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From the Boston Posi-, Oct ~
Great Ratification III eeting in FaneuI Hall
Agreeably to the CALL an immense meeting OF the de-
mocracy OF Suffolk couHty assembled in Faneu Hall last
evening. 10 respond to the nominations recently made
oy lhe de1ocrac convention at Worcester and 70 Itsr
change views upon matters OF public policy better or
more looking body we have rarely seen
assembled within the patriotic old crsdle" or more
harmonious spirit than that which shook the walls. re-
sponsve to sentiments uttered by the various speakers
upon the great matters at issue.
The meeting called TO order aud presided over by
Oliver Frost, esq, chairman Of the committee OF arrange
mons selected BY the ward and county committee, and
the following officers chosen to complete the oganxa
ton ssiden,s--F. F Raymond Cyrus Washhurn,
BeDjamia F. Gould. james Chsever John Plalis, DAVIS
5. Roberts, Andrew Carney, VIM Bacon. Nahum Bris-
ham. George Roberts, Nahum Ball. Solon Jenkins Au-
gustus Denion. Of Chelsea, Hiram PIummer. Of Win
!hrop. Secre!aries-S r Glen. Charles M Kingsley. B.
Mr.. Frost, upon calling the meeting to order. gave
neat and comprehensive speech explaining The obec! OF
the Gathering and placing the democracy OF Massachu
sets upon the Baltimore platform. His remarks were
warmly received.
The folio wing resolutions were offered by Hon. Aaron
Hobart; e,s A la.
Faneu Hall assembled, give renewed assurances OF un-
qualified adhesion 10 the platform oprinopes adopted "
Rs,oiotd. Taat cordially approve Of and rsspond to
the eoquen and patriotic inaugural address ot Pfcsdont
and Of he age aaa that i IS With national pride and .s
sacon have of its nobes sentiments 20 soon
vindicated by the gallant lngaham in The harbor Smyr
Rssslssd That the annoyances hardy and enter
prisng fishermen the East the difficulties and expense
Of establishing boundaries and running lines the North
and Vest and the disregard Of treaty obligations by slave
traders in the Cult OF Mexico, indicate that the hapPnees
and prosperity Of the whole people would be greatly ad.
vancd by spreading the stars and stripes Of the Union and
shield Of constitution and laws The whole North
American continent and its adjacent islands, and that n
opinion this is 4" communication devontly 10 be wish
Rssopsd, That cordially approve Of the rssoIu.ions
adopted by the democratic SAFE p Worcsssr'
srnor and governor and we pledge our earnest
on Of Bishop aud Dowley. than whom thsre ruer
better democrats in the State and none who would more
party eteciuay protect people
from unjust and oppressive legislation
ResoUds That the proposed amendments TO the consti-
great upon present system OF
government. by their adoption executive patronage will
be abridged Legislative sessions will be limited the free
ballot established and placed beyond Legislative control
the appointing power resumed by the people The organ
za,on OF government freed from embarrassment and
delay The doctrine OF direct responsibility 10 the people
enforced and their corrective power and control secued
and for future amendments demanded, ready and con-
vcnent modes viii be provided"
Rssoiped, That the present system of representation 10
unus, and Oppressive The democrats of Boston that by
means OF the general ticket It gives TO bare majority
orour and six senators IN tho legislature
while the minority often nearly large, is
ed there al all nor has II been Tor more ihan twenty years.
THIS systems which the wings and .her allies seek 70 per-
by the rejection OF tue constitution, gives
Boston, where the wings have controlling major
While Of wop or Ha can vote
representative twice in ten years. more RIarng In
hall 50 unjust in the proposed reave rep
Morris 1t the democratic parry alone hstsaf
this army Of representatives from Boston. the masses Of
the people, even among the wings themselves, are not
that is repre- sented and committees ior,y
four and six senators alone accosnabe
vote contrary decree which had gons from this
eesral power. Aud this committee which has controlled
most Of the time for thirty does not yield up i power
periodically % the people like other commiiees but per-
through its old chairman, and with the influence Of
these in the wards securing always working mslory Of
these evils by dividing the city into single senate
rial districts aud into representative dstrict. no one OF
which will bc entitled 10 than three representatives.
This will break the central powes that has controlled
our elections or 20 many yesrssve every interest and
tive thousand democrat voters repre-
senaton in both branches OF the legislature Against such
who have go long held The power viii work w'sh si tnen
III ns ss% ss
md liberal wings should labor 10 the people OF
Just and democratic system OF representation which
is proposed for their adoption
R1.lpsd That sum pnary laws part of the DEM
ocra,ic creed and believing ixw of 1914
the "Msine liquor law, 10 anti de mocsauo IN prtcipe,
il only decla maory support we xo fo ls speedy repeal
and will advocate and support In It's stead any wcI-de-
people the popusf .entnen, and the enshsned juds-
ment OF the age, and which, looking 10 humane and
results. shall efec cusy than this obnoxious law
diminish great and acknowledged evils of in~mpcr-
aud the fo Tho successful labor OF tho
uue and honest rel3fmer. HMH
Rssotpsd That faithful adhesion organixa-
ron and our nominations, when they proceed from
delegates regularly chosen In the primary meetnKs OF the
people, from every democrat the Ssate and
party which he PROCESSES belong The demo-
cratic party Suffolk county has been retarded and csp
pied growth from o fidelity 10 its
saons, which may have been caused IN from ee-
ins thai il be Of avail contend alone with the
OF tho whg parry and In to morIves
may have divided, let resolve thai wl. from
forth, snits and faithfully snPPonth me
nominations until Suffolk shai be nailed
democratic county.
The chairman introduced, in few happy and comp-
mentary remark the Hon. George g. boutwell,. whose
speech was warmly received. He earnestly advocated
the constitution, and appealed 10 the people TO ex
ampe il for themselves, and not reject upon the word
OF others He stated its various advantages, and refuted
the Arguments against its unequal operation tie ex-
planned the Importance Of the dsrct system OF represent
alton provided in the consution and argued that BY
this disrcng syslem alone could The public interest be
fairly and equally represented He showed the super
orty OF the constitution TO the old one, and asked
II the new one rejected where they would mad an-
other; for that reform needed was admitted BY al
parties and could they find such reform 10 Wig ruler
He argued that the district system would tend 10 DO away
with salonsy between city and country, Row exisine,
bscause would divide the strength which made the city
20 powerf in its concentration. and give 10 large MI
nor.ty rights long withheld lie sxbortsd the democrats
to be united in their support OF the Constitution fos
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