The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-03

oue men, were there assembled, whose political his
tory is but the record Of lofty patriotism and enduring
staesmansh He spoke Mr. Breckinrdge the rising
statesman Of Kentucky well worthy Of the mantle Of him
whose matchless eloqnence for than quarter Of
century charmed the country and whose ardent love Of
taon II seconalism was The theme Of admiration alike
from friend and foe. lie spoke OF Mr. breckenridge the
personal and political friend Of Gen. Pierce and his
administration fact which be felt would add zest to
theenthusiasm with which the democracy of New amp
shire would rally 70 his SUPPORT s. u .s.-. ..tr.t
COL g. then spoke OF the principles OF the various par
ties -Four years ago many Of those who are now loudei
be the especial friends Of religious freedom and the espe
cia admirers OF the rich Irish brogue' and sweet Ger
man accent All win remember the certificates gottoa up
to prove Gen. Pierce responsible for religious test BY
the very men who the leaders Of the knownoth
ing organization All remember the HDonahoe" speech
and the Cooney frauds" lie then spoke Of the demo-
cratic party the consistent foe OF kuow-nothngsm and
abotonism whether separate or merged-whether The
former swallowed the latter or the latter the former
Colonel e. then spoke OF General Pierce lie went 10 the
Cincinnati Convention instructed To support his renomna
ton lie had done So actuated more by those nsruc
tons than by his preferences and convictions No
President In his Judgment had more faithfully abored for
the best interests OF the country and had proved
truer to the constitution and the Union. Immense cheer
ing Never did he greater personal political devo-
ton than exhibited convention by friends OF Gen.
Pierce from every section of the country Never did he
hear heartfelt eulogy than passed upon the
President by Of Mr.. Buchanans bosom friends from
Pennsyva In the committee credentials When i'm
unisraton, he believed merits its unwavering fidelity
TO principle would be apparent those OF the stern
old hero whose administration during his entire presi
Dental career bitterly assaled by those who uni
versa admit the justice and the wisdom OF It's and
policy [Cheers While said he we went to the convention
tho ardent supporters and faithful friends of Gen. Pierce
went also the pledged and devoted friends Of the
nominee Of the convention. We labored for the Of
first choice earnestly but in factious spirit We
found there friends Of Mr. Douglas and Mr. Buchanan equal
y ardent Tho very object Of the convention to
lect from the candidates who should be designated by
II to receive the unanimous support OF the democracy of
the country Mr.. Buchanan selected and know that
will follow his standard closely give him
hearty and enthusiastic support than the friends Of
General Pierce however strong their personal prefer
ences may have been before the convention. Enthu-
siastic applause By doing they will not only do
their duty their candidate and their party, but crafty
most fully tho desire Of General Pierce. On his
turn from Cincinnati he the President at Washing
ton Say TO my friends at home said he that the highest
tribute Of respect they pay to will be to roll
majority OF thousands for Mr. Buchanan. GCheers and
cries Of ave will do it In nine months Gen. Pierce will
again be citizen and resident of New Hampshire. Three
cheers for Gen. Pierce Again will granite democracy
have the benefit Of his safe counses and his long experience
Again will bis devotion to principles and cause be
felt by his personal presence in midst, and noble
little State occupy her old and proud position the "Gib
raltar Of American democracy" We send him
pleasant greeng-we give him no more CRAFTY ing
welcome-han by rolling up majority of thousands for
buchanan and Breckenridge
The close of Col Georges speech followed by rounds
Of hearty applause.