The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-22
From the National Democrat.
Great Ratification Meeting In New Jersey
1000 L emOcrats In Council!

The democracy of Jersey City turned ont in their
strength on wednesday evening" in the public square, 10
respond TO the nominations of Pierce and King ADD the
platform adopted by the Democratic Convention Bat.
more. Music guns rockets, torches. and banners
vened the scene, and showed clearly that the Jersey
Blues are fully aroused 10 The importance OF the coming
contest
Peter Benty, esq appointed TO preside over the
meeting assisted by eight vice presidents and four
taTies. Upon taking The chair Mr.. b., in few appro.
pirate remarks, congratulated the democracy upon the
suspicious and cheering circumstances under which they
had assembled, and the spirit OF Cancellation and bar
mony now pevadng the ranks OF the democracy through
out the Union.
E. r. Bridge esq. of Jersey City, after short appro.
PIRATE address. presented the following resolutions which
met me unanimous approval OF the meeting and
enthusiastically received They up the mark and
furnish good proof that the Jersey democrats have no
disposition 70 dodge any of the issues with which the
united democracy at Baltimore opened the campaign;
Rssoved That the PRINCIPLES mbodied 10 the platform
OF the Democratic National Convention az Dalti.
and adopted with such remarkable unanity meet
with our cordial and unqualified approval and thar, as
friends 20 the constitution TO the stability OF civil and
political institutions the integrity and perpeuiiy Of
Union and 10 The welfare happses., and prosperity Of the
people, we viii unite heart and hand in supporting this
platform Of democratic principles, without alteration and
Resolved That the convention. by preventing 10 the
country clear and explicit declaration principles upon
all the important issues which constitute The difference
between the two great political parties evnces alike the
confidence Of the democracy in the truth and justice
these principles and in the patriotism, intelligence ard in
Rssoved That we cordially approve Of the nomination
OF General franklin Pierce. OF New Hampshire, the
democratic candidate for Presidenta candidate disn.
guished for his unswerviug fidelity democratic pnc
pies, bis stacsmanship civilian, his gallant conduct
soldier and his knd, noble, generous traits of character
man.
After the reading the resolutions, Hon Gorhan Parks,
late member OF Congress from Maine, addressed the
meeting in an able speech, giving condensed and inter-
esng history OF the character and services Of the cand
dates. lie was followed By Judge Narr. OF Elizabeth
town, New Jersey, Of the most powerful popular
speakers in the State He discussed with causcty the
claims OF the supposed wing candidate Gen Scoa-who
for many years his fellow ownsman electrified
the meeting with his own enthusiasm.
Hon A. A. Thompson, OF New York, also made an
able and eloquent address. hitting the wings right and left
N nus own ardent and imprisoned manner
General Wright. of NJ j., Messrs Barstow and Blank
effective speeches =
Letters were received and read from General Walbril,e
o. IN. j., Vol Alexander, OF Princeton and others ex
pressing Their regrets that other political ents pre
vented them from accepting the invitations which had
been extended 10 them to attend the meeting
New Jersey has always been regarded a. one OF Tho
disputed States bat from the spirit now abroad among
her democracy, and the united zeal with which ihsv are
now going into the contest there every reason 10 he
eve that in November she will give triumphant major.
ny to Pierce and King.