The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1860-09-26
Ratification Meeting.


A, the instance of few Democrats a
meeting was called a: the Court House on
Saturday last, which was attended bJ quite
a respectable number, considering the short
notice. The meeting was organized by
calling Hon. JoHN McREYNoLDs 10 the
Chair, and making Nesus DaUid LoaOenberg
and J. B Knitle, Vice Presidents,-M. F.
Woodward and the Editor of this paper,
Secretaries.
On motion of E II. Little, Esq, Stephen
H. Miller and Emanuel Lazarus were ap-
pointed Commiuee 10 wait upon the speak
ers and invite them to address the meet
ing.
In due season they made their appear
ance, accompanied by the speakers. Hon.
WILLIAM Nj. PIArT, who was a pTomi-
nent candidate before The Congressional
Conference for nomination, was first inro-
duceG 10 the meeting, and made very
pleasing ard well.tined speech. He fully
endorsed the nomination of David R. RAN
dell of Luzerne, for Congress, but still
thought had he been treated fairly he would
al that present tine, have been the nomi-
nee He for one was willing 10 abide the
decision of the Conference and do service
for the nominee He adm onshed his
Democratic friends TO stick to the ticket and
make strong exerions 10 secure the elec
ton of our noble candidate for Governor,
Henry d. Foster, after which the Democ-
racy would in some way manage to carry
the State for President, oy which plan he
thought il best 3ot TO inform the Repub-
| Iicans at present. The speaker exhibited
much earnestness and candor in mis- re-
marks, and was frequently applauded by
the audience in such manner as 10 show
that warm feeling was manifest !or him in
the hearts of the people.
E. B. Chase, Esq, of Wilkesbarre, was
next called for, who came forward and
made some pointed remarks which were
( well received. He touched the principal
issues of the present campaign, as well as
gave pretty general exposition of the
past eatch-trap plans of the Opposition 10
gain power, showing clearly that they new
er accomplished anything without some
cheat connected wiihit. He pictured oui Mr.
| Scranton as an ant-iar:f man to the great
dissatisfaction of all his Republican hearers
| He proved that Scranton was not sincere
I friend of the tariff. only mere preiender
Scranton hoodwinked many Democrats in
to his support by claiming 10 be Demo-
crat, having voted for a number of good
/ Democrats, but it viii be impossible fol
him 10 practice that deception and chea
upon them at the coming election. He
(Scranlonj will be compelled 10 enter thi:
campaign as Republican upon his own
true issre-and as such receive support
Mr.. Chase closed his remarks amidst rap
iurous applause.
On motion of Col. L. L. Tate Judge Merri
fed was invited 10 speak, who responded
ina few neat and candid remarks. Fl,
spoke we'll of his friend and neighbor
DsvlD R. RANDALL, The regular nominee 10
Congress, and hoped that he & MIR. Randall
would receive the united Democratic sup
port throughout The District which must in
sure his election. MIR. MerriieId presente.
the nominee as man every way qualified
for the position which be was named
lawyer of The first class, and perfect.
honest man ia all his dealings.
Mr. Merrifield in his remarks did not fai
10 show up some OF the deception practices
upon he voters Of Luzerne, as well as sh
1 ...l. IL, district brr Gao w Ccranfor urhe