The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-13

pe"oeratic hatncason Messing az hath'
Maine.
| We see BY the Eastern Times that the democrats Of
Bath and vicinity met on Thursday afternoon last 10 re-
spold TO the nomination OF Pierce and King There was
lsge attendance from abroad-al inspired with cosh
denos and DESTROYS to exchange mutual eongraulaion
Tie occasion OF 80 brilliant and cheering prospect
ahead. AT O'Clock, p M the meeting in the City Hall
wascaled 10 order by II. w. Owen. esq. The follow
ing dieeTs were unanimously chosen
Pr,sident-Hon. Henry Talman
Vic Presidents-Oliver Moses John L. Gilman, John
abs,n, Henry C. Lowell, Geo. Rogers. Joseph Berry. ST.
Vincent Given, Z. B French, Alfred J Stone, John z
Humphreys, M H. Smith, Arnold Blaney, N. Z. Reed,
Thos oBrien T. j. Southland. Edwin Noyes, Franklin
Clark
Secleiaries-Joseph T. Huston. Frederick d. SewaI
Hon Henry Taulan, taking the char, made an APP
propre and spirited speech warmly urging upon the de-
moracy harmony throughout the State. II there were
any esanged let them strike hands with their Brethren
ana IN at TO aid the great salvation OF the
country from whggey, and election OF General Pierce IN
| November.
hcob s. Sewa. esq. introduced series Of spirited
resolutions, which unanimously adopted.
Able speeches were made in the afternoon by Senator
Hanln, Of Maine, Lot M. Merrill, esq, and Hon.
Nahan Clifford. Mr. Hamlin. upon taking the floor, was
greeted with enthusiastic cheers lie said that he
spike without preparation, but not without Jseiinga
de sincere feeling OF gadness al The present faerng
position OF the democracyo OF the nation He had, at a
moments notice, come here 10 minge his voice with
those q the whole united democracy OF this great
happy, and growing republic, IN nteilng heartfelt, will
ling, AMI sincere response to the nominations Of the Ma
tona Democratic Convention. lie was Tejoced and
proud witness The entire enthusiasm prevailing in
Maine lie knew would be SO; his intimate acqnant-
ance with the democracy OF his loved State made him
fully coifden of IT, He assured The audience that there
could b. no doubt Of the election OF Pierce and King
He allded TO the stale OF feeling at Washington and
said deeat was written the very countenances OF the
wings heTe, as well az with those he had met on his
home wrd Journey The nomination OF Scott had fallen
like cce on the party at the Capitol and despair utter
despair had taken possession OF them
Mr. T. then briefly, though ably, reviewed the charac-
ters, mgits qualifications, and claims OF the opposing
candidate for the presdency-paying deserved and eo
quent tbule 10 franklin Pierce as scholar states
man, vilian, and military officer He spoke OF the
dongslf the convenlion--of lis glorious work-of the
self sElfcing, patriotic spirit there misunderstanding
upon b. democracy OF Maine the Importance of the cleo
lion in September, the necessity of action, harmony, and
good fedng, and strict adherence TO regular nOmna
lions, a, OF vital importance to complete He
closed lis admirable speech with a warm appeal to his
auditoy, assuring them OF glorious triumph OF the
PRINCIPLES OF repubicanism in November next lie sat
down amid deafeniEg cheers.
Letters were received from Senator Bradbury, of
Maine, Gov Hubbard, and Hon. John s. Wills.
We have great pleasure in transferring to columns
the able and interesting letter OF Senator Bradbury.
\ Letter from J. W. Bradbury
DEAR SIR have just received your favor in behalf OF
The committee OF arrangements inviting me TO attend q
inst, respond to the nominations OF the Democratic
National Convention Please accept and tender my
thanks for the invitation would give me the greatest
pleasure be with you that OCCASION but is impos
sibe for TO do 70. should rejoice to participate in
the enthusiasm which must swell the heart OF every New
England democrat for the confidence implied IN assigning
the post OF honor in the great presidential contest to
OF her tried and faithful should rejoice to Join
you the generous emulation with which you will greet
as the associate OF own gallant Pierce the veteran
sman from Alabama, whose unwaveng devotion to
democratic principles for than thirty years In the
public service has made record as clear and true as that
of JEFFERsos, MADISON, JACKSON. Polk, or Pierce
With such for our standard bearers, and the en-
ltire democracy of the country united under them IN
cold phalanx. there be any doubt Of success
already hear the response which bursts from every lip
a. No. no there can there shall be nonew The career
OF prohgate extravaganza commenced under the mill.
tar dynasty OF Gen Taylor, with all lis GALPHINsMs
and GARDIsERisNs, is not to be renewed and peIpet,
around the public treasury in the hope that the people
msy be again amused with the glare OF military glory
and allow them the opportunity 70, another successful
that they put forward and sustained by the Galphns
ard agitators who experimental under Gen Taylor II
is enough to secure TO Pierce ana hlng 'he whole.
hearted support OF the honest industrious masses that
hy ever have BEEN and on the side OF the tax
payer and of the tax.receiver With such an admin
slniion may anticipate under their auspices, win
the whole influence of the executive co operating
with the legislative departments OF the government
in favor OF retrenchment and reform. we may hope to
abuses to put stop TO the underng OF The pub
lie treasury, and 10 bring down within some reasonable
Limits the national expenditures, which have gone ap to
more than fifty millions Of dollars in time OF profound
peace under the stimulus of military administration,
which has swelled the expense OF the army TO an agge
gate equal TO nine hundred and sixty five dollars ior every
man in il, while the scanty ptiance OF nnetysix dol
ars year reaches the pocket of the private soldier
With such encouragemens for success, and such just
hopes OF benefit country and especially OF rescuing
Ia from the dominion OF extravagant military arstoc
racy which, holding leestate in the lucrative posts
OF he army, now comes forward, and unblushingy
claims its the highest stations IN the civil
vice. the democracy Of the whole country will be inspired
with such high Incentives to action, unrng energy, and
Vigorous systematic effort sweep every Stale IN The
Union which shall be made comprehend the great is
sues in evolved in the contest.
Ihave the honor to be- very truly, yours,
/ j. w. BRADBURY.
| To the Committee Of Arrangements.