The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1856-06-18

The National Capital Responds q
thc Democratic Nomination.
Sp~echcs 0T President Pierce, Gen
tasS aud Judge Douglas.
Noblv, patriotically and enthssiastieally hss
the national capital responded to De noIpnation
of the Democratic National Convention. Witlt
ont any preparation, ami with scarcely any pre-
vio,rs notice, the Democratic citizens OF Wash.
ington assembled in mass Convention at hal
past seven O'clock thus evening to ratify tn,
nominations made at Cincinnati. In consc
qucnce Of the unavorable state Of the weather
theneetihs was hclliq Cops Siloon The
saloon which was one of the largest in The city
was-illed To oyertiowins, lIumlrcls were un-
aids to gain admittance, AMI the enthusiasm oi
insiders and outsiders was never eNc;aded al
any preyions popular demonstration in the ci2
ofWashington. Several ot tue distinguished
siandud bearers Of the penpcnle party a
they took their seats upon tn 1tsnl Hees ro-
clGerosls eheere'l. The appearance Of ,lalse
Douglas WAS hailed with dealinius shouts q
applause. The veteran Statesman AMI patiot
Genepl Cass was received with tremendous
cheering-the Marine Band which was in at
tendance, apPropiatelyplayiRs iiLaqg Sgae
The meeting was called to order by Mr., Rat
elife, Of this city, who moved that Hon. Samuel
A4,Smitht of Tennessee, be appointed Chairman
,..s,, GENERAL CAss' SPEECH.
tieu. Cass, on being introduced, was received
wth.epthusiastic cheers. He said; do not
come here to maxi you formal address.
cme here to unite with you in Your congrltu-
lations upon the termination the fortunate ter
Inination Of the mission of the representative
body of the Democratic party at Cincinnati a
VOICE has reached us from the West, borne by
that mysterious agent which defes both time
and space, announcing that the Convention has
named to our party the name of statesman
ami patriot for the Chief Magistlacy of the
mon for our standard bearer during the com
inG contest, who will unite the hearts and hopes
and exertions Of the whole Democracy OF the
country And that man is James Buchanan
lie Is respected BY the American people for his
services and experience for his msulliec nteg-
rity and unquestioned talents, his intimate ac-
qWintance with public affairs, and for his latri-
o.ism and his devotion to the country, in what
ever situation he has been placed, at home or
abroad. He has filed with honor and distinc-
ton various high stations, and left them all en-
than when he entered thenl--a rare circumstance
in the life ofa public man in our country. And
h. is especially respected by his own party for
his attachment to its cause AMI principles, his
tilcl;ty in trying times, and his rejection Of mere
local considerations, always regarding with So
licitudc the rights and claims of every section of
the country. The Iabors of the Convention are
closed and well closed aul now ours-that is
yours and ming, those, indeed, ofthc whole par
ty-begin. Let us determine to elect our NOM
ihea We cando it and shall do it. Let every
true Democrat buckle on his armor-not the
armor Of Sharpes rifles, which arc supplied by
some of the churches ofthe country, instead Of
the Gospel of Jesus Christ but the armor Of
truth, Of reason, and Of persuasion, and 20 forth
p thsfcombat, and he is sure to go forth to VIC
tory.
And never was there a time which more de.
manded the patriotism and devotion of every
honest-hes r ed American than does the present
Evil days are upon us, and in the very wanton-
ness Of blessings and prosperity unknown else
where in ancient orin modern times, we are en-
gagged in an angry and fearful sectional contro-
versy, whose consequence no man should con-
template without the most gloomy apprchen-
sion. One portion of our country, not satisfied
with enjoying the rights of self government
seem to desire to govern the other. The day o
rial has come, AMI the destiny Of the Union, un-
,cr the God of our fathers and our own God
whoicd us through tho waters and the desert o
this beautiful lanl, not of promise but of perlor
mlncc-un'ler His overriding Providence tht
destiny of this Union is in the hearts an hand,
Of the Democratic party. Our old and honora.
bic opponents the Whigs-the Wings Of the
days of the lamented Clay and Webster-who 81
long carried on contest with our party upol
great constitutional questions, and in spirit 0
liberal patriotism, are disbanded. Its leader
are dead or discouraged, its standard is in TIN
dust, and its me-honored distinctive principle
are among the things that have been, and mainl
Sone Of them with avowel designs, fatal to ou
national existence, and all of them without an
other connecting bonl than opposition to tn
Democratic party. Let us not underratc tn
strength Of that opposition: but let US prepar
for it, and we can overcome itin fair combat
and save the Union. And here, this night. I,
this Democratic meeting Of approval and ratiti
cltion, in the political capital of the Republic
let US pledge oursclve; to each other AMI to thc
party to do ourduty and our whole duty; ant
if this example is everywhere followed, and
will be, the battle viii be halfwon by the de
termination to win it. Let every Democrat sac
rifice his personal prcjudices and predilcction
ifhe have any that WILDE injurious, upon The
alter Of his party. And if have one singh
friend in this numerous assemblage who for thu
sake Of apld lang syne, has any regard for my
wishes or opinions, ask him to do as shall d
support zealously, heartily, earnestly, th'
election Of James Buchanan. He win find. hi
reward in the good Of his country and in th
stability Of her institutions,
AS to the candidate for the Vice Presidency
the selection is honorable to the Convention an(
to the party. Those who know Mr., Breckin
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