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

now as was heard along the American lines during the
revolution the cry of Down with the constitution and
only that new idol might be set for Baa to worship
He thanked God this demonstration The friends of
freedom all over the world would hail it of
good-as evidence that the spirit OF liberty was still
alive and unquenched in the true American heart
He then spoke Of the passage OF the Nebraska bill tue
repeal of the Missouri Compromise &c He defended the
action of Congress- and exposed in strong light the IN
consistencies OF abolitionsm upon this question
ROBERT TYLER esq, followed in an able and eloquent
speech TO which no sketch could do justice He
logzed the proud and consistent position oil he democratic
party faithful to the behes,s OF the constitutions and
said that to this mainly attributable the prosperity OF
the country The democratic party had developed the
of the country, while It's foreign policy was writ
ten in successful treaties and victorious wars May this
he said ever continual may noble party continue
heretofore to resist the evils of the times and mani
fest in the whole scope Of its teachings and philosophy
underwriting hostility all the forms Of prescription and
tyranny whether the form OF wild and illibera anat
icism corrupting monopoly and the maintenance OF
the equality of all citizens before the law whether native
r adopted
In contrast with this he drew forcible picture Of the
position and practices of the opposition embracing abo
tionists free-soers and knewnothlngs each and all Of
which based upon hostility TO the constitution and
the country. He spoke considerable length, and his
marks elected throughout tremendous applause.
JOHN A. MARSHALL esq., was next introduced and spoke
very ably and eoqueny in review Of the whole question
of religious tolerance and intolerance from the hrst
colonial settlements until now and boldly and vigor
ousy defined the position OF the democratic party with ref
erence to this question
c. W. CARDIGAN, esq, followed. he made speech full
of truth and eloquence During his remarks he
peaedy interrupted with bursts of applause We regret
that owing the laeness of the hour we cannot give
sketch of his remarks Suffice to say heyH
among the most brief able, and cogent delivered
Hon C. NJ. STRAUp, member of Congress from Schuylk
county concluded in few excellent remarks He con-
tended that democratic principles were in the ascendant
and only needed the energy OF the democratic party to
carry those principles triumphant In the October election
He for one ready to battle for he and hoped every
good democrat was prepared to unite with him.
The meeting then, at 10 minutes to IL o'clock adjourn
q
cratic party throughout the State Of Pennsylvania
The various delegations after the beautiful display of
fireworks, then separated in admirable order
THE SECOND MEETING.
The meeting in the southern part of the square
posed of several thousand persons called to order by
the Hon. Thomas b. Florence upon whose motion the fol-
lowing officers were selected TO preside:
President-Benjamin Rush
Vce presientsFrancis Herman Frederick Steever Pc
ter Rambo, Andrew J. Wester, VIM Meeser, Stephen d.
Anderson Edward G. Webb, William X Magill Henry
G. Leisenrng, George W. l.. johnson.
Secretaries-John A. Marshall William A. Kelley, Ed
ward Wester Daniel McCleary
BENJAMIN Rush, esq, made the opening speech We make
room for the following from this truly eloquent
effort:
Alike in niquity fellow citizens is the attempt
king create dstnctonan odious political distinction
between those who profess and practise different forms of
our holy religion. Loud cheers Let no such attempt
be tolerated FrOwn upon it, down upon it, peaceably, but
firmly and forever Should such attempt succeed
it will be the waiting knel Of your bertieshe death
kne of the American republic yelling the splendid gories
of the past and extingushing forever all the magnificent
and boundless hopes of what the most ustrou poet of
all times has denomnated the "AH hail hereaffsr What
said another of the most beautiful writers OF language
in reference to the diversity of ceeds ~ will quarrel
with my brother because he asks favor of my Father in
different from myself BE it illustrate the
sublime doctrine conveyed in that little sentence Be such
our motto.
Mr. Rush concluded by introducing to the meeting the
Hon Thomas B Florence who he said would proceed to
read the resolutions offered at the other end of the square
and took his seat amid thunders of applause
Hon. T. b. FLORENCE being repeatedly called for presented
himself amid great cheering and concluded effective
speech follows
Gentlemen there can be no neutrality now. "He who
is not for is against me- Come forward them and join
the democratic organization which uphods the power of
the people and the principles of segovcrnmen us being
the best for their welfare and that of their children aud
their chdrens children, who in their several generations
will bless you their greatest beneacors and the
friends of the human and genuine republican liberty
Great and enthusiastic applause
The Hon. Thomas B. Florence then read the preamble
and resolutions which will be found in another column He
frequently interrupted by loud and vocerous cheers
the close of these he offered the following which
agreed TO with tremendous shout of applause
Resolved. That when this meeting ADJOURN it adjourn
meet at this time to celebrate the adoption of the
federal constitution.
J. MURRAY RUSH, being loudly called for forward
and made few remarks and said that at time had he
so large, powerful, and monster meeting
In the course Of his remarks he said
The present is most grave and momentous in the
country. take issue upon il with opponents and
will cleerully abide the decision of the people do
believe the American people speaking through the votes
of its legs majority will sanction this osacsm of
large portion Of ellowcitizens Let the foreign popu-
ation look to it. Let them stand by the party which de-
tends their rights Let them support the party that sup
ports the constitution and gives il enlightened gene
rous a Just interpretation The party is awakening
your eye in all quarters of this noble and animated scene
listen the varied strains Of music from the different
bands of the different wards TO hear the hearty and soul
stirring cheers of determined and confident democracy
feel assured that triumph awaits in the approaching
contest
The people are aroused and onward---right onward
let us march Upon our banners do we proclaim equal
political and religious freedom classes and all sects
who obedent to the laws and true TO the interests of
their country Fellow-citizens will deain you longer
for have already espassed upon your kind indulgence
but your favorable and haerng attention has induced
me to proceed
Mr. f. w. Power the next speaker said Felow-ctzens
it is be presumed that working be-
longs the producing classes of the
make eloquent appeal the talented gentlemen who
have just addressed YOU Although poor and
chanc have right to express myself citizen Of this
Commonwealth Applause What calls us together to-
night? Why is il that thousands upon thousands Of
and workmen fresh from the workshops and
factories assembled here for communion 1t is be-
cause we great principle stake! What question
called upon defendp 1t is whether shall
shall not become american citizen Cheers Ny father
brought me this country when was infant have
grown up here and have children Am to be damned and
my children damned because born in another
try2 Cries of no no no The speaker then alluded to
great democratic party being the expounder of
f;tuop un had pctelh will no.