Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-10-08

Cd, the master spirit, the Incorrnptbie statesman
Of the Ginn, West, as their candidate for Pfesi-
dent in 1871.
Resolred, Also that the Wings Of Ohio here
assembled made painfully conscious of the i'm
pnr,auce Of locking hereafter with equal care 10
the character and qualifications of MN who may
be proposed for the second office in tho govern
men, OF the nation. do, nominate. n their candl-
date for The Vice Presidency, JOHN DAVIS Of
Massachusetts. man distinguished as we'll for
his stern, practical honesty, and known p'iucI-
pies, for his long and valuable public services,
and their frs' choice fpr tia, station, they
propose hIn to their brethren 0: kentucky and
. If tho other States of this Union.
ReSoired, That the best guaranty Oalo can
give to the other States, of her determination 10
maintain and carry out Wing principles and
measures wo will elect THOMAS CORWlN,
again car Governor.
The reading was frequently interrupted by the
most hearty cheers from the vast multitude, and
especially when the resolution nominating Mr..
Clay for Tho Presidency, presented, there
was such burst of en- enthusiasm aud feeling
was only eqnalled when at the close OF the rea-
ding, Mr. Schcnck introduced that great states
man and Governor Of all Hearts to the people,
~lthon, any address further announcement,
than TO point at tim as he rose before ihen and
pronounce the single name--"CLAY.'
We cannot, need aot attempt any account
Of the speech with which, for hour and
half be held every person IN that crowd cnchlln-
ed IN listening admiration II is sufficient 10 say
that II was worthy of his fame We viii not of
fer any abstract d II, because we understand
that it will be fuily reported by a gentleman who
attended from distance for That purpose, alter
undergoing the rev sion OF the speaker. II will
be IN cresfng document when published es
pecaIv Tor Inc iu3, clear, ana CANDID manner II
which Mr.. Gay indicated his course aud posi-
ton the ardent and consistent friend o! the
pr0tcctire system.
far M Il
tenden az ain calod out AMI proceeded III his
usual clear AND beautiful style of oraiory II adj
dress himself 10 the people O! Ohlo. He conctn-
dsd with a return Of the challenge, which had
been the occasion Of he present great festival
pfJeriug IN behalf Of Kentucky, a Birbecnc to
the Wings ofOhi9, # they could exceed the M
jor;y 10 be given by his State to Clay in 1871.
This hghl! interesting, and at the same
time amusing point in tho proceedings. MIR.
I Crttcndcn could scarcely get opportunity TO con
Glade his proposition, for the interruption OF the
thousands of ardent BIrkeycs IN tho crowd who
were clam0r0us IN their ready acceptance Of the
banter When he finished, however shouts for
"C0rwin,' brought noble hearted and elo~
qucnt Governor ~ the stand, and after delight
Tag The audience with one Of his inirnitahIe aP
peals TO their pltriotisn, took up the gauntlet
which the gallant kentuckIan had thrown down,
aud in behalf OF our state expressed our determi
antion to enter tho lists, whatever The ODDS. in
tins ernulous strife for tho fi'ss iron0r III support
I OF true principles.
The exercises at the grove now concluded
and the crowd dispersed, some from the nearest
counties and towns to their homes hut the grca +
er portion thronging back into the city Tor other
and further entertainment. A storm of ram
which had come on, tended 10 no degree 10 abate
the ardor or damp the spirits Of the people. II
( commenced raining after Mr. Crttcndeu
began to speak the last tine, but they would not
disporse, ANXIOUS were they to hear ANY
/ raIn,"i it said TO be endured, ''but the
reign &C TYLER"
That night Mr. Ewing Mr. Pitts Of Baltimore,
Mr. Briggs Of Cleveland, and many other gentle
men addressed the people at various places, while
the glec clubs aud some amateur associations
were giving entertainment and amusement to
crowds in all parts of the town.
Friday, the BON, O magnificent day.
Early in the morning the town vas nstr, with
The departure of varions delegations Bands of
music were playing, choirs, singing. and flags
waving every where. We had still thousands OF
our friends among us. full Of the enthusiasm
which had been exhibited on the previous DAYS.
From stand al the corner of Main and Third
street, delivered some u the finest speeches
Of this festive occasion. Gov Metcalf this sold
stone hammer Of Kentucky, came first in a
strong and nervous speech. He was follow cd
by Gov. Corwin, ia a speech, the eoquence, ar
Cument, and power of which, was attcsed by
thousands who heard him, as being unequalied
Mr.. Crtttenden being loudly called for, made n
short, but most admirable speech after Gov. Cor
win. Songs and speeches wero continued from
tn" same stand AFTER Nj. Cri,ienden had concIu
ded
At o'clock. MIR. Clay left on his way 10 Indi-
annapolis. NJ public notice had been given o
the hour of his departure, vet great number o.
people present. Mr. Shapes Juvenile
choir attended, and gave HIM n song nj parting
NaHahers crowded around to take him by The ha nd
and bid him good bye, and he weCt his way
amid The cheers and acclamations Of all.
Thus ended one of the mos remarkable conso
cations of the people. that ever assembled in the
United States. For numbers, enthusiasm. desu-
ton principle and 10 the cause OF liberty itself
no one has perhaps ever witnessed an assembling
which could be compared 10 u. /, VIII be an
honor to Dayton long Liberty shall he es