Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-03-11

|, Greys, whose company and excellent
! band Of music were objects oi particular
l notice and admiration. The military
marched along in the following order:
\ /. The Potomac Dragons, command
ed by Capt. Mason, fine body Of Caval-
ry, consisting chiefly of citizen soldiers
from Georgetown. We never saw the
Potomac Dragons turn opt so well, or
appear TO so great advantage.
2. The Columbin Arillerisis, com
manded by Capt. Buckingham. Their
rev utionary costume, venerable appear
anee, and precise movements, as they
marched along, with their two fcld-Pie-
| ces, gnined them great credit.
II 9. The National Greys, OF Philadei-
phia, commanded by Major Fritz, fine
body OF men, well disc pllned and soldier
/ like in all their movements.
\ 4. The Washington Light Infantry,
commanded by Capt France, a full COM
L pany, numbering about eighty muskcts,
II oil well uniformed, md showing 10 more
| advantage than on any former occasion.
5. The National Blues, commanded
by Capt Middleton, marching well, and
also making soldier-like appearance.
Il After the officers and soldiers who
fought under Gen. Harrison came
THE PRESIDENT ELECT.
mounted on white charger, and ac-
congaDied by his suite OF personal
4 friends.
/ On his right were seven citizen mar
shals on his left were the Ma'shal Of
! tho District of Columbia and his four
I Aids.
\ Then followed, in the order Of the
programme, the delegates of the Young
4 mems Convention, held ot Baltimore,
| May a, 1870. The delegates bore
along with them in the procession some
very handsome banners {; rs did also the
citizens of each State and Territory, rs
they appeared with the respective Tip.
pecanoe clubs and assoc intions. Among
! the banners which seemed to attract very
particular notice was very large one
from Cayuga county, n. Y, represent.
ing General Harrison in military cos-
! tune on horseback. Several other very
handsome banners, having patriotic and
! suitable notices, appe AIRED with the
South Carolina and Alabama delega-
lions, and with the delegation from
Prince Georges county, Maryland -
From the latter county the delegation
was very numerous and spilited. Be-
sides their handsome and appropriate
banners, there was exhibited n vehicle
drawn by six splendid white horses, all
suitably caparisoned, and bearing bells,
containing weaving apparatus, Sc, with
operatives working herewith as they
moved III the procession. This curious
and interesting machinery, which was
furnished and directed by Mr.. CaproD,
of the Laurel Factory, Mary yland; attract
ed unusual notice. Along with Prince
Georges delegation was also seen a
large Log Cabin, lemblem Of n sturdy
IIycomanry,) drawn by ,'rscs the sides
Of the Cabin had suitable notices md
Inscriptions, On its roof were nuiner-
ous white flags, bearing the names OF
the several States that voted in favor of
Gen. Harrison.
/ The Virginia delegations were also
remarkable for their numbers, fine up,
pearancc, and handsome banners. The
delegation from Loudon county -hnd a
good hand of music with them. The
'NN bVt' w iIthSS'' wan WY
numerous. and had also band of music.
Il The Corporations of Washington and
Gcorgclown, the Tppecanoe Clubs,
and the citizens of both places turned
out in great numbers and with suitable
distinctions, banners, and notices
! Not the lcnst Interesting pant Of tho
! procession from Gcorgetown was the
long line of Georgetown College stu
dents, who appeared in the college uni
/ form, with their Faculty, braiing a
handsome white silk banner, represent
ing, with various moitoes, golden eagle
with extended wings.
APPROACHING TIE CAPITOL.
\ The approach to the Capitol pre-
sented scene to crafty the heart Of n
painter, while it swclled the patriots
heart. The thronging crowds the groups,
the solitary Zoo, passenger and then tho
stately coach, with It's freight OF fashion
and 5eauty-all eager, all animated; all
IN conversation, aud some IN s"ng-nll
pressing onward toward one GENITAL point,
told the deep, the universal, the heart
stirring interest felt by the People in the
/ Peoples Friend. Here might be seen
n little fellow of seven or eight, his chub-
by cheeks rosy with joy, his bright eye
sparkling with the hustle and gladness OF 9
80 novel scene, waving proudly over
his head a lille banner, purchased probn-
bly, by the savings Of his pocket money
for many days, on which as The wind
sporied with it, was turned out to view a
clog cabin" or the "Hcro Of Tippcca-
noe" There was a group of black la
borcrs, tricked out in all their Sunday
incry, with saucer eyes, staring at the
bright figures which passed them, or ga
zing at the horse Of some young appren-
,icc, carroling along the Avenue, at
once to the glory and maniics, danger Of
his rider. There hurried along mar
shal of the day, with hIs rose Of purple,
and his yellow scarf, conscious, arpa-
rently, Of The dignity Of his station
Here strobe on some military officer,
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