The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-07-08
TEN THOUSAND DEMOCRATS IN COUNCIL In
PENNSYLVANIA

IENNS1 LFANlA.
The democratic party of Pennsylvania met in grand
council on the last anniversary of the nations ndcpend
encc at Independence Square in the city Philadelphia
,d in series of grand and imposing ceremonies formally
and unhesatngly rcasserted the great principles of the
democratic creed This is the first great meeting of the de-
mocracy in Philadelphia their recent struggle with re-
gous bgotry and prescriptions and it derives significance
only from this fact but from the high tone and temper of
the proceedingsthe who took part in thenhe dis
ngushed strangers who addressed the acknowledgement
the mighty of human beings that swellcd this striking
demonstration. We perceive that the wing papers Phil
adelphia admit tn it very great congregation of
people
The resolutions which will publish hereafter will he
found to be able and ouspoken every leading issue
They blink nothing but frankly and earessly meet their
opponents These resolutions full and SO fearless were
adopted by reclamation
We lay before our readers the forcblc and eloquent
speech of Mon. John L. Dawson, Of Pennsylvania which,
like the whole of these healthy and patriotic proceedings
has air about it of sterling democracy and sincerity
which cannot be too warmly welcomed in these days.
The democrats of Pennsylvania express deep thanks TO
Senator Douglas, Hon. James L. Orr of South Carolina
and Hon Hiram Wabridge of New York. for their oppor-
and mastery speeches this interesting OCCASION
mnstraon of President Pierce the noble endorsement Of
the principles of the Nebraska BILL and the formal and
positive reputation of the organization show
the metal of which Pennsylvania democrats composed
The Pennsylvania says of these proceedings
'THE cELEnRATIoN.--The democratic party Of
Pennsylvania will read the proceedings the celebration at
Independence Square of the 4th of July 77G the occa
sion of its last anniversary with feelings great satisfaction
At moment when faction and anatcism spread over the
aud al p&xrha a'olJ, r.
party had assumed disguise and when defeat after de-
feat threatened result of whig union with all
ving elements and ms of the dayten thousand democrats
Of Pennsylvania met in majestic council Independence
Square, at the door of that sacred hall whence liberty was
proclaimed years ago. to all tho nations the
carth there to rensscr in language of fitting emphasis and
eoguence the undyng and saving principles of the
principles founded the great TRUTH longer
problem THAT MAN CAPABLE sELr-GovERSMEHT
As gazed this countless multitude of American citizens
making the air rembe to their shouts repeating
their pledges to principles which cannot be DESTROYED
thought how vain and ridiculous be any expectation
that looked to the overthrow of
of such That party too animated BY one SOUL inspired
by single sentiment committed to creed which cannot be
misunderstood evaded must become as it ha.
heretofore been the nvincbc adversary any combination
of sections brought together by religious or political pro-
scrpton and successful for the time being spirit of yo
ence belonging to the dark ages of the world at war
with the whole genius of our institutions
GAS to add soemnty and force This grand occasion
some OF the most distinguished democrats In the
from tho seat Of the general to assist The
democratic and aid the rcassertion of democratic
principles. The noble of Illinois, Stephen A. Douglas
forward with alacrt and contributed by his
and his preceps to this great He from
hard fought battle and complete victory and though
of the most laborous and perscverng leaders recent
contest he seemed refreshed by the demonstration the
popular uprising that to welcome him Tuesday last
Colonel James l.. Orr, of South Carolina of ell
oquen and fearless representatives in Congress- and rising
ack ovle fol
be in the front rank of democratic statesmen, added
quent tribute to the celebration. Our fellowctzen Hon.
John L. Dawson of this State whose services for the good
familiar to every democrat in Pennsy was
warmly greeted by his friends His speech which
print this morning, eloquent effort thoroughly
Pennsylv anan in its and full of bold vigorous
thoughts, beautifully expressed His effort will be read by
every Pennsylvania with great pleasure. 1t was well
worthy Of the occasion His introduction Of Senator Doug
las alike forcbe appropriate and pointed Hon. Hiram
Wabridge of New York. closed the meeting one Of his
most eloquent speeches, and loudly and warmly ap-
plauded."
Mr. p. Thompson senior publisher Of the Portsmouth
(Ohio) Inquirer died recently