Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-29

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The Pennsy vanian says of this "Immense Gathering
OF the People, that it 'fuy justified ancpatons,
that the spirit ofthe people had been cfecty aroused
oy the nummery and masqueradIng the staggering
aud bonsting of the Federal party. We have not for
many years assemblage ofthc Democracy of the
city and county of Philadelphia great in numbers or
so enthusiastic in spirit. 1t reminded orciby of the
great gatherings of the bone and snew of the country
TO sustain Andrew Jackson, during the first attacks
made upon the good cause in 1882 and lSi, and we
have witnessed nothing at all comparable to it since
that period 1t indeed cheering spectacle
decisive proof that the assertions of the friends OF the
available abont changes and desertons as little to
DC relied on they former times and that their
loud shouts and monstrous stories now thereto
fore the "swellng prologue to their overwhelming de-
feat The old spirit up-the out i'll force
who are neveriuy aroused, without achieving victory:
When they appear in solid phalanx, is always the
orerunner oftriumph, and the meeting of yesterday
may be taken sign of the state Of feeling, not only
IN pennsylvania, but in all the accustomed fields OF
Democratic The meeting addressed with
Great effect by George NJ Dallas, Col. Thompson,
-.ichard Rush, Col Page Richard Vaux, the Hon.
Aaron Vanderpoel of New York, William ID. Kelley,
Horatio Hubbel and others; and it is fact worth
ting, both complimentary to the speakers and as lnd
catlve of the spirit by which the assembage was ANNA
ted, that the immense multitude manifested the closest
attention for not less than three hours there being
falling oil in numbers tagging in enthusiasm through
out, NC, &c. Mr.. Fanderpoe, though well known by
reputation, personally stranger, and NAV not be
amiss to add that he lost nothing III fame among his PHI
lade friends by appearing before them yesterday
His speech admirable one, full of fire and truth,
and the reiterated cheering which it elected from first to
last sufficient proof that not alone in this
opinion" Geo. NJ. Dallas presided, with 90 Vice Pre-
sidents and 10 Secretaries Their resolutions display
the fire of the hnt-They urge upon their Democratic
friends throughout the Union 'eary to organize their
strength fof the coming contest, sand they pledge
themselves and all, value liberties, our
Constitution Republic, and our Democracy, to give,
in November next to the electoral ticket in favor of Mar
tin Van Buren, rs President, and Richard NJ. Johnson
Vice President "a long pull strong pull and pull
all together This meeting is the harbinger of the
union, harmony and success of the Republican party in
the Keystone State.
There is to be an immense gathering ofthe Democra-
CIV of MARYLAND at Frederick the 9Th of June. The
preparations making for it are large and splendid
scale
One of the greatest Conventions ever held in FER
mont took place at Woodstock the 2st inst. A
strong ticket was formed for the State-and Messrs.
Van Buren, and Johnson nominated for President
and Vice President.
But the Convention in New Jersey deserves spe-
cia notice, account of the circumstances which had
agitaed that State.
NEW JERSEY.
Extract from later, datcd
"TRrSroS, Nj, May 20, 1910.
sThe largest assemblage of the Democracy held
in New Jersey, took place to-day. Long before II
clock, this ancient city literally cramned with
delegates from every county, combining amount =
ntclli nee, responsibility and real worth, unsurpass
ed Seventeen hundred and twenty delegates met in
the State House. and temporarily organized, by ap.
pointing Dr. Moses Jacques Chairman, and Thomas Z.
Combs, Secretary.
"The Convention then adjourned to meet in the yard
Of the State House, the hall being found inadequate
TO accommodate the dense mass.
"The committee appointed for that purpose, recon-
mended the Hon. Thomas G.. TIite of Monmouth, for
President of the Convention, Messrs David Ryerson,
A. G. Hopper, NJ. jacques, Isaac G.. Failrr, VIM. n.
Shinn and Mathew Marcy, for Vice Presidents, and
Messis. NJ. Ryerson, Ludlow, Combs, Potts, ke, and
Vanmeter, as Secretaries, which agreed to.
Various committees appointed, and specific du-
ties assigned them. The nomination of Colonel Rich
ard NJ Johnson, as candidate for the Vice Presden-
cy the present Democratic delcga on in Congress for
re-elcction and Phineas B. Kennedy, Esq, of Warren
as the additional member to which the State is entitled
were each unanimously and enthusiastically concurred
in The presentation of truly patriotic address, pre-
pared by Colonel Zabriskie Of New Brunswick and IF:
teen resolutions reported from committee
hailed with rounds of applause, because they cmbody
the true principles of the Democracy every where,
and present happy contrast with 'sbarrels of hard
der" General WALL being invited By committee APP
pointed for the purpose, addressed the Convention in
most happy and felicous manner, delighting his audi
tory for more than hour He then followed
most effectively by M. Richard P. Thompson, Of Sa-
lem in one of the most beautiful strains ofmpassioned
eloouence have ever heard. When he concluded the
Convention adjourned.
II gives real pleasure TO you that the friends
Of the present Chief Magistrate have nothing TO fear
from this independent and patriotic State After mu
tual consultation, not doubt remained but that the
friends Of equal rights have gained ground in the State.
Six delegates were in attendance from the county of
Essex, who have heretofore acted with the British
Wings. GIobe.
Ono A member Of the Democratic Central Com
mittee who has the best of collecting the sen
ment of the State cautions the Editor Of the n Y Ev.
Post against the gross exaggeraons the Wings. He
saws there s'ncver time when the Democratic party
were more confident Of success than at the present
mentary He considers the votes of Ohio as certain
for Van Buren, at the next election We have the
same information upon The highest authority.