The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-28

saw. She wa out at Venice, Ia the pride OF hsr
strength, and displayed such unbroksn front OIL
Democracy as will long be remembered by all ths'
numerous throng who participated in the onJoymen''
Of the day But old Butler not there alone
The Democratic sons of old Hamilton we're with her'
Warren, Preble, and Dsrke ihere-kentucky
had her representation here-and Indiana poured ~
her thousands to swell that mighty tide Of men-wbo
know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain them
But the ladies, God bless them, were there-and
with their happy smiles did they cheer on and cheer
up that unnumbered multitude who came 10 lay the
offerings of patriotism upon the altar Of their coun
try, and to renew their vows in the holy cause Of
Democracy. II was glorious time.
As was announced in the BILL ample preparations
were made for all. The table upon which the pro
visions spread In rich prolusion, was upwards
Of mile in length, and still not near all got around
1t. They came up again and again, and still after
all were done, there was plenty and TO spare. Too
much praise cannot be awarded TO those active and
sterling democrats who had the management OF the
whole matter, and who did il up IN such good taste.
Upon one wagon, handsomely filled up, from Ham
ilton county, noticed about thirty couple OF ladies'
and gentlemen. Another came from Darrtown, with
about the number Of ladies and gentlemen,
drawn by six horses. Upon another, on SIX wheels,
ON it, "Wsuers buggy and u.s." counted some
ninety pers Some or eight bands of music
were IN attendance, pouring forth their sweetest
and most patriotic strains We also noticed two fine
military companies, well uniformed and drilled, with
their appropriate music.
At about l2 O'Clock Mr. Weller was introduced
to the multitude, and from his carriage addressed
lew remarks to the people, expressive OF the deep
obligations he under to bis generous constituents
for the confidence they had reposed in him since his
a.. .l,.I
mark of their friendship and respect now, he was
about to retire to the peaceful walks Of private life
placed him under additional obligations to them He
said he owed them a deep debt of gratitude, and al
though he could not hope to repay IT, he would en-
deayor to discharge portion Of it by his zeal and
devotion to the good cause in which they were
gagged He said whatever his future situation in life
might be, he could never forget the enthusiastic
friendship shown him by his constituents at all times
| and under all circumstances.
The company then proceeded TO the tables and
partook Of the repast beautifully set before them.
On Of the tables, around which the ladies were
gathered, we noticed large pound cake in the form
of pyramid, in which was placed hickory bough,
with neat satin flag, upon which inscribed,
Presented to The Hon. John b. TELLER September 10th,
| 1874" 1t was of course, the work of our demo-
cratic ladies of Venice. Mr. Weller distributed his
cake amongst theI adies who crowded around him -
BY the way there could not have been less than two
or three tn usand in attendance, and amongst them
n0tlceu some faces ana Dr1ghest eyes
we have ever looked upon Our own fair ladies OF
Hamilton tmost Of whom are democrats) were also
there
After dinner, Mr.. Weller was again placed on the
stand and expressed his deep regret that, out
he was, by the labors of the canvass he wholly
unable to address the people He said he could not,
however, refrain from expressing the pleasure he felt
in seeing large number Of his female friends in
attendance. He then proceeded TO address them for
several minutes, upon The influence which they exer-
else the politics Of the country; and after brief
allusion to some of the questions issue before the
people he closed his remarks amidst the cheers of
the immense multitude.
Soon after Mr.. Weller closed, saw MIR. Cave
of Kentucky, addressing the crowd from stand !;
Mr.. Brough, Of Cincinnati, from another and Mr.
ReemeD, a German, from another. Thus, speak
ing was going on at three points at the time.
These three stands occupied by different speak
until late IN the afternoon.
| 1t was magnificent affair. The number on the
ground viii not estimate. Some said twenty,
some fifty thousand. We suppose it ranged some
where between those numbers.
The people addressed BY Thompson and
Lane Of Indiana Cave of Kentucky; by Messrs
Brough and Weller, and our German friends IN
their own language, by Reemeln of Cincinnati, and
DIR. Peers Of Indiana. The speaking good, and
every thing passed off pleasantly. Happy must our
fellow citizens and representative have BEEN in
whose honor the dinner was gwen, to see manv
bearing testimony to his worth and patriotism on that
day. Long will be remembered the day as one of
the happest in his ife and long will his noble he art
ed constituency from whose service he will soon re-
tire, remember him fa hfu public servant a
warm hearted generous friend