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

avert the decree that Nature herself has pro.
nounced that the Indian must give way before
the advance of civilization, until the race,
which has accomplished its destiny, has finally
disappeared. But we may do much to protect
the lives and secure the property Of OUT citi-
zens from the cruelty and depredations of re-
lentless savages.
THIRTY THOUSAND DEMOCRATS IN
COUNCIL.
The Pennsylvania of the 10Th instant sur
renders its columns to the proceedings of an
immense gathering of the Democracy of the
city of Philadelphia. 1t was to commemorate
the adoption Of the Constitution of the United
States, that this meeting was held. The num-
Der in attendance is estimated at thirty thou
sand 1t is said to have been the largest and
most imposing meeting ever held in that city.
1t was held in the State House yard. Hun.
dreds Of ladies graced the scene with their pre-
senee. All seemed to be animated with patri-
otto fervor. Ward professions with gorgeous
banners emblazoned with appropriate emblems
and notices. and moving to strains of inspir-
ing music, entered the square one after an
other Varied colored lights adorned and d.
versifed the scene. Cheers and shouts went
up, warm from the hearts Of the tens Of thou
sands assembled.
James R. Ludlow, ESQ.,, chairman Of the ex-
ecutive committee, called the meeting to order,
and on his motion the following organization
took place:
Hon. John Robbins, Jr., president; Peter Logan,
Isaac N. Marsellis. Charles McDonough, Charles
ID. Meiggs, Benz. Rush, VIM. C. Paterson, Ed
ward Wartman, Peter Armbruster, Hugh Clark,
John II. Dohnert, Andrew Hague, George Will
iiams, Thomas ]. Tmmins, vice presidents; Al
bert B. Ashton, Henry Thouron. Daniel Dougberty,
George K Childs, John III. Frick, Thomas w.
Higgins John Roberts, secretaries.
On taking the chair, Mr.. Robbins made an
address, the conclusion Of which is as follows:
I" 1t was at this very spot that the sages of
America met to prepare Constitution to be
submitted to the people Of the several States Of
the Union. You have been called here this
evening also for the purpose Of listening to the
principles which have regulated the affairs of
this government expounded; 10 hear the ma
ture of those laws and that Constitution
which have hitherto assisted to protect You in
YOUR rights. When the liberties Of nation
are jeopardized by the Vaccinations of turbu-
lent factions and isms, it is time that every
freeman should arise and maintain his rights
at the ballotbox. Your presence here this
evening in such mighty numbers is bat the
good omen of the approaching downfall Of error
and fanaticism, and the triumph of truth, night,
and liberty loud APPLAUSE
J. Murray Rush, esq, introduced the rcsolu-
tons, which he accompanied with interesting
remarks, portion ofwhich We subjoln, IN con-
nection with the resolutions. Mr.. Rush Sal
Fellow-citizens, the anniversary Of such a
day deserves a Joyous celebration
alt is sixty-six years ago to-day since this
great event Powerful have we become, aud
happy, and prosperous, and honored among
the nations Of the earth. Our commercial,
manufacturing, and agricultural resources have
startled the political economist, awakening
great inquiry into the workings of our system.
"Tbe federal Union has become the home
Of tie oppressed Of foreign governments, and
the pride Of every lover Of constitutional free
dom. The home Of the oppressed, did say |?
ave. the Democracy would make it so. Such
have they ever made it, offering the warm well
come and country to the foreign born Of every
cline and sect who land upon our shores, and
who ask for co.equal citizenship with the ma
tive born.
"The Democracy can never consent to PRO-
scribe any class Of citizens who are obedient
| TO the laws. 1t is ct in celebrating the great
event of the formation of the Federal Consti.
tuition, that we should proclaim TO our political
opponents in q voice not be mistaken. that per-
feet equality Of rights is the cardinal principle
of the Democratic creed, and also that we do
not forget that foreign swords and foreign
blood were enlisted in the war Of our independ
ence that the gigantic intellect Of Hamilton
was largely instrumental In procuring the
adoption oft Constitution by the States, and
that a large source Of the present power of the
nation is in the effective industry, talents and
virtues Of our foreign born citizens. But, fell
llow.citizens, will detsin you no longer from
the resolutions. have thought this little re
view of the circumstances which marked the
day we celebrate, might be acceptable to YOU
preliminary to Offering them for your adoption
"Iwil now read the resolutions
Resoiped, That the anniversary OF the formation
Of the Constitution ofthe United States is decrnet
an appropriate occasion by the Democracy OF thu
consolidated city OF Philadelphia 10 meet 10 msssi
for the celebration of that great event 20 renark
able In the history Of civilized mankind.
Resolved, That the adoption Of this great IN
| strument OF constitutional freedom, has secures