The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-20
THE DEMOCRACY AT FANEUIL HALL-GRAND
RATIFICATION MEETING.


The campaign was opened in Massachusetts, TUESDAY
last by grand rally of the democracy at Faneu Hall
The Boston Post Of Wednesday says:
The democracy cf Suffolk county held meeting in
Faneu HALL last evening for the OF receiving the
reports Of the delegate 70 the Cincinnati Convention from
the fourth fifth congressional Districts to ratify the
nomination of James Buchanan for President and John u
Breckiuridpe for Vice President OF the United States 10
congratulate democratic friends throughout the Union
upon the happy and suspicious results OF that convention
and the country upon the gratifying omen Of domestic
tranquility and prosperity.
AT an early hour the hall well filled, while mesr
erce4leni music was dscoursed by the Germania band
Oliver Stevens esq, presided assisted by large num-
boz Of vice presidents and secretaries The meeting was
most eecay addressed by several distinguished speak
, Letters were read from HOE Nessr Cass, Dickinson
Of New York, Fuller Of Maine, G. L. Woodbury., NJ F.
Fowler of New York, W. j. Hammersy Of Connecticut and
others The following .ssolutons were received with tu-
mutuous applause and unanimously adop.c"'i
Re,ops That the democracy OF Boston and the county
Of Suffolk in Fapenl Hall assembled bail the nomination
Of James Buchanan their candidate for President OF the
United States with the yesst satisfaction aud pledge
themselves to every exertion to elect him to the high
Office for which be Ia nominated, believing that his we'll
known fidelity to the democratic through long and
honorable public life; his firm and unwaverng support Of
the administration Of that ncoruptbe patriot Andrew
Jackson and his high character strict integrity, and emf
nent satesmauship so often displayed on all great ques
tons which have agiated the country for the last thirty
years point to him as man upon whom the country may
rely 10 beat back the wild waves Of anatc and
which threaten TO snguph this glorious Union.
Resolved That the nomination Of John Breckenridge,
Of Kentucky for Vice President with hearty
sponse that in him have the gallant and eloquent
pounder Of popular sovereignty the fearless defender Of
democratic principles and guarantee that old Ken
lucky win be counted among the States which shall help
sustain the Keystone In the ARCH thus preserving the fabric
of the Union
Resolged That the platform adopted by the convention
at Cincinnati receives our hearty and unqualified APP
prevail
for party ends would stand between mans conscience
and his God that the efforts made build up
ganizaion, declaring war against the adopted citizen IS
ungnant to the principles which actuated the trainers Of
the constitution, and contrary to the welknown prnc
pies of democracy promulgated by Jefferson and endorsed
BY successive leaders of the party that we extend our
sympatkies 70 the oppressed Of all lands and offer
home where religious freedom shall be guaranteed to
those who avail themselves Of the blessings Of the
public.
Resoiped That the democratic party always conserve
tive and Just demands fair equal and execution
Of the Kansas and Nebraska act In all lie parts and repu
dates all which would by force, violence or
fraud prevent the inhabitants Of the Ter from
cisg the great right Of segovernment which tits the OBJ
ject Of that enactment TO secure to them.
Resolved That the inhabitants Of Territory are 70
seek their just rights under the organic act establishing
territorial government and all measures which In viola
ton Of this cardinal principle revolutionary s5d
should be steadily opposed by every lover Of constitutional
liberty
Reored That we observe with scorn the attempts which
have been made throw odum the democratic party
consequence Of assault made upon Of Mas
sachusets and raise act Of personal violence the
dignity Of principle involving freedom Of speech.
ResoiUed That the measures OF the administration of
rankin Pierce both in its foreign and domestic policy
commend themselves to the democracy of the Union and
In the platform presented by the National Convention
recognise their full endorsement
Resolved That view with the position In VIII
legislators have placed the old wealth by enact
that with awabding standard bearers we will
wipe the disgrace stauttbooks by the election
of conservative lawmakers thus bringing the
State back within the pale of the Union and in fellowship
with our sister States.
Resoived That give most hearty thanks to the
delegates from Massachusetts, for their cooperation in
serving the harmony Of the convention and for their par
otto endorsement Of the choice Of tho delegates
from the whole country.