The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-17
Democratic Ratification Meeting at Whining
ton, Delaware.

AT large and enthusiastic meeting of the democracy
OF Wilmington and vicinity, held al the City Hall on Sat
urday evening, June 12lh, for the purpose of confirming
the nominations OF the Democratic National Convention
a, Baltimore, Colonel Samuel b. Davis chosen pres-
dent; Jesse Sharpe, Abraham p Shannon George Bu-
zine, Alexander Porter, Morgan w Gilbert Thomas
Moore, James Delaplalne, Lewis Paynter and William
Hemph Jones. were chosen vice Presidents Robert r.
Robinson and Ebrdge Sbley appointed secretaries
On motion, committee OF thirteen was appointed 10
prepare business for the meeting The following named
persons were appointed:
John H. Stlhan, VIM, Penn Chandler, Robert H.
Smith, WIN r. lyman, George Wright, John Springer,
William Bright, Charles F Fox, James v Chrisy, and
Hon Geo Read Riddle was then called for. and ex.
pressed his hearty concurrence IN the nominations OF the
conventions speaking in the highest terms OF the cand
dates.
Hon Stephen A. Douglas, OF Illinois was next intro.
duced and addressed the meeting at length in his
usual eloquent and mastery style lie listened 10
with the greatest attention. ONLY interrupted by enthusl-
asic cheers.
VIM Penn Chandler on behalf OF the committee, then
offered the following resolutions; which were unanl-
mously adopted
laasnuch proper and expedieut that the
Of tue people should examine aud consider the acton Of
ION ia approval condemnation thereof; and whereas
Tie Democratic National Convention, the representatives.
ln FanGa Perez a Of New We HsnPs& for Prosdent
ADD CT William X. King Of Alabama, Tor Vice President
OF the United States therefore, upon such examination
l. Rs,oiusd Thnt in Franklin Pierce we recognise
DEMOCRAT Of tho straightes and purest
whose eminent alents and enlarged experience
amply lnsa Us ~ GianlaE Tor hm ne highest Sapao
the entire satisfaction Of his parry, and with every re-
gard the best interests OF the people, and the prosperity
aud ha ppuess Of the country MAN whose acknowledged
atsriy uGd singular pufiy OF character give perfect
guarantee that lis administration OF ;be federal executive
win redeem the reputation Of that department Of the gov
eminent from the numerous dark spots and foul bemishes
which pecu1iions and frauds, pacsod b.
bic public officials have brought upon it ard uue Amer
patriot, who knowing mo North, no South, no East,
aud no Wec" will regard ihc whole Union, and It's prescr
yaton by inst confederation Of the right. OF respective
pars the great rst care snd duty Of the National Ex
eCntty-.
q Rssglpsd That in te nomination Of William u. King
for Vice Plesdenf, we perceive the selection OF welt
known and long experienced statesman tried aud trusy
Sac.rguu democrat aud true hearted patriot, who FOR
dian thirty years has llborcd with unremiitng per
in The and Tor the good OF the country
y RIalDtd That vii give hearty and ardent and
unanimous support to these nominations believing that
by tie triumphant sncceSs which awaiIs them VIII be Sc
cured the seat interests and continued prosperity Of our
beloved country.
Res0ped That approve the just constitutional prin-
cipes sniipciael 10 the BALTIMORE platform, which
braces the full add saving democratic creed and we ac
coJingy recommend Tor study and consideration to every
me nbcr OF The democratic parry
g. Resored THAI, 10 view If The attempts Of oppo.
q express ~ especial notice oa abhoenae Of
any oou repeal the dguvesaye law, Or 10 modify il
with the view OF rendering ITS PROVISIONS tess ehcen and
pledge ourselves to rests, such efforts by every constitution
g. Es2grd That the action OF Congress, IN the compro.
mise Of 1850. S, AID Of right ought be-" final
irevocablr, and conclusive
vsnon passed ~ the legislature OF hls state is late
adjourned session. bona hte effort the OF the
democratic 0rtrY OF hat body towards fulfilling the
rioas pledges ti,,n made by The democracy effect
form Of the odous features OF osocattc STATE
sition, bail long stride on the pathway Of pop.
utr progress aud w hcITdy support candidntes Tor
effect the great imperiousy demanded by the
popusr voices and. further urge npon the democratic
reoruers throughout tile State tho importance Of noinna
ting Tor and eecng delegates in said convention their
abies pnrest and above ALL their most fearless men
such will be fully competent 70 cope with the Ingenuity,
ample rFo1f against corruption, and firm under the
frowns threats Of WHY nuscrupuOps and doi-
| neerinz but braggadooia e1emy
g. Rssolvsd, That hail with no ordinary degree OF
pleasure the efficient reunion Of the danoeraud parry OF the
country happily going under the sincere con.
by such reunion alone, aud the success which
will follow upon ~ ean maintained national Union
he souice OF ali our national blessings, and the shield
sgsiDl all our national dangers and which has never
been jeoparded by the imminent pers that have from time
% tune assalsd except when the democracy have been
divided and so Frustrated. -
Rssovsd Tus the proceedings Of this pleeing be pub
| lished In the DE aware Gazette
Thomas F Bayard next addressed the meeting in few
appropriate and wel-lmed remarks, which were favor.
\ ably received
| On motion, tha meeting then adjourned
SAMUEL b DAVIS, President
JESSE SHARPE,
A. p. SHANNON
GEoReE BUzIsE,
ALEXANDER PORTER,
NJ. w. GILBERT, Vice Presidents,
j. DeLAFLAIHE,
IT. ]. MooRE,
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