Litchfield enquirer., 1844-08-15
Hro.n shs Springfield RepSSIiean Tho Whlg MaS OOnvUntiOn
FOR WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS. Twnmrv Thowsmmd fin COwmCflI

heoio or uhat to notice first The incidents of yes teray, the eloquent speaking, the waving banners, the inspiring and soul stirring music, and the long files and dense masses of whgs, true hearted whigs,
 who throngcd here yestesday, are still vividly writ ten on our memory, and pass again in beautiful ar- ray before us.
 The meeting of yesterday was one of those occur renceS which are rarely witnessed, one which can- not be described It is impossible for us to do jus tice to it. It was emphatically meeting of the people, and was not without its causes and will not be without its effects. The masses cannot thus be drawn together without some great, moving, all pervading cause. They came together on this oc- casion express their love- strong love of the coun- try and their strong, untirng love of whig princi ples-the principles for which our Revolutionary fathers shed their blood, and which we, as the de- scendants of those patriots, have no idea of giving up either to an external or internal foe, come in what shape it may, They came, too, to express their love for, and their confidence in the whig candidates for the highest offices in their gift-ther regard for Henry Clay and Theodore Frelinghnysen. The effects of this convention can but be salutary
 for the good of the whig cause, and for the lasting good of our country.
 THE GATHERING.
 Strangers began to arrive on Thursday, and con- siderable numbers including the principal speakers, came in by the cars in tAe evening. Court Square and a number of stores and public houses were brilliantly lighted, and two balloons sent off, adding much to the brilliancy and interest of the evening which preceded the day on which the greatest meeting ever known on Connecticut River was to be held We also noticed some fine whig song singing, and music from the kinderhook Band which accompanied the delegation from that town.
 On Friday morning, however, the people poured in from all quarters. Long trains of wagons and other vehicles poured in from every direction. The boat from Hartford arrived at !, bringing about 100. The extra from the west and east, came in 6l- led to overlowing. A low estimate makes the number which arrived in the western train lj00- in the eastern, 2l0O. The different delegations were then formed in the streets assigned to them, and soon after 10 o'clock the grand procession was put in motion.
 First came the Worcester Guards" under Capt. Newton-a fine and we'll drilled company and the |" Northampton Artillery Con.peny," un- der Lieut.. Augur-a new and good looking phalanx -as the escort of the day. Then followed the Committee of Arrangements, and the delegates from other states and Eastern Massachusetts. A few c we leaFn) good whigs from Louisiana were here, ] and, at few hours notice, prepared fine silk
 banner and appeared in the procession. Their banner bore the motto, t Louisiana will do her du- ty'--on the other side, " La Louisiane.'' Some 20 Georgia whigs too did the like with commendable spirit Their banner said, " Georgia, O K."-no doubt of that The members of the Kinderhook (N Y.) Clay Club," as their hats informed us, came on ab .ut ninety strong, with band of music, and banner which bore, The Nations choice-Clay and Frelnghuysen-Reform." On the reverse side ss Nalatie Clay Club-Tarif-No Annexation."- These whigs excited much interest, as they came from Mir. Van Buren's town. They arrived on Thursday eve. They had on the cars two large wagons, with good notices, but they were not used The Hartford Whigs, about 15O in number, (be- ing more than we had any reason to expect,) with four fine banners. made good appearance and led off the Connecticut delegations. One banner said, "The Consultation, as understood by those who o1 anN fho sf,,f;o
 our watchword and our hope" Another had writ
 ten, "A well regulated system, the poor mans cap- l ital." third, Liberty under the law-at all
 events. Ihertv-" Aud tha fprtb. s The will }re re Democracy we believe in,"-on reverse. Execu-
 tive lasurpaton is not democracy" The Sutfield delegation, (S7 in number) carried fine banner, which said, '' Sufield Clay Club - Protection to American Industry" A smaller one had picture of " that same old coon." There were many others from Connecticut and other states, but we noticed no banners, except. perhaps, badge on one lone man from New Hampshire, who was not ashamed of his state, degraded it is by political party
 Next followed the different delegations from Worcester county the 'keart of the commonwealth
 Hampahi'e County came next in very great strength, under the marshalling of James H. Clapp, Esq, of Belchertown.
 The Berkshire delegation followed.
 Franklin came after Berkshire, and was escorted by the Shelburne Falls band.
 Next came the delegates of Hampden, our own county, and we maxwell be proud of them.
 A large wagon with the West Springfield dele. gation. drawn by six horses and containing 26 young ladies dressed in white, each one carrying banner with the name of State upon it, attracted much attention. There was no room for any representa- tive of Texas in the wagon. These ladies also bore a large banner, on which was inscribed, "West Springfield Although not decidedly opposed to asneration, it must bring neither dishonor or dis grace" Reverse, Henry Clay; we come to add l new laurels to his name. We come our principles ] to proclaim"
 The Wings of Westfeld did wonders-they al- most surpassed themselves, and came very near l carrying off the prize banner. Their number was l 297, while they cast but 233 votes for Briggs in l ls43.
 The Springfield, Cabotville, and Chicopee Falls Clay Clubs, with other Springfield Wings in con- siderable numbers, formed the last part of the pro- cession.
 This vast procession marching in close order, six deep, and extending from Court Square to the | Convention ground, Ga mile and quarter at least) made a most beautiful and imposing appearance The Main street was thronged on both sides with | aspects with delight and interest. Every window l and yard were filled with Ladies, who waved their l handkerchiefs and small banners at the different delegations as they passed, and who were raptur- ously cheered by the latter, in return. One little incident seemed to please the delegates more than ahytHihS eASS. A Hle Sirt uresSeu m white, stood near the walk, waving beautiful flag on which l wa portrait of Henry Clay. Large Flags were l swung out at several positions on the route, with the names of "Clay and Frelinghuysen" inscribed | on some.
 The procession arrived at the ground, beautiful | spot on the north west corner of Round Hill about II o'clock. The scene here was most beautiful- surpassing all attempt at description. We stood as the procession came up near the speakers stand, near the base of the hill which rose in front in