The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-14


where while the principles OF the latter various
the sections Of country where they exist 4A
The democratic party in Illinois is sound TO the cores
and although he far away from home with people
he had before seen, still he felt confident he was
talking TO Just such democrats he had always been
among in his land No State in the Union will more
freely up the support OF the candidates OF the con-
venon than Illinois although she had very prominent
candidate she would forego her prejadces with
cheerfulness.
The telegraph already brought that the democ
racy throughout the Northwest have freely responded TO
the action Of the convention and there will no doubt be
greater victory there than before We have gone into
the contest there with the constitution In hands,
aud determined to succeed with H. There has
been time when the democracy stirred up they
now are that victory did their efforts. They
have selected sandardbearers worthy and tried, under
whom they must be triumphant Where could they have
sought for better Where is like Buchanan, who
for quarter century has stood firmly against the bill
lows Of anaticism and beaten them back lie has been
well tried and proven and the people determined 10
place him In the presidential chair and while occupying
that he will also occupy high place 10 their hearts
Mr.. Breckinridge, TOO Where conld the convention
have gone for abler and better than be isg His
long experience in public life eminenly qualities him for
the station for which be has been selected He is known
too the people, and respecting him cayiller say
aught that amiss lie will go into the chair Of the SEN
ate, and remain there during the next four years.
have little more to say but must cay that while
have spoken to jurors and rooms full o. persons before
now this is the first time ever talked to them BY the
There Is dsunion hereno crying for the North the
South This is only the great democracythe Buchanan
and Breckenridge men.
Speech V Usa Lana.
General Joseph Lane of Oregon, was next introduced
and commenced short but stirring and eloquent address
thus:
GEs have but thing to regret and tha, il
that have not voice equal to the size Of my heart so
that might make you all hear but did not come here
make speech but Join with YOU In
on the result Of the Cincinnati Democratic Convention
They have presented us ticket already ratified In the
hearts Of the people OF this country and their election is
certain you live until the first Tuesday after the Grst
Wednesday in November next Now we congra,ulate
ea VIZ ma
late the democratic party on their elecon for it will bo
certain.
too, that every will have the right to pray he
peases which right they would deprive Of their TEL
ow-citizsns of il they had the power Yes and
then afford to congratulate the black republicans for bad
as hate them, they hnrnan beings and may con-
gratnate them that they win be by election
Of this ticket from plunging the country into civil war and
bringing about disnnion Of the States
Yea then afford to congratulate All parties for
Buchanan will be elected and he will Stand firmly BY the
constitution The people of the Territories win be allowed
to regulate their own afairs-to make their laws
This principle should be fondy hugged every American
heart for an American principle, and involves the
We would advise the know-nothings to do the
ga 70 Cspan Scott The Captain was going to shoot the
coon but thought he woa,d E Try Er1nng FIRST Aer
Being assured that it was he added, swell, don't shoot;
I'll down. So would advise the know-nothtngs
TO down and fall into ranks with for II is useless
for them 10 hold out Black republcanism must come
down, and must know-nothingism.
Although am here from the shores OF the Pacihc as
you the flag that floats you cheers the
American heart there and there also exists the love
of country and of the Union that you here. And
Oregon will stand by Maryland in the maintenance of
her rights by the other States in defspcs of their
rights.
As there are none here to represent California and
she Is neghbor, allow to say few words about
her know her people, and know her democracy
well, and my word for it, she will do her daty by us
in this contest Il is true, know w-nothngism got in
and shook her little last fall, but it has had to como
down
Look at our nominees Mr. Buchanan has been in pub
lie life for thirty years and has filled high posts in the
vice OF his country always with great credit to himself
Mr. Rreckinridge has also occupied prominent positions in
public life and in every instance has performed the duties
faithfully would like TO know why knownothngs can
into ranks for no black republican can stay
in this ring.
But did not come here to make speech and can
only assure you that Buchanan must be elected.
here TO rejoice with you and the day OF inaugu-
ration will with you, and weT rejoice together
again,
Hon. Samuel A. .Smiks Speech,
Hon s. A. Smith of Tennessee, WAS introduced to the
meeting at this junc,ure Of the proceedings and spoke at
considerable length in bis usual eloquent His
marks we're in substance as follows:
Felow-ciizens OF Baltimore do not wonder at this
large meeting here to-nighhat many citizens of Bal
tore gathered here ray the decision Of the late
Democratic National Convention have read in history
that in the war Of 1872 when Baltimore threatened
with invasion by a British army and British navy,
young in Pennsylvania shoudered bis musket and
buckied his knapsck and the defence OF the
Monumental Cty--aud that James Buchanan
do wonder then, that all Baltimore Is here to-
night ratify his nomination by the Cincinnati Conyen
ton for the highest office within the gift of the people.
And IL is essential that his nomination should be at
fed by the American people in November next or this
Union will be continued but iittle while longer IL
greve me say this but believe il true and it In
spirit Of warning TO the country.
The great contest Is between the democracy and
black republcanism The know-nothinRs TO be
nominay our chief opponents in the Sonth but they
divided the among themselves which divide
the democrats and so-caed black republicans In the
North they may I've said have amalgamsted and
ged into the republican party and ee-sosm hardly
exist q distinct organization.
Indeed, have always contended that know-nohln9sm
Of the North nctured with aboltionism but OF
my friends would believe II until They
have however believe to the conclusion that such
the case and that IL Is abotonism strengthen
and intensified.
This being So every patriot who loves bis country
its constitution and laws feels that il Is time for him to
buckle his armor and be up and doing in the OF
democracy for have much TO do and should not allow
such manifestation Il exhibited here tonight to ln us
security Every ssnder that has been published
against candidates will be revived and scattered over
the land by every black republican and know-nohtng pa
per existence and these charges must be met and rcfuted
rnagistacy by the Cincinnati Convention truly without
reproach Since 1914 he has almost constantly occupied
important public position the duties OF which ne has
faithfully dsharged snd his whole course Witnont ae
Walton from the paths Of honor and integriy
One Of the gentlemen who preceded me su~a .nst ne
cano here Ia Congratulate you the result OF the
veuton and rejoice with you that the choice had fallen
upon one 40 generally acceptable Mr. Buchanan ota
his congratulations and reoicine for regard this re-