The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-24
Observation-Disclosures Faneuil
Hall.

A call signed by TWO THOUSAND or more vot-
ers of Boston, was issued for n Ratification
meeting in Faneuil Hall, on the 10th inst
The meeting was holden, and that Hall, capa-
BILE of holding four five thousand people,
was so full, that "hundreds, or eve n thousands
sought in vain for admission, and another
meeting was organized out of door.
The Hon. ABBOTT LAWRENCE presided, and
on taking the chair made strong speech in
favor of Gen. TAYLOR and FILLMORE. Reso-
utions expressive of the utmost confidence in
the soundncss of Gen. Taylor's Wing princi-
pies, were passed, and the same confidence
that he would triumph.
The meeting was eloquently addressed by
the Hon. Rufus Choate, Hon. Geo Lunt, Maj
Gaines, and l.. II. Chandler. ...
We notice names to the call g. of those who
took part in the meeting, of the firmest,
strongest and best Wings and best men of
Boston.
From the notice the meeting in the Atlas
we extract the following;
"a VOICE FROM OLD FANEUIL HALL.
The Grand Ratification Meeting in the Old
Cradle of Liberty, last evening, was worthy
of the best days of that time-honored sanctua-
ry. Never have we witnessed so large and
overwhelming assemble e-never have we
seen more enthusiastic, more glorious or n
more patriotic gathering of the whole souled
Wings of Boston, than that which met in Fan
eul Hall last night, to respond with loud and
heartfelt acclaim to the nomination of TAYLOR
and FILLMORE.
We have witnessed many mighty gather
ing within her halIowed walls We have seen
assemblages which we never expected to see
equalled, or even approached in enthusiasm
and zeal, still less ever TO be exceeded But
the Ratification meeting of last evening, very
far surpasses anything we ever knew before.
Words are inadequate to descrhe-language
| cannot do justice to the enthusiastic, overflow
ing and pervading devotion TO the cause, of
the mighty multitude that sought, many thou
sands of them unable to find room within its
capacious walls. 1t was by far the largest and
most spirited assemblage that has been known
since Faneuil Hall has gathered her sons with
in her sacred walls"
The Hon. GEORGE EVANS, ofMaine, invited
to attend, communicated the following letter
An approval of ticket, by such man as Mr.
Evans, will have great weight with the peo-
Pile of Maine and New England.
GARDNER, June Is, 1S45.
| My dear sir,-I have received your obligng
favor, inviting me to attend n meeting propos-
ed TO be held at Faneuil Hall on Friday even
ing, eto respond to the nomination of Taylor
and Fillmore and greatly regret that it is
not in my power to be present on that occa-
sion.
Heartily approving the nomination of these
distinguished gentlemen, and determined to
give to them my cordial support, should have
great pleasure in taking part in the proceed
| ings at Faneul Hall, if it were possible for me
TO do so; but having already accepted an invi-
tation to attend meeting for similar purpos-
es, at Augusta, on the same evening, | am
compelled to deny myself that qualification.
cannot refrain from expressing my earnest
hope that the Wings of Massachusetts,, and of
New England, will give Jealous and united
support to these nominations; confidently be-
lieving that thereby their success will be GER
tain, and that peace, prosperity and happiness
will be restored to our country.
am, dear sir,
With the greatest regard,
Your ob't serv't,
GEO. EVANS.