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

We have taken care in the nominations asi made 70
select as our for The ensuing political
campaign geateea who will be correct exponens Of Ihe
principles Of the party-those in whom have con
hdenee that the principles of democracy will be cherished
and nphdd-wh0 have talents, integTlty, and inte-
gencewho experienced in the history laws business
and relations Of their country gentlemen Of unspoted -
tegty; and in addition TO thsse requisites with oi
which wiag 10 dispense, statesmen whose polil-
cal views upon all the great questions with which il
sought 70 sgilate the country known be sound.
The nominations have been well received here and
reiterats the promise which made before the Stale
venton in March Last that this congressional district very
properly denonnated the Tenth Legion Of Pennsylvania
wiz al the next presidential election ro up It's majority
John O. Breckenridge
Very truly ysars
J. NJ PORTER.
J0AE A. MARsnALL, Es4,
Chairman Of the City Dem. Xxx Committee.
John A. Marshall, esp thea offered the following reso-
lations which were unanimously adopted:
Resoluaa That hearts filed with gratitude 10
the Cincinnati CoaventoR fer the aGspicoua character OF
id proceedings for the harmony and unaninty displayed
In lis deliberations and for tAe high honor IL Las confer
red upon hs Keystone State by selecting her Avorite
the standardbearer Of the only national party now Left
in the Union
R1salgsd THAI We hail with intense delight the non,iua-
ton Of lanes Enchanan eminently t to be made
and, whatever the pride may feel IN him fennsyi
vanian, rejoice stl in his selection because we
know him 10 be worthy OF the confidence u the American
people einenty competent preside successfully
the destines Of the nation or tried worth statesman
and dipomadst, OF great and acknowledged ablitybe-
believe him to imbody in the highest degree the
Jeersoniau requisites Of honesty and
his character is free from stain and blcnsh his record
arnished his patriotism unquesonable, his integrity
observation-disclosures contemplate with pride bis long
career of public service and behold him. whether in the
legislature of his native State; in the Congress the Sem
Of the United States Secretary Of State represent
ing the country the Of Russia Great Britain
ever equal the conded 10 him. competent
every emergency animated by sincere desire
70 serve his conntrbecanse We believe that as President
his great experience characteristic devotion the pub
lie interests win greatly rebound to the happiness The
glory hr prosperity of the nation and that animated by
these sentiments and knowing the extent 10 which they
prevail among the Of feilowczens Of all parties
look forward bis election certain and the
endorsement Of his nomination by majority Of the citi-
c Philadelphia and Of Pennsylvania unparalleled in
political annals.
Resoced That we endorse with great satisfaction the
nomination Of Hon John Breckenridge the democratic
candidate for the vce-presdeacy We regard with pride
his congressional career and in with the whole
country admire the rvid eloquence Of bis oratory the
saunnes Of hIs Judgment the spirit ofntegy which has
animated bis ifa
Resogoed That we have viewed with the utmost satis-
faction the readiness and cordiaty with which the noina-
tons have been endorsed by Gen Pierce Gen Cas Hon
& A. Douglas, and other distinguished of the country
in with the of the democratic party every
where The cordiay they have thus displayed does them
Infinite honor and, as proof of the continuance o
that spirit Of democratic unity and determination TO sac
rfce every thing for the cause-nohing for men, hail
il with intense qualification.
Resoined That we cordially endorse the platform adopt
ed by the National Com genfion and rsoee the
ton of those glorious principles which have stood the
OF time and experience aud been aoaueseed in by the gen
era sentiment Of the eoantryn the endorsement Of Tho
great principles Of civil and religious liberty which form
the very cornerones of wise and benekcen system
of in the endorsement Of the Monroe doc
trine by which pledged to guard this continent
from all further colonization and encroachment by The
etfste monarchical powers Of the Old World.
Resotusa That We feel proud In the consciousness
having platform worthy Of candidates. and cAndi
dates worthy Of the honor Of enforcing and ustrsfin
doctrines Of the platform That at time like ths her
Union menaced by dangers Of the serious char
acis ana bold bad men busy in their ATTEMPTS 70 rol
their eowcrxens of the rights guarantee
by the constitution and in defiance Of the warnings
Washington parng exertions and stopping mis-
representations devices form estonsl and 2eographi
cal parties the first steps towards punging the
into al the horrors Of iniernecne war behoores ih
truly good and patriotic citizens of all parties 20 rail,
around the only true national paryne only party Of tn
constitution and Of the Uuonthe only party to al
energies glorious nomnees-Buchanan ana n-s-k =
sidgs.
The Chairman, Hon Richard vau1, then addressed IL,
vast assemblage as follows
\ Spack ef Mayor E1Hz.
For the first time in the history Of our national Union
Pennsylvania has candidate for the presidency Of In
United States The democratic party OF the kevson
Commonwealth rjoces that her claims are recognised
The people Of Philadelphia in with those Of tn
state unite IN patriotic congratulations Of in
onal politics which presages union strength and victory
The candidate Of Pennsylvnna il a statesman trained
tried, and trusty. lie boasts Of other tha
which belongs life Of devotion our constitution ans
country. known every department of public
VICE ke is conservative by education, and statcsas
from experience The crisis in f.deratise asrs de
mands than availabilityit commands patriotism
ihat fth in future which decided the destiny Of In
colonies ON the spot where the Declaration Of Independ
ence and perfect union of the States proclaimed
ask The people Of the Union 10 support the candidate
Pennsylvanial
By the memories Of our hisiory-by the struggles fo
constitutional bertyby the moderation and orbearau
Of the Continental Congress and confederate conventions
by the devotion Of Pennsylvania the Union liberty
national harmonyand hence by all that makes a naor
and preserves from dscordby the blessing Of her gov
eminent and peace without dishonorwe ask Jamss
Buchanan The statesman Of Pennsyivaua the support
every patriot from Cangda 10 California.
Kentucky in the person Of her young son, invites thos
who loved her great unite with those whe
lore their country FOR ia happiness and prosperity Th
democratic party gives in buchanan and Breciuridge IN,
best the sarest the substantial pledges TO support
and msintain the constitution with
States and p~scs amoog State soversgntes this
sist the happiness and prosperity Of America
Having concluded, he presented as the merit speaker
GeneralLewis Cass, Of Michigan, who was received b,
the assembled multitude with the terrific applause
Speooh ef Gen Lesis casr sf RsoAigau.
Fn1ow-auzExs: I am here among ron tonight to beai
my testimony 20 the importance Of tbe question about
be submitted this coniederaied repnbc The p-aceah
election Of Chief Magistrate by Twenty-Five millions o.
people "a always trying duty for interesting
spectacle for the other nations Of Chriwsensou II is
glorious power this power 10 choose national ruler
giorous has been s operation well for the prostrit,
Of country and The stability o. our institutions "a
the encouragement Of struggling freedom throughout, tn
world Bnt circumstances give 10 the approaching quad
rrnnia exercise Of this character grave