Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-05-23
CONVENTION
AZ WEST ALEXANDER


mass. 1t one Of those gres, prcmoniisns Of the
downfall al this administration which characier
ize extended country throughout its length and
breadth Yet ii Of those things that viii not
appear well paper. for it is Of those things that
cannot be described. Al least do not expect TO 10
justice to it. though shall Try 10 give faint ou;-
line.
On Wednesday and "Wednesday night heavy rain
fell which entirely laid the dust cooled the air and
rendered The day iine ior the purpose any day
could be. In Wheeling the bells rung at half past
three in the morning and BY six the procession vas
ready start with their Banners swelling Flags flying
Bali rolling, Bushes waving, horses praacng. whips
erncking and all in order. The Wheeling delegation
numbered 1873. large procession followed from
Belmont County. Ohio. They joined TWO miles
from the city. by the delegation from Woods rum Of
| about 100. Al Trsdelphia Of 800. Farther on
by that of Marshall County and Roueys Point, besides
the smaller acccssons from every lane and
rad. On arriving the state line where the vi gin
by tho Pennsylvania escort the number
IN procession less than three thousand. The
procession from West Liberty and Brooke County had
already been received Ii numbered about 1000 |
Then came Pittsburgh Hop-wel hionongalia County.
Washington and Canton. with their Cabins. Bands AMI
standards. Washington The last that arrived aud
| he whole procession then formed and ed or !
he field. While passing point in the village we
attempted slight sketch Of me several enablems and
banners in the procession. which from the speed with
which they marched necessarily very imperfect
lsi. MtldIeiown Ia ID, follow ed by the Middle own
corps. with a banner bearing the motto One Term"
Harrison. Tyler and Tariff" &c.
Then followed the Mammoth Ball from Wheeling
which ted universal attention. II was about ii
in height aud bore inscriptions for every Slao IN
he Union, follows;
M,INE-Daughier of Massa huseits-hon or ihy mo
her
y. IiAMrsHrRE.-She is joined TO her idols-lei her
| tone.
vERmoNr-whig now--whig h.retfore-whig al.
! ways.
MAssAeHUsErrs-Firm in whig principl es-,irsIess
! duty.
Commemorative land of steady habits and pure
natrioisu.
| RHoDE IsLAND-Litrle in body bat great in soul.
| New JERsEY-Ioco Foco congressman tried to dis
grace her-her people Will make her respected.
NEW YoEK-Reiorm-the second sober thought OF
he people.
DELAwIRE-She yer bowed TO the golden calf
M,RTLAND-The heart of the Union will drop her
lust blood for tho Union.
DroNc-lONcs
riot anu cInss 10 liberty
OHo-Ihe nation will rest in peace under the {
.ilade Of her buckeye. {
VIRGrNIA-lIer course is onward.
ISDIANA-IIer defender in VIII be her defender
in peace.
McnIsAN-Young in years-ripe IN wing princi. u
pies n
ILLISoIs-True TO her country and It's defenders.
MIIssoURI--The ball Is rolling there -
LoUiSlASA-iler capitol has the eIamplC--lke
state will follow u
MssIsSIrrI-Plenty of stripes but few stars c.
TENNEssEE--She rnourns her best beloved and viii
cherish has principles. ~
kENTUcKY-VTgnia has many daughters bui thou =
eIcellcst them all "a
NORM CARonNA-Rip Van Wrinkle is awake ne
SoUrH CAKOLINA-Like the ball always turning
GEoEGIA-Redeemed. regeneraiod. disenlhra!ed. "
ALABAMA-We fear, but not they who have 10
nope.
ARKASsAs-Young. but learning wisdom. IL
WEsr LIBERTY. A fine band of music lead OF, 50
with two square banners Inscribed West Iisehy w
expects every Wing to do his duty" an
Harrison Tyler and Reform" al
One Presidential Term"
mo Sab-Treasury. No Reduction OF Wages"
VIM. Henry Harrisor-The TyrlnI's ioo the Poo SS
pies Friend" el'
Agiis uliure, Commerce and Manufactures" w.
The free people against the minions of power" P'
Then followed CantOR Township, with her large o
Log Cabin. Ornamcned with Coons an Coon skins.
aud her flag Canton will d, her doiy October 30 ~
1870" ie
Then came Washington with her fine bond Her "
banner, Denocrafe wings No little magician, no
No sub-Ireasury No beggarly &C y
count Of empty boxes. Another small banner from
lNua.
vas two hands united Virginia has said it Pennsyl "
wanna will DO IT," %
HoPewell township followed in her strength She y
presented one of the largest corps present The de-
nocracy, the people and verify believe her whole -
people we're there. The bone aud sincw at any raio
came She had out her fine cabin aud Flag IIopo- y
well township will do her duty.
Then came AIiddleio town with her fne Frank. y
in band. cabin, flags and we verify believe nearly all y
her people.
Wheeling fslIowcd merit First viii, Aer fog yir 20
GINA coat Of arms Motto, Virginia is coming.
Revolutionary soldiers, bearing the commission OF
q Washington, followed this nag. "
Neu carae the American Eagle bearing in her up "
ward fight the shiod inscribed The living wines v
'es Of the bravery talents and pa'rotis Of their old
commander. Cen w. H. Harrison. This was follow 50
I'd BY great number Of the soldiers Of tie last war -
Next came The city Blues bras blnd in heir uniorm ~
mich deserves much credit for IT, fao music and u
'rsusasm The flag presented by The citizens Of ~
BALTIMORE inscribed with the State and the mot q
- "iiail mother Of another president" fine like e
hess Of Harrison born aofi followed The fine hon. lr
80 animated face forming striking marx 90 the eye u
The Ban"er Of zoe Wheeling TippecsBoe Club came a.
neRl The motto oor country y pariy ou, princi. Ct
pes our bul"nfk' our wa'chword IIafnsOn" The
N'f1s ilPPreanoe enb' contained IN scroll around -
oeAoyo club resting 10 conOe, propesd BY The GOD -
deS ofhbauy. 10
Tins banner wos olowed BY from $50 :, 400 VI
incmfeu Of The Tppcoanoe Club. some with small
80 banner and oil wearing the very neat tsdre e m