The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-07

From Alexandria the delegation was Brg
Their banner, which was very beautiful reDr.
scented figure on pedestal, and bore the MON.
-" Public good our only aim
VIRGINIA
Vrginia-iust fresh from the enconpi.-
which she has added TO her renowu and eiyar.
new zest to the hopes Of the American pea1.
and 70 their confidence in her strength and abi.
ty-brought her own good welcome with M,
/ welcome news. The delegation was yer.llgr,
In every respect the flag Of the Old Dominion
and It's followers did justice 10 the place III t0.
nativity Of the gallant Harrison
The Norfolk Borough Delegation bore lary
banner with the picture OF the Balance gf.
which were the words Of warning first given
Belshazzar-" Meme, meme, Tekei Lphafsil-
Thou art aceighed ia NE balance, d0d fdpat
pdating" On the opposite side the sgniueaa
expression Treasury Pap imperative
From Hampshire county there was 4 con
siderable delegation, with an appropriate baune
and lively green badges.
There was delegation quite numerous bean
/ ing banner whose familiar motto especially
| belonged 10 them--on the front an eagl- ta
painted among the clouds, and ettered ab9y.
Hise's District on the reverse the hand II
hand with the wen known expression Which
originated with Mr.. Wise, and was 50 interest
indy exemplifed Yesterday" The Union ofnl
! Jraies for he sakeoEHe URioH.n.
NORTH CAROLINA.
This delegation was comprised in one bo5
under the banner Of the arms Of the state tip
motto upon which was-' on Stanley! On
SOUTH CAROLINA.
/ A similar deputation from this State took L
| place in the line, and hosted the State banur
/ in the cause. Itbore the MOTTO" The PatmrHa
resists oppression"
GEORGIA.
The enthusiasm which has circulated M
electricity throughout SO large a portion u III,
Union has nor been more thoroughly lct tMa
among the warm temperaments Of the SON,
\ the South Georgia, but short time .inu,
ayowing herapathy in the Presidential campal,n
I has fell the kindly influences Of renewed h.pa
/ and sends forth her representatives t. the Cau
/ yenton: while al home the name Of Harrison
cherished as the talisman that is 10 protect 0io
4 Union. Her banner bore the motto" .Sht has
\ aroused from her tethargy."
VERMONT
1 Came next, preceded BY her armorial standard
and presented goodly array both in numb.
and appearance The Green Mountain Bow
who have ever proved the infexible supporct.
Of the doctrine Of equal rights, received a hearts
welcome 10 our city. We know Vermont aad
can rely on her, and in the language they have
adopted on their flag, we feel assured that "IIp.
and their o,en fghfing."
TENNESSEE
Came with the sable weeds of solemn mourn
ing on her flag, for one OF her great and good
men has Just passed away. This token Of respect
TO the memory Of the talented and virmous
Hugh l.. White, produced deep sympathy Of
feeling on the beholder The motto Of the
standard vas Aot that she lorea Cesar less
bit Rome more"
KENTUCKY
There was full delegation from this State
and larger than was expected The STANDARD
bore the name of Henry Clay" and the La
tin passage I" I'anto non,tne nuliem par euio
eium' Ii was no doubt great qualification H.
the gentlemen from Kentucky to have the plea
sure OF meeting their distinguished representa-
tive in the Senate, Mr.. Clay, at the Convention
as IL was 10 many others.
"A band OF music as in the order of process
sion, followed Kentucky, and preceded large
delegation from
OHIO
The banner of the State with the well-select-
ed motto" She offers her Cincinnatus to ~
deem the Repubticn-led he procession from
| Ohio.
A large body of men from Hamilton county
in which General Harrison resides, followed
bearing beautiful banner. representing Haui-
son al the plough; on the reverse a view Of
Cincinnati, the Ohio river and the landing
They also brought on with them miniature
Log Cabin, about three feet in. length built st
the Buckeye" grown on the farm at North
Bend
Alarge banner was borne BY the Muskingum
delegation, TO whom il was presented bS tie
Hamilton county delegation, representing d.
mand of the surrender of Fort Meigs by Proc
tor, and bearing Gen Harrson's reply" Tel
your General its capture will do him more homo.
than thousand surrendersn
LOUISIANA.
The Convention received some addition Ii
its members from this State under their com.
mon arms. and the motto Sans pcur-sqas
reproche"
INDIANA.
A very fine delegation was in attendance from
the . Buffalo" State, whose sons have cause u
know and appreciate the gallantry OF Ire man
they have thus publicly honored The lag was
inscribed" she nW cherish IN her manhood
The dcfender Of her infancy"
MISSISSIPPI
The Banner of Mississippi, which preceded 4
liberal delegation, bore the motto /" Once more
10 HE Rescue Uehonor him ,oho care up office
for or Sdhe.n
4 band of music here varied the procession
and il was followed by the delegation from
ILLINOIS.
The banner was inscribed ".She loiH teach
palace slares to respect NE Log Cabin" at the
base " The PydiJies are on tre~
ALABAMA
This delegation followed under the banner 81
their State, with the pithy motto: She uHi
soon rcHouRce allegiance 10 a kINe.n
MAINE.
The delegation from Maine was very full
fine body OF men supported the banner which
bore the ant sentences Her honor Il our honor