Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1843-11-16
From the Boston A:las Of Friday
MEETING AT ANDOVER-MR WEBSTER'S

MEETING AT ANDOVER-MR. WEBSTER'S
SPEECH.
The great Wing Mass Meeting at Andovcr yes
terdy, was throus hout most successfully affair
The day was a remarkably fine one, and the good
cause favored by the bright sun which shone over
the heads of its friends, and the glad tdngs from
New York, never seemed more prosperous. The
Suffolk dele CATION was a noble one in every res
pect, and was every where welcomed by the
Whigsiof Essex with hearty cheers. Owing to
the detention Of the second train, the procession
did not form Until nearl noon. At about twelve
the procession commenced its march, under the
escort of the New England Guards, who never ap-
peared in better order This fine corps under the
command of Captain Gordon, at the request of
John MARYLAND, Esl., Chief Marshall, had kindly
consented to do escort duty, and presented fine
appearance.
The procession was one Of the largest, if not the
largest ever formed in Essex county, and compris-
ed from four to six thousand, principally from Es-
sex, Middlesex and Suffolk counties
At about half past twelve, the procession reach
Cd fine dell, few rods from the South Village of
Andover, where stage had been erected on the
to order by Hon. Stephen c. Philips. VIM. Ste
vens, Esq, Of North Andover, presided. On TAX
ing the chair he addressed the meeting in a few
excellent and pertinent remarks.
Professor Moses Stuart then addressed the Throne
of Grace with fervent and heartfelt prayer for
of honest and righteous rulers
Hon. Stephen c. Phillips then congratulated the
assembly on its enthusiasm and numbers. After
happy and sarcastic allusion to the prophecies of
the Loco Focos, that the Convention would be a
failure, he read to the meeting a series of excel
Gent resolutions, which were unanimously adopted.
The Chairman then introduced Mr.. Webster,
who was warmly received. He addressed the
meeting in an able and sound Wing speech, over
two hours in length As we will lay this before
our readers in full in our extra this morning, we
will not attempt now imperfect garbled sketch.
He spoke in terms Of strong commentator Of the
Wing candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Gov
ernor-BRIGGs and REED-but principally confn-
ed his remarks to national politics. In conclusion,
he distinctly avowed himself Wing, and that
nothing could induce him to desert his Wing prin-
eiples.
After the close Of his speech, the procession a.
gain formed and marched to the spacious pavilion,
where they sat down TO a collation. provided for the
occasion. Several excellent toasts were offered by
Hon. Stephen c. Philips Hon. Daniel p King,
Of DanveFs in reply to toast abiding to the insu-
ting toast Of Gov Morton, at the Loco carousal last
winter, handled the Counsellor without mittens,
and gave in conclusion, the following sentiment:
Massachusetts afflicted by the Morton
disease, mot mortal disease) she is now undergo
ing treatment which will soon restore her to
health.
As the Suffolk delegation was compelled to
leave at an early hour, we compelled to curtail
our account Of the proceedings at the Pavilion.
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