Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-07-15
Ratification Meeting At
Portland

ceedIngs, what was done at the Democratic
Ratification Meeting held in this civ on the
fifth instant. But that account is necessarily
confined TO the formal doings, aud gives no
adequate idea Of the vast multitude present,
or the glorious spirit that pervaded the as
seinbly. Indeed, no language could convey
a just impression of the occasion. II was
necessary TO be there to appreciate il fully.
Ii would be quite impossible to estimate
correctly, the number in attendance. We
have heard it variously stated al from 5000
10 10000 people-many Of whom were la
dies. And no better evidence Of their inter
est could be shown than the fact that for
nearly Tour hours they remained, with the
o'az'ng sun pouring its scorching rays upon
the'r heads, listening with delighted attention
TO the eloquent speakers, and making the
welkin ring witt, their laundering cheers. II
was sublime spectacle. So large mod en-
thusIastIc gathering OF the masses for po.
litlcal purposes, never before assembled,
probably, IN the Stae. 1t spoke well for The
triumph OF Democratic principles next fail ir
Maine.
The arrangements for the occasion, we
ought TO say, we're highly crednabie TO the
taste and energy of the Committee uf arr
engagements. A large platform for the spea-
kers, officers, and band, was erected, in front
OF which were seats for The audience. Over
The platform waved the American flag, giver
TO The free winds the cooquering names Of
" PIERCE and KING" Between tho
speeches the band discoursed most excellens
music. a.aq
1t will be seen, by the official report, thar
there were large number of addresses from
distinguished gentlemen from abroad, and
had III,
ready to express their warm faith in Demo-
cratic principles, and their entire confidence
IN the success of the Democratic ticket
There was SO large a number, that II would
be impossible, ia the crowded state of our
columns. TO notice them at length. They
were all good-ertra-full of the true fire,
flashing with wit, teeming with eloquence,
Overruning with fun, and strong in fact and
argument. Our New Hampshire friends, 10
whom was assigned the principal talking
duties of the occasion, showed how strong a
hold Gen. Pierce has upon the hearts of his
own people. They spoke with a personal
ardor, such as is rarely manifested on sim
liar celebrations-more az nen would speak
of brother, than as they are accustomed TO
speak Of politicians.
JUDGE PARIS, on taking the chair, made
a few effective remarks. He had known
Gen. Pierce while 10 Washington Intimately,
and knew him 10 be an able man, a sound
Democrat, and fully competent TO perform
well the duties of The office 10 which he
would certainly be elected next November.
VIM. R. King he had been personally ac-
quainted with for Ihirly-six years, and
deemed him one of the abest, as he was one
Of the most distinguished statesmen Of the
country. OF The Platform, he said that it
was getting back 10 first principles, and
he had rather fall 90 tina: platform, than
stand on any other. He urged the defeat Of
the present Wing party, on The ground of
the corruptions ofthe administration as well
as for general political reasons.
Gov. HUBBARD was received with three
hearty cheers. He said he had not expected
to address them, but deemed il his duty 10
respond to the call. II was glorious day for
the Democracy 10 assemble. The spirit of
our noble forcfathers should be initiated by
us. The Governor recapitulated the stirring
political facts and principles Of Jefferson,
Madison, Jackson and Polk, and urged the
Democracy 10 stand true 10 their faith. He
congratulated them heartily on the nomina.
ton of PIERCE and KING, and had no
doubt OF their triumphant election. When
he resumed mis- seat, the audience gave him
three cheers more.
JUDGE BLAIR, of Missouri, said that the
nomination al The South was received with
an acclamation Unprecedented in that Sec
ton. The Democrats of Missouri have been
divided for several years by local matters,
but this nomination proves bond of gen>
eral union there, and all parties go IN for it
heartily. lizards and Softs" =" Benlon''
and "Anti Benton all join hands for
PIERCE and KING. Missouri will give
for them, not an old fashioned, but ne,s
fashioued majority.
Three cheers were given for Missouri.
Elk. Gov. WILLIAMS said he was acciden-
tally present, aud Gid not expect 10 address
the meeting. He, however, showed that he
WAS a genuine chip of the granite hills. HA
gave brie: sketch of Gen. Pierce's life and
career, and abundantly met the foul SANDERS
that the Wings had presented against him.
Mr.. KIrTREDGE showed that the progress
of the country and Democratic principles
were coeval. and that the elements Of true ma
tional greatness were called out by the
measures Of the Democracy. He spoke
with great earnestness and good taste.
Mr.. FOSTER instituted a striking compare
son bel weeD the positions OF the Wing audi
Democratic parties and their candidates.
The latter advocate " principles not men,
and leave il 10 the other side 10 abuse, as
they are now doing, in the person of Gen.
Pierce, the defenders of their country. Nh.
Foster is a very effective speaker, and re-
tanned the close attention of the audience 10
the close. .r ..,r ... u
Mr.. WOODBURY., Of Boston, was cut out
by nature for stump orator. Thoroughly
educated 10 political affairs, he has his iacls
at full command. But his power lies IN the
happy, of. hand, telling application of the
facts. He can relate an anecdote, point an ar
gumsnt, and keep his audience wide awake,
about as well as any other man Of his inches.
Another of the same stamp is MIR. BAKER,
who was brief in his remarks-the ground
having been covered by the previous spea-
kers-but who stirred up the hearts OF his
audience by the force and aptness of his rea-
sonlng and illustrations. .r
Mr.. PEABODY spoke eloquently of the en-
thusiasm with which the nomination of
Pierce was received at Hillsboro', his native
place. The people there love him al q
brother. lie went into an able defence Of
his character, ability and services, and
pledged New Hampshire for $4,000 majority.
MIR. SPEAR followed, aud did honor 10 him.
self and his State 10y neat, compact, and
earnest address.
JUDGE HAYWARD. Of Vermont, said, tina,
the day was most suspicious for such q
meeting. He said that Vermont had been
under The domination of WhiggeIy for many
years, but could NOT continue SO much lon
ger. He spoke at length, well, and to the
purpose. I,.t. ri t..4, ...,.., 49,.
Three cheers were given for the sturdy
Democracy Of the Green Mountains. s. ~