The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-27


kee Doodle, and wound up with three cheers;
and all was done with precision and earnest
ness which elected the most tumultuous shout
which ever split the wckn. When distinct
cheers were given to the cd drummer and fter,
and the score of revolutionary heroes who we're
with them, the hearts well overlooked, and every
eye was inolstened.
That true Wing. d. d. Spencer, editor of the
Ithaca Chronicle, was made President, and the
venerable General Root opened the ball. When
he commenced speaking, there were more than
FIFTEEN THOUSAND in the spacious square,
not one half of whom could hear the speaker.
This being discovered other stands were nme-
diately arranged, and, at the same moment, thou
sands were listening with delight TO Messrs.
Root. of Delaware, Collier, of Broome, Sweet, of
Toga, and Boughlon of Broome, at four different
points, and they spoke well and eloquently. Gov
Seward and myself succeeded Gen. Root, from
the principal stand. The Governor made the
best stump speech he ever delivered; and who
ever spoke, if he had anything in him, could not
but speak with effect. The enthusiasm which
surrounded him drew it out in spite of himself
Judge Duer, of Toga, also made an excellent
speech from one of the stands, and others fol-
lowed whom could not hear, and whose names
| have forgotten. All the speeches were follow
ed with the best singing of the season, by the
glee clubs Of Ithaca, Bnghamton, Owego Ovid
Ulysses, &c. sa
The Banners were innumerable. Many were
rich aad graphic. The one presented by The ladies'
of Ithaca, to the town sending the largest dclega-
ton, was splendid affair. On one side was por-
trait of Clay, and the other excellent likeness
of Frelinghuysen-each surrounded by rich en-
broidered garlands, surmnunted by the American
flag. 1t was awarded to the town OF Newfeld,
which had 1851 in their procession This num-
Der constituted nearly every man, woman and
child, of the Wing order in the town. 1t was
presented by Mr.. Spencer, OH behalf of the ladies',
in brief but inspirting speech and was accept
ed by MIR. -, on behalf of the Wings of
NeW6eld.
Among the most interesting sights of the day,
were twenty-six Factory Girls, neatly alfred
bearing each banner, with approprIa notices.
They knew The practical blessings Of protective
tariff and it meet that they should give this
public manifestation of their attac hnenl to The
statesman who is the leading champion OF the pro-
tectlve principle.
Every thing passed eff delightfully."-. The latch
string Of nature was Out ; and, at early hour the
grand gathering broke up--e.ery man lIIspirled TO
new effort to secure the contamination of their pa
trIotIc hopes.
Mr. Webster was not present, hut he has pledg-
ed himself 10 be in Ithaca on The 7ih day OF O.to-
Der, when $4,000 co"ns will again assemble.
Every thing passed off So agreeaby, that dis
like to utter one word Of complaint against the loco
tocos. But they behaved 50 shabbIy that justice
requires that they should have a passing notice.
In order to divert their men from the v hig meet
ing,the leaders made arrangements for the erection
of two hickory poles. THIS was all well enough;
but 70 put the Wings to as much Inconvenience as
possible; they blocked up oae Of the principal
streets with their bltter-nnt stick. This mean
contemplate. But this mi .ht have been over
looked. had they not put parcel 81 row,lies IN a
wagon, with all sorts Of noisy Instruments, which
emitted all sorts oi unearihy sounds, and instruct
ed them to march around the public square 10 dis
turb the Whig meeting. Ths they did several
times, and had not the Wings been m The very
best possible humor, with more Of furbearance
than believed any set of men possessed, there
would have been row. But no notice was taken
Of the backguards. and they and Their masters
have the satisfaction Of k owing that Wings can
appreciate. if they do not resist, such an insult.
Yours, &c.