The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-15

s0mewhat willing TO assert that General Pierce was
s,ed 10 her He had received bls education IN Maine,
ana also Of her daughters as his meet and be;
amse of these things they considered their claim good
one-although they did not wish 10 excite any jealousy
% subject 10 which the Union had put In such strong
and oyerpowering claim Mr CliHoIds remarks were
received win such applause 90 iaiey eo's Puullc
orator. 49,. u,
but declined 70 speak on accogn, OF III health
George +. Shepey esq, OF Portland, next spoke, and
moved himself worthy OF the liberal applause with
which his speech received II was truly eloquent
He was followed by Governor Anderson, OF Maine,
who made also excellent speech, which received
with much ieryent applause.
Gen w. b. s Moore, of Bangor, Maine, next spoke
and showed in felicous the decided evidences
II that success which would be approve the
nation OF General Pierce, His observations concerning
he entire absence OF power TO enable the wing party
nepetuate their rule received all OF his adj
dress with loud demonstrations OF applause.
Judge Kellogg, OF Vermont, and Lot M Monil, OF
Maine were called upon, but did mol respond.
Judge Morton, OF Georgia, was received with nine
cheers for Georgia. and responded one OF the most elo
quen elegant and witty speeches that we have listened
10 Tor long time. 1t received with unbounded APP
plause, and he closed amidst loud cries $50 on" $50
Samuel j. Anderson, L. d. Sweet, Geo. F. Rmery, and
syey called out and addressed the assemblage in ami
mated and interesting speeches, which were received
with liberal applause.
Hon. Henry Hubbard excused himself from speaking
ion; and Hon G. w. Kitlredge and Hon Moses Norris
preferred TO give way for other speakers. Hon. IT, w.
Morrison was called upon, but was not present.
Hon. John s. Wells and b, Il. Aver, esq, were then
excessively introduced, and made brief pertinent and
happy speeches.
The following resolutions which had been previously
presented were then unanimously adopted
Resolped That the democracy of the Granite State wei
with most heartfelt JOY the nomination OF FhANh-
LIN PIERCE the democratic candidate for the pfesl-
ency and with one voice OF grateful acceptance respond
this high tribute from friends Of the other States OF
Ilpin IN DTln
ablesl advocate and firm defender
Rs0ved, That though with the motto under which they
have always acted--"prncples not men-the democracy
OF this State would now, they ever have done, most
pfoachng presidential whom the convention had
ccted; yel they will with greater enthusiasm rally
around hn whom they have 80 often followed often tried,
and always found true.
Resolved, That send back democratic friends
everywhere throughout the Union greetings with our
that the confidence by this nomination noby
eposed in Gen Pierce will be by him most fully redeemed
towards them who have SO unanimously conferred IT, and
with congratulations the triumph 10 our principles
which his election will secure.
Resped That the past is the best for the u
nre and the we-tried ability of Gen. Pierce in private
and public life. his integrity and hruness, and his ardent
patriotism, all afford the most ample assurance that the
honor OF beloved Union safely be ntrnsted 20 his
hands, and that he will eaessly discharge the high duties
OF the Office 10 which he IS nominated with as sacred re-
gard the Constitution and The laws and 10 the rights OF all
the members oil our republic.
Resolved That heartily approve OF the nomination
OF Wm. Il. King for the vice presidency and TO him with
the avorite son of New Hampshire pledge cordial
support
the recent Democratic Baltimore Convention as the broad
platform OF prime pies which we will stand firmly with
democratic brethren throughout the Union
The meeting then adjourned with three enthusiastic
cheers for Pierce and King and while the band struck
up lively air, and the cannon upon the hill was belch
ing forth national salute the vast multitude quietly dis
persed, about O'Clock. This the best, most
rous, enthusiastic, and pleasant meeting that has been
held in this State for many years.