The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-08-13
OF the Onion.
MA.-PRESIDEYTIAL CANVASS,

ALABAAA.-PRESIDENTIA CANVASS.
The news in the "Natonsl Organ" of the Gath July from
Alabama while it may rejoice the hearts of tie ignorant
who simple enough believe it, can assure you af
orded much laughter among those of who live in this
section and know the state of the political armament
ALABAMA COMING !" Indeed Information deri we'd from
gentleman who left Montgomery the 2lst July" who
assured Mr.. Ellis that there general uprising in
favor of Fillmore and Donelsonr There now what news
from Alabama, and how acceptable TO Mr. Fillmores
friends everywherei The informant is a violent know
nothing whose hospitality Mr. Fillmore shared two years
ago in this city, and who know from personal connex-
ons during the canvass here last year. have expressed
his convictions that the order would sweep everything
before 1t Alabama His information has no foundation
In TACT for the signs all around indicate the very oppo
site Although enjoying excellent opportunities to ascer-
Ain and constantly making inquiry enabled to say
Futhfuy, that have not heard Of single ndpidal who
voted with the democratic party last year in Alabama that
is supporting Mr.. Fillmore-aot one-yes not even one
On the other hand, ffty at least in this city
and county, who abored and voted with the
party last year. who decided in their support of Blu
chanan and Breckenridge Numerous others there are
doubtless, with whom | am not acquainted The only
change In this section since the OF Mr. Fillmore is
that several know-nohings who were lukewarm for Fill
more or had decided to vote ALL have been per-
suaded and dragooned by party appliances to take stand
for the author Of the Erie letter.
the 10th of july and Notwithstanding the extraordinary
preparations and exerons the crowd did not exceed In
size or enthusiasm lin this knoD-noing city, too the at
tendance at the Buchanan ratification meeting The lead
ers acted they exceedingly thankful that ann of
the party still supporting Fmore-that all had not
deserted his fortunes The discovery Of the fact that Fill
more had friends in this place was the basis for as
erting general uprising for the e1President The Hon
Mr. billiard, the big gun the OCCASION narrowed the
contest down to small lie said that the democratic
party might carry every State in the Union and every other
county in this State but Fillmore should rdmph in Moyr-
eoMERY county. As the vensl opposition majority in this
county is about four hundred and in view Of the gloomy
prospects of his candidate generally viii not deprive Mr.
billiard Of his great of consolation but win not be
responsible for the feay Of this county In November to
Fillmore
Col Ya1cey, eector at large for the State on our ticket
has just returned from tour into western Alabama He
assured me that during his whole political campaigning
he never did witness such unanimty among the people
our own party true Steel and large accessions Of old
line wings At Tuscaloosa where he spoke he was sue
ceeded by the distinguished Judge Ormond for so many
years ornament on supreme-court bench He had
always been awhiga decided answering whig after the
sctes secbut in the present crisis he felt it imperative
to talk and vote for James Buchanan His remarks win
bear extensive publication In the honesty sincerity and
ffankness Of his heart he said that "ERpore true 10
himself would cast his pote for the democratic nopnesss
His example coupled II is with that Of many Others Of
high standing in the old opposition ranks will assuredy
tell in the ensuing election.
Alabama will be in her usual front position among the
glorious democratic States in November She will give
full proof of her appreciation Of the who nsper
gaze vote Ggdtn he Somwho spoke and poted for the
annexation Of Texsswho took such bold ground for the
acquisition Of Cuba and who stand, pledged to maintain
the kansssNebraska bill in good faith and perpetuse the
equality Of the South in the Union
> hoSTeoMRv, July 80 ALABAMA.