The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-05-11

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blacksmith at his anvil, with lorges in the
distance, attracted general notice and ad-
miration. ! was glad to see that in this
array of banners the head of Washington
held its deserved place. The inscriptions
on these banners spread out before the
mental eye page which statesmen may
study with advantage; they contain very
full prcsentmcnt OF the sentiments and
feelings of the sentiments and feelings of
a large portion, AT least, of the People of
the United States; old Revolutionary re
mlniscences mixed with more modern
subjects of controversy; the protection of
American industry holding every where
and in various forms, conspicuous place.
But the expression OF the popular mind
was not confined to pictures alone; we
had some very striking objects "in the
round," as painters say.-And, To begin
with the smallest, there was quite variety
of coons," both dead and livng.-Thesc
little animals speak of The live ones
looked about with wonder at the strange
sights that surrounded them, and vainly
tried to gain the ground. where they
would doubtless very soon have "made
tracks" for their native West The most
knowing among them was a stuffed copy
of nature. having a thumb on the side of
his little snout, and his fingers extended
as if up to the joke Of the deception he
was putting on men who never ''treed
econ" in their lives. Then we had blue
hens, and giIded roosters their fathers
possibly in the act of growing. As these
passed, they were greeted with peculiar
glee by the boys, who set up such crow
ing, by way of response, as would lead
oae to think that the Wing dawn was
breaking in earnest
told you tina; saw the Federal pro-
cession az the adoption ofthe Constitution
an object presented itself on this occaai
which strong y reminded me Of what
then witnessed. II was noble ship, fully
rugged and manned, having on the colors
at her masthead the word ''Tariff" in
large capitals. The Jolly lars on board
kept the lead constantly going as she ad-
vanced, and, if the cheers of exutlng
thousands, the fragrant waving { f ladies'
kerchiefs, and the breath of nations joy
could urge a vessel on her way, this good
ship Tariff could not but have prosper
Gus voyage.
Then we had one of those ominous
''balls' winch rolled s, resslleysly in
1910, crushing whatever withslood its
progress. This was not quite so large as
Of hn,
grow, before autumn,) but it was better
managed in its motion, aud strengthened
united, and kept out Of the dirt by strong
projecting hoop, intended probably to be
an emblem Of Wing principles. There
were also large cars, or platforms, rather,
on wheels, devoted to the practical ex-
hibllion of various branches of American
industry. One contained the whole pro
cess Of weaving, which was very diligent.
ly going on as the Car proceeded on its
way, the Hon. Mr.. Wethered being the
chief weaver. A larger, drawn by a SUI
perb team of horses, was dedicated to the
mechanic arts. Its approach was notified
to the ear by the ringing sound of the anvil
and as 1t hcaved in view two lusty lords
of the hammer appeared in their shirt
sleeves. pounding with hearty good will
upon bar Of native steel; by their side
was the incessant clatter of the linman's
maliet; while company of the Sons of
Crlspin" were very busily occupied in
finishing pair Of boots, TO be presented
! suppose, to Mr.. Clay, as it is to be pre-
sumed they had the exact 'length of his
foot" This car received peculiar favor
from the multitude. and ! was pleased to
see FOR fol I watched narrowly that this
company of our laboring men was greeted
just as heartily, from the windows and bal
comics, as the proud car which contained
Spencer, and Webster, and Clayton, and
Leigh.-Presenlly came an agricultural
car, and this was hailed with shouts on all
sides. Here there was floor of grain,
which, if 1t repre- sented political oppon-
ents, seemed in fair way to be reduced
to chat beneath the heavy fails and sin
envy arms of company of Wings, who
showed it little mercy. In the same car
was a straw cutting machine, and if the
Locofocos were well pounded before, here
they were completely cut up. Close by
stood the sacred plough, that beginning Of
nations power, not in use as yet, but
waiting perhaps for the hand of the Ear
mer OF Ashland" hese Jolly agrical-
turists were stripped to their task, Cat
which they "worked with wiIl,'') and
decorated with large green wreaths, but
they were not too busy to return with in
lerest the cheering Of the ladies'. The
Laurel Factory" had its representative,
also upon wheels, containing powerIooms
and jennies in full operation.
An object which seemed to crafty all
beholders was a very large banner made
and presentedby female hands from silk
of American growth; and in texture and
in color il was certainlv hjrhly crndit.hIe