Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26

poTuoh ol Tue report relating 10 lDe lorna
ton OF the club, few Qess than twenty
voted; the remainder sitting silently in their
seats. Not much debate was had, although
il was apparent il did not meet with the ap-
proval of large majority of those assem-
bled. No time had been consumed in con.
sulation, and no opportunity afforded for an
interchange of feelings and wishes on the
! subject. Matters standing thus, the meet
| ing adjourned to another evening. In the
meantime it was found that there existed
much feeling on the subject. 1t was evil
dent that much the largest portion of the par
ty were not satisfied, and would not be con-
tent 10 let the matter rest where it was.-
Consequently at the adjourned meeting, a
motion was made to reconsider the vote
adopting that portion of the report relating to
the formation Of the club. On this motion
much discussion was had and we feel con-
strained 10 say that the tone and temper of
those who advocated the minority side of the
question was bitter, their language harsh
and imprudent and their conclusions as err
roneous as they were unj ust and untenable.
The motion prevailed by large majority.
That the caucus had n right 10 reconsider
the vote cannot be questioned. The course
pursued was not only strictly parliamentary,
but 1t was proper, inasmuch as it was the
will and wish Of the majority, that it should
be done; and no one will, we trust, question
| the right OF the majority to govern. Take
away this right, or abrdge or attempt TO re-
strict it in any respect whatever, and fatal
blow is thus struck at the cause we cherish,
q stab made at the principles we profess, yea,
a death blow given to the future progress of
the cause of liberalism, and a barrier raised
in the path of true democracy, which has for
its foundation the intelligence and virtue of
the people, and secures LIBERTY and EQUAL
ITY TO all mankind. We never can, we new
er will sanction the idea of any restrictions
on the PEOPLES RIGHTS. Therefore, we say,
the Urong ,oas committed Jy The minority, who
so stoutly resisted the well known wishes of
the party, and tenaciously contended thar the
MANY MUST YIELD TO THE FEW.
| Defeated in their attempts in general eau
Gus, TO resist successfully the voice of the
majority, the minority left the hall full of
wrath, and threatening vengeance. Still
anxious TO secure peace and promote har-
mony and kind feeling, the party at an adj
journed meeting, publicly called, sent 'Hick-
DRY Club No. l. the following proposition I:
| Whereas there seems a difference in the
democratic party of this city as to the form
alton of clubs for the present political CAM
paign, which difference should he obviated
and the harmony of the party restored,
therefore
Resolued, That this meeting respectfully
propose to the gentlemen of the Hickory
Club, thai all political clubs in this city be
abolished, and that we and they agree that
no political clubs shall be formed in this city
that shall be recognized by the democracy as
opponents of their views and sentiment dur
ing the present campaign, provided the said
Hickory Club will agree thereto.
1t was received with coldness Pierce and
King Club, enrolling on its list the larger
| portion of the democrats was then fully or
ganized. lis officers chosen by ballot--the
free votes Of the whole meeting. AT its
next meeting on Friday evening 9th inst,
to which all democrats were publicly invited
10 be present, that most extraordinary report
published in the Eastern Times of August
IL, was received. AS might be expected,
it caused not only deep regret, but perfect
surprise. In style IL is perhaps classical
enough in sentiment it is ungenerous, and
calculaIed, if not intended, to deceive, irri-
tate and provoke quarrel. 1t seems 10
have been prepared for the very purpose oil
gratifying feeling of spleen, malice and re-
'N'oSI uht u toSTip'Sj I'o''NC h5S' III"
sir up wrath, and 10 carry out these intcn-
tons (Which we are panied 10 believe were
the arruaring motives) it 10 made public by
printing i! in the Times, and circulating il
broad cast throughout The State. or course
pierce and King Club numbering large
majority of the democrrtic party OF Bath, felt
highly nsulted, and coIld not treat the doc
ment entitled 10 any other reply than Il
public statement Of all the facts in the case.
If II has come 10 this, that the democracy of
Bath are TO be thus arragned by IA few, their
motives and honesty called in question, their
right 10 be heard, denied, and abuse and con-
tumely heared upon their heads, all, for
soolh, because they dare lift up their voices
and express their wishes, then il is full time
for them TO declare openly TO The WORLDS
they do no,v decldrc-their ability and deter
mination 10 think, speak, and act for them
selves and they say TO those who would, il
they could, deprive them Of this risht-'wHo
MADE YOU TO RULE OVER US 9
The report published in the Times does
not express the views and feeling Of the dem
ocratic party. 1t is futile attempt TO charge
blame where no blame exists. 1t is all at
tempt to charge wrong upon the party who
have, heretofore, and who still are laborng
diligently for the success OF our measures,
and all our candidates. 1t is an effort 10 Gre
ate false impression abroad, and engender
uniounded prejudices. The end and aim
to accomplish selfish purposes, and its ten
dency is to do injury TO the cause, and per
haps somewhat reta:d the laudable and best
efforts making for success. How far it will
accomplish lis desired and intended object
remains to be seen.
TO our brethren abroad we have to say, il
shall not prevent us from doing our aoholt
duty. 1t shall not, it will not, embarrass the
democratic party in Bath. 1t shall not de-
crease orr vote. Ii shall not cause us to fac
in our efforts for the common cause, but witt
a determined spirit, MI increased energy, q
new zeal. we will strive on; aud with oul
banner mailed TO the mast, bearing alott the
names of our honored candidates-PIERcE
and KING every thing for the cause, moth
ing for men, we will fight the battle manfuI
", and endeavor TO deserve, what we conf
IDENTITY nope fora triumphant victory o
right over wrong, of PRINCIPLE over Sell
FIsHNEss, hickay and deceit.
(Signed) SAM'L CRowELL,
L. G. STOCKBRIDGE,
SCOTT MORSE,
J. ELLSWORTH,
JACOB S. SEwALL,
]. c. LOWELL,
J. G. SNOW.
HIRAM TURNER,
CHARLES PORTER