The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-04

ALABAMA RESPONDING TO THE DEMOCRATIC
HoMINATIoEs.-GR RATIFICATION MEETING
AT MOBILE.
An immense meeting OF the democracy was held at No
bile on the 27th ulmo raty the nominations Of Blu
chanan and Breckenridge Governor Winston presided
assisted by oryour vice presidents and six secretaries
The following resolutions submitted to the meeting
and adopted amid loud acclamatioDs
ResOce That the democraeyo of the city and county Of
Mobile hail. with the yeest satisfaction, the nomination Of
James Buchanan for the presidency and Joha q Breekn
ridge for the vice presidency OF the United States pre-
sened to the country by the late Cincinnati Convention
and pledge themselves 10 spare pains and honorable
10 elevate them TO the exalted stations for which
they have been proposed
Resotred That in James Buchanan we recognise the able
honest calm sagaeous discreet
distinguished whether called upon to act in the councils
Of the cabinet at home or conducting the diplomatic bust
OF the country aboada democrat OF the largest
perence aud approved fidelity TO the constitution and
the rights OF the Saiesa whose life has been pure
and whose character is spotess--in word, whose
whole attributes furnish guarantee for security and safe
ty in the conduct of public affairs and distinctly designate
him under all the circumstances by which we are sur
rounded as empbaucally Tie of The hn,fs.
Reolrsd That the convention most accepaby performed
its duty in presenting to the people candidate for the
vice presidency the Hon John q. Breckipridge of Ken
lucky. From his private worhbis brilliant yet practical
taents-his stern devotion TO principle confirmed and
fixed by education and example in the best OF political
schooswe derive every assurance OF his eminent fitness
perfect confidence that should accidents impose upon
him still higher duties in the event of his election they
will be most faithfully performed
Resolped That in recurring to the time-bon-
ored principles Of the democratic party re-airmed by
the democratic platform Of 1882 the convention well dis
charged its duty and deserve the thanks OF the democracy
of the Union
Rssotped That the INSTRUMENTATION of principles by Tho
convention made by the present aspect Of public
affairs and therecent organization OF political parties meets
entire and cordial appreciation That its denunciatons
based upon religious opinion and actual brlhplacs--is
clear and unequvoca approval of the repeal OF the odous
Missouri restriction emphatic Acknowledgements OF the
constitutionalty justice and expedency OF the Kansas
Nebraska acts Incorporating hostility to- and bold
defiance of all factions and parties founded upon mere To-
cal ideas and sectional pejudiccsits just view in refer
the foreign policy and the natural progressive
pansion of the counryall these challenge prompt
and ready acceptance being less right in themselves
than suited TO the times and clearly testify that the
democratic party is the great national party OF the coun-
try and upon it rcposes the only hope OF maintaining the
constitution inyiolate ard preserving the Union.
Resolped That while we thus warmly approve of the
candidates and platform presented by the late conven-
on truth honor and gratitude require at our hands that
we should render Franklin Pierce the tribute of
thanks for the ability and fidelity with which he has ad
mnisteed the since he has occupied the pre
Dental chair In conducting foreign affairs no ad
mnisiration has been marked by greater ability In try
ing domestic troubles his only guide has been the const
tuition True to this he has necessarily been true to the
South In the retirement which awaits him we wish him
that dgnihed repose which is sure TO attend on con-
scousness of duty faithfully performed.
The meeting addressed with great power and effect
by Judge Meek The Mobile Register says:
Ex-senator Bagby being loudly called for, addressed the
meeting in speech marked by ability, temperance and
Cancellation complimentng Mr. Fillmore as man, but
dissenting from his principles showing the un-Amercan-
ism of know .nothngism and exposing with good humor
and pointed rdcue OF the prominent features OF that
"contrivanceD called. His encomums upon Mr.. Blu
chanan glowing, and spoken from personal knowl-
edge Of him. and he commended him to the confidence OF
the South of spotess private character, OF LOFTY
patriotism, of sound constitutional views, and the most
eminent of living American statesmen.
Having resumed his seat loud calls made for differ
ent gentlemen present when finally Judge Lesesne
forward declined speaking account OF the ateness OF
the hour, and moved adjournment but The assembly
continuing call for speakers Judge Dargan in response
the calls upon him. addressed the meeting
briefly announcing Mr. Buchanan his first choice for the
presidency for twelve years. and endorsing the principles
the Cincinnati Convention deeply embedded in the
constitution of the country
Nothing occurred during the evening TO disturb the har
mony the meeting there but sentiment and
voice pervadng the immense multitude assembed-that OF
cordial approval Of the nomination OF James Buchanan and
John Breckenridge for the highest Offices in the gift Of
the people.