The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-11

great man, and that be- in every way worthy Of our
support and vote. While for time, We did battle
against him, never meant our TO 90 beyond the
circle VI the three which originally presncd
to this convention, and we always Intended when
ever there should be a Arm and decided Inajority
in favor Of Mr.. Buchanan TO show that we were
animated by no actious spirit OF opposition and 10
add our vote TO those Of his supporters We are now as
enthusiastic nends Of Mr. Buchanan as can be found ON
this noon There Is sir aneedote In history which
would well illustrate the position OF Arkansas When the
Prince and Princess of Armenia were captured BY Cirrus
and led out to receive the Sentence 81 death or Of bansh
ment that might be Imposed them by the eonaueror,
and the Prince was asked what be had to ey why SEN
uce should not be be anskered that for him
self be had nothing 70 say but for the Princess he asked
that Pile might be permitted her
try as for me- he said, edo with you please Ar
ter she had returned when all expressing admiration
for Cyrus, who said to be the Of most gallant
bearing in the world the Princess was asked what she
thought OF hm She replied that she had never seen him
When surprise was manifested THAT she who had been In
HE presence had not him ste answered that she had
eyes except for the who had been willing To
saorihce his own life 10 hers Thus sir il is with
Arkansas From this time till November she will have
eyes except for James Buchanan pledge myself that IN
November next she will give for him in proportion to her
And sir as am always willing to back my Judgment
win bet banner to be worked by the arest hands IN Ar
kansas, that such will be the
/ Many Members We take the bet NJ.
Mr. Flournoy. Well sir the banners viii be ready to
send to the States that win them md predict that after
the election shall be overwhelmed with flags from every
opposed to the nominee of this convention but oppo-
oition has been guided by dignity and moderation We
expectand we have some reason to expect Itthat we
shall meet with noble and generous conquerors, and
that little favor will be extended to when
press choice for the second Office in the gift of the
venton now cast the four votes Of Arkansas for James
Buchanan, Of Pennsylvania,
Mr. lnge Of California California came here sir, with
but single purpose and for the attainment Of
pose her delegation were disposed 10 act In concert
man They eame here under Indication from their
State iii favor of the eminent statesman receiving the
tributes Of willing hearts, which could not be mistaken.
They here 10 favor his nomination. but at the
time they were instructed obtain expression of the
convention in favor OF opening communication between
the States bordering the Atlantic and lying in the Mis-
sisspp valley and the Pacific coast Of possessions.
These instructions they have endeavored TO carry out
far they able to do The acquisition of Cator
hin il conceded to have been one of the greatest achieve
Here Mr. Inge called to order by the President who
remarked to him that he travelling beyond the record
Leave being unanimously granted, Mr. Inge continued
deeply grateful to this convention for the permits
sion 1t has granted to continue We have travelled far
sir attend this assembage of the democracy and to
meet brothers. We have braved the storms of two
oceans and the fiery and sicy malaria Of the tropics
to come to this convention from the distant shores OF the
| Pacific
The acquisition Of California as have said was justly
regarded OF the brilliant achievements Of the
American arms To effect it much blood spilled and
much treasure expended From the year 1900 from
the days of Jefferson the present moment the acqasi
ton OF that territory has been object Of American d.
onacy 1t has been object dear to the hearts Of
people to make America oceanbound republic That
country has been acquired. She now forms one OF our
glorious confederacy. She has become the home of in
dustrious and energetic population.
There she lies before you in all her commercial resources,
with all her agricultural resources with the most genial
climate known upon the face OF the earth There she lies
with her golden sparkling among her sands in
vitng the commerce of the whole world Indian wars
the western frontier have made overland communication
with her almost impossible No adventurous pioneer now
dares attempt to the plains Civil in Nicaragua
impede prevent communication through that country
1 Panama animated
hopes of plumber have assaulted the peaceable emgant
and murdered many Of them with wanton and barbaric
4 cruelty.
California thus situated thus Isolated is severed from
the Union by the refusal of the general government pro-
vide overland communication TO own territories on
the shores of the Pacific She calls for nothing than
necessary within the exercise Of constitutional power
Can this be refused Ought it to be reused2 And now
sir as far as Mr. Buchanan is concerned, we have high
appreciation of his eminent qualities patriot and
statesman. We acluesce in his nomination. notwithstand
ing the Of the Pennsylvania delegation in voting
against the proposition in reference TO overland commu-
nicaton with California which was presented TO the
! yention.
We believe he docs not agree to what that delegation
has done No State in the Union loves the Union
than California; viii give democratic majority
more overwhelming. When the shout Of victory comes
over the plains and the Cordloras to California il
will meet responsive shout Of triumph from the golden
/ valleys of the Pacific State.
Hon. j. L. Dawson Of Pennsylvania. Mr. President the
venerable chairman of delegation Gov Porter being
not much accustomed public speaking his request the
duty deyolyes upon of expressing to this convention
high appreciation of the honor about 10 be conferred
upon State in the selection of its distinguished citizen
as the nominee Of this convention Great appause We
than graed that the time has arrived in the de
alterations ofthis body when the sacrifice of personal pref
and predictions becomes virtue. Ardent
tachment to distinguished able and weltried leaders
noble characteristic Of people and only be waived
at the call OF patriotism and necessity. [Cheers In
this that harmony and uuanmity which Is essential
TO action and the harbnger of success has gen
erously secured this surrender
The chiefs OF the democracy present many worthy names
either Of whom would have worby supported the banner
upon which inscribed the principles TO which
tnguished of State the frbeamng eulgeuce
Of its legend will penetrate the remoest retreats Of the
land and quickly rally around it invincibe host filed
with the high enthusiasm inspired by great and
by the memory OF former triumphs and glories Grea
cheerinp.1
Mr. Buchanan is upon whom all unite, and
In doing there is expectation that there will be
Of the confidence admiration OF those whom
we pass by.
There Is not heart in this convention that does not
glow with full and grateful recognition OF the eminent
services TO the democratic party Of Cass Hunter Douglas
Bright Pierce and others whose names have been
toned.
The first Is indeed mighty name which was long since
voluntarily Withdrawn from thecontest and whose brilliant
efforts in defence of and patriotic devotion TO- the national
interests will forever brighten tho pages Of counys
history. Tremendous cheers In Mr. Hunter recog
mise the model SENATOR the distinguished statesman,
chivalric Of old Virginia. he bias been nurtured in the
school OF her seges who laid the foundation aud shaped the
superstructure OF the confederacy. [Appsuse
The clear-sgbted boldness the skful battle for the
right that has marked the public career Of Douglas
would have made him gallant leader in the contest
whom should oil have delighted 10 follow; Trenew-
ed applause; while In Fright recognise those high