Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-06-21
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ratification Meeting.

The Democracy VI StHui'toI, tahAeS WV ~
nations of;the Cincinnati Convention on Satur-
day night last. There was large gathering.
aud we have never eeen the party 10 finer spr-
it's or more enthusiast, ic demonstration, than
characterized the proceedings. The meeting
was called 10 ORDER on motion Of G. M. Coch-
ran, jr.. BY Col. George Baylor taking the chair,
and S. M, Yost, acting as Secretary. Mr.. Coch'
ran briefly explained the objsc. OF the meeting,
and then moved the appointment Of commit
tee Of three 10 report resolutions for the consid-
Grafton and adoption of the meeting.
The Chair appointed G. NJ. Cochran, jr9 w.
II. Hartman and James H. Skinner on the COM
mitiee.
While tho commiite were consulting, the
meeting was addressed in very interesting and
eloquent manner by Col. j. L. Peyton. When
Mr.. P. had concluded, the commistee, through
Col Hartman, reported the following resolutions !:
Resolved, That the platform Of principles
framed by the late CINCINNATI Convention is Ell .
titled to and receives our cordial endorsation,
The guarantee hich il offers Of the equal re hts
Of the States-he only condition Of permanent
union; The security which it affords OF fhe just
surance which it gives, that the Federal Gov
eminent shall be restrained within that sphere
which Is alone consistent with 'the general well
fare" inspire No with hope, and nerve US with
strength, to strike agan for the. Constitution and
the Union.
HRssolved, That we pledge our enthusiastic
support % The distinguished nominees OF that
Convention, James Buchanan Of Penney lvania,
and John. C. Breckenridge of Kentucky, for The
offices OF President and Vice PIesidsn, OF the
United States, recognizing in their past patriotic
and illustIiovs services, the best pledge of their
fidelity 10 the rights OF the States and the union
Of the States, and Of their eminent fitness to
administer the affairs of our gpvel nmen in strict
accordance with those principles, 10 the support
Of which the Democracy OF tho Union have
again pledged themselves.
Resolved, That the administration OF Frank
I'm Pierce is monument OF his fide lily TO prn-
ciples which the hand Of malignity, ia its efforts
to shake, serves but TO consolidate. His good
deeds will live after him, and gr. tetul pos
teri.J will approve his sayings"
The vote beng taking, the committees re-
por, was unanimously adopted.
T. J. Niche, Esq, was then loudly called
tor. He came forward, and entertained the large
assenblags for sbout.3o minutes, in one Of bis
inimi,abe efforts. He was frequently applaud
ed in ,ha course of his rsmarks.
When Mr.. Niche concluded, calls were made
for Col. Hartman. That gentleman made a
brief, but spirited and animated response, who
was succeeded by james H. Skinner. in an elo.
quent and graceful tribute 10 the character Of
Messrs. Buchanan and Breckinrdgs. G. Nj.
Cochran, ir., and w. S. H, Baylor, the electors
for This county, followed Mr.. S. in animated
and enthusiastic Efforts, arousing aud inspiriting
the audienco.
The committee on resolutions, then reported
the following additional resolutions:
Resolved, That VIC organize Democratic s.
ISOLATION for tho town Of Staunton, the officers
III which shall be President, Vice Presden ts
q Secretary and Treasurer.
Resolved, That the President Of the asssocia
ton, or in his absence, either of the Vice Pres
idents, bs author eel 10 convene the same By
public notice, at any time he may deem adj
v.ssble.
Resolved, That Central Committee OF Is
be appointed BY the President. and that said
commit.se shall have power to appoint Vgi.
lance Committees for the town invite speakers
to address the association, arrange discussions,
ohi AcHoioiiy uouoSo INC SuuSueb.
Resolved, That committee of three be up.
pointed by ihe President 70 make necessary ar
engagements for the procuring aid distributing
OF suitable do ;umenls during the canvass.
The resolutions having been adopted, the fol
lowing gentlemen wore appointed officers Of the
association;
B. Craw ford, President,
Geo. Baylor, lat Vice President.
Jno. Brandsburg I'd &c
n. l. Opie, q Il
David Booker, I"
James Gregory
-. nj. Yos,. Secretary,
James OBrien, Treasurer.
On motion, il WAS resolved that the r.ooeed.
ings OF this meeting be- published in the Staun.
ton Vindlca.oi, the Richmond Enquirer and the
Examiner.
Tho Convention then adjourned, with three
hearty cheers for Buchanan, three cheers for
Bieckinridge, and three cheers for Ls,cheI.
GEO BAYLOR, President,
M. Yosr, Secretary.