The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-14
GRAND DEMOCRATIC RALLY AT ST. LOUIS.

GRAND DEMOCRATIC RALLY AT ST, LOUIS.
The st. Louis Leader of the 9th brings the pro-
ceedings of grand rally of the democracy held in
that city the evening of the 9Th. The meeting
was presided over by Hon. John NJ. Krum, with
Messrs Daniel ii. Donovan, Robert A. Barnes, and
j. G. Deganhart as vice presidents, and Messrs. P.
b. Garesehe and ]. H. Garlic secretaries. Judge
Krum on taking the chair delivered an eloquent adj
dress. A committee Of nine appointed to draught
resolutions reported the following through their
chairman Mr.. Pollard which were adopted:
In accordance with time honored custom to commem-
crate anniversary of the battle of New Orleans and
the of its hero, the champion of democracy in
well in peace, the democracy of ST Louis have
Resolved L That in the late national triumph of the
democracy and the elevation of James Buchanan to the
presidency recognise bond of perpetuity to
Union and extend congratulations to the democ
racy the entire country for the glorious result whereby
rolled back the tide of sectonalism and ntoe
which threatened to overwhclm our free institu
tions.
2. That congratulate democratic brethren in
those States in which elections have been held since the
presidential election for their noble efforts whereby great
and unexamped victories have been achieved, or i'm
mense maorties reduced and especially do congatu
late the democracy of Missouri the recent triumph in
our State when dangerous and wicked coalition of
black republicans and know nothings nsdiousy assaulted
the supremacy of party and attempted to blind the
people to the issue before them
8. That reatfrm the principles laid down in the
late Cincinnati platform and in the platform of
State convention and pledges to maintain
those principles and stand by the time honored uges of
the democratic party. @5
4. That we have undminished confidence in the wis
dom integrity and patriotism of James Buchanan Pres5
dent of the United States that in his administration of
the government he has been true to the democratic faith
and policy and that in the recommendations made in his
recent annual message to Congress recognise zeal
and devotion to the best interests of the nation and
him and his to the enthusiastic support of the
patriotic and conservative in every portion of
mon country
g. That we fully endorse the Presidents recommends
ton of bankrupt law for banks and moneyed institu-
tons so that hereafter corporations created by law shall
be compelled by law to discharge faithfully all their obi
cations and the money power be subject to wise uniform
and nexbe rules for the preservation of the labor and
business of the country from the runous consequences of
inflated credits, disastrous expansions and calamitous
commissions and for the better maintenance of the specie
standard in oil transactions contemplated by the fra
mers of the federal constitution
g. That we heartily rcatfrm adherence to the prin-
cples contained in the Kansas Nebraska act and
ioce that this great has not only been justified
by the verdict of the American people, but in the bred
Scott decision has received the solemny pronounced
sanction of the highest judicial tribunal of the
try and has been endorsed by every department Of the
government.
the admission of Kansas State commends itself to
approval tending to aay that agitation which has
long disturbed the peace and harmony Of every section of
the country
g. That have the highest confidence in the ability
and zeal of democratic delegation in Congress that
satisfied that in their hands best interests will
be promoted and rights vindcated and that they
will ever be found firm supporters of the administration in
its efforts to promote sound principles and to advocate
wise and just measures.
Tho resolutions it will be secn broadly endorse
the Presidents message, and express the fullest
confidence in his loyalty, patriotism, and ability.
The meeting was addressed by Judge Bowlin and
Daniel H. Donovan, esq The enthusiasm which pre-
vailed says the Leader) gave the most encouraging
signs of determination on the part of the democ-
racy to leave the opposition no ground to stand
upon"