The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-26

From the Wheeling Gazette, May 22.
GREAT CONVENTION AT WEST
ALEXANDER, PA.

AAHA hlNDEAts r.
Yesterday was proud day for the friends o.
Harrison, Tyler, and Reform. convention OF
the free and independent voters OF western
Pennsylvania, Western Virginia, and the neigh
boring counties Of Ohio, was held at West
Alexander, Pa, and such an assemblage has
never been witnessed in this quarter OF the world.
The farmer left his agricultural pursuits, the me-
chanic his workshop, the lawyer his books, the
physician his medicines, and all classes of socie
ty Joined together in displaying their uncompro-
missing opposition to the destructive measures of
the present administration, and their determine
tion by placing honest and capable men at the
head Of our Government, TO restore il 10 its
former purity, and our country to its wonted
prosperity. We feel that any description we
may give Of this great meeting of the people
will be exceedingly imperfect and vet we will
attempt to show to our friends abroad the enthu-
siasm and zeal which prevails among the mem
bers of the party here as well as elsewhere. As
we left this city with the Wheeling delegation
we must commence with it,
About 5 o'clock in the morning, the Wheel
ing delegation commenced forming in process
sion on Maine street. the front resting on Madi
son street. At about 6 o'clock every thing was
in readiness, and the whole moved of in the fol
lowing order:
LIST. A BANNER on which was beautifully
painted the Virginia Coat of Arms, with the
motto Z" The Old Dominion is coming"
Next came the SOLDIERS OF THE RE-
EVOLUTIONARY WAR, in an open Barouche
There were three of those links between the
past and present in Acknowledgement who had
fought and bled TO rescue our country from a
tyrants power, and who are now again struggling
IN amore peaceable way to wrest our institutions
from the hands of the spoilers
Next were the SOLDIERS OF THE LATE
WAR in carriages, and we were more than gra-
1ified TO see large number Of them present
bearing banner on which was painted the
American shield, with on one side the mpe-
ments of war, and on the other the implements
OF husbandry. In the centre OF the shield was
inscribed "I'he hiring witnesses of the Jrare-
ry, talents and patriotism Of their old Com
mander Gen. William Henry Harrison
Then came the TIPPECANOE CLUB OF
THE CITY OF WHEELING, in carriages
and on horseback, with the following banners
One, on which was painted
A Canoe; in the stern the Goddess Of Liber-
~ was represented in the act of padding it
through troubled water with flag staff sur
mounted with the liberty cap, and the colors
streaming over her head. In the bow large
Club, to which was attached scroll, on one
end of which was inscribed g The Wheeling
Ifppecanoe Ciubn--on the other I" Our coun-
try IS oarPdrty-our principles oar buiarark-
orr lrdtchcord HARRISON"
Another, representing Justice holding pair
of scales, with Mr. Van Buren, and the Sub
treasury in one side, and Gen. Harrison and a
barrel of hard cider in the other-the scales
much turned in favor of the latter. On the beam
was inscribed Public Opinion"
Another was the American Eagle in full fight
bearing scroll with the motto Harrison and
Tyler puginid's choice" Below was re-
presentation of large horn with for making
his escape from the little end.
Immediately after the club was the CITY
BLUES BRASS BAND, the admirable music
of which added much to the pleasure of The
march
Then came ''the Lion of the day." A LARGE
BALL, twelve feet in diameter, which was
rolled along the entire distance. This ball was
wooden frame covered with linen, painted in
red and white stripe alternately and bearing
an inscription for each state in the Union, as
follows:
MAINE-Daugher of observation-disclosures
Thy mother
New HAMPsHIRE-She is joined to her idols
let her alone
vERMoNT--Whig now Wing heretofore
MASSACHUSETTS, in Wing principles
tlreless in duty
CoNNEcTIcuT---Th land of steady habits and
pure patriotism.
RHODE IsLAND---Little in body but great in
soul.
New JERsEy---Loco-foco congressman tried to
disgrace her---her people will make her respect
New YoRK Reform the second sober
thought of the people.
DELAwARE--She never bowed to the golden
calf
MARyLAND---The heart of the Union will
drop her last blood for the Union
Observation-Disclosures the brave---loves the
patriot and clings to liberty.
OHIo---The nation will rest in peace under
the shade of her buckeye.
ViRGINIA-Her course is onward
INDTANA-Her defender in war will be her de
fender in peace.
MIcHIeAN-Young in years-ripe in Wing
principles.
lLLINoIs-True TO her country and its defend
ers.
MIssoURI--The ball is rolling there
LoUslANA-Her capital has set the example
the State will follow.
MIssIssIPPI-Penty of stripes, but few stars.
TENNEssEE-She mourns her best beloved
and will cherish his principles.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS has many daughters but
thou excellest them ALL
NORTH CARoLNA-Rip Van Wrinkle is awake
Souri, CARoLINA-Like the bali, always turn
ing.
Observation-Disclosures, repenerated. Olsen.
thralled.
ALABAMA-We fear, but no, as they who have
no hope.
ARKANSAS oung, but learning wisdom.
After the ball came the YOUNG TIPPECA-
NOE CHOIR CLUB, an association of lads
organized for the purpose of practising and sing
ing good Harrison songs. They rode in an open
carriage, on the sides of which were painted ap-
propriate mottos and on the end was a los
cabin for rent on the 4th of March, lS41. They
had with them two banners, on one of which
was painted Harrison serred has countrl
achen boy-'re toiio,c his example," on the
other Large oaks from little dcorns gror .
During the procession the club sang a number nI