The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-07

| the country Will De considered Bae
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL RESPONDS TO THE DEM
| oCRATIC NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF PRESi-
| DENT PIERCE, GEN. CASS, AND JUDGE DOUG
| LAS.
Nobly periodically, and enthusiastically has the nation
capital responded to the nominations of the Democratic
National Convention. Without any preparation, and with
scarcely any previous notice. the democratic citizens OF
| Washington assembled in mass meeting at half past
seven o'clock this evening to ratify the nominations
made at Cincinnati. In consequence of the untavor-
able of the weather, the meeting was held in
Copps Saloon The saloon which i, of the largest
in the city filled to OVERLOOKING Hundreds were
unable to gain admttance and the enthusiasm of in
siders and outsiders never exceeded at any pre-
yous popular demonstration in the city of Washington.
Several Of the distinguished standadbearers Of the demo-
cratic party they took their upon the stand
vocrously cheered The appearance of Judge Douglas
hailed with dsaenng shouts of applause The veteran
statesman and patriot General Cass, received with
tremendous cheerug-the Marine Band which in at
tendance appropriately playing AUD Lang syne."
The meeting called to order by Mr. Radcliffe, of this
city, who moved that Hon. Samuel A. Smith, of Tennessee
be appointed chairman. The motion was unanimously
adopted.
Upon taking the chair Mr. Smith spoke as follows
Fellow-citizens Of the District of Columbia should
feel it honor at any time to preside over SO large meet
ing here assembled ray the nominations made at
any National Convention and more particularly so do
feel that you have assembled together In such large
numbers and upon such short notice to ratiy the nomi
nations recently made at the city of Cincinnati and
which, according the enthusiasm which is manifested
here and elsewhere this country, must and will be
successful the first Tuesday in November next Chee
ing also feel highly honored in being called to preside
this meeting because il is TO be addressed by those
whose long devotion their country the constitution, and
the Union has enshrned themselves in the hcrs of their
col uni m
by and under whose lead expect to fight for years to
come Applause 1t is not my purpose, it is not my
place TO speak you further in reference TO the
didates who have been nominated in Cincinnati can
only rejoice with you in common, that the nominations
were made with such unanmity and such harmony as al
characterize the great democratic party when
bled together with the noble purpose that II did few
days ago to preserve the Union Great applause There
NAV be here from the State which nave the honor
to represent and will travel of the usual course
merely TO saw coming, do from the State of Tennes
that In November next pledge myself and the pledge
the nominees OF the Cincinnati Convention has
before been given by Tennessee since the days of Andrew
Jackson
! Mr. S took his seat amidst tremendous applause.
The following vice-presdents then announced;
Daniel Radcliffe, Geo. Parker
VIM b. Magruder, @. ". @. Huntington,
Thomas Carberry, Il. J. Semmes,
Walter Lenox, Jerome Digs,
X. II. Gillette, Peter Hepburn,
Lambert Tree, Geo. McNeir,
Dr. VIM Jones, Henry 5. Davis
Jno +. Ennis, Francis McNerhany
James S. Holland, WmJ. Donohoo.
Gen Ca,ss Speech.
General Cass on being introduced received with
enthusiastic cheers. He said do hot cone here make
you formal address. came to unite with you in your
congratulations upon the termination, the fortunate ter
mnaon OF the mission Of the representative body Of the
democratic party at Cincinnati. voice has reached us
from the West borne by that mysterious agent which de-
fes both time and space announcing that the convention
has named TO party the Of statesman and pa
trot for the Chief Magstracy Of the Union and for our
sandardbearc during the coming contest who will unite
the hearts and hopes and exerons OF the whole democ
racy Of the country. And that Is James Buchanan
lie is respected by the American people for his services and
experience for his unsuied integrity and unquestoned
talents his intimate acquaintance with public affairs and
for bis patriotism and his devotion 10 the country, in
whatever situation he has been placed home abroad
He has filed with honor and distinction various high sta
tons and left them all enjoying greater OF pub
4 lie confidence than when he entered hem-a cir
cumstance in the life Of public man in country
Aud he Is especially respected by his party for his at
tachment TO Its and principles his fidelity In trying
times and his rejection Of local considerations, al
ways regarding with solictude the rights and claims OF
every section Of the country The abors Of the
ton closed, and we'll closed and ours-that n
yours and mine those indeed, Of the whole pnrty-begn
Let determine to elect nominee We can do It, and
shall do H. Let every true democrat buckle on his armor-
not the armor OF Sharpes rifles which are supplied by
Of the churches Of the country instead OF the Cos
pei Of Jesus Christ but the Of truth Of and
Of persuasion and forth TO the combat and he is sure
! TO 20 forth 10 victory.
IND there time which more demanded thu
patriotism and devotion Of every honcshcnrcd Anne rican
than does the present Evil days upon ne in the
very wantonness Of blessings and prosperity unknown
elsewhere In ancient or In modern times, engaged
In angry and fearful sectional controversy whose
sequences should contemplate without the most
gloomy apprehension One portion OF our country not sat
isfcd with enjoying the rights OF scfgovernmen
desire to govern the other The day Of trial has and
the destiny Of the Union under the God OF fathers
and God, who lei through the waters and the
desert to this beautiful land Of promise but OF per-
foTmSneo-ondcr Ills Overruiug Providence The destiny Of
this Union Is in the hearts and hands Of tho democratic
party. Our old and honorable opponents the whgs-he
wings Of the days Of the lsmented Clay and wobserwho
so long carried contest with party upon great
constitutional questions and In spirit Of liberal patriot
ism, dbauded It's leaders are dead or discouraged
its standard Is In the dust and its tmc-honored dsnc
tive principles among the things that have been
and mainly out Of the ruins have arisen sectional parties
some Of them with avowed designs fatal our national
existence and oil OF them without any other connecting
bond than opposition 10 the democratic party. let not
underrato the strength Of that opposition but let pre-
pare for ~ and overcome IL In fair combat and
the Union And here this night at this democratic
meeting Of approval and ratification in the political CAPT.
tai Of the republic let pledge ourselves 10 each other
and TO the party do duty and whole duty and
II this example Is everywhere followed NJ will be the
battle will be half won by the determination TO win It.
Let every democrat sacrifice his personal prcudces and
productions he have any that will be injurious upon
the altar of bis party Aud IL have single friend Ia
this numerous assembago who for tho sake Of sud lang
yne has any regard for my wishes opinions ask him
10 do as shall dosupport zsauusly heartily earnestly
the election OF James buchanan. lie win find bis reward
Ia the good Of his country and in the stability Of her in
situations
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