The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-17
For the Union.
REUNION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF NEW
YORK.
WAsnmGroN, juno Is, leb0.

WAsuRGroS, June l9 1856.
If there be any eject produced by the deliberations
discussions and abors of the Cincinnati Convention that
should give rise to sincere graduation 10 all true demo-
Gratis surely may justly regard the cordial hearty and
most sauay reunion Of the ongestranged democracy OF
the Empire State TO be that eject This of itself alone,
would have justified the assembling of the democratic hosts
from all sections of widespread confedeacy 1t is
secondary only in Importance TO the great objects and
pose of the convention which the construction of
platform of principles and the choice Of candidates to
stand squarely upon that platform, and TO uphold and
maintain those principles.
That such reunion has been effected most thoroughly
and permanently eognizan Of the proceedings at
the demonstration in the city of New York
Wednesday evening last well the excellent spirit
manifested throughout every portion Of the State for
moment permit himself to doubt 1t has been said that
this effect is secondary only to the great and
objects of the convention because by and through it the
of New York has been secured to the of those
objects beyond peradvenure Unless such result had been
brought about by the convention questionable whether
would have been brought about at ALL and thus the
unfortunate state Of affairs long prevailing would have
continued and the vote important might have gone
the other of the several factions in opposition the
national democracythe only national party in
try Therefore it say that this reunion furnishes
abundant for hearty graduation. Under existing
circumstances sensible of any party doubts
Breckenridge at the ides of November While then the
tional everywhere look forward with the vision O.
hope and thankfuness to this Contamination devoutly
to be wished they cannot be and they forgeu
neher they ungraefu of the eminent able patriot,
services of the present Chief rendered
with the aid and assistance of his constitutional ad visers
which in time to will make him great in mouths
wsest censure.'
In this behalf how can we do better service or wha
/ uore tent tativ add
than that recently given by the nobles Roman Of then
al"-the eminent veteran, patriot salesman Lewis Cass
The generous voluntary testimony Of one such
weighs whole army Of envious detractors. Hear him
awhile haing the bright dawn of the rising sum- let vi
not forget the steady light of the departing one Let III
do justice to the performance of General Pierce while
do justice 10 the promise of Mr. Buchanan. The retiring
administration has been truly democratic aud American
one II will live and honoraby too in the pages of ou
political history Its great Of external policy
meet my appreciation. They have been lust firm
and national And in relation to its internal policy, ap
piled to the affairs Of Kansas and to the kindred difficult
ties which have been great source of embarrassment
il commends itself also to Judgment and support May
the retiring Chief Magistrate find when he returns pri
yate life In the consciousness of the faithful discharge
his duties and in the respect and regard of his country
men, the reward Of his labors anxieties and trials Hi
noble address the other evening the democracy of Wash
ingtonn fact to the democracy OF the Unon-at mas
ratification meeting which called upon him, and the sin
cety with which he acquesced in the selection Of his com
petitor and announced bis continued adhesion to ou
party and principles entitled to universal commenda
ton listened with deep interest to his eloquent words
and trust they viii be conveyed by the press and the pos
to every Of the pRonto the reoest log cabir
upon the very verge Of civilization. They will show 4
the American people that disappointment in high places
not always followed by ingratitude aud that there ar
Presidents who under circumstances forget what the,
owe 10 the democratic party. May peace and happiness
attend him on his retirement
Any attempt to add to this would but attempt
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