The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-13

all present having 10 follow in the train Of such eloquent
speakers as had already addressed them lie from the
plain and unprstending State of North Carolina Such
sea OF faces strange sight to him, but II sure
harbnper OF The speaker then referred TO the To-
peka constitution to Lane and Reeder its supporters,
enouncng torcibe not only the partisans
nected herewith but also the principles involved in such
sad and disastrous Issue lie would simply state In adj
dition that we are a party knowing North and no
South that he glad as citizen from North Carolr
ma 10 address the citizens of Pennsylvania standing he
did on a common platform with them He predicted CO.
escenee OF the elements OF the factions opposed 10 the
democratic party stating II as the only national party OF
the Union Of which James Buchanan and John Breekn
ridge are the representatives He said in conclusion, he
hoped when the big gun in Pennsylvania fired that
the citizens Of North Carolina would give hearty and ST.
multaneous echo.
Hon Richard M Brodhead
This gentleman said the call which had been made upon
him was alike unexpected and hatterng He appeared at
this late hour 10 give three why he could
not address them They had heard the veteran statesman
from Mchgana hero in statesman in peace the
unterred and gallant democrat from Illinois, the quail
of whose head only equaled or ecpsed by those
OF his heart the gallant democrat from Georgia. one OF
the talented citizens Of Philadelphia who considers
tho constitution OF his country of greater obligation upon
him than his obligations to the deceased wing party, ana
az honest q and true democrat as ever wore
hat Little could be expected from such an humble ina
which they had trod he could not be expected to ma
flower however ordinary in its kind, which had escaped
their notice They had said everything and besides there
policy as well the duty Of every Democrat to support
the nominations of the Cincinnati Convention, and to un
equivocally endorse the platform OF their principles
THE SECOND MEETING INDEPENDENCE SQUARE
We continue the account of this great demonstration as
reported in the Argus: e4
stand was erected the southern section Of ndepend
Square around which assembled several hundred
persons In front the crowd dense that the speakers
and reporters of the press unable 10 obtain access
it, High Consabes Mutt and Treft, however, after much
In
on Walnut street to the stand.
At o'clock the meeting called to order by Colonel
John W Riley upon whose motion the following gentle
men selected TO preside:
| Pyesideat-Charles Macalistcr
Vice Presidents-Thos McDonough Andrew Miller, John
Relish, Samuel Perkins, R NJ Lee, William Byerly John
Sherry Andrew Dehaven, Joseph Seyerns, Brnon Coke
Francis NJ. Wynhoop George A. Coiey Charles Worreil
Chas. NJ. d. Smith, Aid. G. McGarry, j. L. Ringwalt r.
ponne Young William English John dnw ca %ap,e1n
McGeoy, Michael F. Costello, jr Col VIM Rankin Capt
Ed Powers.
Observation-Disclosures NJ Kesh, James r. Dillon, Charles
Yeager George McGinns Ed. T. Chase, Thomas O. Webb,
James McShane, Francis McCarey, Robert Palethorp,
Charles McGrath, John 7. Murray
Mr. Macalister, upon taking the chair said; .
Fellow-citzens have been called upon to ratfy the
nominations made by the convention at Cincinnati That
convention composed of representatives from all the
States of this great confederacy and we have assembled
here tonight strength to express how we'll we are
pleased and to thank the representatives for what they
have done. Applause Especially as Pennsyvanans do
feel proud of the nomination of her avoe son for the
first Office in the gift of the people have known James
Buchanan long, and know him WELL not only as a man
and friend, but statesman. The better that have
known him, the better have appreciated him lie has
always first and foremost in the ranks in serving his
country, and at early day was among the first to
shoulder his muske in defence of his country or Mr.
Breckenridge we do not know SO much, but what we do
know of him is good Applause Our duty during the
campaign is plain one let every man do hs duty and
James Buchanan will be your next PnEsDEsr Applause
William B. Rankin, Esq,
was the next speaker lie said Felowcitizens appear
as the of the Keystone Club to present
with series of resolutions do SO with great pride and
satisfaction being satisfied that they will be heartily re-
sponded to by every democrat do SO the more willingly
because the club took small part in placing the name OF
james Buchanan before as the candidate for the pes
The club although heretofore denounced in quar-
tes will upon the coming campaign with the proper
| spirit, and do their whole duty
The speaker then read the following resolutions, during
which he was frequently interrupted by outbursts of APP
plausel
RESOLVED That the democracy Of Philadelphia heartily
approve and atfy the of the Cincinnati Convention
and congratulate their political brethren throughout the
country upon the prudence OF It's counses and the hsrmo
Of its proceedings the certain harbngers OF future
| success.
Resolved That we hail with pride and delight the nom
inaton of james Buchanan OF Pennsylvan Tor the
presidency as Just reward for his preemnent services
and wetried patriotism HIS history written upon the
legislative records of his country for more than quarter
of century and who can live tnat long IN pontical
contest and receive the endorsement OF bis party In Ma
opa Convention democrat well tried and worthy OF
the highest honors Of the republic
Resolved That in John O. Breckenridge Of Kentucky, our
candidate for Vice President recognise distinguished
statesman only emincny qualified from the dignity
and urhany Of his but worthy from the integ
ry of his principles the purity OF his character his just
| ability and experience
Resolved That declare unfsltering attachment
to the principles OF the democratic party embraced in the
Cincinnati platform and the patriotism and qualifications
nf nfaftnd ahad md witt
pride and bold confidence in principles and leaders
1 we will labor zesously and faithfully for
Resoiccd That acknowledge with profound gratitude
the wisdom hrmness and patriotism with which President
Pierce has administered the affairs OF government opposed
as he has been by nacsm and disoyalty and shall
hold in remembrance his inesmabe services TO the entire
country
4 The resolutions were unanimously agreed TO-
At this stand speeches made by Henry NJ Phillips
| Col r. w Power, Major w. r. Lehman, James NJ Scho-
field, Hon IT. b Wright James A Ludlow George X, Cof-
tee Thomas 3 Remak, and Hon Thomas B. Florence Mr..
Florence who received with loud shouts Of applause
one Of a most interesting and important character, be
could not refrain from saying few words This great
of people assembled here tonight gave evidence that
the nominations Cincinnati had least touched the
popular heart In Pennsylvania and II gave evidence
in his humble judgment that the Keystone Of the federal
arch would respond at the election In majority for the
nominees unprecedented since the days OF Jackson I'm
importanmportant because upon the successful result
Of the election depends the pepetuy the blessed Union
The platform presented at Cincinnati which met
the Judgment Of the nation and the generally Of the
Union and already had hundreds and thousands rang
ing themselves under banners TO do battle in this go