The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-24
gfDRGIA SPEAKISGl--GRAND RATIFICATION
MEETING AT SAVANNAH

ri Savannah Geurgan Of the 18th instant contains
jail Fort Of The proceedings Of great democratic mass
noaig held in that city tie preceding evening To
auf- the nominations Of Buchanan and Breckenridge.
ca48 D. Arnold presided and Charles C. Jones, ir, oif
GATED as secretary Hen. John E. Ward, who presided
bib o much ability over the Democratic National Con-
aan addressed the meeting at great length and with
IHs-ul effect. The following preamble and resolutions
ar unanimously adopted:
A crisis has arisen in the land From the little cloud
zger than hand which, less than forty years ago
s upon northwestern horizon The spirit Of anaticsm
continued increase and spread uat the heavens have
black and the clouds OF darkness threaten 10 break
rg in all their fury The madness of agitation not
asn in the places Of its origin spend It's
once ia wicked but harmless denuncation in the halls
ngress now tine front OF open rebellion against
majesty of law and seeks to dye the hands Of it's VIC
n ratricidal blood Civil discord reigus in Kansas
I'd Ti blood flows at the bidding OF the fell spirit Of
soihouism Amidst the many discouraging signs OF the
it is refreshing the patriot to know that there IS
1gzvaiiing spirit the influence OF which has been felt
b. good since the formation Of the government
Tz spirit Is the democratic element--part and parcel
he federal constitution separate alike from tyran-
y and Hcentiunsness, restraining, at the outset OF
a government, the monarchical tendency % console
IloD and calculated in these latter days, to qae the
Of fanacism II is not il cannot be necessary to
Do tran refer 70 tho many trnmpbs which demo-
Gzl principles have achieved in the maintenance OF the
defeat Of calculated endanger the liberties
he people In the OF such triumphs, need
y glance the present financial system OF the country
he adjustment of the tariff the public land system, the
sence Of TIE principles of free trade the retention OF
be qualified veto Of the Executive restraint upon
partial legislation, and the establishment Of other
.sd measures having for their basis strict c0nstruc
M OF the constitution just regard for the rights or every
Ou Of the country and for The principles Of liberty
EOlgh0u the length and breadth Of the land. And last
gh not least refer 70 that equitable spirit Of domi
l have been enabled 10 hnd here home and an asy-
On vhere they may minge with naiiye-born citizens
AIS where all may together worship God according to the
a7ltes Of their eonscienees.
looking these things with eye Of patriotism and Of
ls we VII not despair Of the republic North South
- and est there ID still united democratic party and
Vd; il exists and is able contend for liberty against
ntlouSness conding in the guidance Of that merciiu
rurdenee that bias sustained people amidst so
Many vicsitudes and many pels may in the LAM
uAs Of that noble patriot franklin Piercr excaim The
a q prtnsy and fanaiica mud iReritabiy dash ase.f
q 0'H agaiAsf he HHshakeH rock ~ Tho constitution
his hope have renewed in the results Of
s resent Democratic Convention at Cincinnai and, in
rev Of the action OF that convention The democrats OF
nEham county, in public meeting convened, do
Rss0irs That In James Buchanan, the gifted and pa
r0dc sf Pennsylvania the democratic party Of the
Uugu have candidate for the presidency worthy Of the
1ldenos aud the suffrage Of every democrat nom Maine
iszas aud from the Atlantic STATES 70 California We
ToZnse in him Of purity assiaesman Of wise and
1zaTehensive gews who will bring 10 the discharge 81
Eeivs duties patriotism broad enough 70 comprehend
parties of the confederncy and that ia The fnlhlment Of
hs nigh dnties imposed him by the American people he
E know North, South, no East, 20 Vest but viii
oS to the good Of all the paramount good Of each
Rss0ipsd That endorse with the sane cordially
BE- domination o. the hon John z Brcckiuridge Of Ken.
15Lv snd that party. ntify the nominations At
atnna and pledge ourselves the all honorable
1aans 70 secure the election Of the ticket
Reaoiued That sincere, cordial and hearty ackuowl
sments due aud hereby rendered By the deTnoc
Chatham hat Itfzpu nf NesT
mpShre Franklin Pierce the wise and intrppid Chief
Eagsrae Of the Union, Of whom IL is difficult to sal
.ther his wisdom his frmness has been the
suous and who, ON his retirement from Office viii de-
r and receive the paudts Of honest Of al parties
m s faithful discharges Of public duties dnring most
e7laiiu period in national history; that within the
broad limits &C the republic know Of who could
hare better administered the complex and arduous duties
ms hgh Office aud that long the line Of policy
Each has stamped ais administration is pursued We may
wa hn express our conviction tbat 3ht GatoH = af0gfr
Aesnmd hlss Than "a tis WiR apd tmTe1f schemes n
ai csr7ys wAi-i aTs ysnSrate& gfr aaoatr a. Hc
'i1s mHas y r'soHaTy saPsisis aa tHfsrestsa agaia-
Rsralg6L That with The platform or principles adopted
~ .ae Democratic Convention Il Cincinnati uufur The
la,ouiic banner ingCbed with he Of buchanan
Aaa recnIidgc and that invite % s support All who
ie Disposed hy the peaceful remedy II tbe hallot-hox
l Gown agitation and 10 uphold tie constitution In al
o PROVISIONS Tor the security Of private rights and public
ri that without respect the place Of birth
T residence, feel mFr ssed with the solemn truth
" 8tasl H1ud step ~ TIE bRfoH mast End aud that TO
t The one and preserve the other see hope hui
= ne asoendency Of principles and the success Of
nominees.
Rssolrsd Tha; the thanks o. this meeting be and the
are hereby rendered 10 the representatives from this
2Ait m the Cincinnati Convention for the fidelity with
Nheh they discharged the duties Of their trust
hs'otrsa That The proceedings o. this meeting be pub
1ed 10 the Georgian and Journal and The Washington
1oh Hnd hat copy Of the foregoing preamble and these
solutions lie forwarded BY the secretary 70 the Hon.
rankin Pierce
. MISSOURI CONGRESSIONAL E0MnaTIoxs--A despatch from
~ Louis says
The democratic convention tndav nominated Claiborne