The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-07-05

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principle, short walk from the stand. Accom-
modations were made for the seating at one lime,
Of t,oelue hundred persons, and special arrange
ments, under the charge of a committee, for
about yfue hundred ladies but SO far had their
welcome attendance exceeded expectation, that
1t required the ,ohole table to seat them, which
was done comfortably and in order, the gentle
men vieing with each other in their efforts to
make room for them. While this part of the
discussion was going on we took general sur
vey of the whole scene, as well as the modus
operandi by which SO much of the good things
of life was done up so well; and satisfied our
self that, in this particular, as well as in genuine
Wing spirit, that Prince Georges couldn't be
surpassed Having got through this part of
the celebration, the company assembled again
at the stand.
HUGH CAPERToN, Esq, of Georgetown, was
introduced by the Chairman, and though young
as an advocate of the cause, gave good promise,
from the thorough knowledge of the principles
of the party he evinced as well as by the elo-
quence of his language and style of delivery, that
he, like his sterling relatives in Virginia, was
both able and willing TO do his share in the great
work now before us. He did honor to the Wings
of Georgetown by his address.
The Hon. ]. M. S. CAusIN, member of Con-
gress from the district of which Prince Georges
county forms part, followed, and his appearance
upon the stand was enthusiastically welcomed by
his constituents. Here was another eutburst of
eloquence, which enchanted the attention of the
assembly. His alluson TO the Wings of the
District of Columbia was beautiful, and highly
complimentary, and went home 10 the hearts of
all, re-enervating and urging them to proceed on,
10 the end, in that cause, the failure of which they
sincerely believe fearfully involves the honor,
happiness, and prosperity of the whole Union.
We shall endeavor, hereafter, to give an abstract
of this part of his remarks.
The Hon. JOHN P. KENNEDY, of Baltimore, next
took the stand, and made, in his usual happy and
eloquent style, an address, repete with sound
argument and facts, we'll calculated to make a
deep and lasting impression on those who heard
them
Next followed that genuine cold Catoctin
sprout," the Hon. w. CosT Johnson. His re-
ception must have been Mountaineering indeed to
him, and we Judge he felt it sincerely, and en-.
deavored to repay it. with interest, by his effort.
Shouts and cheers evinced his power over the
audience; we have often heard Mr. J. on the
stump and in Congress, but he yesterday proved
that, as he grew in age-the sprout" became the
,ree-he lost none of the fire and enthusiasm with
which he was wont to denounce Locofocosm =
we should like to return back his advice to the
Wings present. to spread themselves" in the
good work-let him but try it, and our word for
it, he'll cover" over with Clay more Locofocos
in single day, than the old woman's turkey did
eggs "Spread YOURSELF" old Catoctin brush
up the weapons you SO honorably and VIGOROUSLY
bore in '4O-the Wing party expects every man
to do his duty.
WALTER LENox, Esq, of this city, followed
MIR. Johnson, and handsomely sustained his WELL
earned reputation of 40, as an able, eloquent,
and effective speaker. His remarks were well
received throughout.
The Chairman (Mr. CALVERT then announced
that series of resolutions expressive of the at
'aohhioie VI VIC Why parry " lheii PTinCipieS
and candidates, and pledging themselves to use
all fair and honorable means to insure the success
Of the standard bearers of the party in the APP
preaching contest which would be submitted to
the Wings of Prince Georges for their adoption;
which was done, and they were concurred in by
reclamation.
Here the proceedings Of the day closed and
each one returned home highly gratifed with the
manner in which the day had been passed. and
encouraged by the bright prospect ahead--the
certainty of success which awaits the generous
Wings of Maryland, as well as the whole Wing
party OF the Union, in the approaching contest
This was the largest political meeting that has
ever assembled in Prince Georges all concur in
placing the number present at, at least, six thou
sand, of which number, fifteen hundred were
ladies'
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