The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-21
THE GREAT RATIFICATION MEETING IN NEW
Hs HAMPSHIRE,

We fndin the Boston Post an admirably re-
port of the great democratic meeting held in Con-
cord New Hampshire, Tuesday last to ratf the
nations of Buchanan and Breckenridge, brief notice
which we gave our issue Of Thursday last The Post
says;
The day was most auspicous one for such gather
ing and crowds Of people focked into the city not only
from the immediate vicinity but from many miles distant
Some of the delegations bore flags and banners and
accompanied with bands OF music which added the
fractions of the occasion and to the enthusiasm the null
ttude. We noticed particularly the Harnstead Brass
Band which accompanied the delegation from that town
and neghboring places and who arriving early In the
day paraaed through the Streets enlivenng the citizens
and strangers with the various national and popular airs
At the hour Of assembling the number present var-
ously estimated at from four TO six thousand.
At half past o'clock the meeting was called IN or
der at the depot hail. by Samuel Herbert ESQ., of Rumnev
but Immediately in consequences OF the large number I'M
able to obtain entrance adjourned to the State house
yard.
General Joseph Lowe called the meeting to order in
e Statehouse yard and briefly addressed the assembly
party that has to live to ray the nominations Of
their noble bearers and take TO
| glorious victory
Hon. John S. Wells presided assisted by large number
of voepresden and secretaries We regret that we are
unable publish from the crowded of our columns
the able and patriotic addresses delivered on this occasion
by Colonel Wells Hon, Harry Hibbard, benjamin Rush,
"a, of Philadelphia Hon. W. Morrison and other we'll
known speakers. We make for the conclusion Of
| the Posts report:
RESOLUTIONS were then presented and unanimously
adopted declaring that the democracy Of New Hampshire
heartily and unrescrvedy endorse the principles Of the
Cincinnati platform anu will Join hands with the democ
racy the whole country in their maintenance that they
proud to place upon their banners the Of that
honored and faithful democrat James Buchanan
of their candidate for the presidency and
pledge to him the unwavering support Of the New Hamp
shire democracy that they hail with pleasure the noins
ton OF the distinguished young statesman Of Kentucky
John O. Brecknrdge TO the vice presidency; that they
viii always cherish with pride the and fame Of Frank
lin Pierce and that when history Of the republic is
written upon its most luminous pages will be recorded the
statesmanlike counsels and patriotic deeds Of Franklin
Pierce.
Speeches were also made by Levi Woodbury., esq, Of
Portsmouth; John II. George, Of Concord b. n Ayre Of
Manchester and Others hu want OF spaee obges TO
omit even sketch of their remarks
The meeting was very harmonious and enthusiastic
one Cheers repeatedly given for the President Of
the United States the democratic nominees and the State
of Pennsylvania The Concord brass band played In.
tervals much the satisfaction Of the vast multitude Al
late hour the convention adjourned and the festivities
the occasion were concluded by brilliant display Of fire.
works 10 the evening"