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

A, the instance of few Democrats
meeting was called a. the Court House on
Saturday last, which was attended By quite
a respectable number, considering the short
notice. The meeting was organized by
calling Hon. JoHN McREYNoLps 10 the
Chair, and making NesTs. DaUid Lotrenberg
and j. B Knitle, Vice Presidents,-M. F.
Woodward and the Editor of this paper,
Secretaries.
On motion of E H. Little, Esq Stephen
H. Miller and Emanuel Lazarus were ap-
pointed Committee 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. PnrT, who was promi-
nent candidate before The Congressional
Conference for nomination, was first iniro-
duceG 10 the meeting, and made very
pleasing ard well.iined speech. He fully
endorsed the nomination of David r. Ran
dell, of Luzerne, for Congress, but still
thought had he been treated lairly he would
al that present tiEe, have been the nom-
nee He for one was willing 10 abide the
decision of the Conference and do service
for the nominee. He adm onished his
Democratic friends to stick to the ticket and
make strong exerioBs 10 secure the eec
ton of our noble candidate for Governor,
Henry D. Foster, after which the Democ-
,r,c ma In On
the State for President, oy which plan he
thought it best not TO inform the Repub
licans at present. The speaker exhibited
! much earnesiness and candor in his re
marks, and was frequently applauded by
! the audience in such a manner as TO show
that warm feeling was manifest !or him in
the hearts of the people.
E. b. Chase, Esq, of Wilkesbarre, wa:
| next called for, who came forward ant
made some pointed remarks which were
( well received He touched the principa
issues of the present campaign, as well al
| gave d pretty general exposition of the
past catch-lrap plans of the Opposition tt
gain power, showing clearly that they nev
er accomplished anything without some
] cheat connected wiihit. He pictured oui MI
| Scranton as an anti-iar:f man to the grea
dissatisfaction of all his Republican hearers
| He proved that Scranton was not sincer
friend of the tariff, only mere preiendel
Scranton hoodwinked many Democrats in
to his support by claiming TO be Demo
crat, having voted for number of goo
i Democrats, but it will be impossible 70
him 10 practice that deception and ches
upon them at the coming election. II
(Scran.onI will be compelled 10 enter thi
campaign as Republican upon his ow
true ssne-and as such receive supper
Mr.. Chase closed his remarks amidst raI
lurous applause.
On motion of Col. l. L. Tate Judge Merr
! fed was invited TO speak, who responde
in. few neat and candid remarks. H
spoke we'll of his friend and neighbo
DaylD r. RAEpaLI, The regular nominee Il
Congress, aud hoped that he (Mr. Randall
would receive the united Democratic su
port throughout The District which must il
sure his election. Mr.. Mern6eld presente
the nominee as man every way quaiife
: for the position which he was named
lawyer Of The first class, and perfect
honest man in all his dealings.
: Mr. Merrifield in his remarks did not {;
10 show up some of the deception pracsic'
upon the voters OF Luzerne, as well as q
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