The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-09-05

knd Oh a man ths great wing convention at Phadel-
| pha had presented to them for their SURFACES
Really, cannot see how southern men can support
the wing ticket If there is drop of southern blood in
their veins Mr. B. called upon southern wings, and
warned them OF Their candidate for the vice presidency
Judging from his votes in Congress- he surely as anani
an asoltonist as many of the noisy fanatics in Con-
sress Alter MT had concluded, motion was made
Tor all to adjourn, for the purpose OF parakng Of
ie nnest dinners almost had the pleasure OF seeing
oid northumberland came out with flying colors. Her
nsns. ever yer noted for their hospitality certainly ss-
aned on TINS occasion the reputation Of the Old Domin
lon great number Of ladies in attendance, and
the democracy were cheered by their smiles The din
and the deep notes of the bass drum conirasted with
the soft whispers OF the ladies' sufficient to inspire
every one with enthusiasm All seemed happy-all
seemed 10 enjoy themselves without restraint OF any
kind.
Soon after dinner all retired the stand, when Dir.
Henley. OF Indiana, M. Co was introduced TO the as
sembled multitude Mr. II. commenced by making few
happy remarks in reference to the Old Dominion being
The mother of States and OF statesmen. He said he felt
privilege to appear before the people OF this mighty
State and their soil commune with them az TO
the welfare OF our great republic.
Mr.. H. thought II unnecessary to go over the same
ground which had that morning been SO well attended to
by Mr. B. He therefore proposed to take review Of
the wing party from 100 to the present day HIS speech
was both amusing and instructive He showed how the
wings had twisted and turned and the different
under which they, al different times had fought and
how they had changed the OF the democratic party
at different times. He said they had taken very
Webb christened them; but Of aii-the one which
surpassed any ever before heard of-was the name of
that beautiful ANIMAL coon and now they have no name
| scarcely, unless IT IS no. party Taylor. party
Nr. H's speech was Interesting one throughout,
and the people were all pleased with his address.
Mr. Montague. young lawyer from Middesex coun-
ty, was next introduced to the crowd. did not have
The pleasure of hearing all his address but Judging from
what did hear, he is young man of no ordinary talent.
and one calculated to do great service in the democratic
cause After he had concluded, the meeting then ad-
journed to meet again the following day. Those
wings who were present looked very blank, and, am
sure el the effect OF the powerful speeches which had
that day been delivered.
On the day, following Saturday Mr.. Henry Washing
ton addressed the people Mr. W is gentleman of the
men, and is of the finest speakers ever listened TO-
MIR. w took up the veto. and he certainly handled it in
mastery manner II was admitted by all present to be
the finest speech they heard upon that question
would like very much TO il presented TO the public
for their perusal. MIR. w. next took up the claims
the % are oeS the
the Wilmot PIoyso-udgng from his many letters and
that Mlllard Fillmore was through-gong abotonist
referred the people to Mr. Fmore,s votes in Congress,
and to meeting held in the State of New York which
meeting draughed many resolutions, amongst which was
meeting. nominated Willard Fillmore for the office of
comptroller, which nomination he acceped-thus en-
dorsing all the resolutions of that convention Some
had seen any evidence Of Mr. IS being Wilmot Pro-
viso man. But, before Mr. w. finished, he gave that
whg and all the wings present. such evidence that am
sure the strongest OF them must have been shaken in
their faith. heard one fellow huzza for Taylor and
Butler. Mr. w. concluded amidst the loudest cheers
Again all retired to parake OF another sumptuous dinner
which, like the preceding passed off very agreeably
to all
After dinner, Mr. Cary delivered short address, and
Mr. Henley followed. His concluding speech was mark
ed with happy hits the Taylores, and abounded in
wit and good humor. Mr.. H. pledged Indiana for Cass
and Butler and concluded amidst the most prolonged
cheering.
vote of thanks returned 10 Mr. H. and all the
other speakers and the meeting adjourned, after giving
three cheers for Cass and Butler. REGULUS. :