The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-18
Ratification Meetings In Mississippi.

The democracy of Mississippi, iorsetful OF past dis
sensons" united in support Of Pierce and King The
Missssippiau OF the lib inst brings the gratifying in
teligence of great ratification meeting held at Jackson
That journal says:
AT the appointed hour notwithstanding the notice was
issued but Just before shutdown, and many Of people
much interested in the religious discussion pro-
gess in the city, large number OF the democracy for
getiul OF late dssensons assembled in the spacious hall
The meeting called 10 order by Gen G. W. L Smith,
whose motion, Judge c. ). Tarpey unanimously
called TO preside, and H. Homer Smyth and c. H. Man
ship requested TO act as secretaries.
! After some eloquent Introductory remarks by the
president, commtee-Messrs. Saith, d. c. Glenn,
F. c. Jones, r. Griffith. and G. T. Swann-was ap-
pointed 10 report resolutions
The committee reported the following resoluti ons
which were adopted by reclamation:
VaGtas, This meeting has received with feelings OF m
Gen. Pierce aud VIM r. King for President and Vice
President OF the United States by the Baltimore Conven
toni therefore, be II
Resolved, That the life and public services OF Gen.
Pierce recognise firm friend OF the constitution the
United sn,es and an nnilnehlns democrat and true
ResotUsd, further, That The Hon, William r. King is
worthy OF the nomination ade by the Baltimore ConVen.
on and his selection by that body fall evidence of
the wisdom and prudence that have distinguished this
grand council OF the democratic party Of the United States
RssoUd firthsr That hereby pledge ourselves
Tain these nominations, and recommend democratic
friends throughout the State to unite IN the support Of these
nom nations, resting their claim for upon tae
strength and purity oftho good old democratic faith.
The meeting was addressed at length and very elo
quently by Governor Foote and D. C. Glenn. esq
Their speeches gwen at length by the Mssissppau
and regret that we have not space 10 copy them in
full Eloquent speeches also made by Judge Da-
venport and Mr., Wharton. The Mississppan says:
The meeting was one OF the most enthusiastic we
united effort 10 the canvass. The same feelings will
greet the nominees throughout the State and Mississippi
will return od-fashioGed democratic majority.
The same paper contains the following notices:
RATIFICATION MEETING IN vICKsBURG.
On Tuesday night the iron tongue Of Com Hawkins's
artillery walked the echoes Of the old hills at Vcksbu
and at o'clock The democracy met in great numbers
the court house square, TO rstfy the nominations OF the
Baltimore Convention No such enthusiastic rally has
been seen in Vicksburg since 1874. Col jeff Davis
Wm IA. Johnson, General Bell and Coleman, were the
speakers.
COL. JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Il having been known tina, Colonel Davis would adj.
dress the meeting at Vicksbug number oil the democ.
acy teegraphed him, soliciting him 10 extend his trip 10
Jackson lie promptly consented and reached Jack son
by the Wednesday evening train, The gallant OF
Mssisspp--the favoLlte OF all-was welcomed with
appropriate honors We glad to him in excel.
lent health. At s o'clock in the evening be intro.
duced TO large audience in the representative bail, and
delivered most eloquent and impressive speech in re-
Spouse 10 and approval OF the nation OF Pierce and
King. Col Davis bore most unqualified testimony as 10
the political purity and orthodoxy Of candidates and
dwel with much earnestness upon the importance oil the
canvass.
We cannot attempt TO give even an outline OF his able
speech, but will endeayor 10 give iu report IN next
paper
Col Davis returned home yesterday morning We can
the democracy Of Mississippi that their gallant
champion, although engrossed in private pursuits long
neglected for public service, will lose opportunity 10
strike blow for the good cause.
We hope hereafter TO present to our readers portion
OF the remarks Of Hon. Jefferson Davis. full report Of
which promised by the Missssippsn in lis next mum
Der We give now the following passages from the able
speech Of Governor Fooe
You have certainly said no in praise Of General
Pierce than all who know him will cordially reahrm HIS
in Congress- whilst in the House of Repfese
and in the Senate, such 10 make him favora
bly, known to his countrymen and his conduct since
his voluntary withdrawal from the national councils has
been OF character greatly 10 add to his fame and 10
strengthen his claims to the esteem and gratitude OF bis
fellow. citizens Whilst in Congress he spoke frequently
upon the great public questions from time 10 tina arising
and venture 10 say that has ever ead the va
Jous speeches delivered by him without feeling compel
led to respect alike the high intellectual ability with
which they marked, and the spirit OF elevated pa
uotism which they uniformly breathe In my iudg
ment, the republic has produced few men better fitted
to discharge the arduous duties spperlaining to the
presidential Office than the distinguished parsonage to
whom am now referring. His mind il one OF great
strength and activity. II has been most carefully and
successfully cultiva,ed and have formed acqusin
with BUTTE II any, OF our distinguished American
statesmen who in my opinion, possess larger share Of
Wedge than be does OF all that is sod and practical In
the management Of governmental concerns Those who