Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-15
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
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MONDAY MORNING. JUNE IL, 1852.
THR VOICE or NEW HAMPSHIRE.


MONDAY MORNING, JUNE II, 1852.
THE VOICE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
most enthusiastic meeting of the Democratic members
of the New Hampshire Legislature was held at Concord or
Monday evening h inst Speeches were made oy Gov Mar
tin Dr. Kit,rsdge Mr. Sargent of Wentworth VIM L. Foster
of Keene Thomas Whppc Clerk OF the House OF Repre-
sentatives Senators Williamson, Rix, Wells and others
From the speech Of Mr. Wells who is President OF tho Sc
nao, We make the following extracts
believe utter the sentiments Of this assembly, and o
the entiro Democracy Of this Siaic when say that New
Hampshire profoundly grateful TO the members OF the Ma
onal Democratic Convention for the distinguished consoe
ration shown hsr In selecting the NOMINEES for the PreS
dcncy, her noble and patriotic son Qoud and reiterated
caers and that them, and their constituents thai
in making this nomIna'ion ney have secured IN our oe
the triumph OF tho Democratic party in the next Presiden
,ia election. (Applause For il candidate OF exalted
moral worh Of high literary and legal attainmcnts; of
dearng social qualities of vigorous comprehensive intel
lec; one thoroughly schooled in the theory and practi
cal operations of governments SON of the revolutionary
stock and who chershes the principles established by the
revolution statesman of enlarged views rooted IN me
Constitution, and the theory oil republican government
in whom the love of country is religious sentiment
ono who in his administration will make the Constitu-
lion his polar STAR and who regards the preservation
of the American Union the sheet anchor OF rational M
erty here and throughout the the one who Will fol-
low path but that which the lamp OF truth lunines and
who will out TO each and all their legal constitutional
rshts-if repeat, candidate possessing such qualities
and qualifications, unite the Democratic party OF This
nation all honor is due the sagacous men OF the Ba
Convention for presenting TO the country Inc namo OF
Gen. Frankn Pierce of New Hampshire lhe climax was
greeted with three heartfelt cheers They will unile rely
Ing confidence in the nominee WILL verify believe bring in
lraterna circle the great family Of American Democ
racy They will go into the contest shoulder 10 shoulder
hand nand and heart In heart and produce by united
effort ha, glorious sentiment of Democratic union which
pervaded the whole party when guided by the spirit
Of him who sleeps his last sleep the shades OF the Hermit
age. (Sensaion)
The action of the Baltimore Convention furnishes fiji
themes for deep and candid New England consderatIon-
Though the istared district which Hartford Con-
venton federalism sought separate from the American
Union and annex 10 the British ProVnces though al times
it seemed that all its political power and Influence would
be merged in the chaldron OF federalism; though bgory
and analicism have loose and wild throughout lis
whole exent yet tho uniiring efforts OF Democratic free
have preserved its character and political ioeg
warded their exerions by this distinguished act OF l
and eondenee that for the fret time in our coun
democratic New England President (The applause this
point liberal and earnestly
Well may the booming cannon echo from hill to hill.
We'll hH oS bs Ehs
alien. Cheering renewed) Well may the storm OF Joy
roll from the rugged mountains Of New Hampshire 10 the
lard OF the Charter Oak Loud cheers Wclnay tho re-
ocng of thousands 60 up from the base OF Bunker
HILL 10 float away and inge with the horse roar or the surf
on Plymouth Rock (Appause)
congratulate themselves upon the assurance OF uniting win
their political brethren from all sections of this great
lic around New England Democratic President and re-
newedy pledge themselves 10 the faithful support OF our
common Constitution and the preservation OF the American
Union. [Rapturous applause0
How often mas been asserted by opponents that the
South would never consent yeet political power IN Inc
hands Of northern men! But examine The record ana
Judge the truth Of the allegation! WIN lZ votes IN
the Convention from slave States only sx were cast Tor
candidate section OF the couny but on me contrary
all the candidates from the northern States and were
mainly of New England birt!l and New England senti-
mens fCheering Does this show thar exclusive selfish
ness which has been often asserted7 ~ no ncans-i
shows Their what all know TO be true that he love OF
rka
ems of the South Inn,cnse ceering.) That they like
us are willing Ge2usit political power wherever II ls de-
eerved all they require is The reasonable assurance Oh mn
honest and efficient administration OF tho government! INC
eomoelinr al! 10 perform their legal oogacns ano Sc
curing 10 al! their Constitutional rights. (Loud appause
The history Of the country is lu o. evidence mat inc
Democracy of tho South have been ready 10 sustain
the whole country in oil its domestic and ore2n dthcu
tiss (Chees) Point TO national controversy ~ne
Of the South did not uae hcart ana nah
with The Democracy of the North. TO susinn our nauohH
rights and our national honor. (ttnewed cliees ienme
bood wa. not freely shed in defence OF the STARS en
s-,hc common Nag Of common and app'au'e1
designate if YOU can The battlefield from Chpne"a ~
Monterey from Brooklyn Heights 10 inc cry Oh
cumbling into DUST with those of the patriotic sons o Tue
Northern States. (Rapurous applausc) ,
away then with such false and groundless accusations
Liberal applause The good and true men % o so uJ h
necessity and prupety OF confidence and Union 10 our pa
heere1 and this nomination In my belief WIN pfouuee
ha result 30 perfect and complete that t: roicai poWe
in This country will be permanently es.anlsea III Di
hands that federalism and lauecisE viii DC ofceo
iuio The dark valley of dependency, where they ns
thpr harms upon The willows md mourn Inc behu o.p
nf longer Disturbing dstrac!ing the Deinocnlc party
The conclusion of Col Wells excellent speech gave o
auSc Win which the greeted at It's commence