The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-12
RESPONSES FROM THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.

RESPONSES FROM THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
We continue our extracts from the democratic press in
relation the nominations Of Buchanan and Breckin-
ridge and regret that space necessarily confines us to
exceedingly limited expression Of the voice OF tho de-
mocracy through their chosen and trusted organs
RESPONSE FROM NEW
From an eoqueny article inthe Rochester Daily
Advertiser make the following extracts
"But il not in laying down platform and in adjust
ing sectional difficulties that the convention was solely
fortunate In It's action II equally happy in selecting
its canddatesthe sandardb for the pending
pagn prevalent sentiment had pretty clearly pointed
out in advance OF the convention the man upon whom sho
democracy of the Union could safely dcvolve the respon-
sbilites OF the presidential Office and though other as
pirants bad warm friends in the convention, It was seen
from the start that James Buchanan was regarded as the
for the OCCASION and in selecting him for the stan
dardbeare the convention acted wisely Pennsylvania Is
central Satehe second in power and consequence IN
the Union and though the most uniformly democratic OF
any perhaps il has happened that the honors OF the
presidency have been conferred upon her In the per-
Of one of her On this occasion she presented
long connected with our party aud political his
orya of fine talents, of unspoed personal chsrac-
ter and OF large experience in governmental affairs That
the claims preeDsons thus mbodied were recognised
by the Cincinnati Convention is not surprising That they
will be conceded by the democracy OF the nation In ms
triumphant election we have no doubt
"of man now so long and favorably known is not
necessary to speak at any considerable length. man
honored by unanimous nomination by such conven-
ton has all the endorsement essential TO success; still,
feW WORDS personal reference 10 nominee
be out of place in this formal presentation of his name to
the favorable consideration Of our readers.
A man thus identified with the progress and history
of the counrythus familiar with its institutions, and
deeply mbued with their spirit and purpose may be safely
ntrused with the discharge OF the duties which devovo
upon national Executive and i successful as we have
charge of the duties Of the presidential Office dignity and
ability rarely exceed aordng the strongest assurances
of an honorable and competent administration.
In the nominee for the vice presidency John Breck-
nrdge of kentucky we have younger, ana, c0mpara-
lively speaking, man, but still not SO young or new
to be destitute of national reputation He has served
in Congress- aordng there all needed evidence that he is
man Of large ability and very superior promise His ap
pearance and bearing in the conventions whose hono no
strove to put aside ample evidence that he was no
common man that he is equal to the position which the
partaly of the convention has assigned him. and that as
and the people who will have placed him there.
"Thuswc have placed the cause and its representatives
fully before readers Both good and rocprocay
worthy of each other and only remains for the de-
mocracy of New York do their part in support Of both
Let the only strife be as to which can DO the most or
the Of the national democratic principles mboded
in the PLATFORM by promoting the OF those who are
made the reflex of them With united effort and steady
purpose the thry-fve electoral votes OF New York will
have been secured James Buchanan and John Breck
nrdge at the close Of the canvass IN November NEXT up
democrats, and at 1T r aN s
After announcing the nominations, the Westchcstsr
Herald says
"Since the DAYS of Jackson have we never had
important convention more appropriate and prom
isng nomination. and with its successevery interest the
peace prosperity and expansion of this Incompatible
Union are identified. The impulse given by the simple
Of these to the American people Is
the harbnger of the wisdom the purity OF purpose
patriotic virtue which directed the action of this intel
gent and devoted convention, the larg and perhaps
the abcst convened in this expansive and gigantic
Commonwealth In every part OF the republic IN city
and in country and hamlet every heart and every
voice responds the nomination timely and consonAnt
with the popular pulse which beats proudly to tho
call Of patriotism and is ready to reward merit,
vyb mar whose eminent life and
have been devoted TO their welfare and the honor OF his
race"
RESPONSE PENNSYLVANIA.
The Lancaster Intcllgencer published at Mr. Buchanan
home says:
The telegraph on Friday brought the heareheering,
but unexpected intelligence to the people of Pennsy
yana that the distinguished statesman whose has
been printed at the head of paper for several months
past the choice of this great Commonwealth for the
presidency Of the United States unanimously nomi-
mated that Office by the Democratic National Conven-
on at Cincinnati the Seventeenth ballot We felt all
along confident that the representatives OF the democracy
Of the Union would do justice noble old State In select
ing the sandardbearer of the party her honored and
son James Buchanan whom she presented
with pride emneny worthy Of the distinguished honor
and the man, above all Others best qualified in every
respect at this particular juncure Of affairs take hold
of the helm and guide the ship OF State safely through the
breakers. The unanimy with which he has been chosen
among the rival candidates presented by other por
tions OF The Union is gratifying tribute TO his superior
worth and 10 the loyalty aud devotion with which the
keystone State has invariably adhered 10 The democrAc
| party and its principles.
ame, Buchanan Is the msn for the times and never
the people Of Pennsylvania felt deeper interest in the pro-
ceedngs Of National Convention than in the just held
Cincinnati Intense anxiety filed every mind, and so
deeply seated the feeling favor OF Mr. Buchanans
nomination that many there who looked 70 its action
deciding the issue Of the presidential election Give us
Buchanan they would say, and weI elect him triumph
any But IL our gallant old State with her twenty
electoral votes is again pushed to the wall we shall have
no heart for the contest The democracy OF Lancaster
county will the field with their whole hearts,
and give their distinguished felow-czen such vote as
Lancaster never cast before for democratic candidate
aThe candidate for the vice presidency, John O. Brcck-
inridge Is comparatively young man, but none the less
unknown fame He has sprung from good democratic
soclhs grandfather being the author of the celebrated
Kentucky resolutions Of l79s, which laid foundation
broad and deep for all sincere lovers Of the constitution OF
their country stand upon as long as the republic shall
endure Mr.. Brcckinndge was soldier IN the mexican
war and il one OF the gifted OF his age IN this
country possessing large experience having served with
distinction in Congress and In various wsys exhbed
talents Of the very highest order.
ave think the convention peculiarly fortunate in
the selections they made With Buchanan and Breckinridgs
the democracy OF Tho Union win 90 into the contest with
full confidence in their ability TO achieve brilliant and
AN enduring triumph over black republcanism know
nohingsm and all the other isms Of the day combined
| The Columbia Democrat says: 4
ave announce to-day with great sstsfscon ths nonn-
nation Of the Hon James Buchanan, of PennsylvAna ~
didate for President OF the United States This re:ult TO
us individually, personally, and politically grauYng IN
extreme Is and has been The crownng wsn on our
first political ambition for many long years alike honora-
BILE TO the pride Of the nation and simple Justice 70 tho
democracy Of Pennsylvania Hs nomnsuon VII ~ r-s