The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-06-23
DEMOCRATIC REJoICINGs.

large and enthusiastic meeting Of the democracy Of
Virginia was held fredericksburg, the iah instant
to celebrate the total Of know-nohingsm in the Old
Dominion. From the Fredericksburg Recorder which
contains full report Of the proceedings learn that
nm immense procession marched to Mr. @ s SCOTS beau
tfn island where eight hundred persons sat down
TO bountifu dinner which presided Eustace Conway
president assisted by large number of vice presidents
Toass drunk speeches made and the utmost enthu
siasm prevailed We have only for the following
letters read at the dinner
WAsnNaTos, June H. 1855.
GENTLEMEN ! shall be constrained by official engage
deny myself the pleasure Of participating in the pro-
posed celebration Fredericksburg the 18th instant but
beg present my hearty congratulations upon the late
signal triumph of sound principles and manly sentiments in
the sold Dominion" M 5
Prceminenty prominent as the of Virginia have been
from the of the revolution for their bold adj
vocacy Of the of eedomor their consistent and pa
rotc devotion to the only principles upon which govern
constituted like be susainedit may well be
doubted whether they have achieved for themselves
distinguished honor than in the late election have
rendered higher service to this Union.
If political hereses and religious intolerance could
shaken and carried the stronghold of that party upon the
fahfuness patriotism, intelligence and courage of which
the country has been obliged mainly to rely in every period
of serious danger whether arising from foreign
dissensions would OCCASION if
who the constitution under which, nation,
have attained such amazing advancement and have real
zed socially results unexampedin the history the
man race.
The proud elevation which the Commonwealth Of vr-
gna stands freely recognised and desevedy honored
from extremity Of the Union to the other.
With my best wishes for joyous gathering worthy Of such
State and such triumph you will please to accept my
dial thanks for your kind invitation
am, gentlemen, with high respect your obliged fellow
citizen, FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Messrs. Eustaec Conway, J. G.. Galeher A. X. Phillips
and s. G. Daniel, COMMITTEES.
WASHINGTON, June H. 1855.
GENTLEMEN | have the honor to acknowledge the
ccp of your communication of the 7th nst in which
invite be present the 18th ns when the democrat
c party of this town Fredericksburg) propose celebrate
the glorious victory Of party in this State.
The event you propose celebrate ordinary triumph
of great political party another 1t is the triumph
Of great party sound principles over ORDER
whose chief apostles and master spirits fear abolition
lists and whose principles, far known, are my opin
ion, in conflict with the spirit of the constitution and
friendly the Union Many estimabe and honorable men,
understand have joined the order Reason and calm reec
ton, it is hoped, will gradually persuade their withdrawal
heartily congratulate you the brilliant victory achey
ed in your State But who could have anticipated other
result Virginia. where the flag Of political principles
has never yet trailed in the dust
It viii not be in my power gentlemen to join you this
interesting occasion.
am, very respectfully, your obedeut servant,
J. G. DoBBIN.