Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-09-07
TIE NEW MARKET MASS MEETING

feo" clt!HeDs--l nave been Instructed 10 submit
consideration the resolutions which hold in my hand ant
which Will now proceed 10 read 10 you:
The ci,!zens The counties of SHENANDOAH Pace an,
torRin2ham, here assembled in general mass merIp fo
tie purpose ot confirming aud Taying tie nominations fu
ire Presidency ard Vice Presidency, made by the Damocra
TIC Nn'lonH Convention, in the city OF Baltimore in Jun,
lowing cso!urions:
81" Resolved That cordially heartily and 10 the full
es eAe ni our patriotic zeal rnIiiy md confirm non,-
lnn'n oi Zen FGASyLIS PIERCE President and n; Col
NM H. hISd ioi President of the United States We hail
ther and accept Ie worthy the high honors
lor e and rs possessing attribute talents expe
tltncc purify VI e and purify OF principles and qua
lily them 10 be the of the great
nslnai democratic party; and hereoy pledge
Jealous and uhng eiiurts 10 their triumphant cleo.
ton
q Resolved, That we adopt and raty in all its parts
ana 10 ne fullest extent TINT series of resoutions called
The DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM as adopted by the Bal
more Convention not only broad enough strong
enough tor the whole democratic party upon but
The safest the sGnndes and the exposition of the
real principles policy and doctrines the great democratic
party which has ever heretofore upon any similar OCCASION
been given 10 the country We therefore a,ify them and
adopt them-and vii. now and always sustain principles
which hey conIain and the policy they declare by all and
every honorable and patriotic means in power.
. te5ived That under our proud tile of The "rESTH
LEGION Or DEMocRAcY," title OF honor accorded 10 us ny
ne "reat Apostle uf Liberty himself, !or fidelity 10 De-
oa'c principles In one OF The struggles in
poH'ica hisloy-we will again, from this day forth III.
renewed Zeal and reduubed energy apply ourselves 10 the
e's ana PaIrl9uc work, OF making good the hopes and
wishes OF tho Democracy the ninn by securing IN.
success OF our candidates. and by placing the
again in the hands of its only friends the Democratic
purity.
n Re esovej, That hereby declare our undmnisbed
confidence nur warnsst regard and devute
10 those able and experienced JAMES BucnANAS
and LEWIS CAss. Their long and faithful services
tiled PATRIOTISM their devotion 10 The Union and their ft, Ii
~ TO The Democratic principles commend them the endu
ring attachment u their party; and the expression of
hope that their talents their experience their eminent
public services, will long be continued their country 10
sustain honor promote It's welfare and 20 na,lcr 10
usulv r-tp ponIn itrul lupra
o Resolved That although the Virgnia and Kentucky
resolutions Of 9S and 09 have been sneeringy and con-
tcmpnousy denounced string of unmenning absrac
tons, and every rurt which malice corruption, mad
lust nt power could cunmand has been lessen
moral force and to weaken their influence. yet slil
levr them To be the only true and faithful exposition u the
Constitution, and declare enthusiastic devotion every
doctrine and principle which they Contain We believe III
have stood and sill stand as great barrier and s,t
guard to keep" The swelling waters VI corruption and
sodalion, which have often threatened break over all
constitutional restraints and 10 sweep the sovereignty
OF the States and destroy The dearest rights and liberties
The people For these reasons we again declare our mmo
Vable adherence 10 nem and that will forever support
he as the wses and most sacred commentary upon the
Consuutlun and July equal to preserve both the General
and State Governments in hs full exercise Of all their law
m pnwers so long truth md justice and paro,ism
any influence upon the minds OF men,
g. Resolved That the Democratic party is the only party
OF progress of ameoraon, und of civilization that
principles the principles OF eternal justice and TRUTH
applied 10 the affairs nf men IN their social State that
Knows no North Snuh. local divisions, sectional
lines but only Seeks by equal Legislation, and by all Jus
liberty
ness 10 the greatest number OF people, thn this il does
equally protecting all in the enjoyment of their rights and
leaving all equally free 10 pursue the direction Of their
Judgments, with all the energy and which true freedom
inspires that whilst whg measures and Wing principles
when they have had only Temporary ascendancy have
resulted in con[uson derment and injury socey,-on
other hand every real step Of progress which has been
nude in the advancement of and wonderful
has been made the result o democratic and
principles and under theS Of democratic admins
uatIons wherefore we again declare firm enthusiastic
the spTtJl and
arms and forth hearts TO the North and 10 INC
south Ia the Eas, and the West and embrace the whole
democratic family great brotherhood of progress and
truth bound together by ties oil ailecton common h'e-
and reciprocal respect
Such fellow. citizens are the resolutions, which have
been prepared for your consideration and ad"puon and
which Is believed, will fully and iaithuly express your
feelings opinions, in regard to the men and measures "
which they refer.
