Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-07-04

ported. Inc ABOVE was all we could recoilpct
IL. COOPER DgLEGATfoN-with several flags and
banners, though none were reported. We recOllect
the inscriptions Of but two. One--"W1LLt&M
Henry HARRISON, the Poor Mans friend" Re-
vcrse--"One Term" The other. Cooper Coun-
ty--a brighter day IS dawlling."
Is. LAFAYETTE DELEGATGoN.--This delegation |
drew upon them great admiration. Every face |
manifested deeply the aroused and indignant spirit |
of frcemen. There was not man among them |
that could ever be made serf Of Their tread as |
well us look proclaimed resistance to tyrants be-
come such who may. They brought with them a
most splendid olive coloured silk banner on which
was displayed, the top, simple cravnt with
something wofully like shnplaster, struggling to
creep out from between the folds. Above was
written" Lafayette Co. Mo-" and below the era |
vat appeared in large gold characters "If there
ware 10000 such men in Office, WE "would re-
commend the removal of them ALL" On the re-
yerse-was log cabin, in the top Of which was
percheda large Eagle In the back ground farm,
with men aud different farming utensils, and the
centre Of tho canvass, the moto--"One fire more
boys ~" Harrison and TYLER"
l6. PETTls DELEGATION, with several white
fags-sone of which had the following mottos-
"Pettis is coming."--"Wc are jealous of execu.
tive Power."-"TIp and T'yler"-We will not give
up the ship"
MUSIC.
II. SALINE DELEGArIoY.-Thi delegation
had but a single banner, but it was by far the
most splendid and imposing of any that graced
the occasion. The designs are on a four sided
canvass frame, six feet square. In front Dor
trait of Gen. Harrison, life size, mounted on
marble PEDESTAL inscribed with the words, Gag
rculture, Commerce, and the Ahs--in union we
will cherish them;" at the base of which. lies
the contribution, mechanical and artists instru.
ments, On the right Of the pedestal, a farm in
| diStaDEn -,
lrCnt. On the left vessel discharging freight,
with others sailing in the distance. On each Side
of the portrait is displayed the star spanglcd ban.
ner, In the circle forming the frame Of the por-
trait is written in conspicuous lcters-"One of
the people" On the right square is the battle Of
the Thames, with Harrison and his aids occupy
ing the foreground on horseback. On the left
is farmer ploughing, with log cabin in the
distance. In the lear is a river scene, with
canoe-the sun breaking forth from the clouds
in the distance, dlfluSlng a warm and mellow
light over the scene. Above the square canvass
Frame rising from the centre 26 feet, waves a
broad white banner edged with pink, inscribed
in large letters with the words, "Our country"
1t was, indeed the most splendid banner on the
ground, and we very much doubt if there ever
was its equal, on any similar occasion. GEO. C.
BINGHAM, the Missouri Art stand one, any
state would be proud o(--was the designer and
the executioner.. The Convention unanimously
voted him their thanks, complimentary of his
skill and liberality, bestowed
Is. RANDoLpH DELEGATION. This delcga-
ton was most respectable in numbers, ard had
along its flags, but failed to report description.
49, CHARLTON COUNTY DELEGATION, was
preceded by flag inscribed with Harrison and
Tyler. a"Equal rights" Upon the staff com.
plete miniature log cabin with the latch inside
and the string out; the barrel Of hard cider be.
fore the door. The flag contained the thirteen
stripes, red and white, and twenty.six stars. This
banner, so neat and so novel attracted unusual
attention. The delegation from Charlton county
was much larger than we anticipated, and the
spirit and good feeling manifested showed that
even in old "parly ridden Charlton" prospect
Of the triumph OF the people existed, and, like
the Cole Boys they were determined to "beard
the lion in his den."
20. Howard CoUNTY.-The delegation hom
this county was several hundred strong. por,
ton having come down by water TOO late 10 Join
in the general procession, formed Immediately
alterward in the rear of the Central Committee
repaired to the encampment and joined their as.
soclates. The main delegation, accompanied by
music, arrived in town, preceded by barouche
containing their Revolutionary Soldiers; their Gag
flying, with the glorious words
"WHIGS IN 1776-WHIGS IN 1870"
The barouche was followed by the regular "dug
OUT canoe which had been partially blowed up
by the locos Of Fdyette;" wounded, but still in the
field" with the words-"Joseph Hamilton Da-
viess," and "Tppecanoe, Nov 7, 1871" occu.
plying its ample sides. 1t was guarded by the
Harrison soldiers Of the county, whose flag dis.
played the following caption; "Gen. WIN. H.
HARRISON, our old commander, and the only
one to whom British Army surrendered during
the last war! WE KNOW HIM." The canoe
bore the large double flag of the county-on one
side the words, "1'he true Democracy Of Howard
now, where they were in 1919 and '20"-
Harrison on the Missouri qsestion." On the
other, "THE PUBLIC LANDS: divided into
small tracts for ACTUAL SETTLERS. "-HarriS0n'S
Speech IN 1899.
Next followed the township delegations or the
county, in the following order:
From RIcHMoND-predededb by their banner:
'When Republics get radically WRONG, they
will get radically GHT."-Benj. Franklin.
Next came the delegation from Bonnie Femme,
preceded by their banner; 81 have often riskcd
my life, elsewhere, in defence of my country, and
| shall now risk my political life in favor orlhe
union of the States. "-HarriSOn'S Speech on The
Missouri question.
Then came the Prairie division, preceded by
their banner: Harrison and Tyer-The Gov.
eminent administered for the good of the aohoLe
people, not for the ollice,holders Alone"
From GLASGOW, there were two banners.
beautiful banner, with the stars and stripes of
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