The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-29
THE PEOPLE MOVING!
OLD VIRGINIA WIDE AWAKE!!!
WING MASS MEETING AT WINCHES-
TER VA

WING MASS MEETING AT wINCHES-
TER, VA.
Condensed from the Charlestown Free Press
Thursday last presented one of the most nu-
merous, imposing, and enthusiastic assemblages
ever convened in Virginia. 1t was the Grand
Rally Of the Wings of the Tenth Congressional
District, and in all that could give effect to a
scene of the sort, and inspire patriotic feelings,
it was unsurpassed.
On Wednesday, the clouds gave token of an
impending storm, and many persons at distance
were deferred by the fear of settled rain from
leaving their homes. On Thursday morning the
indications increased---a slight sprinkling succeed
ed-and about half past 8 the rain commenced SO
as to require umbrellas, and continued in this way
for an hour or more
The delegations, however, began to appear
first among them that from the Unterrfed Pre-.
cinct' of Jefferson-next that of Berkeley co..
and next the cars poured forth their hundreds
whilst from other directions, Clarke county, New
town, Middletown, Cedar Creek, &c, the crowd
came in at every street, on horseback, carriages,
and vehicles of all sorts, throughout the whole
forenoon.
The clouds having separated, and the heavens
become somewhat frightened, it was determined
to form the procession, and this was completed at
about IL o'clock, on Market street various dele
cations occupying the cross streets, ready to fall
into line at appropriate points.
The whole procession being arranged in line,
the march commenced. The various glee clubs
were singing in different parts of the line, and
were hailed with shouts and cheers from every
direction, white flags and handkerchiefs being
waved by the ladies from most of the houses, and
the eye of beauty beaming brightly on the happy
throng.
Thus arranged, no pen can describe the effect
as the procession passed on, in the following or
der, as nearly as we can recoect:
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Shepherdstown Dezegalion-Mounted on We
hices arraged for the purpose, with the mechan-
les at work on their several platforms, with nu-
merous banners, &c. The wagons with trades
in the following order:
The Loom, with weaver at his shuttle, and
others on the stand Banner" The Tariff makes
us loom strong for Clay"
Tailors, at work. Banner" Well give 'em a
stitch now, and in November We'll basic them
like 40"
Cabnetmakers Banner" CLAW made good
Secretary: he must be the Boss Cabinetnaker."
These were busily at work. and as they passed
the Republican Office on their return, they pre-
sented the hostess Of the establishment with
neat little table, completed during the progress
of the procession (for which kind remembrance
we are requested to tender her hearty thanks.
The table will be preserved as memento Of
Wing industry and gaIlantry.)
Carpenters. Banner" IT'S plane this bores
the Locos, and augers well for Clay"
Shoemakers." Banner-"At the last, we are
marin strong for Clay"
Tanners. Banner-a side of sole leather |
/" These are the times that try mems solos,
BIacksmths. Banner" Strike while the |
irons hot" And most Justify did they make the |
anvil ring.
Charlesto'on Delegaiion.--A splendid car, |
drawn by four dun horses containg twenty six
boys in sailors apparel, waving striped flags, re-
presenting each State. On this car was a beau
tfnl Ball, of various coors, constantly revolving
during the procession by the motion of the wheels
OF the car. 1t presented the following notices !:
" Clay, Frelinghuysen, and the Union, ,cithou
Iexas-Tarff of l842-National Bank--Distri-
bution-No Veto King"
The Charlestown Glee Club followed, drawn
by four horses. The horses were elegantly ca
parlsoned, and the wagon was decorated with
trimmings on each side, ettered Cha-lestown
GIee Club" and Well give them touch Of
the same old tune"
Next came the Charestown Clay Club First
banner: A Portrait of Clay, with "Vrginia will
not dsown her son." Reverse: Protection"
with agricultural emb!ems.
Then came five other banners, representing
different epochs in Mr.. Clay's life-desgned and
executed by DR.. Cordell, aided by George Mon
roe and John s. Galaher, jun.
Following these, was carried banner, with a
Cornucopia and an Eagle perched OH shield-a
scroll in his beak, Clay and Frenghuysen
lSA'--another in his talons, "3'rrue Democracy
Genuine Reform surmounted by 26 stars.
All these banners were prepared upon very
short notice; many of the ladies' Of the town being
entitled to much credit for their prompt and cheer
full aid IN decorating them Il
During the march, the Charlestown Glee Club ,
sung the Workngman's song with fine effect
Harper's Ferry Delegat,on.-The Harpers ,
Ferry Delegation came next with their glee club
in front, singing with spirit new song written !
Tor the occasion, called /" C Sha,ps." Their ban.
ners were tasteful and elegant s'
The banner of the Glee Club was as follows !
first side, a Harp the Inscriptions, "IIarpcr's