Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-06-24
RATIFICATION MEETING.
THIRTY THOUSAND WHIGSIN
COUNCIL.
Immenss enthnsiasm-Perfect harmcsu.

The postponed Wing Ratification Meeting
took place last evening in Monument Square.
The evening was delightful. Notwithstanding
the announcement that Mr.. Webster could
not DC present, in consequence OF severe in
disposition. aud the fact that a very large
meeting was held last evening. vet the people
poured out in thousands from all parts of the
city. aud before 9 O'Clock the entire square
was densely crowded, presenting a congrega-
ted mass Of not less than thirty thousand
souls. The windows and doors OF the sur
rounding houses were mosty filled with ladies'
who lent their smiles. as il to complete the
ratification. The stand was handsomely dec
Grated, aud a fine band discUursed at intervals
most eloquent music.
The meeting was called to order nv appoin-
ting Hugh Blrkhead. Esq, 10 The Chair, aud
a large number Of Vice Presidents.
]. Nevitt Steele, was FIRST introduced to
the assemblage. He came upon the stand
aud after a few brief remarks. read sci of res
o~lutlons, responsive to the Phiiadelphia nom
nations, and embodyins other sound Wing
sentiments.
RcsolUed. That we, the Wings of the city of
Baltimore, forgetting all individual prefer
ences, winch any OF US may heretofore have
entertained, do most cordially unite in rduly-
ing the nominations made by the Wing Ma
tional Convention. OF Gen. ZACHARY TAYLOR,
tor President, aud MtLLARD FILLMORE. for
Vice President, OF the United States and do
hereby pledge ourselves 10 ihpir support.
RsSOlUed, That while we thus heartily re-
spond to the action OF the Wing National
Convention, aud pledge our support TO its
nominees, we regard with uudiminished re-
spect, admiration and attachment the other
great men, whose names were submitted TO
the consideration OF that body, and hold them
now, as we have heretofore held them. in all
respects, worthy OF the highest honors that
the nation can bestow.
Res0lUtd, That in the eminent and extra
ordinary services which Gen. Zachary lay
lor has rendered 10 the country-ln the strong
and unerilng judgement he has displayed un
der circumstances OF extreme difficulty and
danger-in the daring courage. the unwdver-
ing tirmness, and the love of mercy which
have marked his military career-in his strict
sense OF justice and his scrupuluus aud able
performance of every public duty which has
ever been devolved upon him-in his love OF
peace, even while surrounded by the pomps
aud honors of war-in the p%aruity OF his char
%acter, and the republican simplicity Of his life
in his avowed Wing principles, and IN his
determination, il elected to the Presidency.
TO be guided in his administration OF the
government by the Constitution. as under
stood by the carly Presidents of the Repub-
lic--we find not only IA gurantee OF his fit
ness Tor the high place for which he has been
nominated; but also the surest indications
that another victory, great, but peaceful and
bloodless, will crown the fame OF him "whO
never surrenders."
Resoipsd, That recognising in Millard Fill
more, a whig, whose patriotism, hrinness and
talent, as displayed in the Councils o! the
Nation, have deservedly won Tor him the
highest and purest reputation, and have ex-
tended over the whole country that respect
and admiration with which the wings OF his
own State have SO loug delighted to regard
him. we hail his nomination as the whig
candidate for the Vice Presidency. with un-
alleged satisfaction,
ResolUtd. That TO all our fellow-citizens
whatever may be their present party names
or ties, who really desire 10 see the admins
%tration of our government restored to the pur-
lily and simplicity OF its early years, we ex-
tend an earnest and cordial invitation ounite
with US in promoting the election OF Gen Ia
chary Taylor and Mtllard Fillmore, to the
high places for which they have been named.
He was followed by J. Morrison Harris,
one of the Presidential electors, who made a
brief speech.
To him succeeded Hon Mr.. Thompson, Of
Indiana. who spoke Tor two hours and a half,
and during this whole period so completely
enchanted the audience, that scarcely a per
son left his position from the beginning to the
end of his remarks A~l-vAnsas only in
Ibis brief notice that il was the ahlest and
most eloquent political speeches w have ever
listened to. Every argument was sound, and
50 torcible that conviction must follow
He was repeatedly and loudly cheered, and
though having spoken an unusual length OF
time, the multitude did not seem willing
that he should stop, which we think is the
highest evidence of his merit as a speaker
Having concluded.
Coleman Nellott OF Baltimore took the stand
and spoke for some time in usual happy man
ner. Alter closing his remarks, the hour be-
Ing late, on motion the meeting adlourned.-
A large procession headed by d band OF music
flags, banners. tlenspaIeneies, &c, escorted
the Hon Mr. Thompson to his lodgings at
Barnum's Hotel, where they gave him three
hearty cheers.
The meeting was altogether one of the lar
gest and most enthusiastic we have ever seen
on any similar occasion. The warmest en-
t6nelaoin and most periec unanimity Of feeling
prevailed. The cheer, Tor Taylor and Fillmore
were loaf and long, and often repeated. 1t
was decidedly d most glorious meeting, and
gave evidence that nothing can stop the nigh
~ avalanche which is now sweeping over the
country for old lack. Tie spirit is now a.
reused and cannot slumbtr. until Gen Taylor
Is President OF The u. 5.