The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-03
Correspondence of the Madisonian.
THE LARGEST CONVENTION EVER
HELD IN NORTH AMERICA!
THE STATE CONVENTION.

This has been proud, glorious, a neverto be-
forgotten day in the history of Ohio. More than
FiF TEEN THOUSAND FREEMEN are now in
the streets Of this city, and their voices are loud as
the noise OF many waters" All is enthusiasm,
energy, action. The greatest harmony Of feeling
prevails, and all confident that the days of Loco
foco mistule in Buckeye Stale are numbered
Better things dawn upon s-brighter hopes are be-
fore u.s.
Yesterday, at2 o'clock, the Convention was called
te,order Cat the OF High and Broad streets)by
Alfred Kelly, Esq. Chairman of The State Central
Committee, and Gen. Rcaetn BeoH, Of Wayne county,
was chosen President. Upon aking The Chair, Gen b.
made an eloquent and excellent address. lie said
he was an ensign with Gen. Harrison in the army
Of the gallant Wayne. He had fought with him,
side BY side, in the last war He was we'll and init
matey acquainted with Gen. H. in his private and
public character; he knew him 10 be brave, gene
rous, and humane-an elegant and accomplished
scholar-an able statesman and successful soldier.
Gen. Beall is II years of age; but he has all the
energy Of youth. His speech was received with
shouts and huzzas by the thousands who listened TO
it, Nineteen Vice Presidents wee appointed seve-
raj secretaries chosen committees for various pur-
poses selected, &c &c.
THOMAS EWING was called for, after the organiza-
lion Of the Convention, and he made of the best
speeches ever addressed TO assembly Of men,
His remarks worthy OF his head and heart.
They were temperate, decided, convincing. He
said, we were not engaged in a contest 10 triumph
over party of our fellow citizens, but contest of
the people over office holders-ot correct over
erroneous principles and measures-of right over
wrong He said the interests of the people were
one and the same. They were bound together by
common ties and feelings. Their hopes and their
destiny we're The same. He was very happy in por-
traying the character and services of Gen Harrison
and his sentiments met response in every BOSOM
Mr. f. was frequently interrupted by theshouts OF the
multitude. MIR L. on closing one OF the most patriotic
sentences that ever iefrom human lips, after brief
pause, made very significant GESTURE with his head
That nod seemed TO be felt and understood by all
present; for it produced louder and longer shout
than have ever before heard. Ii seemed to cleo
,rfy the people Several other addresses were
made, and the Convention adjourned TO meet at ii
ocloS Il TO day.
This morning, and during the whole day, the
heavens have been black as night, and the rain has
been pouring down in heavy torrents; but Columbus
is a sea Of busy men" Ii was impossible 10 form
all the delegates into procession The road tcos
not long enough Rain and mud did not cool or
abate their ardor. At an early hour, the music of
len bands from different parts Of the State, was
heard. "The ear piercing fife, and The spirit stir
ring drum" aroused the dense throng Of the
indomnilablc ard uncouquerabe democracy. Mill
tary companies from GAINESVILLE, Chilcolhc, and
other towns, united with the military OF Columbus;
delegation after delegation, from the North and
South. and East and West formed into the process
sion BY thousands and thousands; Log Cabins.
drawn By four and six horses with beautiful banners
and spirited motoS-large canoes, briggs and steam
boats, filed with the hardy and independent yeoman-
~ Of the State filled up the streets, and presented 10
the eve OF an American, ono Of the mos, animated
and interesting scenes that man ever looked upon
There were four log cabins in the procession; a
miniature portrait of Fort Meigs, brought on wheels
from Perrysville, accompanied by the clergyman
who was the Chaplain at the Fort. There was one
canoe made in this city, drawn by 8 horses, with 40
farmers in il, and William Niet Esq. was driver
1t was proud day for him-for all. There were
wagons Of every possible variety. The traPpcrs
from Md rircr, with various skins stuffed, and hung
out on their wagons. The Cuyahoga delegation
$50 Of them) had brig full rugged and manned
the Licking delegation steamboat; and many Of