The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-08

NlLw JENSE Y.
From the Trenton IN. J.l News.
Enthunansfia Meeting.

Enthusiasts Meeting.
The democratic gathering at the courthouse on Fin.
day evening exceeded in numbers and spirit anything OF
the kind held there for years The large room was
crowded with intelligent freemen, who know that equal
rights only be secured by keeping the government
in democratic hands. Upon the organization of the
meeting, Governor Vroom reported le proceedings OF
the National Convention. He stated that the vote OF
New Jersey thrown al first for of Pennsylva-
MIA; but. upon subsequent ballot, it changed for
Lewis Cass This announcement was followed by
rounds of applause. The speaker then proceeded in
his peculiarly chase, dgnfed and cogent style, to por-
tray the great public services the undoubted abilities
and the conceded moral qualities OF the distinguished
nominees He spoke for about thirty minutes; often
interrupted by loud expressions OF appreciation and
Guided with assuring the meeting that the progress OF
the campaign his services were at the command OF the
party.
Governor Vroom followed by William A. Stokes,
ESQ., of Philadelphia, whose fame as sound advocate
of equal rights had preceded him. His remarks were
bold, clear, and conclusive he put forward the demo
cratic platform OF principles with much force and crap
Inc speech was strong one, and the speaker eh
tcally cheered.
Then followed regular Hoosier from indiana, Hon
JOS Wright who gave the audience tall specimen OF
western stump oraiory Earnest, almost vehement IN
his manner Mr.. Wright poured a full broadslde into
whgery scattering his grape to the right and lett with
much effect His speech abounded with strong common
sense views of principles aud men, illustrated with many
humorous anecdotes and udicrous desc at once
instructng aad amusing his delighted audience
Then one OF the most entertaining stump speak
ers we have listened tool Wheeler, of Old Bun
combe North Carolina The happy and exceedingly droll
almost continued shout OF laughter The principles
of the adversary their former attempts to cheat the pub
lie, and the deserved Tyerizaton of themselves, were
most laughaby portrayed Anecdoe succeeded anecdoe
until eleven O'Clock arrived; when the meeting adopted
by reclamation, resolutions ratifyng the Baltimore noml-
and approving OF the democratic platform OF prin-
eiples put forth by the national convention.
Ratification Meeting.
One of the most gratifying meetings OF the democracy
If au1S Trenton
evening the Mercer ourthouse for the purpose OF
responding the nominations OF Cen Lewis Cass and
crowded to excess, and the people evinced warm
thusaslc spirit
Charles SHELTON was called to the chair, and Daniel
Loder esq, of Nottingham Col j. A. Perrne of Prince
Ton and John Sagers of Trenton were appointed vice
presidents William Napton was appointed secretary
The Independent brass band was present. and perform
The Hon. Peter D. vroom, of the senatorial dele
gates TO Baltimore, addressed the meeting and was tol-
lowed by the Hon Mr. Stokes OF the hon
Mr. Wright OF Indiana and Col Wheeler OF North Caro-
lima The remarks OF these gentlemen were repeatedly
interrupted by cheers and thunders OF APPLAUSE; ,,
Mr.. Joseph c. Potts, from the con'm'tee on resolu'
tons, reported the following
RSotued That the nomination of General Lewis Cass O.
Michigan for President, has our most hearty IMPORTATION
guissed could have >een cho,
in whose talents, integrity and fitness for the Naon
given stronger guarantees of fidelity and sm
whose elevation 10 the Executive chair will promise
greater blessings 10 the whole county, and TO the cause o.
freedom throughout the world
Resoired, That the nomination of Cen William O. But
Ter hentlckye consistent democrat, the faithful rep
resenatve, the gallant, patriotic, and successful soldier
for Vice President has also cordial and united approba
ton.
Resotred, That approve and adopt the platform OF
principles put forth by the Baltimore convention as the
true democratic creed broad enough and strong enough
uphold and their full vgor the federal constn-
and all its compromsesthe rights Of the NORTH the
ouh, the and the freedom, prosperity, and hap
..lnesS OF the entire Union
ReSoued That the numbers, diligence, and zeal of our
would advance the glory and welfare of common
county, 10 forthwith organize and prepare for the approach
ing contest; that the hands, holding the broad
ten OF the State bear witness that federalism here
lnvlncbe but1hat, with the glorious Of Cass and
uuer New Jersey may be brought full into line with
LeI sls'er democratic States.