Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-18
Breckinridge 6 Lane Ratification Meet ing-Speeches of Hon. R. w. Johnson and others.

In accordance with previous notice, the Unlon and Constitutional Democracy as- sembled at Pine Bluff, on the 9th inst, and during the performance of national air by the Little Rock band, fell into line and marched Tn imposing procession, under command of Col. A. H. East, and assistant marshals w. F. Owen and Walter Green field, to the beautiful grove in front of the residence Of Hon. J. c. Murray, where large and enthusiastic crowd had collected. among whom were large number of ladies, who, by their sparkling syes and sunny smiles, lent an additional charm to the scene.
 The meeting having been called to order, on motion of Mir. H. NJ. Galloway. Ex- 6overnor Roane was called to the chair, and LIT. Ii. L. Parsons, E. H. Martin and J. Hewes Scull, were appointed secretaries The chair then addressed the meeting in snort able and chaste speech, which was received with loud applause. /
 on motion, the chair appointed the fol- lowing gentlemen committee on resolu- tions, viz Messrs. Millsaps, Ragland, Yell Owen and Galloway, which committee, after short absence, reported the follow ing resolutions, which were unanimously adopted, to-wit:
 Rfsotoed, That we, the Constitutional Democra- " ot the county of Jefferson. recognize in John C. Breckinridge and Gen. Jos Lane. eminent abili. ties, true statesmanship and an earnest and impar- tial devotion to the lights of all sections of their country, and that pledge them our sincere and hearty support.
 ReSolUed, That the platform on which Breckin- ridge and Lane were nominated at Baltimore, is the only one put forth by the parties now before the country, that distinctly and boldly proclams the constitutional rights of the south equally with the north, the east equally with the west the equal lty of the States, and equal rights and protection of all citizens without regard to secton by the federal government in all its departments, by land and by sea.
 Resolred, That as long as the territories remain Tn territorial state, they are the common property of ALL the people of the United States, and re- pudlate the unjust doctrine, that the few people, who, by accident greater speed, may first arrive upon the soil, can exclude impair the consttu- tlohai lghts of the southern people to carry their slaves there, and hold them free from unfriendly legislation by the territorial governments. feSotoed, That the principle of protection to slavery In the territories has always been held one ot the fundamental grants of the constitution by every party in the south, and we deny that the democratic party or the people of the south ever lndolsed or subscribed to the doctrine of squatter sovereignty.
 Rfsooed, That in view of the fact, that the black republican party is struggling with confident hope to get possession of the general government, ill order to reduce the rights of one section of the country below those of another, and produce inc quality among the people, it becomes the duty of all good citizens to unite and make one more effort to repel its incroachments, and the Union; and we urge upon the people of this State, to cast aside prejudice, pride of opinion, and preferences for men, and rally to the support of Breckinridge and Lane, as best calculated to accomplish this 1 end.
 Resolced, That copy of theso resolutions be furnished to the True Democrat, The Old Line De mocrat, and the Jefferson Independent, for publication
 The Hon. R. w. Johnson was then in- troduced and was welcomed with enthusi- asm. He spoke at some length, fully ex- pounding the principles of the platform of the constitutional democracy. He was listened to with marked attention, and was frequently interrupted. by applause At the conclusion of his speech a letter was handed him from the Hon. Albert Pike, who expressed his abiding faith in the abil- itics, craftsmanship and devotion to the Union, of our standard bearers, Breckin- ridge and Lape, and pledged them his hearty support in the present campaign; which letter was referred to the committee on resolutions, who forwarded it to Little Rock for publication.
 Three cheers were then given for Breck- i inridge and Lane, and the crowd was in- vited to partake of nice dinner which had been prepared for the occasion.
 After dinner, Judge Sorreils delivered an address. which elicited the liyeliest ap- plause. The meeting then adjourned till night when several stirring speeches were made, which were enthusiastically received
 J. $. ROANE, Prest
 Dr. H. [. PARSONS,
 l.. ". MARTIN, Sec'S
 J. HEwEs SCULL,