Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
Great Ratification Meeting.

The Boston Post Of the 18th contains the
following account of a grand democratic rally !:
"Agreeably TO the call, an immense meeting
Of the democracy of Suffolk county assembled
in Faneuil Hall last evening, to respond to the
nominations recently made by the democratic
convention at Worcester, and to interchange
views upon matters of public policy. A better
or more substantial looking body of men we
have rarely seen assembled within the patriotic
old CRADLE or more harmonious spirit than
that which shook the walls, responsive to senti-
ments uttered by the various speakers upon the
great matters at issue.
The meeting was called to order and pre-
sided over by Oliver Frost, esq, chairman of
the committee Of arrangements selected BY the
ward and county committee, and the following
officers chosen to complete the organization
vice presidents, F. T. Raymond, Cyrus Wash
burn, Benz +. Gould, James Cheever, John
Platts Davis b. Roberts, Andrew Carney, VIM.
Bacon, Nahum Brigham, George Roberts, Ma
hum Ball, Solon Jenkins, Augustus Denton, of
Chelsea, Hiram Plummer, of Winthrop; secre-
taries, s. r. Glen, Charles NJ. Kingsley, B. p.
Shillaber, NJ. 7. Davis.
" Mr.. Frost, upon calling the meeting to
order, gave neat and comprehensive speech,
explaining the object Of the gathering, and
placing the democracy of Massachusetts, upon
the Baltimore platform. His remarks were
warmly received
The following are some Of the resolutions
adopted:
Resoi,ed. That the democracy of Suffolk coun-
ty, in Faneuil Hall assembled, give renewed as
surances of unqualified adhesion 10 the platform of
principles adopted by the national democratic con-
venion at Baltimore in 1852.
'.RcsoiUed, That we cordially approve OF and re-
~, etr and uI-
dress of President Pierce. which marks the pro-
Cressive spirit of our people and of the age; and
that is with national pride and satisfaction we
have seen one OF its noblest sentiments so soon
vindicated by the gallant lngraham in the harbor
of Smyrna
'.Resolpsd That the annoyanccst 10 our hardy and
enterprising fishermen at the east-the difficulties
and expense of establishing boundaries and rum
ming lines at the north and west and the disregard
of treaty obligations by slave traders in the gulf of
Mexico indicate that the happiness and prosperity
of the whole people would be greatly advanced by
spreading the stars and stripes of the Union, and
the shield of our Constitution and laws over the
whole North American continent and its adjacent
islands, and that in our opinion, this is consum-
nation devoutedy to be wished
.Resoiced, That we cordially approve of the
solutions adopted by the democratic State conven-
ton at Worcester, and of the nominations there
made of candidates for governor and lieutenant
governor, and we pledge our earnest and united
efforts to The end ofGe contest to secure the cleo
ton of Bishop and Dowley, than whom there are
truer or better democrats in the State, and none
who would more faithfully carry out the liberal
and progressive principles Of the democratic party,
more efectually protect the people from unjust
and oppressive legislation
"The chairman introduced, in few happy
and complimentary remarks, the Hon. George
s. Boutwell,, whose speech was warmly re-
ceived.
"In the course Of his remarks Governor Bout
well alluded to the position of Capt. Ingraham,
and the endorsement of his conduct by the gov
ernment, which were received with burst Of
applause that showed how deeply the public
mind sympathised in the engrossing topic.
"The president expressed great regret at the
absence of Hon. B. +. Hallett from the meeting,
and Mr.. Hobart read letter from that gentle
man.
"The meeting was also addressed by Dennis
w. O'Brien, J. A. Thrasher, and Hon. n p.
Banks, in an eloquent and forcible manner.
"The resolutions were unanimously adopted,
and the meeting adjourned with the most san
guine anticipations for the success Of the party
in the coming election"