Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-10-04

we nave dlSrcsSed.
Ofthe immense number of banners the one borne
By the delegation from Munceytown was decided
~ the mos, elegant and beautiful. II was made
BY the ladies of that place, and presented TO TIE
Clay Club of Munceytown. 1t was worthy the
fair hands by which it was made and dona -
The banner from Cambridge was significant of
the dongs Of the Iocofoco party, and their pres
ent political position. We regret that we re not
able to give description of it. There were ma
ny other beautiful flags and banners, but we have
not room to particularize. The grounds studded
over it with white ,cnts,the camp fires, tho
flags floating amid the dense foliage. presented
grand and imposing The location itself
was of the most delightful places III the coun-
try. The summit is high hill, near the foot of
which the stands wore erected. The tents were
placed in regular order tho cast, south and
west, with music stands and tents on tho north
almost forming hollow square. There were
several tents there more than 100 feet long and
20 feet wide. The erected by the wings of
Eaton one hundred and sixty feet long. and
would have held 5000 people.
The Convention organized abou, ii
O'Clock, by the appointment of the following Of
fcers
HON. o. II. SMITH, of Indiana, President,
Vice Presidents.
Hon. George Poindexter. of Mississippi.
| Hon. Thomas Metcalf, Of Kentucky.
| Hon. John ]. Crittenden,
| William Bobb. Of Ohio.
| Gen. II ram Bell.
| Hon. r. c. Schenck, 50
j. 5. Hawkins, :
| John Iinger. of Indiana.
| Hon. G. b. Smith, -
Morris Morris, .
j. r. Mendenha'l. 8
Hon. @. II. Smith President Of the Conven-
ton, then addressed the assembled thousands in a
speech of an hour and half. rcplete with sound
arguments and statcsman-like views on the great
politi cal questions which arc now before tho A.
morcan people for their decision We regret
tina, we are not able TO give our renders. parsicu.
arly those of Indiana. report Of Mr.. Smiths
remarks. They should have boon heard by ev-
cry citizen Of the State.
After tho organization, the Hon John J. Crit
tenden took tho stand upon the eastern side of the
hill, and by that eloquence peculiar to himself,
chaste, pleasing, nrgumeniative, and truth-telling.
unclaimed the large audience which surrounded
him for al bout two hours. Mr.. Critenden won
the admiration Of all who listened to him, many
of whom we have heard express tho opinion that
it was the richest treat Of their life. After dim
ner the Hons. c. B. Smith and L. E. Schenck ad
dressed an immense audience al westoru
stand, and the Hon. Geo. Poindcxter. Ex-C.oy.
Metcalf, and John Gods. ESQ.,, made speeches
at the Ohio stand. We regret that we are unable
to speak Of these speeches they deserve to be.
We were otherwise engaged bat all " 10 VIC have
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them. Mover have we seen men SO highly pleas
ed with public speaking as all appeared to be who
listened to the speeches made on that occasion.
The evening came on--the camp fires wero
lighted up, and then II that the camp ground
presented its most romantic appearance. The
INN gina ion busy III contemp platoon. aud al
though the mind sought to make comparisons
nothing could be recognized worthy Of assmi-
lation. 1t presented wild scene. romantic and
grand. The tall troes, the dense foliage. form
ing almost an mpenetrable canopy. made all op-
; pear dark above, while the flames Of the camp
; fires made it light far around.
During the evening several speeches were
made upon different parts of the ground. Songs
were sung good old tunes, and from every qua r
ter of the encampmen, wen: up strains of tho
most thrilling music. We do not know how
many Bands were in attendance, but we cannot
omit saying that tho gentlemen composing the
Bands of New Paris and Centrevillo deserve the
thanks OF all for the they entertained the
respective bands of music which we're on the
ground. OF the number of GLEE CLUBS pres
en,, we have of forming an opinion
The Club from Indianapolis had most splendid
banner full length likeness of Mr.. Clay with
well arranged back ground. representing the in
terror of library room. The Dublin Cleo Club
also attracted much attention. from their bann CT
and the hearty zeal with which they sung.
The weather Of Friday cold. dreary and
windy. The sun scarcely penetrated through the
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