Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05
The ratification Meeting.

The proceedings Of the meeting of the
Democracy of this city, to ratify the action
of our State convention, will be found in
to days paper.
The meeting. as suitable demonstration
Of tie sentiments of the people, was every
thing that could have been desired.
On Thursday evening especially, there
was rousing turn out. The real friends
of the Union were in council this time
There were no galvanizing resolutions
adopted, as was the case at the Republican
meeting of the evening previous, but reso-
lutions Of the true stamp, such as are de-
manded in the present crisis, and such as
cannot fail to receive the concurrence Of
every man who prefers peace ard prosper
ity in preference to anarchy and war.
After the resolutions were reported to the
meeting, speeches were made by Judge
Randall, Hon. Uri 0sgood, S. W. Bowen,
and 7. Q Hildebrant.
The speech Of Judge Randall was lis
tened to with profound attention Indeed,
it was an effort worthy Of tn, man and the
cause. In a calm, dispass;onate and logi-
cal manner, the Judge presented his views
on the issues involved in the crisis; and
in our estimation, laid down the only hope
ful plan for the adjustment of the existing
difficulties, and the solution of the question
as to whether this Union shall exist or not
Mr.. OsgoOd's speech was most able and
impressive. There are few men in the
State who equal Mr. Osgood for sound
! Judgment and abilities as a jurist and
/ statesman. lie reviewed the coercion
| speeches d. Evered on the previous e, ening,
and showed that the advancement of such
sentiments were calculated to increase oux
/ troubles and widen the breach between til
1 North and the South. lie affirmed that
the existence Of the Union can never be
/ perpetuated by force, and that the non
compromi Sc policy Of the Republicans mus,
result in bloodshed. He expressed his
readiness and willingness to accept of any
compromise founded on reason and justice
and hence was willing to sacrifice party
preferences and party interests for the pre-
servation of the country.
S. W. Bowen followed in speech which
| did great credit to him. He handled our
Republican friends withou. gloves Mr.
Bowen always is listened to with attention
Ga this occasion his remarks seemed tc
meet the hearty concurrence Of every Dem
Ocrat present. lie took correct view Of
our national affairs, and held up the dan
gers which the coercion doctrines of tn,
Republicans threaten to bring upon us
MIR. B. is just the man to talk to the people
in this period of darkness and gloom.
The concluding speech was made by T
Q. Hildebrant, and contained many brill
liant points Mr.. Hildebrant was presen
at the Republican meeting of Wednesday
evening, and he paid his respects to thu
orators on that occasion in an eloquen
manner. He showed that they were add
ing fuel to the flame, and warned them O
the dangers and Of the just Indignation o
a wronged people.
The speakers were each repeatedly in.
terrupted by applause. The meetins
throughout was remarkable for unity Of
sentiment, and just appreciation of tn,
events which are rapidly hurryipg us int,
dangers unparalleled.