The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-15
From he Philadelphia Argus
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN CAMBRIA COUNTY
SPEECH OF SENATOR DODGE.


large and enthusiastic meeting of the hardy democ-
racy of the mountain county held Ebensburg Cam
bra county on the 9TH instant General Mcdonald in a
few brief remarks stated that the meeting had been as
sembed to hear several distinguished democrats upon the
political questions of the day and introduced to the as
sembage Hon A. c. Dodge United States senator from
Iowa whose presence hailed with The liveesi demon
STATIONS Of applause. General Dodge said
He was proud of the occasion to address the democracy
of Cambria His visit here accidental for few days
he had been detained in portion OF the county on ac
count of sickness in his family. Upon being nouhed at
late hour of the afternoon to meet his acknowledgements
at the county seat he had determined to be with them to
give his humble aid in behalf of that party which has ad-
vanced the country to its present greatness ne hopea e
democracy whether they caught fish the banks OF the
St John or raised the fields of louisiana would
always meet at common point here or elsewhere, as
brothers The democracy of the Keystone State had as
sisted to place the presidential chair Franklin Pierce
he has been the principles that elevated him. and
you will desert him the party whose faithful rep
resentave he is 1t was not to be expected that PRESIDENT
Pierce could sail the vessel of State without meeting in his
course strong opposition The press upon him for office
had severe and disappointment was the fate of many
Randolph and others deserted Jefferson when they DIS
covered they could not dictate 10 MN what course O po-
cy he should pursue.
Pennsylvania and her people altered gorious
ly sustained him. Jefferson sought to administer the gov
for the greatest good of the greatest numbers and
his successor in Office Will vgilanty adhere to that
doctrine When the enemies of Old Hickory did not
hesitate present the assassns pistol at his patriotic
breast how TO be expected that Franklin Pierce
escape calumny and detracon But he like his ilusr-
Gus predecessor will be sustained by the voices of the DEM
ocrac thousands, who in all times, fear not to applaud
good and merorous actions 1t is one OF the difficulties
most annoying those in power when they have to dis
appoint the politicians but in so doing materially aid the
welfare and happiness of the people The stars and stripes
of our country have been nsued by any foreign pow
err under the present administration Their ustre is I'M
dmmed their magic power is unbroken VIII the future
historian believe that because Pierce signed and the demo-
cratic party approved rights of the people to form the
laws for governing themselves contained in the bill for
the organization of the Territories of Kansas and Nebraska
the democracy false to liberty? BY no means.
That organic law which would forbid Washington JEFF
ferson if they living Jefferson Davis our pari-
otto Secretary of War, from emigratng into Territory
which part and parcel of the wealth and property OF the
whole nation, would be unjust and unfair.
Is it for the passage of such law whereby the Territory
thrown open to competition from all the States that
Pierce is arragned Yes and by that party which would
continue in existence geographical line Of the evil tend
ency OF which Washington warned his countrymen.
The honorable gentleman spoke for some time upon the
principles of the Nebraska bill and proved concusvey that
il was but the re-esabshment OF the principles
tanned in the Compromise 1850 whereby the people OF the
Territories the constitutional right to regulate their
own domestic policy
Senator Dodge then referred to the importance of
gubernatoral election He spoke of the we-known char
Of Governor Biger, and the manly and decided
stand he had taken for the peoples rights lie condemned
great evil the existence OF secret organization for
political purposes the formation of which, in this free and
enlightened country there could be possible excuse for
and said that the democratic party were now prepared to
fight the battle for religious liberty with the same ardor
and enthusiasm that il has contended against the
of abolitionsn.
In denouncing the proscriptve spirit raised against
foreigners who became citizens of country who in
peace or war maintain the honor of flag and faith
ful laws he said that the foreign population have
been the bone and sinew of Iowa. the of developing
the resources of that youthful but promising State and
but for their industry and perseverance much of the soil
would not now be teenlHg Nh the rich products which
result from the hand Of labor He reerraa 10 tie manly
manner in which Henry s. Mott denied the charge of
know-nohingsm, and said that though Judge Pollock
had been identified with that secret midnight oath-bound
association, the time place and date of joining being
given he had not yet denied the charge In the speak
ers opinion Judge Pollock should meet the charge by
bold ana manly denial and publish his opinions that
the people, whose right il 70 10 know the rules which gov
candidates. could act undersandingly.
With expression of thanks for the generous attention
his audience Senator Dodge concluded his remarks
having been crested numerous times during delivery of
his speech with most unboundea applause The democracy
of Cambria gave him three hearty cheers
After the address, John G. ONe offered the following
resoutions which were unanimously adopted:
Resoipe That the democracy of Cambria have full and
unbounded confidence in the administration of Franklin
p,a AMI ratify and approve its policy Our President
has proved niip @ 70 the interests Of the country and
nus and fbl in m course 70 a PRINCIPLES ofhis party
Reolped That the right of she people 70 govern them
selves and frame their own laws-a prin,,i;S
by the passage of the organize the territories OF
Kapsas and NebraSkmeets our CORDIAL appreciation ana
we declare our determination adhere 10 such principle
no matter what miserable subteruge our enemies may III
vent to cloak their opposition to IT.
Resoiped That witness with painful feeling the ior
nation of secret political organization in this Union UNI
der the of "inow-nohings or sons OF the sres
no whose principles so far judge, being anag
onistc to liberal principles Of the democratic party and
carried out subyesye of the constitution Of he country
merit and receive our unqualified condemnation
GREYTOWN ECLTPSED
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