The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-10-07
~ syrR COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

.,rs,c 10 the proceedings Of the Ulster county dem
cratic convention which publish below, the Ulster
Republican says
Ssses 10 he supported at the ensuing election was
Ia AZ the courthouse in this village on Friday last IL
was well attended by influential democrats rom every sec
tjon of the county and the highest enthusiasm ana COT
It Win be seen that resolutions passed unanimous
" approving of the acts and measures OF President Pierce
IA eYnressine full confidence in his administration Inc
outous speak the sentiments Of the democracy OF VI
ster .,. a., I n p Westbrook
our talented representative IN Congress,
nassed by the convention shows the estimation IN when
H. Il held by his constituents in this county Neither me
t,cks made upon him by the wing press not only OF inns
district throughout the Union nor lose OF Few
d 81 tbe democracy who elected him in his integrity
a aotion 10 the public good lie has proved himself
faithful public servant and the people OF ms uisu'c'
award him the honor he has merl'ed
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTIONAL convention OF del
ates of the several OF the county OF Ulster hed al
the courthouse in the village OF kingston pursuant TO
call Of the democratic central committee on the 29th day
of September 1854, Geo l. Pieree was 'hoSen Pesueit
II SNYDER and David W. Woolsey vice presidents and
Tob, q seboonmaker and p. l.. Russell were appointed
secretaries.
Hon George T. Pierce, upon taking the chair, made
some appropriate remarks upon the condition OF the dem
cratc party in this State deplorng the division existing
in its ranks and expressing the hope that the democracy
Of New York may soon become united and again achieve
victories over the wings such had crowned their united
efforts heretofore.
The committee on resolutions reported the following
which were unanimously adopted
Resolred That the democracy OF the county of Ulster IN
common with the democracy Of the entire Union remain
firm in support of the Baltimore platform OF s52, regard
inc faithful adherence to its principles the only sure
of peace of the country and the pepctuaon
of the Union of these States. ;,
Resolyed That we have undminished confidence in the
integrity and capacity of the national administration
having witnessed with peculiar pleasure and satisfaction
the determination evinced to maintain untarnished the
national honor that ii has conducted the affairs of govern
nept upon sound and enduring democratic national prin
cples and that its have been emnenty calcula
ted to advance the prosperity of the country.
Pesolred That we hail with the highest satisfaction and
delight the nomination of Horao Seymour for the Office
which he now so ably fills that we point with pride tc
Ills brilliant official and to the policy advocated by
him. eycpg devotion to the principles of the democratic
party worthy of all praise and emitting him to the undiv
ded support of the democracy of this State.
Resord That the nomination of William II. Ludlow fol
the office OF lieutenant governor meets with hearty ap
probation that he has proved himself worthy of the hgl
honor which has been conferred upon him. whilst his
duct as Speaker the assembly affords convincing proof
the integrity impartality, and ability with which he vii
I'll the chair of president of the senate.
Resoleed That approve OF the nominations of TIN
other State candidates and that will do all in pow
to elect them
Resoeed That we view with pride the able defence by
the Hon T r. Wesbrook, the floor of Congress- of thu
democracy Of this State from the assaults of those who ao
seeded from the regular State organization and opposed III
candidates and that have the highest confidence in bis
integrity and devotion the true interests OF his cons
uents and the country.
Resolred That we will give the candidates nominated by
this convention our warm and enthusiastic support