The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-07

votes In order 70 let know when the history ~ M
contest should be written, who its candidate were
The democracy did not intend that their opuo,,.
should get q single State in the great Northwest NJ
were law-abidng people there. lie was sure they NJ
no hopes Ia old Pennsylvania, the keystone STAT n
home Of buchanan. In New York he said the demo,S
are united thank God. Applause Did any ous - /
pose that lawless violence TO triumph over bs n
and the judiciary of the country In New England
ID there that under the advice Of the pulpit 6llsd
Sharpes rifles law was 10 be spurned constitutional AZ
cations to be defed and the mob take possession an
power Of the government He repealed the charge n
had New England blood in his veins and did not bsi L
that the people Of New England would decide for mob - (
enCe over the constitution the laws the judiciary AZ 4
country, and everything sacred In our institutions
New Hampshire, too, would come in with glors, 4
yictory-New Hampshire, the birth place Of Franz
Pierce the star ia the East that sets Did anr
suppose that she would join this mob-aw party Ne
long she remembered the faithful administered III
Franklin Pierce. And when the history of these IA,
should be written, il would be that there never
been Chief Magistrate who had stood with more reQo
fidelity by the constitution OF his country than has
present Chief Magistrate [Great applause The nroi
est honor which his successor could desire 10 have p
him would be to say that he had been faithful
constitution and the Union as had been Franklin Psr
Renewed cheeringl Mr. ID. said that he felt il anil
and privilege to have the opportunity of saying upd
circumstances when there danger of misappreh
son what every democrat had in his heart 10 say that IA
country owed un immense, undyng obligation TO this All
ministration for the fidelity with which the constuok
has been upheld and guarded
Following the example of my illustrous friend from
Michigan The continued) will say here as hope have
the power of saying in good many other places between
this time and the first of November that ii have fep
in this Union who loves me- regards my opinion m
any respect for memory LEI him put his shoulder M
Wheel and do everything in his power to win great and
glorious victory.
Mr. D. took his seat amidst tremendous cheering and
band played "The Sar-Spangled Banner
At the conclusion Of Judge Douglass eloquent and pow
erully effective speech the chairman announced that lid
meeting would adjourn for the purpose of sercnadng Id
President of the United States. Preceded by the Marin
Band their numbers swelling at every step, the meet
ing formed into sections for marching order proceeds
to the presidential mansion, where they arrived about tea
o'clock. Seldom have we seen greater assembage ID
people than gathered about the Executive Mansion On
this memorable OCCASION The OCCASION the place. the pro-
Of SO many distinguished alike for their talents
their public services and their devotion to the democratic
cause the exulng shouts of the gathered and gathering
thousands and the strains of music the more inspiring
from their patriotic association combined to form scene
which will be indebly impressed upon the memory Of all
who witnessed it, Conspicuous among the crowd on th
north portco of tho building Gen. Cass and JUDI
Douglas Their beaming countenances showed how tray
they sympahized with their eow-ctzens on this oca!
sion of general joy and exulation
After the band had played several airs loud enthus.
asc and prolonged call was made for the President o. the
United States. Promptly and gracefully the President sT.
peared in obedience to the popular ops at the
windows overlooking the portico. His appearance
followed by an outbreak of popular enthusiasm and
might with truth add of popular affection, which hs
been exceed in this any other part Of the Union
Cheer followed cheer shout went up after shout until
seemed that the call was made hear but to be heard
The band struck up ail to the Chief" but the music
added to the universal excitement At the conclusion
this air the President spoke as follows
President Pierce's Speech
Congratulate you my feliow-ctizens, upon the oc.
sion which brings you here, and indulge the con6ieh
hope that the joy with which you hail The harmonious u
unanimous result Of the deliberations at Cincinnati may
strengthened and deepeped by the rayng voice oil ou
countrymen.
1t is pleasant to realize that however other parties
be divided and distracted there Is nothing with US b
union of purpose and will be nothing but union In actof
From this hour 10 that when the polls will be opened
November all preudices and personal animosiiie among
those who should cultivate mutual regard and afford NJ
tual support viii he laid aside; nay even preference
which may have existed In ranks already Ongn
remembered The preference Of the convention is The p
erence In this crisf every friend who more for h'
country than for Himse Devotion to the cause and Al
earnest support OF the who to lead
through the great struggle will constitute the controlling
sentiment Of the democracy North and South
We are ALL sure quite sincere 10 convictions thai
only the prosperity Of the republic but the pepelu
of this blessed Union depends essentially upon the Vnd
cation and maintenance OF the principles declared 6y 70
recent convention But these principles be yiudicad
aud sustained only by concerted action and that can only
be secured by organization Hence fidelity TO this organ
zaon and It's usages becomes like fidelity to principles
cardinal virtue The latter only be manifested and
made effectual through the former
Ny friends win have duties perform In the canvas
which my position alone will prevent me from attempting
fulfil la person IL is never to be forgotten by me h
in 1851 older and better many voices cried out no
betterr soldiers than myself (hr. Buchanan and GehtI
Casslmen who bad been aibiul and tried leaders hrOug
many years Of labor and conaictwere passed by 70 a
me from the retirement which bad Eought and to Nhna
shall return without regret May not add gentlenf'
that life be spared shall 20 back TO the State Of ny
birth with consciousness Of having adopted no "nl
OF public policy during my administration Eh
did not believe to be demanded by the best Interests
my country, which does not tonight com@an'
the appreciation Of my Judgment and my conscience
The conduct Of those older and better soldiers OF WhoH
have spoken and OF the younger but nevertheless @
ter soldier fudge Douglas now standing by the gre
yonerated, and good man, General Cas-, who, ior
many years, has had not merely my confidence ana \
spec bni my affection, will TO be graieIu
remembered by me- They all in the field, not meTr
TO encourage and direct but actually 10 lead the column
Their energies not put forth because u. siahu
was in my hands but because It's bearer was Ia their m
nation for the time being the impersonsiion 81 ioo'
sound constitutional principles which they believed cou
alone give stability and permauence to this GLORIOUS ao'
Of our institutions
II IL cheering 20 know that the action Of the late con
venon places the statesmen and patriots who arc 70 ~
us now, upon platform identical, IN scope and 'pH
with that which | accepted with hll conviction o. .
udpent and with every sentiment Of my heart and III
they arc 10 occupy il with the standard lowered never
inch so far as the strict construction Of the constitute
and the vindcaon Of the constitutional rights OF ever
portion Of the Union are concerned
Much and Justly We admire The patriotism altar