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

THE PHILADELPHIA RATIFICATION MEETING.
The following letters read AT the great ratification
meeting held in Philadelphia Tuesday evening last
They all breathe tbs spirit Of sound nationality, ar
dent patriotism and deep devotion TO democratic prin-
ePles
WASHINGTON, June 10.
do most sincerely regret gentlemen, that shall not be
be 10 present with you on the interesting occasion
npon which you are this day TO assemble.
congratulate you upon the establishment Of platform
30 lust and true liberal and comprehensive and SO per-
y adapted 10 the exgenees OF the present crisis In
times like the present, when many combined
against the first principle OF democratic representative gov
efnmentabsolute submission TO the viii OF the people
LEGALLY expressed In the form of awwhen many are
engaged in fomenting discussions and discomfort among
us nhamng the worst passions Of men, and exciting the
bitteres anmostes between different portions OF our
common country instead OF that raternal feeling which
ought 10 bind these States together in perpetual Union
when 50 many excited and misguided bndy en-
gagged in sappng and undermining the foundations OF the
Constitution and rushing mady forward TO the overthrow
Of the government which we have inherited from
hersit is refreshing to hear voice up from the
democracy Of the land true SO faithful 80 patriotic 80
responsive the Utmost sentiments OF every American
heart and well adapted to insure the triumph OF the
great American experiment OF selfgoyernment
congratulate the country that the tmehonored flag OF
the democracy under which they have triumphed in q
thousand battles for the equal rights of the people under
equal framed by Inconsistencies which they have
been accustomed rally and ralyng again in
fed bearing upon its ample folds the great principles
which has always equality OF the States
the imperahabe right of segovernment inherent IN the
people Of communities ana nonnter-
yention In their internal affairs.
congratulate the country that this noble standard is
naced the hands Of sandardbearer every way worthy
II the charge committed to him. James Buchanan, the
myore son Of Pennsy yana has for than third OF
century been well known in the ranks of the democracy
az one OF its most strenuous rmes and ablest champions
In every position commencing in the legislature Of his
IN hal nf q
the United States minister to Russia, minister to
England as Secretary of State during the administration
of President Polk when had the pleasure Of being init
matey associated with him. be discharged his duties with
copsummae ability wisdom and trmness. Well worthy
is be to succeed the present able and patriotic Chief Mags
trate whose fidelity to the constitution has been SO sig
nay displayed the of the long line Of democratic
Presidents under whose lead country has steadily adj
yanced the rank of of the greatest and most power
full nations Of the world Under the administration OF Mr.
buchanan which deem ineviabethe country will suf-
fer no retrograde movement n thing which constitutes
It's greatness its happiness, or its rcnown If anything
were wanting for complete success would be found IN
the name of the gifted Breckenridge who assigned to
the second place who, though young in years is well
known for character and talents equal to the duties
and responsibilities of the station to which be will shortly
be summoned
am very respectfully,
ISAAC TOUCEY.
JoHS A. MARSHALL esq Chairman Democratic City Execu-
tive Committee Philadelphia ..
WASHINGTON, June g. 1856.
SIN; regret that indsposition will prevent me from
joining with the democracy of Philadelphia in ratyng
the nominations of Buchanan ard Breckenridge The
nimity of the conyentian in adopting sound national
platform and the prompt acquescence OF the friends OF
other candidates in the nomination, when 1t was ascer-
tanned that Mr. Buchanan the choice of majority OF
the convention most suspicious omens and point to
glorious victory for the united democracy in November
over the enemies of the constitution and the Union.
We have ticket which not only secures the confidence
of party but challenges the support of all conservative
in all sections who desire to fanaticism over
whelmed and constitutional liberty maintained
believe that ticket will be trumphanty elected fol
the masses with the democracy but such result will
cost fierce and bitter contest Let every democrat
solve to do his whole duty from this till the election and
victory will assuredly perch upon standard The prz
is worthy OF all the labor and sacrifice may make II
fixes finally and Enthusiastically the constitutional relation
Of government the States and Territories and in
the pepetuaton Of institutions to bless unborn
millions
Reerang my regret that shall be denied the pleasure
ofparcpating with you in your patriotic demonstration
! subscribe myself very truly, yours, &c
JAMES L. ORR.