The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-05

From the Philadelphia Evening Argus.


From the Philadelphia Evening Argus
LETTER FROM HON. THOMAS b. FLORENCE.
We publish below the letter of the Hon. Thomas b
Florence the gallant and patriotic representative from the
first district addressed to the democracy of the First ward
in reply 70 pressing invitation TO be with them Tues
day evening, the occasion of their opening the cam
paign by a pole-raising and grand ward demonstration
The letter breathes throughout the spirit of true patriot
ISM and abundanty evidences the zeal and energy which
have characterized Col Florence both as democrat and
representative Anxious he is TO be present
constituency who have repeatedly testified their con-
dence in him, and their high estimate of his services he
could not forego the duty they had conded 10 him. and
leave his post in an emergency importann the very
hour when the hydra Of bgoy intolerance and section
asm was seeking to perfect its mad designs.
In the noble struggle of Monday the House and in the
effort to reopen the verdict of the body on Tuesday Col
Florence stood firmly shoulder to shoulder and met un-
hinchngy and trumphanty the onset of the mad horde
who for the last months have been training and
drilling for that special effort The result shows the n-
porance OF single go and noby has he earned the APP
pausc of his constituency by his choice and by his devo-
tion totheinterests they had conided to his hands
BY some accident the of Col Florence was omitted
among the dys in the final vote In the House on Monday
but such is his character that for moment doubted
that the omission error and that in that hour of
struggle he stood anully with the true national democ-
racy. The omission Of his wholly elegraphc
error:
House OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES
Washington, June 49, 1856.
GENTLEMEN am in receipt of your generous invitation
to be present at the raising OF "a hickory pole and unr
ling flag the evening of Tuesday next July ls at
the house ofCo James McCusky in the First ward and
am thankful for your kind recollection of me- and to the
Buchanan and Brecknrdge Club for the honor they
done Deeply impressed with the importance of the
campaign upon which entering and believing most
regiousy the only PARTY to be the DEMO
CRATIC RARTy and as candidate the only NATIONAL
BEARERS, will devote what of ability possess and such
influence as can exercise in the earnest advocacy of the
election of Pennsyv distinguished and auorite son.
James buchanan, to the presidential chair and that gallant
son Of KENTUCKY John C. Breckenridge be Vice Presi-
dent of these UNITED STATES
We are admonshed that activity and zeal potent ee
mens of victory and il is gratifying witness every where
the enthusiasm which pervades the masses the people
support OF our emneny-h candidates Especially is it
pleasing to Know that in Philadelphia city every purpose
and desire is merged into that important of
and that exeron and industry in the to be
getcay brought into requisiton 10 IA
ton SO devoutly TO be wished" The perpetual union Of
these United Stea opF Happiness s Que people
tinuance as naton-a, in my humble judgment depend
upon the administration Of the general government being
continued to all coming time under the genial influence Of
and by firm adherence to- the broad and comprehensive
constitutional landmarks recognised by the democratic
party. 1t is therefore the bounden duty of all who
depore the baneul efforts and bghtng effects of noler-
ance bigotry, and sectonasm, and regard them do
to be destructive of all we as happy and prosperous peo
the united and valiant defenders Of the letter and spirit Of
the constitution and OF whatever party heretofore console
themselves that in doing so they aidngaye achev
inga victory for their country and their reward will be
the gratitude Of unborn millions and the perpeuation in
all its grandeur and glory and with all Its advantages OF
the Unionef the thiry-one States of mighty empire
feel and am s% aspsy Il hs o1yoH that
taioa IN the presidential contest trust Philadelphia
city will aid largely in swelling he numbers of the large
majority be recorded In the "Old Keystone State" for
The lenae tip hut do
forward for marked favorable expression from the first
congressional district to swell the note OF triumph which
will he waited upon the winds Of heaven all M lSgd
ana hTsenea by the lightning " lhs FsmaE corner Of TIE
bda on the night OF the fast approaching tourA Of o
rsmJer.
This result which without reverence may be regarded
second declaration of independence over the blind
zeal and despotc will of sectional and bgoted fanacsm
and intolerance now wildly handn-hand roaming abroad
and through IL auo aiding subject the people Of these
States Ito even than colonial bondage and "tQ
jurisdiction foreign TO our constitution and clearly sEd
Gnmistakahy Hunacknowledged by our laws"
This glorious result which win declare Buchanan
elected President the gallant Breckenridge Vice President
democracy Uctoro the Union preerUe the CONSTITUTION
safe from the randall hands Of It's despoe and the cheer
ing response yelling up in the grateful hearts of al LAYERS
Of opg principles aE9 OF all CONSERVATIVES hatona Union
loving men, uttered by millions VI tongues shouting
harmonious chorHs-" AUS wel' Ny duties just now are
very Important here either In protecting the interests Of
district and those Of the generous people have the
honor 10 represent or In standing shoulder shoulder
with the gallant band Of democrats arrayed against sec
iondl agators who have unfortunately accidental ma
ority in The national cornc!s vaoss purpose seems be
and doubtless Is TO divide "is UHiog o orss to break
down the barriers of constitution which pTotert the
rights Of the States and The people IA all the States 10 the
noypent W common a those tqaoI PFirgeI secured to
them by the constitution,
We have fallen upon a evil hour indeed when any
considerable number Of misguided men, Woss acknowledged
and chosen leaders boldly proclaim their purpose "to lei the
Union Slide and by their invasion Of the h0y precsss
constitutional State rights attempt TO draw line between
the citizens living in different parts of our gepkh and
thereby ake away from the people the right TO govern
themselves or IN passing from IN tachade territorial de-
pendence that Of independent and sovereign State
the right Of the people TO adopt such form Of gOUerRmat
which 20 them shall seem best and ITO do all other acts
and things which INDEPENDENT STATES may Of right do
II can safely leave here on Tuesday will be with you
in the First ward If am not present my heart will be
with the assembled and my best wishes and prayers 10 the
Giyer o. all Good will be tar the success II your efforts in
the political battle we preparing TO tight Say so TO
my warmhearted constituents II am not there 10 Join
mine with theirs and with the defenders OF the right whose
voices WI be heard ai your patriotic meeting Tuesday
evening next
Again thanking you for your kind invitation, believe
me truly your friend,
THOMAS b. FLORENCE.
To Stephen Benton, esq, VIM. p. Brady, esq, John
McClay, esq, VIM. Satin, esq, and Francis Gallagher
esq, Committee Of Arrangements First Ward Buchanan
and Breckinridge Club
Prom the Pilot