The New York herald., 1845-01-23
Morrisville, Pa.
Correspondence of the Herald I

~ ~N@ S'N"W'o" on Lhe Etghh-C0L. Erd-
mla"-Ihomas Ross-Sympathy for Gopermor
Dorr-frogress Of the ''Native' Movement
Petttcodt Lectures on abolition, &c.
J. q. BENNETT, EsQ:-
Perhaps no political celebration was ever more
generally, or more enthusiastically observed, than
was the celebration of the "infexible democracy
OF this county on the eighth instant, in commence
fation OF their late victory. and of the battle of
New Orleans In almost every township, from
Bensalem to Durham, preparations had been made
on a grand scale-and with scarcely single ex-
ception, the day passed of to the great satisfaction
OF every democrat, much to the modification of
their political opponents
In Doylestown, our county seat, the preparations
were Of an unusually extensive order. The sbir
guns" OF the party, its leaders and managers, being
resident there and in the immediate vicinity. thew
were somewhat better prepared to give kclat to the
occasion than their friends in the other parts
of the county. And they well deserve more than
mere passing notice; for, better arranged, or
better conducted gala, could scarcely be imagined
Letters OF invitation had been sent to Hon. Geo
NJ. Dallas, Hon. James Buchanan, Hon Daniel
Sturgeon, Hen Mr. Kane, Col. Erdmau, and
many other distinguished democrats of the Keystone
state, many OF wnom were In attendance Our
Senators IN Congress were, unfortunately, denied
the privilege OF attendance, in consequence OF the
Dress OF public business,-and the Vice President
elect compelled to decline an invitation as he
had previously made arrangements to meet his
political friends at Tammany Hall, in your CITY.
upon the same day Their letters in answer to the
were read during the day, and contained many
happy illusions to the "true and faithful' demo-
cracy Of old Bucks; The day was opened by the
firing of artillery, which continued until IL o'clock
noon, when the procession was formed under d.
rection of COL Isaiah James, aided by Gen. Bryan,
OF the Democrat. And very numerous and i'm.
posing procession It was. comprising some of the
old revolutionary heroes who were in the army Of
Washington when he crossed the Delaware near
this pretty village of Morrsville just previous to
the memorable battle of Trenton. The venerable
hey as wa feeble
the hurrying throng, their silver locks float
ing in the cool north breeze, their eyes
sl,stening with unwented excitement and their
all presented to the spectator sight Of uncommon
interest After marching through the principal
streets, the procession entered the Court House,
where the assembled multitude were addressed in
a most forcbe and cogent manner by Col Reah
Frazier, of Lancaster. After which, the process
sion was again formed and proceeded to Sands
pared, and into which the hungry mass "dove"
with an appetite and an eagerness seldom VIII
messed. After the cloth had been removed, Col
Jacob Erdman, member Of Congress elect from
Bucks and Lehgh, IN reply TO a complimentary
toast, rose and delivered neat and appropriate
speech, evincing much sound argument and prac-
tical good sense IN his remarks upon the state Of
parties and the duties of representatives Col
Erdman will ably supply the place of our present
sub silentto representative, Judge jerks, who, al
though very intelligent, worthy and estimable
gentleman never yet believe, opened his lips in
or may" The feature of the OCCASION however
was the speech Of Thomas Ross, Esq, who, with
a duency and yolubihty that showed he was en-
lnently endowed by nature with these essential
qualihcatures of an orator. reviewed, in mastery
manner the general position OF parties in the coun-
try descanted in terms OF deserved reprobation upon
the conduct Of the ne wing party Of Rhode Island in
querable" patriot, Governor Dorr,-made some very
forcible and wetimed illusions to the present po-
siton OF Pennsylvania, in regard to her liabilities
to her creditors, utterly repudlated repudaton and
concluded his remarks by Offering the following
toast
STATE Honor and State RighsBoth should be seduous.
ly guarded II repudate the we are UNIV orthy OF
the other. To preserve state Rights we must preserve
State Honor
This toast was rapturously received by the high
ly respectable and influential company assembled,
domnantparty here upon the subject OF our States
integrity.
Mr.. Ross is a gentleman Of high talents, influen.
tial and popular throughout the county, and de-
public services. No individual was more energetic
untirng in his efforts during the late severe po-
litical campaign, to secure the triumph Of the de-
mocracy, than was Mr. Ross-and his efforts in
this and the adjoining counties Of Lehgh, North
ampton, &C., were fully evinced by their hand
somely increased democratic majorites. Although
personally unascqualnted s with HIM, am fully as
have champion OF the highest merit, for more
earnest and talented advocate Of their cause is
rarely to be found nor one less actuated by private
interests and selfish considerations Mr.. Ross is
evidently destined to sustain a brilliant career,
both in the councils Of the State and nation.
The celebration in Doylestown was kept up with
undiminisned vigor until late in the evening, when
taDlav nj frew Ykc w 0iv
which, the old farmers from the neighborhood re-
turned to their homes with their delighted daugh-
ters and sons, and "qulet again reigned."
resources into one grand effort, have established
newspaper at Newtown, for the better dissemina-
ton of their principles. These principles sppear to
organ, Of dead set and determined hostility
against what is termed an exorbitant tax for the
support OF the Bucks County Aims House. in which
few poor, superannuated cid persons Of foreign
The editor OF the paper, E. M. Paxson, Esq is a
good natured young man, Of tolerable talent, some
experience, and exceedingly ambitious Of renown
Sadv S he
editor OF a whig campaign paper. In more en-
lghtened and liberal cause than naiivcism, ne
might probably shine to some advantage.
Several ancient petticOat lecturers on abolition
have recently been making the circuit OF our
county, enlghtening the minds OF our honest TAR
mers upon the horrors OF Southern slavery. Their
lectures were generally tOleTaDly well dttenueu,
but doubt whether they made more cash than
they did converts
county meeting will be held at Doyestown,
on the Sd Of February next, for the purpose OF ex.
pressing the sentiments Of the democrats of this
county on the lamentable situation Of Governor
Dorr, of Rhode Island. Delegates will be In at
tendance from all parts Of the district, and resolu.
tlons of sympathy if nothing else, will be passed
expressive of their commiseration in the suierines
of the imprisoned patriot. II they have no subsan-
tial effect, such measures will at least be sratiiy-
sympathlze with him.
The reelection of DR.. Sturgeon to the United
States Senate, has given general satisfaction to
the democrats OF this county, who apprehended
that Governor Porter would be elected. Against
Governor Porter, deep rooted opposltion appears
/ to exist among the leaders here, which probably