Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-06-24
NORFOLK RATIFICATION MEETING,

The gathering Of the Democracy on Thursday night
ut Ashland Hall, for the ratification of the noInIna.
nations of Burnunan and breckenridge, aud Ot the
city municipal ticket, was an enthusiastic and harmo.
NOUS affair. The Hall was crowded almost TO suiio.
cation, md Is deep and lively interest was manifested
in the interesting proceedings.
An able and patriotic speech was made by Dr.
Simkins, President Of the Democratic Association.
Addresses were also delivered by a. +. Leonard,
w. H.. G.. Ellis, and f.. w. Mnssenburg, E.qrs., after
which Il long procession was formed, consisting o.
Democrats aud old line Wings, who marched through
the principal streets and returned TO q handsome ana
attractive collation. ct CONCERT E.li.
it wGs q Era!,d AID enthusiastic .all2-the Fistiorm
Of the Cincinnati Convention was fully endorsed aud
the nominations for the municipal offices duly ra'Itieh'
on the presentation of the report Of the nominating
committee, by Capt. Spratley, the Chairman:
On motion OF TnS-well Taylor, Esq the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted ny the meet
ing .,
R-sclved. That the Democracy Of acrfnlk heartily
apprcve aud rariiy he sc,G %; tie GinGltnGtl CGu-
vrnriuu, und congratulate their political brethren
throughout the country, upon the prudence 81 iS
,ouns-ls, and the harmony ut its proceedings, as the
certain harbingrrs Of future sncres'.
Rrsulvpd, That We hail with pride AMI delight the
nnmir.iiuu of james Buchaian Of Pennsylvania, lr
the Presidency, ~ a just ruward for his prr-e'ninen'
services and well tried patriotism HIS history l.
written upon the legislative records ot ms couhtr!
for more than Il quarter OF a century aud one WI"
can live that long IN political contest, and receive the
endorsement OF his party in National ConveN;l"li, II
a Democrat. well tried and worthy %; he highest
hunurs al the republic.
Resolved, That in Jno. &. Breckenridge OF ky,
our candidate for Vice President, We Recognise a ti's.
tinru!sIed etaresiran, not only emInently quniNh-d
from the dignity aud urbHnity 81 his ln"ili!crs' cu'
worthy from; the integrity Of his principles ING purify
of his character, his just ability and "xpe lencc'
Resolved, Thar We declare ear unthltering attach-
meut 10 the principles of the Democratic: party en-
Lrncrd in The Cincinnati Platform, and tie patriotism
aud qualifications Of ugr distipgaisled LEADERS, anu
ihut, with HI hoGrst pride and bold confidence in our
principles aud leaders, We will labor 2ealousiy and
faithfully for success. ,
Resolved, That we acknowledge with profound
gratitude the wisdom, trmness and patriotism WIN
which President ricrcc has administered the hIfaIrs
of government, nppo.ed ~ he has bUen by iaiiatl'
cisin ard disluyalty, and shall ever hold in reinen'-
brnnrr his iuesrinIablc services 10 the entire country.
Dr. %imkins then read the following letter from
Gov. Wise:
RIcHMoNB, Va, June 9th. 1856.
My Dear Sir:-I thank you for your call to the
ratiii, arion meeting III Norfolk. | need not say 10
YOU how much pleasure it would give mo TO meet
Norfolk in II ratification of a Democratic nominations;
and when that nomination meets my first choice, my
entire approval, you may imagine the enthusiasm "t
with which | greet a Democracy which has
10 iEie,y given prnDf that il is resolved to be- ti-
umphnEt. Tbs iirhet 10 tEa atrGngejt which could
have been made, and will Overwhelin the isiEs, North
and Soutli, so that they will be driven to the catego.
~, one vi them elected-tu lasting silence and secrc.
ry!! Yours, truly,
Ir 4 4 SIurIp