Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-07-01


which was adopted.
Rssolued, That any gentleman, that may
attend this meeting, who is iIfavor Of the cleo
tion Of Pierce and King, is respectfully invited
10 participate N its proceedings.
The meeting then adjourned to halfpast
so'clockin the evening 1t was found neces
sary to hold it in the open air owing to the
crowd present A platform was erected. or
Front street, in front of the UniveEsalis
Church, where. before the time Of sd purnmen
arrived, large concourse assembled. Hon
B. F. Hallett was the first speaker in the
evening". Some 1900 or 1000 were present.
the street for some distance being densely
crowded. 's's7 80
Mr.. HALLETT spoke for upwards of an hour
After expressing his qualification in meeting
with the democracy of Maine onths occasion
congratulating them on the feeling here mani.
tested; contrasting orr position politically
with that of Massachusetts, allnding very hap
PLY TO the fact that we were once part Of
that federal Stale, and were answerable for
some of its political sins, he went into an ex-
tended account of the late National Democratic
Convention, giving the audience history OF
the proceedings at Baltimore, and of the hap
py and successful results of its deliberations
He paid a just and worthy tribute to the sever
al prominent candidates for the Presidency
presented to that Convention-spoke deserved
ly and eloquently of Cass, Buchanan, Douglas,
Marcy, and the others, aand of the magnanimi-
ty and willingness with which these patriots
L., IL al e
and lifted their voices at once in support ofthe
nominees-stil stronger proof of their devo-
tion 10 the country's interest, the peoples
good. Paying an eloquent compliment to
Pierce and King, as men In every respect quail
flied for the high and responsible positions they
were soon destined to occupy, he spoke gen
orally of the claims of the two political parties
to the support of the voters. He touched upon
the tariff and free trade doctrine, and proved
conclusively that not only the individual inter-
est of the ship builders and ship owners had
been promoted by the democratic policy, but
that it was for the country S interest as whole
nation, to favor the free trade system as laid
down and established by the democratic creed,
and advocated and supported by Jefferson,
Jackson and Polk. He complimented Scott as
a military man, but denied, that as STATES
man and politician he had any claims to the
office of Chief Magistrate of the nation. He
thought that in the ciuil contest he was about
TO enter, he would experience more CALLING
''fre in the rear,' than that which drove him
so unwillingly TO Mexico; and said that, al
though there, by the aid of democratic ad-
ministration and democratic officers and office
holders, he gained a victory, defeat of a mos,
dis ct md tad hin fh,c tn
come off in November. He closed with an ell
oquent and forcible appeal TO the democracy OF
Maine 10 come nobly up 10 the work, urging
them TO let nothing divide them, bat, one and
all, fight noble battle for the common cause.
We cannot do Justice to the able speech Of
Mr.. H., but hope at some future time to pre-
sent more extended and particular account OF
it. Speaking of Mr. Hallett's speech, the Ar
gus says r.it .'a e'is.e,u. t.r Tir.
His speech was rouser-touching upon
many topics-tarilf, whiggery, democracy, ma
llonal convention, State election, &C., &C.,
and illuminating them all in his peculiarly
pleasing, biting, sarcastic STYLE"
Geo. +. SHEPLEY, Esq, followed Mr.. Hal
lett, and as the Argus says, made capital
speech. Our wing brethren say it was the
best, but that is no compliment SO far as we
regard it in political point of view. 1t was
truly an eloquent, able and sound speech
thoroughly democratic, full of sound reasoning
and strong argument. We could not do it ins-
tice to attempt report of it now. We hope
hereafter TO give our readers an extended re-
port. Suffice it now to say we fully concur
with what the Argus says of it, as follows -
"Mr. Sheplev never made better speech
1t had a beginning, middle, and end-which
cannot be said of all speeches that are made
1t was complete in itself-and was evidently
what he intended tosay when he began. HI
did not miss a fire. But we forbear'
B1oN BRADBURY, Esq, followed Mr. Shep-
ley, and although at late hour was listened
to with marked attention. He touched yer,
happily upon the enormous extravaganza anc
expenditures of the present administration and
justly exposed the "Galphins and GARDENERS, ;
who hang like leeches around the public Treas
ury, feasting and fattening on the revenue PAID
by the people for other purposes than to sup
port political dynasties or corrupt individuals.
He was eloquent and forcible, and his remarks
were well received.
Hon. Il. J. D. FULLER then made few re-
marks-endorsing the nominations and the
platform fully, and urged the democracy of thi:
State to harmonious and vigilant action.
was near midnight when he took the platform
and consequently he was brief, but his remark.
were well-timed, appropriate aud effective.
AT IL O'Clock the meeting adjourned witt
three loud and hearty cheers for Pierce anc
King. 1t was truly "rouser." 1t was well
planned and well carried out. No better evi
dence needs be furnished of its salutary effect
than the downcast looks of the wings of Bath
The democracy is awake. Union, harmony
concession are apparent in our own ranks anc
who ever knew any other result than VIC
TORY under such circumstances We tel
you, the day is ours. In September next, W.
shall fire our first gun, and that gun shall
awake TO invincible action the democracy o
the whole Union. Our second, in November
will be the GUN OF VICTORY! afaIb Hr.a .Ii-i
The following letters were received by thu
Committee of Arrangements i..r5-, .,
fl LETTER FROM JOHN HUBBARD.
in lHha 90 HALLowELL, June 23d, 1852.
GENTLEMEN IL regret to say that officia
duty connected with an executive session
now being held, will forbid my acceptance