Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-25
From Inc " Y Piebcian, Jane 20.
MEETING AT CASTLE GARDEN

Ao0iaer raa CONGREGATION ot NE Nem York De
norracu- TIE N0a,in0iion NJ YouRg Wckmy
and Dallas again Ratjfcd ina Meeting 81 Tirca-
IN THoumnd-Orcgon aud Tt.ros, Polk ami Dat
lbs foysrer.
II il could he possible to exceed the unanimitv
enthusiasm and joyful spirit which pervaded the
great ratification meeting in the Park, we should
say that il was done last evening, at the second
great gathering al Castle Garden. 1t seemed As
if New York was about 10 pour forth It's full
stream of population. Men, gray headed IN the
cause. the vi.ilant and the young and even beauty
peeped forth from its bower 10 grace and dignity
The aSsemblaae 1t was time, an event in the
life OF a Democrat which can never be forgotten.
TO see The true-heared, noble Democracy OF the
city of n York rise mp, like giant in lis strength,
10 give forth to the Union lis second, loud, long
and determined response 10 the nomination OF
POLK and DALLAS. Forgetting every differ
ence, they came once more 10 pronounce hostility
to an insidious foe and everlasting attachment TO
honest principle. twas not the beginning, but
the continuance of that great movement which is
pulsatine in eccrv vein Of the great Union in
favor of orr candidates Young Hickory and Dali
las.
Castle Garden presented a glorious scene As
we entered the first object which caught our eye
was the star-spangled banner ''hung On the outer
wall" On the left of the area, placed around the
gallery. were the following banners ard inscrip-
tons principles and measures before men,
Our counlry's good before our individual prefer
ences" Eighth Ward Democratic Republicans
of the 4th District-"Justice and Equality. No
humiliation OF the Constitution. The Veto Power
inyiolate" Eighth Ward Democracy, 9th Dis
rict--"Liberly and Justice" Eighth Ward Van
Iuren Association, with the nominations and
democrats. rally our cause, il is Just;
Let this be our moilo-ln God is our trust"
Eighth Ward Democracy 9Th Dislrct-"Equal
and exact Justice Low duties for revenue only,
and mol for protection Eighth Ward Demo
Gratis, eth Disricl-"Columbia'S chosen band
IRE will not stoop 10 conquer" Second Ward
1--WE go for the sober second thought, the indie
pen,cn, Treasury, and no mono1olics" Second
Ward Democratic Association. Second Ward
Van Buren, Association-"Maltin Van Buren,,
the defender Of the Constitution, and The nations
pride"
In The centre was banner, Young Hickory
First Ward Association Underneath was
flag from the Tenth Ward with The nomination
Above were several banners. The Empire Ward
ever ready for the contest; " No Distribution Of
the Public Lands; No National Bank" No
Assumption Of Stale Debts" Eighth Wand De
mocratic Association; Ninth Ward Van Buren,
Association Tenth Ward, New York, Portrait
of Van Buren,.
We had looked thus far, when fine hand of
music entered tie Garden followed by fine pro-
ccssion Of sailors with banners, &c, one of which
was Con>titutia, en- Gloria" The guns here
made themselves heard and fine salute was
given and responded Ia. The time had now ar
rived for the commencement Of the proceedings.
Mr. w. fl. Cornell came forward and nominated
as President of the meeting the Hon. BENJA-
MIN +. BUTLER, who took his seat amid
great cheering Col Joseph c. Ha,, then nomi-