The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-01
THE NATION IN CONVENTION.

/ THE NATION IN CONVENTION.
ANOTHER TREMENDOUS GATHERING OF 10000
PEOPLE.
The friends Of Harrison and reform from the
Counties Of Warren, Clinton and Highland,
Ohio, met together in Wilmington, OH the Esd
inst. 1t is stated that ten thousand people, at
least, were present, with banners, badges and
Taottos There were many log cabins, some of
v4hich had been drawn from thirty to sixty miles.
Nathaniel Mclean, Esq, of Warren county, a
gentleman of great talent and respectability, a
brother of Judge Mclean, and recently sup
porter of Mr., Van Buren,, was chairman of the
meeting. The convention was addressed by the
Hon. THOMAS Corwin-
YET ANOTHER GREAT MEETING OF THE Pro
PLE:-I2,OOO IN COUNCIL AT WEST ALExAN-
-DER, PA.-The Wheeling Times, in noticing the
great meeting which recently took place at West
Alexander, SAYS: cit was turn out of the peo-
pie in mass 1t was one of those great premo-
nitions of the downfall of the administration,
which now characterize our extended country,
throughout its length and breadth" The people
from Wheeling, from Belmont, Brooke county,
Steubenville, Canton, Pittsburg, and the sur
rounding counties of Monongalia, Sc, &c, were
fully represented, and the whole number is esti-
mated at 10000.
SsThe Mammoth Ball, from Wheeling, at
tracteh universal attention. II was about four
teen feet HIGH and had upon it an inscription for
every State in the Union, as follows:
,Maine-Daughter of Decentralization
thy mother.
.Ns,o Hampshae-S is Joined to her idol
let her alone
Ternont-W Wing now--whig heretofore-whig
always.
.Massaehusetts-Fi in wlhg principles
tireless in duty.
Connecticut-The land of steady habits and
pure patriotism
RHODE Eland-Little in body but great in soul.
.Neto JerSe: Foco Congressman tried
to disgrace her-her people will make her re-
spected
Mac York-Reform-th second sober thought
of the people.
Dela,vare--She never bowed to the golden
calf.
.0falyla,ad-The heart of the Union, will drop
her last blood for the Union.
PeganSylranid-Honors the brave-loves the
patriot, and clings to liberty.
Ohio-The nation will rest IN peace under the
shade of her buckeye
VirginiG-Her course is onward.
Indidna-Her defender in war will be her de-
fender in peace
.Michigaa-Y Young in years-ripe in wing
principles.
IHiiiois-True to her country and its defend
ers.
.iissomi.-The ball is rolling there.
Lo1iSidna.-Her capital has set the example:
the state will follow.
Mississippi of stripes, but few stars
IennesSce.-She mourns her best beloved, and
will cherish his principles.
Kentucky.-Virginia has many daughters, but
thou excellest them ALL
North CaYOli1lG.-Rip Van Wrinkle is awake.
South Carolii,d.-Like the ball, always turn
ing.
Georgio.-Redeemed, regenerated, disenthral-
| led.
.4laba,na-We fear, but not as they who have
no hope.
arkansas. Young, but learning wisdom
| The Revolutionary soldiers were together in
the line, one bearing the commission Of Washing
ton.
| Neat came the American Eagle, bearing in
her upward flight, the shield inscribed, SSThe
living witnesses of the bravery, talents, and pa
triotism, of their old commander General w. FL.
Harrisono This was followed by great num-
Der of soldiers of the last war. The flag pre-
sented 6y the citizens of Baltimore, inscribed
with the state arms and the motto, ssHan mother
of another President" A fine likeness of Har-
rison borne aloft followed-the honest, animated
face, forming striking contrast for the eye
The banner of the Wheeling Tippecanoe Club,
came next. The motto, SeOur country is our
party, our principles our bulwark, our watch
word Harrisonm The words sETippecanoe Club
contained in scroll, around buckeye club
resting IN canoe, propelled by the Goddess of
Liberty
| The vast assemblage congregated in an open
field, chose officers, and were addressed with
great power, by Mesers., T. M. X McKemon,
A. Stewart, DIR. Elder, w. T. Wiley, IS. Sprigg
Cowan.
| STTFJ. ANOTHEFsr sOOO IsflOSTERS