Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-15
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
;s.TURDaY MORNING. June la. 1899.

RATIFICATION MEETING IN RlCHmoNp.
The Democratic citizens of Richmond asSc"o ;, oon
numbers at the African Church on THURSDAY IT, tt
slider The nominations of the ba'no''
Rutherford Esq. in the Chai'. 1ln, 1n. Y N,sos
nn or MR. Ro G. ScoTT, Judge JUN |. .hA'oN'
de,eoo,e 10 Baltimore, oddresseu wv a''e"' =
tho occurrences In the Convention and rccitins
history Of its distinguished nominee for the Presidency
.r mention of our candidates was touchssone
- bo most vociferous applause The Democracy of the
ountry may rest assured the Spartan Band OF Rich
mond now grown 10 an army, will not be 5horcomins 10
tho present canvass They will result a, The Nose
Der polls which before in the history OF c
mond Democracy.
dr. WILLIAM WALLACE followed Judge mason IN u"
remarks which were chiefly personal 10 hi'se" ,,u
ed no Office He had never held nor sough' onc' " o'
,, .s : desire 10 be allowed full liberty to speak IN
the municipal assemblies OF his Party OUT me auu'e'e
seeming FESTIVE he yielded gracefully TO the ona CANS winch
,o. from ali sides OF Tho house for CHAsTAIS WHITE ano-
delegate from this Congressional district TO Baltimore
Mr. WHITE spokea length in most spirited and happy
g, h,ch was chcered throughout by the enthusiastic
roo os bs hearers He diEcuimcd the credit assigned
h &c booo The most active agent in procuring the noTnl-
nation of FRAsKL1S PIERCE awarding Inc merit OF mat
hsr,r con5nmmaion the counses OF many DINERS Oh
whom he was but the spokesman He pledged his test en-
erpies and talents during the campaign to the support OF The
nominee Of his choIce pledge which, we doubt not he VIII
redeem with telling effect upon the democratic minority IN
b copn,v and In this district of which no s assistant eec
tor.
He was succeeded by Mr.. r. G. Sco7T, ST., VINO was
oudlv called for and who spoke with the fefVor ana eo
ouence so peculiar tohmsc. Upon his notion Tue ioiow
inc resolutions were unanimously adopted:
The Democracy of the city OF Richmond no" assemolec
for the purpose OF considering the recent nonhaohs hoe
oy the Democratic Convention held in Baltimore OF per
TO be voted for as President ana s'oS
LIST That we cordially approve Of aud WIN zca,9nsy sup
,ot The nomination of Franklin Pierce OF New Hampshire
ne prasidcn-a nominee whose past lie OF ols'iulsea
Usefulness in tho civil and military service OF his country
whose uniform political consistency ana rea oeVouoh 70
re- areat nrjncipes of the Democratic pty-whose stern
M a opposition 10 the free soers and abolition
len, of every hue and chaacerwhose labors 10 MAINTAIN
the lust and constitutional rights Of each part OF the nation
md especay the recent peried rights OF The Soulh aua
who's. manly maintenance Of all the measures adopted ior
The preservation peace between The States ana me pePc
tuity OF the Union give US assurance haI al .e conp
led concerns this great people may be safely conuc 70
one who in war proved himself gallant soioe anu IN
peace Just and wise statesman. .-,,c,
3D. That in William r. King we nnu an orc anu ais. ~
csnt.in in The Democratic pa.t!onc VINO mas betH ueu
ssted fur hi. frtnncss his fidelity, his PRUDENCE his patti
o,ism and his wisdom and has as often proved n'nse
md will prove our confidence in his future, by giving MN
united jealous end hearty support for the Vice Presidency
OF the Republic. 80
Baltimore Convention embodying the political iah OF
the Democratic party; and We DO NOT aouot Inc enie De
nocrocv Of Yreinia will testify their do here
admiration and respect body Of who have frankly
and earessy ayowcd the principles contained In those re-
solutions the practical maintenance can alone save
the union of our people and the existence OF our govern
ment. , -. - r..
4th That wo will labor with all diligence 10 secuTc for
rho nominees of the Baltimore Convention unequaled
majority 10 the Old Dominion and reclaim for her now what
she has heretofore justly won, the proud distinction OF
the Flag Ship of Democracy
Thus Richmond is fairly in the field, with candidate
against whom not one sentiment OF opposition s felt the
entire ranks of her Democracy The democrats OF Rich
mond will do their duty They Will ra,fy The Baltimore
nominations mol merely by unbounded applause and enlhu
sasm q, ,hsr meetings. such that of Thursday night but
By their votes the polls They will 60 for tho great conser
vatlve cause Of the Union They Will 60 for the men, and
with the party which unes oil sections of The country upon
the platform of UNION around the pillars OF the CoSsTiTU