The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-16
Ratification Meeting at Harrisburg.

We copy the following OF great and enthu.
sastc ratification meeting Of the democracy of the CAPT.
tai Of the old Keystone from the correspondence OF the
National Argus:
The democracy held grand ratification meeting here
this evening. The courthouse was crowded 10 overflow
ing and the utmost enthusiasm prevailed ALI past differ
ences OF opinion seemed TO be buried in the tomb OF OBJ
livon, and oil sections and divisions OF the party
trying to outve each other 10 their zeal and fidelity TO the
nominations and the great principle under which the
battle is 10 be fought and II truly cheering TO
behold both the DID, the young and the middle aged
ing out in their strength for the purpose OF renewing their
vows OF fidelity to the great principles OF democracy and
with hearty good will responding to, and ratfyng the
action Of the recent National Convention. Il may truly
be said the campfire are already lighted !; the spirit
OF lSi4 is aroused the shout from every hilltop and
valley, from one extremity OF this vast republic 10 the
other, is Pierce, King, and victory
The meeting was called 10 order by Colonel Boas,
who nominated his excellency Governor Bgler pres
dent, and x.Govetnor Porter, Dr. Riley, and several
other gentlemen, vice presidents
A committee on resolutions were also appointed, who
reported the following, which accepted with the
most enthusiastic applause:
Resoved That we congratulate the democracy of the
country upon result OF the labors OF the late National
ourselves firmly upon tho platform presented by that
convention with deteTm nation 70 yield no inch OF ground
until victory perches upon our banner
Rssoiped, That we endorse with hearty good
viii the nomination for President, General franklin Pierce,
Of the Granite State that we hail him with delight
standard bearer and that we win rally TO hi.
support that glory in the man who has won his way
such honorable ana pubic esteem high
qualities Of head and heart by long experience and faithful
home and abroad, and by honesty of purpose
aud character above reproachsrmed in virtue and TRUTH
the shafts Of malice fall harmless his eet and every
sign OF the tunes presages victory and success
Resolved, That cordially approve the nomination Of
Col VIM X, King for the vice presidency, whose long
and faithful services as statesman and dplomatst
evidences Of his ample qualifications for that high STA
ton,
RsoiOea, That the democratic candidate for canal
missioner, William Starlight OF Fayete county, deserves
the support OF the voters OF the State, and that his election
Is a ioreRone conclusion.
Resolved, That all past differences OF opinion are
buried IN grave too deep for and that with
one heart and one mind we under the democratic
banner the country governed
by the pno Piles that directed the counsels Jeder-
son. Madison, Jackson, and Polk. sf.-tastnf
After the resolutions were adopted the meeting was
addressed BY Governor Biger, Col. John McCahen,
Hon. John Cessna, OF Bedford, Hon. John Stong. Of
Reading and others At the conclusion of the speeches
the meeting adjourned with nine cheers for Pierce King
and the Union.