The daily union., 1856-01-19
correspondence Of hg Uaion
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION


FRAEKFoET, (Ky-) Jan. ., 1856.
cannot deny myself The satisfaction Of communicating
to you account Of democratic convention which
here yesterday and chose delegates the Cincinnati
Convention. doubt If a harmonious and enthus
sste assembly Of Kentucky democrats convened
Notwithstanding The excessive eoldness of the weather
and the ineonvenences OF travelling the hall Of the house
representatives literally crowded full Of the sterling
democracy On the evening preceding The convention be
delegates held meeting and listened TO most vehement
and right eloquent speeches from snch Brecnrdgs
aud Preston The enthusiasm excited BY Major Breekin-
ridges speech unbounded His oraory always char
Aciezed BY severe argument and irresistible appeals the
feelings Of his auditors seemed This occasion to
himself
Tie convention Yesterday selected with great unsuiy
delegates The National Democratic Convention and also
presidential electors The claims OF 10 particular man for
the presdeney and vice presidene! urged No in
strucon 10 the delegates adopted except the noble
creed Of principles which bodiea in The resolutions
and platform Of the convention These resolutions were
reported by Ex-Governor Powell and hey received
with tokens Of enthusiastic appreciation by the entire body
of delegates. EspeCiay those resolutions raurousy
appAnded which endorse the PRESENT national adnainstr
ton and the message Of President Pierce The whole Of
the resolutions plain siaesmanlike and patriotic
After the business Of the convention several
speakers called and the evening" vas occupied
until midnight By speeches q an effective and genuine
kenfucky style in support Of the great measures Of The
democratic party, e1emPlSed in the policy Of the ad
mius,rAon and in stirring nvectivs against the craft
and in,oerAnce Of fknoE-n0thngisu The Hon Mr. Wick
life formerly Postmaster General also took an active part
in the eonyehtion, and made capital speech When
heard sad be, the yeomanry of Kentucy respond for
the counties which they represent could not bat contrast
practice with the and newfashioued system o
the lno~-noibngs when they call upon B. from lodge
No ], and c D, from ledge No. 2r
TIE fact that of The most prominent and infu-
eutAl vhigs Of the Commonwealth have given IN their "A.
hesOn 70 the q democracy and have gred on tber
Eror 70 combat the anrypubcan schemes o. the falsely
called American party i additional guarantee o. the
q Mr. Preston lfOrorly whiV 3 one
Of the electors at large; and Mr Rerd distinguished
lawyer Of LOusyille and formerly uhir i also chosen
elector in that district The constitution and civil apd
religions liberty VII be watshWords The siglinr
men Of Kentucky wbethsr they hare been wings ar demo-
TAiS VIZ spare no pains % secure her redemption
these principles
There il doubt bat that President Pisrcss ms.sags
Las increased bis reputation Nh a. true statesman
and patriot; though be before stood dessrveiv hgb IN
The oonfdsooe and sdiration o. the democrats bere Th
telling here ia oetAnly IN ayOr Of hs rsnomnaton for the
presidency We DO not believe he nov asks or viii decline
the bonoT bat there are considerations vastly superior 10
personal preference, which operate il Il thought ia hi g.
For the quiet and tranquility q tie country il 4 s
nsnded that Mr Psrces policy shall be unequivoeav a.
'oluiey and fully endorsed We 20 chance Tor eva
op snd therefore il is that although there are many men
The party who un0beetiouAbs for tie oHce ret 4
Of them should te taken part u The country in ID,
sTent o. demOcrads triumph might be disposed amer.
wards % queon the fact that The leading measures q 81
administration had bees ratified This Is u the
urged ioE : ronomiuai0n among those having parti
usr personal preferences Besides tbis general feiaE q
The representatives q he democratic party Il Is conceded
that national delegates or part of lhin bold him 4.
their Erst choice.
can only add that all is enthusiasm and harmony
among the dsmoeats The press has bsga wen represent
Cd in The oonventon and yoa win get from tie Kentuty
papers fuller rsport Of matters than under present cir
a cumslancss, ean transmit KFNTTrK