The selection of New Hampshres avo.itc son might al
NEST be considered inspiration With the nomination OF
any Of the distinguished men, whose name nave oeen pe
fore us there would have dapponments heartburnlng
and sectional divisions difficult TO heal and uninvoraoc 10
success But Franklin Pierce has been no asrlrant he
had been no mans rival He had stood in no mans way
tie had aroused mans preJudces lie had excited no
mani, homes There clique, nor iacion nor
sectional divisions, nor great party leader 10 h
Or to crafty. But lie fresh from the bosom OF the
people without commitment or raurnci anu oouhn ny ho
obligations except the obligations OF patriotism and duty
His nomination like oil poured upon the agtleu "des
of rarzan strife and they instantly still and smooth
II not only united the hearts and hopes n the party ou'
united every local and sectional DIVISION OF IL III over
1
purpos. and harmony % spirit complete and more cor.
dial than has exhibited during the last twenty i've years
This Of Itself is the clement II is the certain mar
hiupr of SUCCESS franklin Fierce lacks qualification
of head heart political experience, To commend him I"
admiration and confidence of ing party ana me county
But have estimate OF him. which, in my judy
ucnr has done him full justice. know him personally
AMI tell you fellow citizens, that he VIII yet prove 10 ms
cou6try and 10 the world that he possesses ta n ot '
highest He is OF true genius-the nooest henr
the moa generous impuse-and more faithful ardent and
tcy democrat not breathe the vital ar his private
lice and his political record, alike without oemsh or
stnn Pure in morals sound in poIics and faithful TO hr
pusscssrs paTOtism large enough 10 com
pecnd all he rights and interests oi his great country ano
sp and mness enough 10 defend ihcm against oil at
trrks from traitors home enemies abroud p;eilci
that ,c administration Of franklin Pierce will hc one OF
the most brilliant and successful that mas ghcu our ahhas
durinr the lust twenty yenrs. Sucn in few words are ne
virtues political aud personal oi our candidate 'o INC pes
dency. -, a. p:
!. o,aiy and mos, Justly entitled TO the highest admiration
ard conGcnce of his country men His distinguished aoy
a ,np experience political aiiiirs and UNIFORM ana un
duhinp fidelity 10 all democratic doctrines and prnc
pies of democratic party render hlm worthy oi un. NO
which that party can oestoW upon n. @ nnr f III
IA snv That forty service, IN inc couhcs oi M
cur-y the highest d.berativc body IN the "ord-he oe
mite of The United States composed, as II is OF every
snnde n political sentimen-eected him by an undnmou
vote To preside over ,hem their President tie Is EN-
pharaiy Chevale Bayard OF the American de"ocfa
cy-"tcttout fear and Without repronch'
These urc menthe noble pi'riots-the oe'oe"
Democrats whose nominations have this day met TO ra
tify and confirm With such men, Thea, as Pierce ano
King for our standard bearers il Is not wonderful at ou
oarv should be united confident enthusiastic aho strong
Suonp we are-aronger than have been before, In c
hstnv nf our partv And all the signs around US go 10
.bow thai if we arc oUrsevcs-tue lo the interest
f our country and faithful to the ns rights OF our party
,e shall elect our candidates by greater nn1rity man has
ever been given since the foundation OF the republic Inc
6r,t pun of victory already been fred Old Kip van
Wiokle has walked up with shout !. is the glorious s0u'
of riunoh from the cxnl,ing Of the old "Norih State
No1h Carolina has really Gone her duty and shows 70 he
ssers her patriotic spirit and increasing sfen"h Hc t"-
emne s con The electric spark has shoi along me
s,yo Of pub feeling and fred the zeal and conarmrd inc
nn6danco of h Demucaicc party whilst II has appeared
Ike prophetic bzc upon The palace wal! OF the hoonea
Wing and show. them that their kingdnI Cor
un use of power-mls depart from thcnl ley aie
already d.comftred divided and desponding heir pest
men disgused with the folly and weakness Of their cnndl
date and the corruption and vanity Of their party leaders, are
/ leaving them by scores ,,,,,, IN,
But we are strong cverywhere-no, only posi'Eey ont
negatively We are strong In the justice and deny ol our
csnse-he ability purity and fidelity TO principle, on Inc
mart Of our candidates; and strong through e oy
e,kness vanity and unsoundness OF principle on ne P1r
of the why candidate is that Gen. Sco mas gain.
ed unf.dnq aurels many glorious battle neios ou
!, also true that these battles were fought and nese Vcto
rios won chiefly by the brave hearts, and strong arms OF
nnr democratic citizen soldey Then that democratic hos
The democracy everywhere-were with him. and Tor MN
Win their aid he conquered the Brshi drove lndlans ono
vruoushed tine Mexcans. But now, that democfaGY M a.:
oe IN spdth thav