Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-17

The Green Mountain Boys came next IN lpoh
van marched one of their gallant band who pore
with the spirit of the freemen Of .hnt ever ul,IuD
dued and proudly preemnent Commonwoalu'' I"
Banner, and on it were inscribed inc "oru9
The constant star, that i1,R PSyS ssi yet
The Vermont delegation bore many banners
The one ofthe State delegation was magnlhcent
oea;r II was of pure white satin, and in the cen
fro was represented large golden star, with the
well adapted motto
Tho Star that never
The foreground was of gold, and on the top Of the
flagstaff rested richly carved eagle. This chaste
piece Of workmanship was universally admired, and
called to the gallant body of Wings who bore it
enviable attention.
The delegation from Brattleboro' carried beau.
tiful delicately wrought, white satin banner. 1t
was present from the Green Mountain Ladies to
the chvalrous and patriotic Wings of the town,
and had the appearance altogether of gilt that
could only come from, and be oqualled by, the fair
hands of woman. On one side was written in large
gold letters
HENRY CLAY-vemont.
The reverse side was decorated with twenty-six
stars, surrounding the American eagle, which held
in its beak scroll with the inscription
Henry Clay our rescue.
Under this again were the words
Thus do respond their couny's call
coat of arms of the State was also represented,
bearing the inscription
Liberty-V omon-Unity.
The whole banner was beautifully bordercd with
wreaths formed of evcrgreens, plucked from the
Green Mountains and the delegation from the whole
State wore evergreens on their breasts
The Burlington Clay Club bore u very pretty
banner, with the motto
The dawn of a brighter day.
They also had another splendid banner, bearing the
National Eagle over the escutcheon Of the State,
bearing the device
Thus do cur mountain
Respond to their country's call
The Vermonters had large Glee Club with them,
and when they arrived opposite the Patriot Office,
they stopped, and sung with admirable voice and
with great good will, several stanzas of one Of the
best Wing songs in the chorus of which the whole
delegation joined. Governor Paine marched at the
head of the Green Mountain Boys.
Tennessee.
Then came the renowned and eyer-honored sons
of old Tennessee. They bore their State banner.
with these words, so appropriately referring to the
gallant stand made by the Wings of Tennessee in
1913, when the downward course of things was
stayed by their sturdy hands, and Wing principles
given an impetus which has been gathering strength
every successive hour.
Thy buglo it was to first sound the call
That summoned our soldiers from hamlet and hall
Kentucky
The Hunters of Kentucky came next bearing in
front the banner Of the State, with these proud
words below:
The master mould of Natures heavenly hand,
Wherein arc cast the heroic and the free
And OH what glorious sight it was TO see these
sturdy from the dark and bloody ground, where
freemens blood was poured out like water in de-
fence of freemen's rights! They moved with the
spirit of liberty that anmates and exhibited all the
enthusiasm of their generous character They
were the observed of all observers" for they were
the citizens of the State where Henry Clay has
made his home. The shouts of gladness with which
they returned these gratuations, assuring us that
Calls well in every part of the wide extended
plains and mountains Of the West, left nothing for
the heart TO wish.
A prominent feature in this division was the
Maysville Kentucky Clay Club They had with I
them rustic, significant banner, made of Kentucky
hemp, being not only an approprl late representative
of staple production in that State, but fit en-
blem OF domestic manufactures. 1t was thoroughly
homemade. On one side represented rope.
walk, and in the distance could be seen a wagon
drawn by four horses. AT the top in bold letters
was the name of Henry Clay. The reverse side
was decorated with the American flag in miniature.
made of American silk produced and manufactured
in Kentucky, together with the representation of
factory, and inscribed thus:
Modify the Vsto-a Protective Tarf-Uned States Bank
md Land Bill.
Surrounding the banner, were suspended various
specimens and qualities of raw hemp and on the
top of the flag staff attached to the spear, hand
some red, blue and white tassel
There was also borne in this delegation an unioue
banner of flax, on which was inscribed,
Henry Clay's noghbors.
This was passport to the heart of every one who
saw the procession, and drew down upon those who
carried this simple banner, loud applause
Ohio
In the front they bore the banner of the State.
with these words upon it:
Der our brave old Chienains grave
We pledge ourselves to-day,
In veal or woe, change to know,
Till trumphs Henry Clay.
The Ohio delegation carried noble flag 1t is
twentysix feet long, fifteen feet wide, and is of silk
manufactured by Mr.. Gill; of Mount Pleasant Ohio !
1t was made by the ladies of Columbus 1t con-
tains painting of eight feet square, representing
on a large shield a colossal bust of Henry Clay
on one side Is seen sailor standing on the huke of
anchor, holding in his hand a small flag. which
he waves over the shield. On the other is a farm
er, in the act of breaking hax-a plough and sew
eral other agricultural implements stand near the |
toreground-a mandatory is seen in the distance
on one side, and ship on the other. The device
represents Henry Clay as the great shield or pro-
tector OF the great Agricultural, Manufacturing and
Commercial Interests of the country. 1t is all, the
painting inclusive the native product of Ohio. The
painter is Mr.. Wallcutt, native of Columbus.
The Ohio delegation had also with them Buck
eye car, on which reared magnificent pole,
from which waved the flag of the Union 1t was
tastefuly decorated with evergreens and was drawn
by four horses.
Louisiana.
Then followed the brave sons of Louisiana bear.
ing in their front the banner of the State with this
MOTTO so gallantly won and SO gallantly worn.
go 49, Never, never
Shall foreign standard to thy walls advance
Mississippi.
They bore banner inscribed with the State arms
on which was this promise, which her sons will see
redeemed
The lauTes Of 1910 shall bloom afresh ia lsil
Indiana.
The delegates Of the Hoosier State came next
in great strength, and animated with all the zeal
that so becomes the sons of sres who conquered at
Tippecanoe. They carried in their front the nsip.