Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-11


DEMOCRATIC RATIFICATION MEETING IN
PHILADELPHlA.-Th Democratic meeting held on Mon.
day in Independence Square adjourned consequence
lhs ilclemcncy Of the weather 10 the Chinese Museum
the Hon. George NJ Dallas presided assisted by large
number Of Vice Presidents and Secretaries.
The Hon. Dir. Nicholson Of Tennessee; Gen Pillow, Rev.
9. G. Burr, and othcis, addressed lhc meeting.
csoiutions which were adopted
Whereas, The Democratic party OF the Union, in General
Con"cn0n assembled have after aruons labor and II! INC
spirit Of union and armony selected from The
the Chief Magistrate Of the only true form o government
the government Of The people;
Whereas, 1t is proper aud reasonable that The Democratic
pary Of tie United States, whose chosen representatives
have thus acted in It's name, should assemble TO ray their
proceedings; ~
adepha dcvotedy attached 10 the principles and usges o
the great national fraternity Of Democrats ere hound VITA
hcn in the faith these principles the basis oi the
nIoons Union of the States the prosperity of The whole
peoples Of that nrngress when IS steady, ineigeh
democratic and yocn; and that these usagrs sanction
by lang experience conducive 10 the bes interests oi
al; and :
Whereas The Democracy at this day cannot fail all
proper occasions To renew The assurances Of rs
these republican principles which guaranteed the os'a
hmcnt the Union OF the States, and its lasting gratitude
m those eminent patriots, Jefferson anL Madison, and their
Democratic co.dutos who so instrumental in rsi de-
cl1rng The independence Of America, and afterwards in
forming the Constitution Of the United States eternal
foundation of the true rights Of each member of the kepuo
c and the real Liberties of the whole peopa-n view Of
these sentiments and npiniOna, he it
Resolved That the Democracy Of the city and county OF
confirm the proceedings OF the National Democratic Con-
venun lately assembled at Baltimore.
Resolved That in General Franklin Pierce, the Democra
cy candidate for President OF the United States of high
and sterling integrity OF admirable ability Of sound Demo-
cratic principles OF tried palrios of satesma mike views
OF modest and unpreendng Character OF strong convictions
Of right Of independence and rmness in council and devo-
ion 10 those Constitutional rights guaranteed 10 inc oa'ee
and the People.
| Resolved That the son Of Revolutionary soldier and
patriot educated in The principles Of sound Democracy,
General Pierce has shown by his services in defence ol his
country and the iGtrpdy and gnany OF his cunduc; IN
the war against Mexico that he patriot Of the school oI
10 and worthy Of the admiration of all who love their
country honor her character and ready to defend the
rights and liberties of America.
Resolved That as General Pierce is true soldier he is
also statesman whose long acquaintance with civil gov.
ernment-having been placed in high and important cgs'-
live posts, which he has filled with honor among The great
est Of the Unonrendcrs his nomination not
only fit TO be made, but emineny worthy OF the enhn-
sustc, ardent united and devoted support OF the American
pcoplr.
modest but firm and sound in State and National
Councils has given abundant evidence OF his capacity MS
principles his opinions and his charae.s 10 aey INC ns
auts of all secret open enen OF he Dem9cacy whose
chosen standard he has bcsn proclaimed to bs IN the
coming Presidential contest. w
Resolved That candidate for Vice PRESIDENT william
T. King Of Alabama is Democrat of the highest character;
long tried service of his country able experienced
wise and prudent; devoted 10 the Union Of the States and
The principles of Democratic party In him tho people
will find in whom every confidence can ne paceu ana
| in whom every just expectation will be realized
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the light and guide of all American Statesmen: in mat or
yanc law wisdom and pure patriotism nave ao inc
foundations OF American Repubcansm and ts s'rict ana
enlightened construction every just gh anu pro-
tects every interest which deemed uGdnena or pof-
tant or valuable 10 the citizens of this country,
| "Resolved, That the Democratic party VIII ialhtniy
abide by and uphold the principles laid down IN the Ken
lucky and Virginia resolutions Of 19S and In the Tep" OF
Mr.. Madison to The Virginia Legislature in Ivy lha Il
adopts these principles constituting one OF me man
foundations of its political creed and resolved 10 carry
] them ont in their obvious meaning and import"
Resolved That National Bank is an obsolete ldsa since
Jacksons immortal veto prostraicd he monster dnu
The liberties of the peopio from being buried in scpuchre
! of fraud. ,.,;,,,
iona safeguard against dangers 10 our rights ahu
Resolved That The Compromise measures Of me sast ION
sress were enacted In spirit OF devotion :, the Inl"n; 's
regarded then; they are so regafdeo now anu ae
md of rgh, ought be entitled 10 the support OF the eo
pc of the Union they will receive he honest support VI
the whole Democratic party Of the country
IL That usic. and sound policy o;bd lie reGeFai uo
vernmeu 10 foster branch Of industry 10 The as'fimen
of any other cherish the interests OF one portion lo
the injury OF another portion OF our common country! a
every citizen, and every section OF he country mas ns
10 demand and insist upon equality o. nights ana pri'i
sges and 10 complete ard ample protection OF persons ant
II property from domestic violence or foreign aggression
Resolved That the Baltimore nominations, ana the balti
more PLATFORM which they rest, receive our cofu up
proyaL and that we will unite heart and 0and as
" of true men, Democrats and PennsylVanans IN ohgnE
10 their support in November FULL entire unanimous en-
/ thusisslic and victorious support
Att late hour the meeting closed with nine hearty chee
for the Democratic nominees.
I Bosros juno s-Inegsnce has been received mere
The death OF Frederick Hall, only son OF Inc
eraI He died last night after brief Illness al andoVef
this State His father being app:ised OF MS SoE
illness left Washington on Saturday ast and reachea Anoo
yer oniy in time 10 witness his last hours on ealtn In
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