Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-07-20
CELEBRATIONS
PITTsBURe, July 10
d0fERICdNLJE DEPE.N,DE.V
THE PITTSBURG CELEBR ALTON


THE PITTSBURG CELEBR ALTON.
THE 6 Jackson democratic republican, cele-
bation OF the 4th, in this city, was the largest and
most gratifying one OF the kind we ever Witnessed
1t spoke language which could not be misunder,
stood. 1t puts beyond all controversy or doubt
what Is the public sentiment here in relation TO the
great question which now sgitates the public mind
HE recent dinner given in this city 10 Mr.. CLAW.
was calculated to make very erroneous impressions
abroad. 1t has been industrousy used for This
Is'Pose stranger TO us would suppose, from the
manner IN which that transaction was narrated. and
IN winch II is now circulating throughout the nation
that the most unqualified appreciation of the admin
lstTaion, and admiration of Mr.. Clay, prevailed A.
mong u.s. 1t is not so. Such impressions will be
iound perfectly illusory. That dinner was rot up
ny great eXsr'ions on the part Of few individuals
biferent Pretexts were employed for this purpose
among ihese attachment 10 the manufacturing inter
est, gratitude for the services Mr. Clay had rem .
dered 10 thai interest, and respect for the seron5
oincer OF The government, were among the most
prominent The most positive assurances were al
60 given, that it should not be construed into an
appreciation OF The administration These nj EDGES
ever were forfeited. MIR. Clay, in his election
eerlng speech and his friends by the use they male
OF 1t, threw down the gauntlet The friends of
csen. jackson took II up; and powerful reaction
displayed Itself on the 4th For this purpose there
was nothing more than the ordinary preparations
necessary The friends of the administration had
oS 'heir IN conduct, prepared the way for their
opponents, and the dinner of the 4th was eet nm
with comparatively little or no exerlion The
celebration exceeded in number and respectabiIitv
the most sansune expectations of its friends Ii
was an appeal 10 the patriotism and virtue of the
people, which was irresistible. No false lights were
Heid cut to effect II. The intention was publicly
declared and the whole arrangements were onenIy
aud fairly made. The day was devoted TO freedom
ard 10 those principles which The election Of
teen jackson is advocated; and on a day sacred In
those principles, his friends determined 10 unite TO-
eether In the celebration of them. The appeal was
neard, and upwards 600 persons freely and oy-
Iuly assembled to express their respect for the dsv
and their attachment towards the man who had
!" hiled the measure of his country's honour %
The company felt the full force of MIR. Claws re-
mark SO there times and places and circum-
stances, which give an uncommon interest to- such
manifestations.
II is difficult TO paint 10 the life this interesting
scene. Ina spacious enclosure on the bank of the
Allegheny river, boIvry was erected, covering 2
extensive tables, each 252 feet in length Betvy cen
Ihe tables spacious aisles AT the head and foot of
me centre table was displayed the portrait of Gen.
Jackson. Tbeca Of Liberty, and the flags of n
tribes, belonging TO the old ?angnanU Sorjef,,
Under which resistance 10 the elder Adams had been
successfully waged, were tsstefuy arranged along
tbe centre These insignia of now extinct hut res
pected institution, revived recollecions and awak-
ened feelings IN the breasts of some of the elder
guests DetleT lett than described
The whole company on the ground about
II O'Clock. AT ten, the Blacksmith's Society rnov
ed In procession. They carried with them as badges
OF their profession, the anvil and the hammer
Their hats were adorned with sprig of laurel and
broad white band, inscribed '' Jackson and lib
"ty They moved in good order musick
L'ttts tg01 ye tChd c0hli's." - Their appearance
was very handsome, and the effect striking.
At ii the "Cofdwainers' Society," also rnoved
in procession, with banner flying, and dressed in
me costume OF the society. Musick, The Co1np
bslis are coming" This respectable Society made
an elegant appearance, and added much TO the inter
est of the scene.
About the centre Of the bowry, and few PAGES
from 1t, on the green, three pieces of cannon ran
iured by the gallant Perry on Lake Erie. were
planted, and platform erected thereon. Two
I" siar-spsngled baDners,' gracefully foated above
From this eminence, Judge WILKINS, at IL o.
clock, read the Declaration Of independence, ac-
sompaniea IN some very appropriate remarks A
National Salute was then fired from . six-pounders
Mr. BALDWIN followed, and delivered an
OIstion, which for soundness of principle. clio
quenoe OF delivery and expression and strength Of
reasoning, has seldom been SURPASSED. Irereived
~ il justly meTiied, the cheering greetings of
delighted auditory Wherever and whenever The
name Of Gen. jackson was mentioned or alIudsd
10, the audience could not resist the impetuosity Of
their feelings, but burst forth in loud and tepessJ
acclamaiion. We understand, that the Grafton q, IN
be published 10 pamphlet form. The patriot and
sisiesnsn may promise himself rich repast in Pc
iusng Il.
shower Of rain interrupted for a time The de-
AYeiy o. voc speech, but il was resumed and COM
pleted after dinner.
II " impossible 10 ths brief sketch 10 give an
accurate description Of The celebration. We have
confined Ourselves 20 the mere outline. II wss
such as was highly gratifying TO all engaged IN II
The most perfect order, harmony and good bunou,
prevailed throughout The day. The company seq
sfaied ct On early houf---eausAed that ,bey lad
Bad a. opportunity Of iesifying their rsspect Coz
hIence and gratitude for their eountry's beosiseor
Mercury.
Fastisn Dsnocyafc RepaJlican Celebration On ne az
Of July, 1877.
20 "wednesday last, the Jackson Democratic
hspUblicshs, celebrated the 5l1 AaDYnesry Of