The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-07-06

DIR. Nouroo, 81 ain, was called on, and
responded in an effective and argumontative
speech.
The President then gave rs sentiment
Nep Hampshire. The first State on the
roll call Of the Revolution. It's history for
the est year shosA tlat she will be the
North ern treachery.
Mr.. B. Wadlin, Of Melford, N. H., re-
sponded to this sentiment in speech Of
much beauty and power, in which he re-
ferred to the recent glorious results Of the
New Hampshire election, much to the graf
ifcation Of the audience. At the close Of
his speech, cheers were given for New Hamp-
shire, for Hon. Arson p. Morrill,, and Hon.
Neal Dow. The hour for adjournment hav.
ing arrived, the meeting adjourned until
evening.
EVENING.
The President of the day being absent,
Louis o. Cowan, Vice President, called the
meeting 10 order. The Pavilion, which
was lighted with lamps, was well filled.
Mr.. Baker Of Augusta was the first speak
or, and made close compacied argument
in favor Of the Maine Law. enforcing with
grea, clearness the idea ,ha, all othe. par.
ties but the Republican were opposed 10 it,
and il successful would work 10 repeal il, or
so change its character as 10 render its pro.
visions Of little value. We hope TO be able
to give repor, Of this speech.
Mr.. Noah Smith, Mr.. Charles J. Talbot,
and Mr.. Merrill Wells, were successfully
called for and made gratifying speeches.
In the course Of the evening, aud in the
intervals Of time between the speaking, the
following sentiments, a part OF them hand.
ed TO the President by persons present, were
read:
Our State-Its political or its moral
eclipse has never been total. Heaven grant
that the dark shadow OF bunker and Rum
Democracy, may not now obscure its glory.
The Democratic Playom-Composet OF
two planks-Slavery and Rum. No won.
der the "Strait Outs" are trying 10 get up
behind.
Hon. Neal Dois-He comes forth from a
modern menagarie Of political beasts, as
pure and unharmsd, as did Daniel of old
from the lions den. May his accusers,
like those Of Daniel, meet the fate they SO
richly deserve.
Senator Ioomb,' Slape Roll call on Bun.
ksr HR Let il DO called and let Pierce and
Mcdonald answer aye, We are here.
The Clergy. All honor to the clergyman
who follows his master instead Of his pay.
master.
The Laeonia and Psppersl Bells. Silent
for the 6rst time on the morning OF our Ma
tional Independence. But probably re-
served 10 tell the death knell Of expiring
bunker Democracy.
The LADIES. Their cheering presence
and approving smiles give us the lively as
surance, that Republican principles and vir-
tues will DO transmitted 10 generations yet
unborn.
We have given in the above as good an
account Of the celebration here as our limit.
ed time would permit rs to prepare. The
committee Of arrangements have reason to
DO satisfied with the success which attended
their efforts. Aided as they were by the
kind assistance Of the ladies, who volun,a.
rily proffered theta assistance 10 prepare
and decorate the tables, they were enabled
to attend to this part Of their duty with a
degree Of order seldom had on such occasi.
ions. Every thing was in the bes, shape. |
and no, the slightest thing unpleasant
occurred during the day Tho speeches
were eafnsst, free from all personalities and
digni6ed there was lille or none Of that
roarseness Of remark or viiuperaiiOn which
s so common-and the people listened 10
he various speakers with patience which,
the heat OF the day, and their
iumbsr,swas most remarkable. At no time
Id the interest flag.
We cannot dismiss his account without
emarking upon the general quieiness Of