Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-07-01
RATIFICATION MEETING J!
% '''' "Pierce and King"

The democrats of Bath and vicinity met in
spond 10 the nomination of PIERCE and KING.
There was a large attendance of the democrat
ic brethren from abroad-al inspired with con-
fdence, and DESTROYS TO exchange mutual con-
graduation on the occasion of 50 brilliant and
cheering prospect ahead. At 3 O'Clock, P.
NJ, the meeting IN The City Hall was called
to order by II. w. OWEN, Esq. The follow
ing officers were unanimously chosen .r.
H President, Hon. HENRY TALLMAN.
Vice Presidents Moses, John T..
Gilman, John Babson, Henry G. Lowell, Geo.
Rogers, Joseph Berry, St. Vincent Given, E.
b. French, Alfred ]. Stone, John G. Hum
phreys, M. II. Smith, Arnold Blaney, n. C.
Reed, Thos. O'Brien, T. ]. Southland, Edwin
Noyes, Franklin Clark. -. ......t ....r -.t
~ Secretaries Joseph T. Huston, Frederick
D. Sewall. g 'I.. ''
Hon. Henry Tallman on taking the chair,
made an appropriate and spirited speech,
warmly urging upon the democracy, harmony
throughout the State. If there were any es-
tranged, let them strike hands with their breth-
rem, and come in at once to aid the great sal
walton of the country from whiggery, and cleo
tion.of Gen. Pierce in November.
Jacob S. Sewall, Esq, offered the following
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
q Resolued, That the Democracy here assem-
lo1 x,.ith anti tjefac md
feelings of heartfelt Joy, the nominations OF
Franklin Pierce for President, and William
r.. King for Vice President !; and most glad
ly utter their response to the work SO nobly
done by the National Democratic Convention
and hereby pledge their united, hearty, and
energetic co operation and support for the
nominees, and will gladly do battle for the
democratic cause under the banner which
is inscribed the names ofthose true and unsul-
lied democrats, PIERCE and KING. -'i't
Resoioed, That we hail with pleasure the
union of feeling and sentiment now prevalent
with the Democracy of the Counlry-regarding
it as true harbinger of the success of those
principles and measures fought for and be-
Queathed to US by our forefathers-advocated,
strengthened and sustained by the wisdom and
patriotism of Jefferson, Jackson, and Polk
the maintanence and firm adherence to which,
We regard as the only safeguard and protec-
ton for those institutions, which secure 10 us
as people, permanently of happiness and the
enjoyment of the greatest blessings and dear
est rights of man. A-'
Resolued, That we fully agree to the reso-
lutions adopted by the National Democratic
Convention, and accept the platform there es-
tablished, as strong enough, broad enough, and
long enough-dnd on that platform zoe take our
stand, and WILL in common with the Democ-
racy of the country, there rally, and we go into
the contest endorsing fully the sentiments
therein expressed, and declare they meet our
hearty appreciation. 51li tl..Is Hsa o. l.lt ss
RESOLVED, That we tender to our Democratic
brethren in other States, our most sincere
thanks for the hearty and cordial welcome they
have given to the nomination of New Eng
lands tavorite son, and wepledge to them that
during the contest, '.the Star in the East
shall shine brightly, and CLEAN brilliantly
pointing to the day of victory-the achieve
nent Of which will be worthy the effort
thy the nations cause. sai'' l "'H 'f
We give a brief sketch OF LOT NJ. Nor.
RILL, Esqs remarks Iegretting not TO be. able
to pubIisi, full account OF his eloquent and
able speech; -
s MIR. Morrill, said the Democracy of Maine
s4as assembled 10 respond to the nominations
Of the National Democracy-Ihat the occa
sion. did not 50 much invite 10 The discussion
OF the general politics OF The couhtry, as to
the comrningllng Of sentiments Of gratitude
with the general joy. That an Important
political duty had been we'll and appropri-
ately performed. .uo3rol al,. l,'I., ~
The Democracy of the pine tree State
were called upon to respond 10 the Demo
cratic National Convention---to raise thei,
united voice of graduation that the delibera.
lions of thai distinguished body had given to
the county the names of Pierce and King, a.
the standard bearers ofihe party to symra
thize with that earnest and enthusiastic sen
timent which has been enkindled by il, ant
WHICH was pervading every part OF the coun
try, and eleclrifyns every heart. 1t was
fit occasion TO raise the note oil preparation
which was TO summon the democracy TO
grand triuinphin November. 'sI q Esd
= BW'ihe assembling of the National Con
ventioa had been locked forward 10 witt
unusual interest and hopeful trust. Tn
democratic parywas out Of power, and il
opponents were III power Whether ii wa
Ivy dispe6sation Of an isscfuraBIe aProvi
depce, or by accident, was perhaps, NOT MIA
terial 10 iRF,irs..-4t-was- on admit ed anon
ally, that the democracy should be deprive,
ot.pewer. in The Empire Republic. Tha
party whose POLICY mnt led The country OF
iiGm- small beginnings 10 unparallele,
prosperity and greatness-had been It's e,rid
ing star, in svesye Aearof its peril, and ha,