Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-25
B. PEYToH, Sec'ry.
GRAND RATIFICATION MEETING OF TIE DEM
.l,N NDRElI L

4.
Saturday evening The Democrats cl city together
N large numbers The African Church. for the purpose of
rayIng The nominations oi Franklin Pe:ce i New II mp
shire for President and VIM r. King oi AidDaa Nlco
President Of he United Stars made by the late conyeniIon
Shich assembled Baltimore. The meeting vas The most
numerous aud enthusiastic which ha= been h ID 70. many
ay IL: NvfI Col NJ. Coukr, the c'ccof Tor tie District,
xained object of The nicenz III All eloquent ant np-
riupriae speech; alter which, he introduced the ioo"ing
resolutions which were adopted BY acca;Glti"n
Resolved That the Democrats OF Norfolk c'y, hail with
rea satisfaction the nominations oy the liloa Demo.
alic Convention Of Franklin Pierce for the PIes ncy and
William T. King for the Vice Presidency .! tie L. States,
and hereby pledge thenseyts 10 Jealous and unanimous
support Of tho ticket.
itt.nlved, That the past career Of Fanklia Pierce 10
,renstny tho storm OF uboou anatacls n New England
and stalking and hazardng his own political influence AZ
home standing BY the Constitutional Rights OF the south
lives iu that its peculiar interests WI! Oe fiie
under his protection.
Resolved That his firm strict, and uniform adherence
The Republican Doctrine Of strict construction If the Fed
ora Constitution denying the exercise Of a doubtful pow
ss and zeao.y guarding tho reserved rights Of the States
and the people, render him peculiarly acceptable TO tie Re-
publican party of the country.
Resolved That in hs notle dccation that he knows mo
North, South, E'st, no West but sacred nalne.
nance of The bond and true devotion to the conn
on Brotherhood recognize theispirit OF an enlarged
craftsmanship unained by seconolsm and cmineny mt
ting him for the lofty position TO which we mean 10 aid in
Resolved That in William T. King We find veteran sol.
!ier of the South trial for half century has proved
be and dithul-a Statesman without stain and
above su.picp and who commands the confidence and res.
pcc and will receive the united support OF ,e great Demo-
cratic party Of the Nation.
On motion Of S. Il. Sawyer ESQ.,, il was
Resolved The the Baltimore nominations, and the Bath
more PLATFORM which they rest receive our cordial hp
nroya and that will unite heart and han! rs fraternity
nf true men, Democrats and Vrginans in bringing 10 thei
support in November full entire, unanimous, enhusl.
asiic and victorious support
Resolved That when this meeting ADJOURN aojonrn 10
Thursday night placr'ior the purpose OF reor-
paDizing the Democratic Association.
After reading the resolutions Major George Blow, Ass.
ant Eector being called out made s'nchec'ine 'eC
making powerful appeal TO ha audience TO sustain u"
nomination, which was heartily re.pondea 10. ;,
He was followed BY the veteran George Loyal ;7, VINO
n,nyed himself ms days of yore the eloquent dcltnne' OF
he cause Of democracy showing in bright co'ora that demo-
cratic PRINCIPLES the only hope and safety OF the nation
,Ir Lovall succeeded by s. l. Sawyer, Esq, me eV
terespg incidents Of the Convention, plcdsng himself 10
,Is,in with zeal ard energy the nominee OF his choice
AT IL o'clock tho meeting closed with nine hearty cheets
for the Democratic nominees.