The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-06-14

7 gether, surrounded as the whole was by the up
i turned faces OF countless thousands, one Of th
9 most exciting and spirit-stirring scenes eve
: witnessed. y
e The Hon. Benjamin F. Butler led Off in one
the most splendid political speeches that ever feI
: from his lips. He seemed to feel what he said
, and the effect upou the vast assemblage present
, was happy in the extreme. His motto was, Gun
Ion, harmony, conciliation-ever thing for the
, cause, nothing for men.
Gansevoort Melville, Esq. next addressed the
meeting Before commencing his speech, howev-
er, he read letter from Mr.. Van Buren, the very
announcement Of which brought forth a shout
which seemed to rend the very Iheavens,s AS Mr..
Melville proceeded with the reading, all was hush
ed in silence; scarce whisper was heard; and as
every word and expression of the ex-presldent
showed the dignity of his character, and love of
democratic principles, and also his full and entire
acquiescence in the nominations made, the people
could scarce contain themselves, and their enthu-
siasm broke out in wild and joyous shouts for Van
Buren and DEMocRAcY,-Polk, Dallas, and VIC
TORY. l.... ,
After this, Mr.. Melville continued his address;
and the thunders Of applause given him told with
what effect it was received .rra
MIR. Melville was followed by that unchanging
democrat, and friend Of Van Buren, Churchill C.
Cambreleng; and his late constituents greeted
him, as they ever greet an honest and we-tried
friend, with most hearty good will Several
other addresses were made by gentlemen from
abroad, ,swhose names did not learn, but you will
find them in the more detailed accounts in the
papers of tomorrow. A procession was finally
formed and marched through some of the principal
streets, extending to near three miles in length,
and returned to Tammany Hall, which was splen-
didly illuminated from basement to attic, (sx sto-
ries)
The multitude, at this present writing, in front
of Tammany, is truly immense, filling up the |
entire large space from the brick Church to the
Hall of Records, and speakers are addressing the
assembled multitude from different points.
Truly, this is day of excitement and Joy for
every democrat You will recollect that, when
the federal wings held their ratification meeting
few weeks ago in the same place, terrific thunder
storm dispersed and scattered them in all directions,
even driving some of the gentry into Tammany
Hall. But how different the omen-how auspi-
cious has this day been! During the whole day
clouds and vapors hung over the city, and all pre-
dicted storm before night; but the instant the
meeting was called to order, Is O'clock the low
in more than usual splendor and magn6cence,
lighting up the scene all around, and giving Joy
and hope to all present. And thus he continued
to shine upon our acts and doings, until he finally
sunk 10 rest behind the green hills of the west to
rise equally brilliant and glorious some future
morning. on the complete and thorough victory of
the democracy. LEDYARD.
New YORK, JUNE 1sT, 1874.
His Ercelleney Martin pa, Bwen:
SIR: This evening at a convention of theIdele-
gates from the several wards of the city and coun-
ly of New York, assembled at Tammany Hall, it {
was unanimously {
Resolued, That this convention, as mark of its {
profound respect and warm attachment for, and S
confidence in, New York's favoritc {
son, Martin Van Buren,, hereby direct special /
committee of four, to be appointed by the chair,
personally to wait upon and most respectfully to r
invite Martin Van Buren to preside at the mass .
Meeting of the democracy of the city and county =
If New York to be held in the Park, on Tuesday, =
he 4th day of June, instant, for the purpose of r
to the nominations of the Baltimore :
convention. ,
The undersigned were thereupon appointed :
ommittee to carry the above resolution into effect
nd here would say, that they feel honored in being
allied upon to discharge this gratifying and heart
cit duty; and have peculiar'pleasure in conveying
he united expression of every democrat in our n
ity that Martin Van Buren-the worthy successor o
Andrew Jackson-Martin Van Buren-who in a
is long, bright and honorable career, has efficient
7 and unswervingly contributed to strengthen, G
lustrate, and adorn the principles of Jefersonian
on this great occasion, lend us C
is cheering voice, and give to the whole country r.
ie great moral influence OF his name in behalf of n
lie good old cause, and thereby nerve our every a
rm for the coming conflict. :,
We have the honor to be with sentiments Of the
lost distingui shed respect, -
Faithfully yours, =:
GANSEVOORT MELVILLE. u
RICHARD B. CONNOLLY. =
VIM. A. WALKER. VI
WILLIAM McMURRAY. NJ
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Underwood, JUNE 3p, 1874.
Gentlemen: have had the honor to receive, by ,I
e hands of Mr. Gansevoort Melville, your COM 6.
requesting me, in behalf of conven- =,
IN of delegates from the several wards of the &c
ty and county of New York, to preside at mass
Getting of the democracy. to be held on the 4th III
slant, to respond to the nominations of the Bal W
more convention. III