Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-05-09
Ratification Convention.
THE PROCESSION.

: The description OF this splendid pageant oe.
cupies fourteen columns or the Baltimore papers.
The Clipper describes il as I" truly magnificent
and highly imposing affair, far surprising any
similar popular demonstration ever made in our
county.
The morning opened with cloudy sky, and
a strong wind from the south, but in Short time
The sun broke f5rib with unusual brillialce.
This was succeeded BY Threatening clouds and a
whirlwind ofNdust and a, one time BY slight
sPrinkling Of Main. The sky continued overcast
during The greater portion OF The morning, and
The wind raised the dust, at times, mountains
high. This, however, seemed tohaye but little,
il al all. cooled the enthusiasm or those abpni
70 take part in the imposing ceremonies OF The
day. 1
The great and mighty lhrong, which had FOR
more Than week previous been pouring into
our city-lke an irresistible naturalization
the sunny fields Of the Soulh-,he far distant
pfaifies Of the West-the green mountains and
rural towns, hamleis and villages Of The North
and East--lhe industrious farmer from his
plough--the worthy aud ingenious mechanic
aud ar,izan from his workshop and bench-lhe
generous merchant and shop-keeper from his
counting room and stoIe--ihe hardy andxbrave
sons OF the ocean-in q word, all classes and
conditions Of society which go To constitute this
Republic one Of The. noblest and greatest OF ihe
world-were on The move al an early hour, max.
ing preparations For the ceremonies of the day,
and vending their way 10 Baltimore street, the
great point OF attraction, in order ID obtain
view of the procession, if not lojoiq it,
The multitude, like a swelling tide, soon be-
came so great that every Window, balcony,
porch, and every accessible eminence, we're lii.
orally scrammed and jammed i-sIill the mighty
mass continued to increase, male and femalet
the venerable patriarch, bending beneath the
SHOWS oflhree.seore aud ten years, with the light.
hearted ana lispine child BY bis side-the bloom
ing maiden and the staid moIher-all continued
to pour forth in one universal stream, and 10
swell! into an innunerabls thrOng The great and
mighty multitude.
We have never Before witnessed such an at |
ray Of beauty and loveliness as the scene on Bal.
timore street presented. The females, who
lined every window on both sides, from one en- |
JTemi,y TO the other, aud comprising some oil
the most beautiful daughters pr our land, BY |
their fascinating snd graceful charms, and win
ming aud pleasant suiles, seemed 10 kindle OBJ |
The fame ofIenIhnsiasm which inspired The more
hardy sex, while they, a, the same time, lenk
additional attractions TO the grandeur and impos-
ins sight presented to the view Of the beholder,
while he gazed with wonder and establishment %
the multiladinous mass and he gorgeous display
By which he was surrounded. Il was, in the
highest eestsf. a sublime and grand spectacle,
afefdins a beautiful panoramic view OF the ss.
sembled Ioyellness Of America"
Every State had It's appropriate Banner, and
there were more Than TWO hunased additional
Banners, carried BY The respective delegations
each one exhibiting characteristics devices ana
notices.
In noticing the fourth liIisisn fths pageant
The Baltimore Patriot says:
sThe Delegation from Virginia we're indeed
the pride of The Procession. OF such sons any
ceunify might BE- proud. 50 CALAMITY, 80 hravelyi
and 30 elorsously did they carry themselves %
this occasion. From thei. entrance into IBID
Procession till they arrived at the Canton
Grounds, they Remained uncorered-eheerinr!l
clspping their hands. and giving vent to iheiT
glowing feelings.
No wonder thst Virginia is tbs mother oil
Presidents, when she has sons Ike lhoss ia The
ranks to-day. They won all hearis bv MIR
gallant conduct, and their praise is in the month,
Of every one. As they passed a0d sent up ,heilL
hearty cheers, the ladies' showered aowers DOWN.
upon the6, and he sidesof the houses uerr al
lire with waving handkerchief II
The Baltimore American thus sreaks Of lie
Virginia delegation
The Vifeinishs attracted universal attention.
They marched with uncoseted heads, 10 gallant
respect and courtesy 10 fssplendent array I'll
female loseliness which erhced The avenne on
both sides, connecting itd1to one long Galsrf ofl
Beauty. The 6ne sp3earance and gen,lehanll
like bearing Of these welcome gaesis won forl
lhsm general admiration, 10 say nothing Of he |
snilss Of i1nnmerable fair speciaiors.s