Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-05-06
A sKErCH-Dr joins BULL, ESQ.

vcrpool Mercury;
The day after my arrival in Boston an
event occurred which was happy to
have the opportunity OF Witnessing. The
day appointed by the friends of Genera
Harrison, the Wing candidate for the Pre-.
sdency, for general convention Of his
supporters; and delegates came from al
parts of the country. The town was
crowded with strangers, of high and low
degree all was excitement. The morn
ing rose proptlous the sun was IN full
splendor, the sky broad and clear, as only
an American sun can be. At 8 O'Clock
in the morning, the Common assumed a
most animated appearance.--fluman be-
ings singly or in groups, were spread over
the whole surface. every entrance,
company after company poured onward,
in marching order. About III o'clock,
the procession was formed, and begen its
movement to Bunker Hill. 1t must have
contained at least thirty thousand fighting
men. Each division had its leaders, bands,
banners, and deyices--somc of the latter
were odd enough. There was much,
both of the humor and seriousness of par
ty. The park was full, the streets were
lined, the balconies were brilliant with
beautiful ladies', who waved handker-
chiefs until their little hands were wear
ried while the men below shouted huz-
zas until their threats we're sore. lneve-
witnessed so impressive spectacle, so
impressive an exhibition Of popular de.
monstration.
Meetings were held in The evening in
the different public buildings Of the town,
and were addressed by orators from oil
regions of the Union. went to hear the
great Webster, but, as he presided, his
speaking was limited to a few introducto-
ry remarks. | was pleased, however, 10
see him, and to gaze upon his manly and
massive form. have described this ga.
thering, not for its outward show, not for
its pageantry, not for the addresses Of It's
speakers, OF which some were poor, and
many unjust--I have described it for
the pregnant and expressive phenomena
which il presents to every rejecting
mind. Organised and unorganised, the
whole number of people out on this occa-
sion must have amounted to l00, 900, yet
more perfect order could not have exist
ed in the tranquility of a drawing room.
Must it not have been that the great mass
were above the sordid wants Of l;fe, en-.
lightened on the whole, content with their
institutions or if dissatisfied, confident
of a remedy in their power free from
the oppression that drives men to madness,
and from the poverty that deadens them
to despair? Where was that riot, that
disorder, that turbulence which, it is said,
are the necessary concomitants Of demo-
cratic government Not limb was hurt,
not child was bruised, not even lady,
robe was soied. Compare this with the
mobs of monarchies. Compare i: with
any election mob in our country. Com.
pare it with an assemblage Of Manchester
working men, meeting together under a
vague instinct Of common distress, and
separating to find their distress as far as
ever from remedy. What contrast !
And the contrast is equal in its moral and
physical aspects. There you saw men
with the erect stature and strength of
manhood, independent and energetic, men
whose very looks told you of good feed
ing, and the absence of tithes and corn
laws; told you that they came from
homes fit for civilized beings. Our pop
ular meetings are generally composed Of
crowds, squaliG in attire and weakened
with want. Throughout the whole of that
day | did not observe one intoxicated man,
but from morning until night, could see
evidence upon evidence of liberty, educa-
ton, industry and virtue. Ia America
the Government work for the people-in
England the people work for the Govern
ment.
| shall here glance at one other scene,
Of which you may perhaps tell your ladies'.
And first, | must state preliminary cir
cumstance. Fifteen years ago monu-
ment was founded on Bunker Hill, to
commemorate the heroes and heroic deeds
of the revolution. 1t was carried up half
way and so it has since remained. The
ladies at last have put their hands TO work,
and now, through their excrt!ons, the funds
are raised for its completion. They es-
tablished fair in public building called
Quincy Hall, and thither came the beau
tiul saleswomen of the surrounding towns,
or sent the productions of their industry
and taste. The hall had most interest,"
ing appearance, not only from its orna-
monts and articles, but also from the ele-
CANT beings who presided at its tables.
There you might have The incest thing
your heart could covet, from the gentlest
dealer mild, however, as she seems, she
has the spirit of heroine, and you must
first give your money for the monument.
You might from one purchase watch
guard and receive with il the most wing
ning smile, and another would hand you
an ice or custard with the grace Of a
Hebe. Nay, you could have daily news
paper; and while buying it see the lady
at her printing press. 1t was an interest.
ing evidence of what enthusiasm can
prompt and accomplish, to see those deli
cate women for whom one would think
the breeze Of heaven too rough, toll from
morning to night, and from Monday to
Saturday, with the consistency and effort
of shop women, all for sentiment, a
principle, a consecrated memory. Daugh-
tiers of the brave, they revere the liberty
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