownothings in their charity, willing that the
foreign citizen shall live but not vote and be treated the
free negro in the State Of Pennsylvania.
1t needless my eow-czens to recall your attention
the glorious achievements and LIBERAL patriotic assist
ance, of Lafayette Kosciusko Pulaski De Kalb Steuben
and Montgomery. Why, matters working in
midst should not be surprised if the and men,
cries Of these gallant should be reyiled by these order
loving, patriotic constituon-supporting know-nothngs
[Chcers
Mr. Bonbam was followed by Col James Page and Hon.
Hiram Walbrdge. Their brief speeches ELECTED most
enthusiastic response
Hon. WIN. H. WrTE next introduced He said he
would that he could express the enthusiasm and gratifying
emotions that had been knded in his breast by witnessing
such outpouring of the democracy this and whose
reiterated shouts had made the very wekn ring in honor
of the constitution of the country There was however
occasion for such expression. lie felt 1t shown by
all who heard him and he felt graed palpaby
the existence of determination to rally with enthusiasts
tic accord in vndcaon of the ark of conn-
try threatened with danger He did not regard this
as merely democratic meeting. II had higher aim. 1t
not merely assemblage of democrats express their
confidence in democratic principles; but it was gather
ing together of recmen TO their devotion to the
constitution of the country The speakers who had
coded him. he said had expressed fully what that const
tuition is and the nature of its provisions had been
framed by patriotic fathers who though differing upon
many minor points, buried those differences for the good
of ALL and adopted the whole instrument with singular
1t had been adopted moreover, not merely