The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-04-22
MOVEMENTS OF THE DEMOCRACY


every quarter the boldest ground is taken against the
know-nothngs Every democratic convention repudates
all connexon with the and the ideas of the secret
party while the press and candidates of the democracy
not speak Of the thousands of able aeects which the
crisis has brought into the field pouring their rres
bic arguments into the ranks of the united opposition
While intolerance and bigotry address their appeals
the passions and the preudces of meanwhile political
persecution inyokes the envy and fanatcsm Of weak
and minds--the advocates Of the democratic
creed employ the highest and the noblest attributes
of human intellect their with American
people 1t be that such contest win be Of long
duration But let point a few of the striking
movements Of the democratic party of the Union the
various questions Of the day.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Holdens able Raleigh Standard speaks of great demo-
cratic meeting in Wake county, in that State follows:
Great enthusiasm prevailed and determination was
evinced adhere strictly the honored principles
organization Of the party The resolutions clear
phatc and full the spirit of that glorious democracy
whose banner have often marched in this gallant
ty to battle and vctory and the delegates appointed will
sue carry with them the
the sentiments and objects forth the occasion
Mr. Horace r. Tucker, formerly whig, forward
the meeting took his stand against the
ton and that he should hereafter with the
democratic party. Mr.. Tucker Henry Clay whg he
belonged to that party when under its great leader
and discussed public questions in the open day and
of light; but with other manly and patriotic wings in this
State and Virginia. he refuses cooperate with this
tute tor whggery whose members shun light and pro
pose 70 the country and by plans in the
st hours OF the night He deserves credit his course
and trust that othe who think and he does will
follow his example"
Among the resolutions adopted were the following:
al Rssogred, That hereby rearm our devotion to the
IF
by Jefferson Jackson and Polk and that opinion the
only hope Of the continued Union of States the
prosperity and glory othe country is to be found
full adherence TO these principles
90 Resolved That opposed TO ali
secret political associations that regard as repug
nant to the spirit of the constitution unworthy
ing to free, and dangerous public liberty that We
stand oreathers in the days of Washington JEFF
ferson Stood by the principles Of liberation and justice that
while not the advocates any religious sect and
while insist now, have always DONE upon strict
enforcement OF the laws yet will never Join
prosecuting because their religious opinions differ
oa anr will deny to adopted citizens the rights
which they entitled and the
that regard the know nothing organization old
fashioned Hartford convenonsm and whggery in disguise
abolions the elections have shown it to be, in
the non slaveholding States.
" 3. Reso,ucd That approve the proposition to hold
in this district nominate candidate Con-
gress that the nominee should be sound true eIia
BILE democratic and that delegates hereby instructed
to vote for who is not Of this stamp
o. Reoired That confidence in the admnistr Of
Franklin Pierce undated that thank him his
" and patriotic in relation the Nebraska BILL the
law and other measures by which he
himself the friend Of the constitutional rights North
Carolina and that pledge him united support
such action be necessary the part Of his
tration to compel the government of Spain make full
atonement to the country for the wrongs inflicted Amer
citizens and for the insults offered the flag
IS. Rsso'ued, That brother democrats Of the
dons character and operations Of the know nothing
ganization, which, believe, has here
IN the city OF Raleigh; that proclaim them firm
conviction that this midnight organization aiming to over
throw the democratic party and establish in its place the
reign OF federalism and of secret irresponsible cabas COM
bned and that becomes every his country
ahd would s affairs discussed decided upon carried
forward in open manly and honest way take ground
at once-whatever may have been may be his political
party opinonsaganstt this new dark lantern
against this aggregation Of bgotry
injustice of spolsmen, oiceseekers without principles
anu OF aepraved' spawned and wornout party hacks"
PENNSYLVANIA
The annual democratic meeting was held in Pi,tsburg
Allegheny county, the 18th inst and the finest sn;rit
prevailed The following among other resolutions were
adopted
Resolved, That is entitled a seat in this con
vention who connected with any political society,"
whatever aud respectfully request any person ad
herring to the order or association commonly called know
nohings to refrain from interfering with our deiber
IL nothing has obtained place here and retains II
denounce him guilty Of deception, falsehood and
fraud.
:. Resoced That entertain and cherish one American
sentiment which very old yet always resh in the demo-
cratic party We prefer country any country
and all countries the globe We nsttution, be-
they liberal in all things Free We are pre
pared and to take the side country
aggcssons and insult of foreign party and its
Therefore, Resored That in difficulties and forth
coming conflict between country and the
ment of Spain, are very American that we ike the
promise OF the conflict all the better because the allied
of France and England have already disclosed their
pose and design in regard to the regulation Of American &C
fairs and safely pledge the democratic party q
Pennsylvania OF which proud in these dark a.v
be portion, that will stand by and the d
mnistraton to the uttermost in the adoption Of
signal for instant and full redress all our wrongs
Our account large Of long standing and daily
The true Americans demand speedy and settlement
Resored That the existence Of political orpan
ration should amonsh all Glasses citizens who are
posed TO such Prohgate and proscrptivc 10
cast aside all minor confederation III united effort 10 save
our country from the disgrace which been inflicted
every community where know nottingham has been suc
cessfuI. w
eotn<, That in the election Of county officers therc Il
mo poucm principle at present involved ALL therefore can
e m the elevation of good 10 administer our county
~ without doing violence any abstract political feel
'uA ~ prino'pe which they may entertain.
espssas ihs In order TO bring about triumnh ~ tba
people - sne next FANS election the chairman of th,s
~ " aushor'xed to appoint county committee OF cor
responaence with authority form such tioke, A. viii, ,,