The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-11-02

Immense DeMoeratie Observation-Disclosures
and Unprecedented Proces sion--Last Rally
or the Polkltes.
The contemplated tnrchlight procession OF the
democratic party Of thiscity came OH last evening,
and it exceeded in point Of numbers, enthusiasm,
and excitement any political procession ever made
IN New York The evening was beautiful, the
sky serene, and not breath of air to extin-
guish a light or tear banner AT about
dusk the martial notes of preparation were
heard in almost every street, and the hunying
Of horses and horsemen to and fro to gather in the
line with the several divisions, betokcned an I'M
mense turn out on the occasion. At about half past
O'Clock the line was formed, preceded by Elijah
F. Purdy, the Grand Marshal The sidewalks
along the intended route of the procession were
crowded with pedestrians and the windows of the
stores and dwellings filled with anxious female
spectators Numerous houses, hotels, stores and
dwellings were most splenddy Illuminated and
decorated with flags, banners and devices Of every
description end invention. mounted escort, led
by the Independent Polk Club, headed the process
sion, followed by the Empire Club, which turned
out in its full force, including several hundred
horsemen.
Then followed the liberated Martin Luther, and
Rhode Island Delegation, Empire Club of Brook
Ign, Richmond County Associations, Newark
Delegation, Young Mems Central Hickory Assoc
citation, and Hoboken Club, that closed the first d.
vision. The second was led of BY Mounted Is
torches District Band White Eagle Club OF the
C,y Of New York White Earle Artillery LIST
Ward Democratic Associations; I'd Ward Demo-
cratic Associations; Sd Ward Democratic Associ-
ard
Ward Democratic Associations.
Then came the third division, preceded with
pioneers and torches, Johnson Association 9th
Young Mems Hickory Club, Young Hickoiy As
ISOLATION; 7h ward Associations, led by Ironsides
Club, Van Buren, Hose Co. No. rs. Black Joke
Fire Engine Co. No. 80; 10th Ward Associations,
led by mounted escort and Engine Co. 10; 10Th
Ward Hickory Club; 18th Ward Young Hickory
Association 18th Ward Democratic Associations;
German Democratic Associations.
Then followed the fourth division, also led by
the Stage Drivers ASSOCIATION; then the Polk
Wright CITY Club; slh Ward Young Hickory As.
9th Ward But End Coon Hunters; 9Th Ward
Empire Club 9Th Ward Wright End Coon Hunt
ers 9th Ward Young Hickory Association 9th
Ward Jackson Empire Club 14th Ward Young
Hickory Association; I4th WardWhite Eagle Club;
United Associations of Democratic Republicans,
several hundred.
The Sailors turned out in large numbers, pre-
ceded by ship made of hickory poles, and COM
pleteiy rugged and manned by Jolly crew. The
Pilots made splendid display, and exhibited sew
eral beautiful models OF their skimmers OF the
seas, and various banners and devices. The boat
men ct Whitehall and Staten Island made strong
show with several beautiful models and boats fully
manned with rews in uniform.
The fifth and last division was comprised princl-
pally OF democratic butchers, who presented most
splendid appearance, preceded by three hundred
Ward Coon H Rn u; 18th Ward Democratic Re-
publican Associations; 10Th Ward Democratic Re-
publican Associations 10th Ward Democratic Re-
publican Associations; and 9TH Ward Democratic
Republican Associations.
The whole line was interspersed with banners
and devices OF every kind and description, among
which we noted
Free Trade ard Sailors Righs-Thomas Wilson Dorr:
State Rights-Where's that Roast Beef ?-No u s. Bank
This Flag was at the Battle Of New Orleans 9Th Janu-
Try, 1915 Major A. Davezac-T exas-The Star Of San
Jacno shall glitter on our Banners tonight: Remember
Dorr-Albany Basin Rattlers: Sound the trumpet beat
got got s the Whe ed bell 'e To toll the
last fallen We oppose the wings because the Wigs are
favorable to the Brtsh-Germans by accident; Ameri
cans by choice; Democrats by principle
The number of horses and horsemen in the pro-
cesslon was unprecedented, as by accurate count
they exceeded three thousand. The time occupied
in passingaany given point was three hours, and
the whole number OF persons in the line, excluding
musicians, was tcelue thousand fre hundred and
thirteen. Fireworks were exhibited at almost
every point in the streets, and the shouting, the
screaming, the Drummond lights, the torches, &c,
rendered The whole scene one OF the most exciting
and peculiar that ever passed off in this city.
The ladies' appeared to vie with each other in
demonstrations OF favor, as handk erehefs, towels,
pillow cases, sheets, and every thing else, that
looked like white muslin, was waved from the
windows and balconies as the procession passed.
The whole affair terminated without accident,
or collision, and notwithstanding such an immense
gathering, at ] O'Clock this morning tn city APP
peared restored TO It's usual quiet and order. The
whole affair reflected credit upon those engaged
and the demonstrations Of enthusiasm and feeling
cvinced disposition on the part Of the Democracy
10 make a most dete rmined rally in this city tor
Polk and Dallas.