Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-07-06

shout went up IN honor OF the brave soldiers %
For Mcigs and their gallant Cencral.
We then passed on to ano' her group, larger
than tho rest, numbering not less than eight
thousand, who had assembled before the
Speakers rostrum, 10 listco to tho remarks Of
gentlemen from different, parts Of ths Union.
Mr.. Bliss, ofCleveland, was on the stand. aad
spoke, eloqueu,ly and well for half an hour.
lie was followed by Mr.. Carpenter, Of N. Y.
Mr.. Sanders, Of Ohio, and by oui humble self.
The enthusiasm ran high, and tumui,uous
demonstrations followed every sllusion 10 tho
Old Hero---indicatcd clearly, tina, he has
strong hold upon the hearts OF the People
that they love him for what he has dono, that
they will elevate him Ia the Presdency,---
and will do so, in spite OF the money and
official influence which the corrupt dcma-
gogucs in power will bring into the field.
We continued our circuit, here listening To
assurances of triumph recitcd 10 simple prose-.
and there joining in the chorus OF some favor
tic song, reeiting opociry, TIN progress Of
the good cause among the People.
II was nearly ten when we again reachsd
our own quarters, where we found merry
set of "Buckeys" and "Woicerines," enjoying
themselves with story and song--sca,cd upon
beautiful green hiilock, reared, for some
useful purpose, during the siege. Song fol-
lowed song for an hour or two--,hc Buck
eyes occasionly responding to the compli.
ments paid their own fair State, and the "Wol-
verncs, in return, followed suit at each alu-
sion to their own redeemed Peninsula, when
the party broke up, with three chuers for
Lake county, Ohio" TO witness the mock
siege which commenced al | | o'clock
The night, as we have before said was bcau.
tiful. The moon shone ont brightly, and no, .
cloud appeared TO mar the sublime splendor
Of the scene, Silence reigned, too, for, upon
the firing of the signal gun, the thousands who,
up to that moment, had IN de the heavens vo.
cal with songs and huzzas, suspended their
hilatity TO witness the splendid pageant which
had been promised them. The firing com
menced by few scattering shots from the
picket guards. In moment, the sharp crack
OF the Indian rifle was heard from the adjoin-
ing tbicket At first, the reports were scat
tering and unhequent; but they momcntarily
become more frequent, Very soon, a fire was
opened from the lower part Of the fort by tho
musketry, aroused and gathered by the first
shot Of guard. Then were heard vollies Of
musketry from the upper part Of tho battery,
opposite which point the sharp crack Of tho
Indian rifle have also been heard. The first
few volles we're regular, whole com 'anies FIR
ing at once, but anon the order was given TO
air rang with continuous cracking Of mus
kerry COR several minutes. Then were Get
slip the dogs Of ,car." The heavy crash of tho
cannon added sublimity TO the scene, aud as
the din Of the small arms increased, and the
report Of the cannon became more frequent,
and the shouts Of the soldiery were heard above
the thunder Of the roaring artillery, it was
difficult to keep off the impressions that foo
were in conflict with foe, and that old Fort
Meigs was again the scene Of deadly strife
The Illusion was perfect, and the scene sub
lime-The lightning up Of the heavens by tho
quick flashes from the small arms--ihc thick
smoke which rolled out in clouds from the
mouth-the rushing soldier as they
changed position TO repel the attacks Of tho
assailants--the FURNISHED musket, as Ii cast
hack the reflections of the moon beams, pres
ented spectacle really magnificent; and when
tn II Is added the cheers OF the vast multitude
gathered 10 witness the siege, the echo OF tho
lannon's roar, as il bounded from hill 10 hill,
an made the forests vocal with its power, and
the occasional sound Of bugle and drum, tho
reader may form faint conception Of tho real
splcndor Of the Gcie. II was certainly well
got up, well managed, and admirably sxecu-
ted. II will be remembered as one Of the most
Agreeable pastimes Of this glorious and never
10 be forgotten gathering of ,De People. s..,,.
After the suspension Of h,e siege, which
continued two hours, the twenty FIVE thousand
persons who had witnessed It retired, deligh-
ted with what they had already enjoyed, and
looking forward with pleasure, TO what was
promised them on the morrow.
The morrow came, bright and beautiful as
the night which had preceded il. Al o o'clock
the Convention was organised, by appointing
Thomas Ewing, Of Ohio, President, and Gov.
OF this State, and seyera! other
gentlemen, Vice Presidents; and Mr.. Ford, Of
Ohio, and several others. Secretaries. Ono
,r two speeches followed, when II was an
bounced that Gen. Harrison, under the escort
y the military, was approaching the Fon.
Many thousands accompanied him, and, al
hough cheered constantly from the moment
'e len his dgings, II was not until lie reach
ID the arch which was raised over the entrance
o the Fort, that the whole ihrong sent up
heir voices In union. Never did a brave
older ssli the scenes Of bis glory with
reater honor, Than did Gen. Harrison upon
his occasion. lie was welcomed by more
han fren,y fire thousand Of his conhiIymen,
} the spo; consecrsted by his gallant achieve
ienis and this welcome was unbouqbt n
'ss not the welcome ofslayps, compelle d.
ON fear OF punishment. Ia DO homage 10 Tho
fea,; but Of freemen, impeliSs by no will bu,
ieir own, aud bound by no ties but i,ose Of
iendship and gratitude TO the Old Soldier.
nd all this the veteran felt, aSd, by his glis-
ming eye, expressed.
Wien the General took his place upon tho
and, and presented himself TO his fellow ciii-
ms, the welcome was again expressed byA
hree tioIes THREE" which seemed % starr the
4 for from its foundations. As he stood
'cosered before the assembled multitude. al
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