The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-07
RATIFICATION.

The Democracy Speaking for bradford County Pean.1-
pdna.
In pursuance Of short notice the democrats in and
about Towanda held meeting at the Ward House On
Friday May 49, 1854 express their qualification the
passage of the Nebraska territorial bill by Con-
gress $500 sltrgtt
The meeting was organized by the election of the fol.
lowing officers {f 4s s6.isfss.,,a.s
President-David Cash, esq.
Vice Presdents-S Hayden, H. G. Porter, Samuel Hus-
ton, Geo. II. Bunting, and D. F, Barstow 'a Z
Secretaries-C S. RUSSELL Joseph G. Patton, and II. /
Shaw. csi5 s sa.tEeF
The meeting being prepared for business, Colonel D.
Bull moved that the president appoint committee Of
draugh resolutions expressive Of the views Of s
meeting; whereupon the president announced the follow
ing-named gentlemen said committee: d. NJ Bull W.
Baird, d. A. Overton, VIM. Elwel H. b. Mexican, X Brow
err and d. C. Hall who retired, and after short time
reported through their chairman the following resolu-
tons: stneasfs tsass is4 ss gse sttttras $40
Resored That this meeting receive the news of the pas
sage of the territorial bill by the House
Representatives with enthusiastic qualification,
Resooed, That in the Of that act Congress has
again recognized OF the great fundamental prndp
cocval with the original idea that capable OF ~
Re.osed That we concur in the views of large majority
Of the great democratic party Of the whole Union, spoken
through their Representatives in Congress this great test
their own municipal laws, either in states Or Tsitos
without the dctatora doubtful authority Of cur national
Congress- se @AH
Re.oved. That while we glory in the triumphant passage
tuds and permanency the Union the
tiona democracy the Of which r.
6ect much honor to party which knows North
South East West, but will continue TO be- - II
has beon the glorious party Of the Constitution and The UnOs
Resolved, That want language to express ~
probation and appreciation Of the democratic Representatives
in Congress from Pennsylvania who in the discharge Of
high trust regardless of the combined threats and denup
ton Of wing, and sbotonss, m.nfuy voted to perpetual.
cardinal doctrine which ccmcnted the democratic party
in 1882 and adherence to which wrssted the sdmini
ton Of the from misrule and corruption BY
party made up of the sms Of all factions. 50 -
Rsoived That the national democrats In this dsrct a.
though miepresented in Congress: are cemented By the IT,
hostility 10 any and every attempt emanats from whssvG
may to divide the democratic party impractical
and abstract issues by the exercise Of mEappcaon
patronage through congressional influence either State
national In the vain hope OF quietng the camor retain
ing the support Of factioniss entertaining views asns
with the wings and thereby preventing the harmonious
tion and of the party alike mpote and
condemned -b htn al 81 ~
Reoped That the regular democrats district pee
the Introduction and Incubation Of doctrine with the
principle OF the party have excrtcd their best c6r 70 pro
mote and perpetuse the asccndcncy Of their
principles and thereby eradicate mschevous hsrsss re-
vved and stimulated BY the patronage Of the State and
ton and remain seadt in the advocacy Of their principles
and organization We therefore, in the ererc
of eemens rights and in spirit Of admonition declare
opposion to the folly Of Misguided policy IN patting
weapons into the hands Of traitors combat tie integrity
the party In its most vital parts. Fl ssS@&f
The resolutions responded 10 by enthusiastic and
able speeches by ID. A, 0verton, VIM Elwell and W,
Baird esqs who frequently interrupted by cheers and
bursts Of applause The resolutions then, motion
unanimously passed sU.sarar s sa4
On motion,
Re,olsed, That the proceedings be published in the Wash
ngton Union the Penney ansn and the democratic paper
OF this congressional district #8t sG.NHrE
On notion adjourned.