The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-09
MOrrlsvillc, Pa.

Correspondence OF the Herald)
MoRRIsvILLE, Bucks Co., Aug s.
Great Political Excitement in old Bucks Har-
mony among the Whiss-Distyaction among
the Locotocos-An Orator Wanted-Camp Meet
imgs aud Runors Of Camp Meetings. Methodist,
Plummerite, Afalerite, Nigguitc.
]. G. BENNETT, ESQ. -
The approaching political campaign in this State
bids fair TO outstrip in intense excitement any PIE
vious contest since the time of " Shays rebellion y
all the partzan leaders have grded on their armor
and are almost daily dong fercest battle in the
political arena. The tremendous and enthusiastic
gatherings of the people lately in various parts OF
this county, and the unusual warmth of party feel
ing generally manifested, contribute to show in a
strong light the excited condition OF the public
mind IN the country portions of the Keystone
state
A large and enthusiastic wing meeting was held
last week in Newtown-from seven to ten thousand
persons were estimated to have been the ground.
Several very popular speakers adore ssed the null
titude, among others, young man named Morri-
son, from Baltimore, particularly distinguished
himself. He took such candid and dignIfied
stand in his remarks, that he entirely destroyed
every acrimonious feeling amongst those of oppo-
site political sentiments, many OF whom were his
listeners He utterly repudated the usually vim
dctve and rancorous style OF stump orators, and
in calm and dispas.io nate manner went on to
detail 10 his auditors the peculiar advantages OF his
own political tenets, and the disadvantages Of his
| adversarles. MIR. M was listened TO with marked
attention through his entire speech, and at its con-
cusion he was greeted with several bursts OF
hearty applause. After he retired, several other
gentlemen, whose names / have forgotten, adj
dressed the assemblage, and appeared to give
universal satisfaction.
The democrats also had very large and cheer
ing meeting at Yardleyville, last week. Thomas
Ross, Esq an eminent lawyer from Doylestown,
and several other popular and talented speakers,
were in Northumberland had it not been Tor an
unfortunate collision between the contendlng fac
tons, the gathering would have been highly
creditable and gratifying to the cause OF " Polk
| and Dallas" As II was, II showed that the demo-
Gratis were up in arms, and ready to lnterpose a
strong arm to arrest the torrent which appears 70
Bank. But the truth is, the democrats here lack
that perfect concord and unanlmlty OF action
which characterize their wing opponents, and the
services of thorougIi-golng, cnterprlsng and
quick-witted son OF democracy would be OF I'M
mense benefit TO the party throughout the county
All appears to- be harmony and unsonin the wing
ranks. They have settled upon the Hon. Michael
nary degree of popularity among the substantial
Did Quaker farmers OF this district, and is witha
gentleman OF good sound, practical common sense
possessing many shining virtues and quallfca
TONS and entirely devoid OF those paltry feelings
and prejudices which mark the characters OF the
generality Of politicians He was elected by
arge majority at the previous election, which liis
friends think will be greatly increased at the az
preaching canvass.
While all is going on so smoothly among the
wings, it is to be regretted, for the sake Of fair
expression Of public opinion, that so much dstrac-
ton pervades the ranks of the democrats in this
district AT the last election for Congressional