Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-05
To the Committee.
FAMPDEN, June 3OIh, 1852.


Gentlcmen:I am in receipt of your favor,
inviting me TO be present and participate in
a meeting to be holden at Portland on the
9Th Of July, 10 respond 10 the nominations OF
Pierce and King.
A prior engagement, regret TO say, will
deprive me OF the pleasure Of so doing. Be-
fore leaving Washington few days since, !
had made an arrangement 10 meet some
gentlemen on business, which must be con-
summaed on that day. iii could delay my
return, | should most gladly do so, but the
matter is entirely beyond my cenlrcl.
should indeed esteem 1t happy privi-
leoe TO meet our friends on this OCCASION
and participate in mutual congratulations al
the result Of the National Democratic Con-
vention. To US. it is peculiarly gratifying
that our nominee for the Presidency is the
distinguished Son Of sister and neIghbor-
ing State-a man whose ability com.nends
him TO our entire confidence, whose integrity
is as solid as his own Granite Hills and
whuse PATRIOTISM is as broad the UuioII
over which he will most certainly be called
upon to preside. For The first time in thu
history of our Government has the standard
of our parry been committed 10 New Eng
land man, and few of US can expect 10 >ed
that distinguished honor again conferred up|
on any other OF her sons. Aside from Ihd
general considerations demanding our cor.
dial and united support of Gen. Pierce, we
may therefore be paTdoned for giving eX-
preston to the feelings 10 which | have al
luded.
Nor shall we labor less heartily to promote
the success OF his eminent associate on the
ticket, who, since the death of President Tay
lor has, by the united voice of his colleague:
presided with marked dignity and ability
over the delibera lions of the Senate. Hav
ing had the honor 10 be placed in position
10 concur IN that voice, it gives me addition
al pleasure now to see the name of William
r. King before the American people. tina
they may have an opportunity to ratify the
act Of his associates in that body, no less
than The vote Of The Convention TO WHOSE
happy results you are about TO respond.
And, may not add, shall not our own be-
loved State bear off the Banner in triumph
in The contest before us. Her democraci
can, and will be united Maine can ManI
should, and must Direct the way to victory
The indications Of success, sure and certain!
are seen on every hand,
The wings never have, and believe neve|
VIII SuCCeeu, unless uutcl tuC vi /
wide spread Panic created by themselves
or from some serious discord and division n
cur ranks. Fortunately neither now do, Of
can exist. The election Of our candidate|
may therefore he regarded as certain as an :
political event in the future. Still, there wi
be an earnest and concentrated effort mad =
by our opponents TO create military furo
by the Fictitious aid of which they hope
elect their ticket 1t becomes then evers
democrat TO he at his post, to consider well
his individual responsibility, and discharge
his duty manluly. This being done, and
success is certain. This being accomplished
and democratic ballots will spread dismay
and disaster as effectually throughout the
ranks Of the wing party, as did bayonels
borne by democratic hands Throughout the
ranks ofthe Mexican army.
That your proposed gathering may be as
joyous, as the prospect before is suspicious
is The sincere desire of
Very respectfully yours,
H. HAMLIN.