The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-25

who has identified himself with such men as John
Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, William SIade, and
Cassius M. Clay, who the deadlest enemies OIL
Southern iDstitutons-we invite ihonl 10 JOIN u'e
Democratic rauks 10 support Of Polk and Dallas sno
Constitutional Liberty. "Now is the day, and no"
rs the hour TO strike for freedom"
THE GAINESVILLE CONVENTION.
The mass convention Of the Democratic party oil
the SIKH Congressional district, which was held 10
Gainesville on Friday last the 18th inst probably
the largest and most enthusiastic assemblage ever
convened M The up-countTy OF Georgia. knowing
as we did, that deep feeling pervaded our ranks m
every section oil the country-ihat the Democratic
spirit was aroused in all dreclions-yet we were
| hardly prepared for such decided demonstrations OF
our power, and the zeal Of friends in the good
cause, as we witnessed at this glorious gathering
But all who were present will bear US out IN saying
that II was such meeting as was calculated to con
firm own aDtcipatons of success and strike terror
into the hearts Of the Wings.
From the very commencement OF the arrival oil
The different delegations, the scene was enllyeniDg
ana spril-strring. The noble Democracy OF old
Walton was first upon the ground, having arrived
about noon on Thursday. In front were some sixty
borsemen, followed by twenty more wagons and
other vehicles, all filed with the choicest spirits OF
that Democratic county. They were met al their
entrance into town by the committee of arrange
ments, who, through Col J. j. Griffin rendered them
a cordial welcome. Gen. X. M. Echols, as the or
reply and then, after marching round the square,
they were conducted TO the camping ground assigned
them.
About the middle Of the afternoon the Clark and
Madison delegations, with a portion OF that from
Jackson, arrived, and made an imposing procession
They were addressed from the piazza Of the United
States Hotel, by Col. Griffin in able and animated
manner TO whom our townsman, Stevens Thomas,
ESD, made an eloquent reply.
Later IN the day, came in a strong delegation from
na.a .,.xts. af.f
the Lumpkn Democracy, headed by GO or 10 Of the
young Democrats wearing white plumes Numbers
came in after dark, and at early hour on Friday
morning, among whom the Habersham and For
syth delegations, with goodly representation from
Gwnnet
On Thursday night the Court House was lit up,
and a numerous concourse addressed by w l. Mitch
ell Esq, Of Clark, Robert Mcmillan Esq, of Ebert,
and James Jackson, Esq, Of Walton-the first calm,
clear, and convincing the two latter pleasing forci-
BILE, and animated At the camping ground and
other Places there several addresses delivered,
during The same evening Among the speakers were
Messrs. Galbright of Lumpkin, Strickland of Madi-
son, j. w. LumpkIn OF 1Clark, Lamar and Ransome
of Walton, and Millican of Jackson
On Friday morning, about o'clock, the process
sion was formed to march to the speakers stand,
which had been erected in fine grove half mile
from town. Z. r. Harden, Esq, acted as chief mar
shall, assisted by several deputies.
AT the head marched the LUMPKIN delegation
bearing, LIST. United States Flag 3D. A banner
with the following mottos:
a. The sober second thought of the people, always
right Buren.
The truth is mighty and will prevail
leave your friend and go for your country
jackson.
REVERSE -Lumpkin county Democracy.
Polk and Dallas. Texas and Oregon.
Next followed the FRANKLIN and HABER-
SHAM delegations. These brought no banners 10
excite attention and admiration; but they came
strong in numbers, and animated by as high resolves
and as inhexibe determination to do their duty as
any among the vast multitude.
FORSYTH county, though not belonging to this
Congressional district constitutes with Hall, Sena-
tora district and Joined the procession, bearing two
banners, Inscribed with the following mottos:
Our Union and Texas. Polk and Dallas.
Henry Clay is opposed TO Texas--so are the British
" The stars panged banner, Oh long may it wave,
Oer the land Of the free and the home Of the brave
Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jack
son, Van Buren, Polk.
Good news from Forsyth 600 votes for Polk and
Dallas.
Free trade and Equal Rights.
The patriots of '76.
Then followed Walton, with beautiful blue silk |
banner-on one side spread Eagle, with United
States flag and 26 stars. Above Polk Dallas, and |
Cobb-underneath {" 1 he Federal Union il must be |
Reverse-Pok Dallas, and Cobb-a single star in |
the centre Motto: The present golden moment to
obtain Texas must not be lost.p
Next came the delegation from Clark with two |
banners. The first of azure silk and had on one
side the Stars and Stripes the lone star of Texas &C.
copying prominent position among them lnscrip- |
tion-Polk and Dallas; Oregon and Texas.
Rever,e-Hercuies stranglng the serpents or \
Young Hickory with his foot upon the head of one, |
and bis hand stranglIng the other. Inscripon-No |
u. 5. Bank; No Protective Tariff. StraDgIe the |
monsters.
This flag not only tasteful and happy in its de-
sign, but was executed in beautiful style. 1t was
universally admired, and several times alluded to
by the orators.
Second banner borne by the Young Democra- |
cy and represented on side circle Of &c stars
with the goddess Of Liberty in the centre, offering
Texas to the constellation. On the other side-Polk
and Dallas, with medallion portraits of our candidates
for President and Vice President. Underneath, the |
motto, Union and Texas.
The Democracy of Jackson came next Their |
banner had circle Of stars on one side, with the
watchword, Union and Re-unon-Oregon and Tex |
as On the other, Jackson county-a single star in |
tie cenire-PoIk and Dallas underneath.
Then followed Madison, with a white silk banner, |
on which was inscribed, Madison county, Polk, Dal
las, and Texas.
The Hall delegation closed the procession Their |
banner had on side full length portrait of Jas |
n. Polk, with his name-a single star with the word
Texas underneath. On the other an eagle Polk and
tickct-Hall.
There were but few present from Ebert, Rabun. |
and Union counties. In the latter the Superior
Court was IN session otherwise a large delegation
might have been expected. Gwinnett was represent |
ed by goodly number Of true Democrats but they
did not JON the procession.
In consequence Of the early hour at which the pr o.
cession formed, hundreds from Hall and Jackson
counties did not ar i've In time but il number red. ac
cording 10 the count OF Democratic friend from
this county, I,5O0-nesrly all Of whom were voters
he whole number OF persons in attendance during
the day could not have been less than from five 10
six thousand Many estimated il bigerh
Alter the procession had reached the stand. the
Marshas, with the banners and music. returned IN
town, and escorted another procession O. several
hundred ladies, whose presence gaddened the hearts
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