Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-06-28
Democratic Meeting.

II was advertised in the Vindicator of Satur.
day, the 2ls,, that there would be a meeting i'll
| Union Hall of tho Democracy Of Augusta,
to raiify the nominations Of The Cincinnati Con-
vention. Owing to the fact that many OF oui
| farmers had commenced Their harvest, there
were but few persons in town. Those whowere
here, had business in Court, the June term being
a very important one. Nevertheless, ru mber
o. our country friends assembled at the place ap-
pointed for the meeting.
On motion of 20. A. Harman, ESQ. Col. J
L. PEYToN was called to the chair, aad S. II.
Y0sr, appointed Secretary. This Chairman ex-
planned the object of the meeting, and then ask
ed to hear from gentlemen present, whether, ow-
ing TO thin attendance, for reasons above men
iioEed, it would not be advisable TO adjourn to
future day, when ore timely notice could be
gwen, and when the busy season Of the farmers
~ond be o~er.
Col. Hartman offered the following resolutions:
Resolved, That while this meeting do mos,
cordially ratify and endorse the nomination
made by the Cincinnati Convention, they deem
i, advisable to defer more formal expression OF
thsir approval until tie July Court.
This resolution was sustained by j. Baylor,
Geo. Baylor, Jacob Schreckhise and J. A. Har-
man, eacn urging as a reason for the nsagre at
tendance, that but lew knew anything about the
meeting, the notice no: having been sufficiently
circulated. All that was necessary. was for the
Democracy of the county to know that such a
meeting was to came off, and they would flock
in by the hundreds. The resolution was carried
Col. Hartman then moved that committee OF
five be appointed TO invite the Hons S. A.
Douglas, of Illinois, j. CLANCY Jones, of Pa.
J. Leteasr, j. Nj. Mason, r. M T. Hunter and
J. B. Floyd, of Va, and other distinguished gen
tlemen 70 be present, and address the Democ-
faey CT Augusta, al the July Court. The mo-
ton was adopted, and the following gentlemen
appointed that committee: Col. w. A. Hartman,
A. Konsr. Maj J. Wayland, J. Baylor, and
Capt j. A. Hartman.
On motion the Chairman and Secretary were
added 10 the committee.
The Chair then read the following letter from
DR. c. r. Harris, o. Augusta, who was prevented
fIom attending by imperative professional de-
naands
Mr.. SlpaEY. June %, 1896.
To THE DEMOCRACY OF AUGUSTA:
| noticed in the indicator, that to-day our
political friends will meet to raiify the nominal
lions made by the Cincinnati Conv enton. AL
low mo to tender you my congratulations ON the
result.
1t would afford me much pleasure 10 be pres.
ent 10 add Ole more 10 the number, and mingis
my congratulate lens with the spartaDs of Au-
gusta, " no " i'll TO day swelihe universal shouts
CT Joy and qualification over the names of Your
noble standard bearers, Blcharan and Ereckin-
ridge, bui imperous professional engagements
and obligations, due 10 q Eick and suffering
| friend, must prevent me.
| have always felt deep and lively interest
in the success and triumph of the Democracy
Si,,ce was old enough. trom GEN. Jackson's
first election in 1928, (making seven political
battles for the Pre5ideucy.) | have never felt
more earnest anxiety thar for tho triumph OF
our present ticket which, as standard bearers in
the frs; strictly sectional contest, will DO sas-
tanned by he only party which exhibits the ahil
~ to defend and maintain the rights of the
South.
There never waa such atttisqls in the his.
terv.of our country, and il is time that the parti.
IAN .hould bs merged into the patriot, Tor the
preservation OF Tho liberties Of the people, the
tights of the South and the perpetuily Of our
blessed Union,
The Fusonists declare that marriage will
take place between the Northern Know Moth
ings and the Black Republicans. will not the
Southern Know Nothings aud he old line Wings
unite with the only national party, fthe Democ-
raey) in the hig., patriotic service of sustaining
the @Gian. Ticket" whit oh alone has the power
10 save the country and defeat Black Republl-
canism2 With three cheers Tor Buck. and
sleck AN, witt. regard.
Your FeNow-pitisen,
Q. Il. HARNrs
On mOtion, tho meeting then adjourned TO
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