The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-09-19
u. -aa.r,oN nr rnE ANNlYERsARY OF THE

,r,oN nr TgE ANNIVERSARY OF THE
ADOPTION or THE FEDERAL coNsliioii oN.
49,. las, being the anniversary of the adoption Of
...,,,,,,;ar If tbe United States, il celebrated
IN orsat shirt in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing
-, =. ,rost and believe that the time is not far dis
when il viii be regarded and observed great ma
tonal holiday equal in Importance TO the 4th OF July
tor Il the latter day reminds us when and where our
inaependence was first proclaimed the nth OF September
sbonld also remind of sacred instrument which has
hitherto preserved il designed TO perpetnate that
;naependence In this city Grafton delivered at
The Smithsonian Institution, by Hon. r. II. Gillet be-
fore a large intelligent aud patriotic audience The
oston was filed with lofty thoughts and patriotic
nations and while it thoroughly exposed the wreebed
and dangerous fanatclsms of the day indssoubly
linked with the factious opponents 10 the only true
conservative, constitutional party in the country, mems
minds we're made to dwell upon all that is WISE beneeent
Great and beautiful in republican institutions. The
sneaker was frequently interrupted with the hearest dem
onstrations Of satisfaction and applause.
In Baltimore the day honored by dinner given in
the spacious front hall of the Maryland Institute The hall
was tastefuy decorated with the national flag the word
uion being conspicuous at the lower end and the head
and sides embeshed with paintings and buss of WASH
;pgtop. Col Jacob g. Davies presided, assisted by Col
George p Kane Nelson Poe esq, James H. Lucke esq,
and Col John s. Cuttings, vice presidents. Letters
read from Governor Lyon, of Maryland; Hon Reverdy
Johnson and Hon. G. NJ Dallas in which the writer's
pressed deep regret at their inability TO be present
number eloquent speeches. in response to patriotic sent
ents we're delivered in the of the evening, but
owing the crowded state of columns this morning
VIC can only make for the snbjoned regular oasis
az The Federal Constitution: A bond of union to the
sovereign States and Of the liberties of
eregn people. In sentiment exalted it commands
Grafton wise in its provisions respect it the unda
mental just in its compromises honor and duty alike
call their sacred observance and in its PROMISE hope
ever good citizen will seek to uphold it in the letter and in
the spirit. tAir--Star- Spanged BanDcr.l
- The President Of the United States. Drunk stand
ingl
49, America Rich in a the bounty and fair in the
rsd Of Nature home of eemen and refuge of the
oppressed Of every Cline she is at the wonder the ad
mration, and the hope of the civilized world. [Airail
Columbia
a. The Memory of Washington. Standing in silence
IWashington's Grand March]
rs. The Governor of the State of Maryland.
sc. Maryland One of the old thirteen, still true to her
solemn covenant breach Of faith has stained her
cutcheon
The National Men of all Parties Always ready when
the constitution either be honored defended Air
Old Lang Syne.l
"s. Civil and Religious Liberty The two wings Of the
American sagledeprved of either of which noble bird
falls from his lofty soaring in the sky and ngoriousy bites
the dust
80. The Judiciary of the United States An honor the
republic.
TO- The memory of Lafayette, Koscusko Montgomery,
and the band Of heroes Who the darkest hour of
luton left their native land to fight the battles of freedom
in these western wds They to in the days
of infancy and now, when rcapins
in greatness and prosperity the fruits of that tree of liberty
which planted by their abors and watered by their
blood cherish their memory and honor their virtues.
all. American Commerce: of wealth the
tion and minister of and republican principles
the remotest corners of tho EARTH
"l2 The Press: When not abused, the true palladium OF
constitutional liberty.
IL. Tho Ladies of America While their charms
magnet upon the heart their devotion religion charity
and to their country model worthy the imitation Of the
sterRer SEX
The day celebrated in Philadelphia in manner
without parallel in the whole history of popular demon
STATIONS in that city We hope in day two to lay be-
fore readers full report Of tho proceedings Of
the largest and most enthusiastic gatherings wit
messed in that any other city in the Union. One entire
page Of the Pennsylvania of yesterday morning is
cupied with account of this patriotic ovation The
number Of persons present is estimated at thirty Mou-
sandi The delegations from the different wards, with
possession Of the groundthe shouts of the assembled
mutude-the firing of and the occasional
display of re-worksal contributed to present of
interest and excitement But what gave
significance to this meeting of democrats the doctrines
they announced and adopted without dissenting voice
The resolutions, which will give hereafter, will be
found to agree in sentiment and almost in language with
the resolutions adopted by the democrats of Tennessee at
their late meeting at Columbia, in that State. Nor
this all Upon every banner and transparency some
pledge of devotion the constitution inscribed The
speakers all avowed constitutional principles in the bold
est manner, and in the most explicit terms.
That Pennsylvania is in the field for the Of
1885, the broad platform Of the constitution and that
her October election will be the pioneer Of great triumph
in the contest for the presidency all the indications go
prove We shall lay the various speeches before read
ers as they appear in the Pennsylvanian.
TEXAS ELECTIONS.
Galveston papers of the 9Th inst contain further
of the election recently held in Texas 1t is stated
that Peases majority for governor will reach il not
ceed 5000 The vote in the eastern congressional district
quite close but it is confidently believed that Ward
(dcmocrat is elected by about 200 majority.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION In NEBRASKA.
democratic territorial convention to have been
held at Bellevue Nebraska the 9th instant The Ne