Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-09
WASHINGTON NRWs AND GOSSIP
TIE Opening Of the Campaign The rati


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Tie Opening Of the Campaign The rati-
fcation meeting on Saturday night, which, in
consequence of the threatening state of the
weather, was held at Copp's saloon, was, as
We anticipated, formidable gathering, re-
markable both in numbers, and in the per-
vading enthusiasm which exhibited itself in
response to the sentiments of the speakers.
On motion of Daniel Radcliffe, Esq, Hon.
s. A. Smith, Of Tennessee, was called to the
chair. Mr.. Smith acknowledged the compli-
ment appropriately, and on taking the chair
the following additional officers were nomina.
ted and elected
Vice Presidents.-Daniel Radcliffe, George
Parker, VIM. B. Msgruder, c. w. C. Dun
nipgton, Thomas Carberry, B. J. Semmes
walter Lenox, Jerome Diggs, r. 81. Gillette
Peter Hepburn, Lambert Tree, Geo. McNeir,
Dr.. VIM. Jones, Henry S. Davis
Secretaries. T. Ennis. Francis NJ.
Nerhany, James S. Holland, VIM j. Donohoo.
Mr.. Cas- was now loudly called for, and his
appearance was the signal for repeated cheers
He said he did not come to make formal
address, but to unite in congratulations upon
the fortunate termination of the mission of the
at Cincinnati.
James Buchanan is respected by the Ameri.
can people for his services and experiences
Tor his unsullied integrity and upquestioned
Talents, his intimate acquaintance with public
anaIrs, and for his patriotism and his devotion
10 the country, IN whatever situation he has
Deen placed, at home or abroad. He has filed
with honor and distinction various high sta
IONS and LETT them all enjoying a greater
measure Of public confidence than when he
enlered tnem-a rare Circumstance in the life
Oh public man In our country And he is
especially respected by his own party for his
attachment to Its cause and principles, his e.
dehty In trying times. and his rejection of
mere local considerations, always regarding
win soilcItude the rights and claims of eyery
section OF the country. The labors of the
convention are closed, and well closed and
now ours Of the whole Democratic party be.
GIN. Let every true Democrat buckle on his
armor-not the armor of Sharpe rifles, which
are supplied by some of the churches of the
country, instead of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
but the armor Of truth, of reason, and of per-
susslon, and 60 forth to the combat and he ia
sure to go forth to victory.
ana never was there time which more de-
manded the patriotism and devotion Of eyery
honest-hearted American than does the pres
enl. Evil DAYS are upon u.s. and in the very
wantonness Of blessings and prosperity un.
known elsewhere in ancient or In modern
tunes, we are engaged In an angry and fear
1ul sectional controversy, whose consequences
no man should contemplate without the most
gloomy apprehension. One portion of our
country not satisfied with enjoying the rights
OF selt-government, seem to desire to govern
the other. The day of trial has come. and
the destiny OF the Union, under the God of
our fathers and our own God who led us
through the waters and the desert To this
beautiful land, not of promise, bu. of perform
snce-under His everything Providence the
Iesuny OF the Union is in the hearts and
hands of the Democratic party.
Mr.. Cass spoke of the dissolution of the old
wing party; Of the days of the lamented
webster and Clay; of the sectional narties
mat nave arisen out of the ruins. some of
tnem with ayowed designs, fatal to our ma
uonaI existence, and all Of them without any
Other connecting bond than opposition to the
democratic party, and urged upon eyery dem
ocrat to sacrifice his personal prejudices and
productions, if he have any that will be in
FURIOUS, upon the altar Of his party. If he
tMr. Cass) had one single friend in this nu
merous assemblage who, for the sake of auld
Iang syne, had any regard for his wishes or
opinions, ne asked him to do as he should do
support zealously, heartily, earnestly, the
election of James Buchanan. He nil snJ
ms reward In the good Of his country and in
Inc stability Of her institutions
AS TO the candidate for the Vice PreS;len.v
the selection Is honorable to the convent;on
ana 70 the party. Those who know Mr.. Brock
infdge best, best know his true democracy
ms high and honorable character. his eminsn,
talents, and his claims upon the nnbIic cnns'
qence. lie will be a faithful co-iaoborer with
Sdmes buchanan In the cause Of the country
success 10 them both but, above all succes.
10 tnIs glorious Union, which has given ns a
hea'eI measure Of prosperity and freedom
Wirbs,sd DC ,b ieil 10 the lot Of any nation
"HneIeu DC the hand that is stretched ont 10
touch the Ark Of the Constitution '1' "
Upon the conclusion of the speech of tho
venerable statesman, and which had been in.
corrupted by bursts Of the most enthusiasts
appreciation, there arose a general call for
Douglas, and, amidst tempest of cheers.
winch threatened the stability of that ancient
SAIGON the Young Giant of the West" was
Introduced to the audience by the chairman.
@ douglas said he came before the meet
ife hearty good will to endorse and rat.
Cinrin,a.; on OF the National Convention At
,n.,,a, nsE Applause. He came not as a
ma .! form, not in compliance with a cns.
I'M, OUT with heart and souI in IT, $50
:" congIatulate them upon tbe nn.r
lmous adoption Of platform which .ore- unsI-
tne aPprooau0n Of every democratic hat -
congratulate them upon the nom;n. lear 70
candidate for presidency and vice nra.;a ol d
worthy to stand upon that platform anJ
receive the unanimous support of eyery den
ocrat. CHEERS The platform and the stand.
ard-oearers were worthy Of each other-eacb
acceptable to the whole democracy of the en-
tire country.
de felt more heart in this contest than any
ne nad ever before been engaged in, and there
,o 1s n.Sre to inspire the patriotism of every
tSser q MS country This Union was made
through the Constitution, must b n,asa.1.S
through the Constitution, and canndt urr;o
LOT a single day the obligations of that ;nstru.
nent; The Democratic party now stsnds he !.
fore the country as the only nationaI na,,v De-
.ne whole Republic; the only party which
W., principles alike in the East and the
vest In the North and the South ths OIL,
party whose principles must prevail vh hs oniy
'oOnsttnaon reigns. Immense applause. !