Washington sentinel., 1853-10-07

"pEMocRATIc MEETING IN THE NORTHERN LIB
ERTIEs.-The grand rally of the democracy of this
old democratic district took place last evening,
in front fthe Commissioners Hall, in Third street
and the attendance was such as To fully satisfy all
that the fire of democratic enthusiasm is blazing in
that district. The entire street. in front of the
stage, was densely packed at the hour for com
mencing the meeting, and the crowd was sweled
still further as the exercises proceeded, until the
numbers equalled any ever convened at political
meeting IN that district The stage finely
Illuminated with white and colored lamps, and
decorated with flags, which presented brilliant
and beautiful appearance. Al the appointed time
the meeting was called to order, and the following
officers appointed:
PREsIDENr-John III. Frick Esq
VICE PRESIDENTS.
First Wayd-Peter Armbruster, Geo f. Good
man.
Second TVard-John c. Smith, Fayette Pierson.
Third Hagd--Daniel NJ Fox. George Butts
Fourth Ward.-Edward Wartman, Robert NJ.
Logan.
FitM Ward--James Landy Thomas March
ment
Sepenh Ward-James S. Watson, Chas, Gels
sert
SECRETARIES
Fira Ward-Danie S. Beideman
SecaRd Wdrd.-Charles s. Lincoln.
Third HIard.-Lewis Pearce.
Fonrh Wdrd.--Samuel Foerng.
EttM Ward.--George C. Leidy
.Sirth Ward.-Lewis T. Mears
;Seventh Ward-H. G.. Leisenrlng
After the announcement of the officers, James
Goodman, Esq. the chairman Of the Committee on
Resolutions, offered the following series, which
were unanimously adopted:
"ReSofred, That we approve OF, and will sup
port, at the coming election, the regularly nomina-
ted democratic candidates for State, county, and
municipal offices, having confidence in their abil-
ity, intelligence and integrity; and believing that
the interests of our community will be served in
their success.
Resoired That we regard the administration OF
Franklin Pierce, President of the United States,
with feelings of pride and pleasure, marked as al
his public acts have been, with lofty and unbend-
ing patriotism; guarding with Jealous care the
national honor abroad, and the rights Of the citi-
zens al home; causing every man TO exult in the
proud title of an American citizen
ReSoicfd, That we entirely approve of the in
augural address OF President Pierce, and rejoice
in the enumeration of the sound democratic doc
| trnes contained therein and firmly believe that
the federal Union can only be preserved by a
faithful adherence to the Constitution the preser-
vation OF the rights of the States, and liberties OF
the people.
" Resol,ed, That the recent letter of the Secre.
tary of State to the Austrian minister on the sub
ject of the seizure of Martin koszta, in the port o
smyrna, meets with our approval and con.
graduate our fcow-citizens that the national gov
ernment is now administered in a manner graf
| flying to the friends of freedom throughout the
world.
8 Resolred, That the honest. upright and manly
course of William Bigler, governor of this com
monweath, has won for him the esteem Of all
good men, and is safe assurance that the respon
sibe duties and powers incident to his office are
| safe i'll his hands"
The meeting was then addressed by Col w. +
Small, William Badger. esq. John III. Markland
esq, Hon. Thomas b. Florence, s. Snyder Leidy
and others We regret that space will not permit
us to give sketch of the speeches of Mr.. Mark
land and Col. Florence. They We're decidedly the
most pointed and powerful of the campaign, and
| told with evident effect upon the meeting. Mr.
Marklands picture Of the dissolving character O.
the whig nominations, and his sketch of the native
candidate for marshal of police, was mastery eff
fort replied 10 by bursts of enthusiastic applause
Mr.. Florence spoke Of the necessity of party or.
ganiZaton on all occasions, and drew beautiful
illustration of the benefit of such course in the
growth and progress of our city under the bright
influence of democratic rulers elected by such
street party discipline. His appeal TO the demo
cracy 10 stand firm by the old party, its principles
and its candidates in this day of factions and aSnS
was well conceived, eloquently expressed, and
warmly responded TO by the meeting. At late
hour the meeting adjourned with hearty cheers
for the whole regularly nominated democratic
ticket for State, county, and municipal officers.