The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-17
a POPULAR DEMONSTRATION
IN PHILADELPHIA.
GREAT MEETING OF THE FRIENDS
uARRrsON AND TYI.rR.


We learn from the Pennsylvania Inquirer Of
Yesterday, that, notwithstanding the rain on
Monday, the meeting was one of the largest and
most enthusiastic ever held on any occasion in
Philadelphia. The hardy Democracy turned out
n thousands, determined to omit no opportunity
for the expression of their sentiments against the
existing dynasty-with its Sub-Treasury and
Standing Army-and in favor of the long tried
and deeply cherished Hero and Civilian, whom
the people are about to elevate to the Chief Ma
eistracy of the nation. Citizens of every class
and rank in society mingled inthe multitude
all devoted to the same cause, all animated by
the same feeling,-all looking forward to the re-
suits of the coming struggle, to the bright flu
ture which is to renerve the PROSTATE arm of en-
terprlse, and once more rouse the mechanic and
the manufacturer into activity and business. The
feeling throughout was of the right kind-deep
earnest and harmonious.
Among the banners were the following inscrip-
tions:-
"THIRD DISTRICT.
WE SET THE BALL IN MOTION"
On another,
KENSINGToN is COMING.
On a third,
THIS BANNER WAS DISPLAYED IN
1918, BY THE PEOPLE, AFTER THE
DEFEAT OF PROCTOR, BY GEN. HAIR
RISON.
SPRING GARDEN, GERMANTOWN, AND SouTH-
WARN.
Southwark turned out in great force--the
CoHocKsiNK boys were also present with neat
banner; SO also a deputation from Delaware
county, and from various parts of the county of
Philadelphia When arrived at the square, the
scene is represented az having been exciting,
gratifying, and imposing in extraordinary de-
gree. Even the most ssnguine of our friends,
who expected great meeting, 'Sdid not venture
to hope, that popular display, called at brief
notice, would have surpassed any thing of the
kind that had taken place in Pennsylvania since
the commencement of the present presidential
campaign"
The venerable JONI ELY, soldier of the Re-
volution, presided, assisted by number of Vice
Presidents. ,
A series of resolutions were offered by w. B.
Reed, Esq and unanimously adopted. They
went to express the sentiments of those present,
in reference to the abuses of the administrations
the prostration of credit and confidence produced
by the policy of the Executive; the necessity for
a change Of rulers, before the country can be
again made prosperous and happy; the confidence
of the people in the wisdom, the sagacity, and
patriotism Of WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON and
JONI TYLER, and the fixed resolve to use every
honorable effort to promote the elevation of those
distinguished citizens to the highest Offices in the
gift of free people.
After the adoption of the resolutions, the cele-
brated "OHIo BLACKSMITH" Mr.. Bear, made his
appearance, and was received with shouts of APP
plause. He threw off his coat, rolled up his
sleeves, and, for the space of nearly two hours,
held the attention of the meeting, in a speeca of
great argumentative power and effect; enlivened
and illustrated by choice and appropriate anec-
dotes.
The meeting was further addressed by Major
CoNovER, of NORTH BEND, the Hon. WADDY
THOMPSON, of s. Carolina, Mr.. Pore, of Ten
nessee, MIR. JENiFER, of Maryland, Mr.. GRIN
NELL, of New York, and several other gentlemen.