The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-10-01
OLD MONTGOMERY AWAKE.
THREE THOUSAND WINGS IN CoUNCIL-THE RIGHT
SPIRIT RoUsED IN MARYLAND. a
Reported for the Wing Standard

the good old State Of Maryland, and the unfinch-
ing sons of Montgomery. The weather, which
Tor few days had been extremely nclement.
proved most favorable, the day being fine and
pleasant, and the air cool and facing. AT an
early hour in the day, the various avenues lead
ing to the town of Rockville 1.-THE place selected
for the meeting) were thronged with the sturdy
freemen of Montgomery, from the various districts
of Cracklin, Clarksburg, Medley's and Berry's,
all imbued with the right spirit, and evincng
that they, in view of the State contest tomorrow,
and the great conflict in November, were "al
ready" From Georgetown and this city dele
CATION OF about 200 went up in stages, furniture
wagons, buggies, and other conyeyances, each
appropriately decorated with flags, banners, &c,
with the glorious names of the Wing candidates
incribed on each. The District delegation were
received on the road, by committee of 200
horsemen, and escorted into the town, where they
were met by the loud and joyful plaudits of the
Wings of Montgomery, and the smiles and wav-
ing of handkerchiefs from the ladies-hundreds
OF whom were upon the porches and portcoes of
the houses.
AT IL o'clock, the procession was organized by
VIM M. Steuart, Chief Marshal, and moved
through the town TO beautiful grove about half
mile Distant in the following order
Chief Marshal and aids;
Mounted horsemen;
Clay Clubs of Washington and Georgetown,
with their Glee Clubs
The Wings of Montgomery by Election Dis
tricts, viz Clarksburg, MedIey's, Cracklin, Ber-
rvs, and Rockville.
Upon arriving at the ground, the meeting was
called to order, and the proceedings opened with
very feeling and appropriate prayer by the Rev.
Dr. Mines, of the Presbyterian Church The
venerable minister dwell eloquenty upon the adj
vantages of our glorious Union, deprecating the
slightest alluslon to its severance, and praying
fervently for its undisturbed continuance.
After the prayer, which was listened to with
the most respectful attention throughout, the
company repaired to the tables which were spread
IN another part Of the grove, and then partook of
the good things Of life, which were there in the
most bounteous profusion. The ladies were wait
ed upon at separate tables
Dinner being over, the crowd repaired to the
stand, and after listening to the singing of some
good Wing songs by the Rockville, Georgetown,
and Washington Clay Glee Clubs, the President
of the day introduced REvERDY JOHNSON, ESQ.,,
OF Baltimore, who was received with the hearth
est and long-contnued plaudts.
Mr.. Johnson then addressed the meeting in an
able and argumentatve speech, (of which we re-
greet our inability to give even sketch,) in which
he exposed the double dealing Of the present So
called democratic" party-its departure from
the ancient landmarks of Democracy, as UNDER
stood and practiced by even their own leaders,
Jackson Van Buren,, and James X Polk himself.
lie then took up the great principles of the Wing
party, showing their consistency throughout, and
dwelling particularly upon the tariff and its natu-
raj adjunct, the distribution of the proceeds of the
public lands, measure of such great magnitude
and Importance to tile people of Maryland. Mr..
j. concluded with glowing description of the
enthusiasm of the Wings of Baltimore, and ex-
pressing his firm conviction that in the contest to-
morrow the majority there would exceed that of
Montgomery, even if she went beyond three
hundred
Mr.. Johnson spoke upwards of two hours, and
was frequently interrupted by the hearty cheers
of the multitude. We have had the pleasure of
listening often to this distinguished gentleman,
and are free to say that we consider his speech at
Rockville on yesterday one of his happest efforts.
Hon. GARRETT DAVIS, of Kentucky, was next
and the reception given this gentle
man was most enthusiastic and cheering. They
hailed him as native of old Montgomery, and the
representative of that district in Kentucky which
is honored by the residence of the greatest living
statesman, HENRY CLAY. And well did the gal
aht son or ok CracKln sustain the hlgh reputa-
ton which he has acquired in the councils of the
nation. His excoriation of Locofocoism was Sc
we're and scathing, and his comparison elf such
word can be used in speaking of the men) of the
claims and merits of the rival candidates for the
Presidency was eloquent and mastery. Mr.. d.
gave glowing account of the Wing spirit in the
East, the North, and the centre, through which
ne had but lately passed, and assured them
hat nothing was wanting but the arrival of cleo
ion day to declare Henry Clay and Theodore
Frelinghuysen President and Vice President of
his great and glorious Republic Mr.. d. con-
'luded by exhorting the Wings of good old Mary
and not to be behind in the struggle, but by Wig
'rous and united action from until Novem-
'er, place her foremost in the gallant array of
Wing States.
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Davis's speech, ow-
ne to the lateness of the hour, the meeting ad-
burned, with the understanding, as we learn,
having been obliged to return to the city, that
he meeting would be continued at the court