Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-15


ner poles Ii was borne in the procession
by six persons. MIR A. G. Smith we learn
was the the painter. Alarge gilt Eagle is
at the cap Of the banner.
A delegation followed bearing the mot
todd Kent Co., Union for the sake Of
Union"
The next made the candid Acknowledge
ment--"Tbe Wings Of Cecil--ofien beaten,
never conquered" Another banner was in
sclibed-"Hard Cider-Hnrrison and Re.
form !" and on the other side, "Retrench-
ment and ReIorm-No Standing Army Of
200, 900 men,"
A curious affair followed here, which was
Immediately preceded by fiug announcing
that "Alieshany is coming" II was huge
ball. about ten feet in diameter, which was
rolled along by number Of the members Of
this delegation the ball was npparently a
wooden frame covered with liuen painted in
divers colors. and benring a multitude Of in-
scriptions. apt quotations. original stanzas,
aud pi,hy sentences. which IL was impossi-
bic TO collect IN consequence Of the motion
Of The ball We think there was other evil
dence. yesterday. that tho Ball is in mo-
ton"
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The delegation from the item miles
square, was numerous. The members
from Washington headed the delegation
with a banner representing the Capitol. and
a motto, "lnsensible alike TO Establishments
or threats" A very beautiful banner hav-
ing painting Of the genius Of Columbia,
and the inscription columbia the sentinel
of,he Republic" was second in order. This
was followed by flag with the significant
potto--"The liberty Of speech. il not the
right OF suffrage"
Georgetown came next, and exhibited a
hammer having thereon the appropriate SEN
fences. las s-ntinels on the Tower oil Liber-
~ we sound the Alarm" Young Wings
TO the Rescue" and on the reverse, Under
the shadow OF the throne, the lhrob Of Liber.
ty still beats on"
From Alrxsndria the delegation was
large. Their banner. which was very beau
tiiul. represented figure on pedestal. and
bore the motio-"Publc good our only aim T"
VIRGINIA.
Virginia--just fresh from the encounter
in which she has added 10 her renown and
given new zesi TO the hopes OF the Ameri-
can people. and to their confidence in her
strength and ability-brough, her. own good
welcome with her welcome news The del
egation was very large In every respect
The flag Of the "Old Dominion" and its fol-
lowers did justice to the place olihe nativity
Of the gallant Harrison.
The Norfolk Borough Delegation bore a
large banner with the picture of the Bal.
ance. over which were the words OF warning
frs, given 10 Belshazzar--Mene meme,
Teckel Upharsin-Thou art weighed in The
balance aud found wanting" On the oppo.
site side the significant expression "Treasu.
~ Pap imperative"
NORTH CAROLINA.
This delegation was comprised ia one
body under the banner OF the arms Of the
Stale. the motto upon which was-"On. Stan.
ley On"
SOUTH CAROLINA.
A similar deputalion from tkis State took
its place in The line, .and hoisted the State
banner in the cause. II bore the motto
THE Palmetto rcsists oppression"
GEORGIA.
The enthusiasm which has circulated
like electricity throughout so large portion
OF the Union has not been more thoroughly
ieli than among the warm temperamenls Of
the sons Of the South. Georgia, bot short
time sine. nvowing her apathy 10 the Tresi
Dental campaign. has felt the kindly influen
ces ofa renewed hope. and sends forth her
representatives TO the Convention while al
home the name Of Harrison is cherished as
the iaisman that is to protect The Union
Her banner bore the motto-"She has arous
cd from her le,bargy"
VERMONT
Came next, preceded by her armorial
standard. and presented goodly array both
10 numbers and appearance. The Green
Mountain Boys whs have ever proved the
Inhexible supporters of the doctrine Of
equal rights, received hearty welcome 10
our city. We know Vermont and can RELY
on her. and in the language they have
adopted on their flag. we feel assured thai
The Green Mountain Boys will do theil
own voting and their own fighting"
TENNESSEE
Came with the sable weeds oil solemn mourn
ing on her flag, for one Of her great and
good men has just passed away. This token o.
respect the memory Of the talented and
virtuous Hugh l., White produced deep
sympathy Of feeling on the beholder-The
motto Of the standard was--"Noi hal sh,
loped Caesar. less, but Rome more"
KENTUCKY.
There was a full delegation from this
State. and larger than was expected The
Standard bore the name Of Henry Clay
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