The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-10
THE UNION.

territory and assocatng them together as one brother
hood. Sectional barriers and preadces give place 10
knder feelings and better information Jeaouses subside
and attachments are formed We learn estimate each
other and TO recognise the incentives and
harmony Noses the Hebrew law -giver, enjonsd an
hua convocaon OF the tribes OF Israel doubt with this
OBJECT On the occasion, what assemblage of
distinguished statesmen from of this Union
'he oer was congregaed-no Of young only, but vet
erans In their countrys service The Ambrose
spencer the associate oil eeon in his ardent political
struggle from the State of New York, heartily greeted
oy DINERS oil the same school from east west and
south Webster and Beren were there Criitenden and
Clayton George Evans from Maine, Thomas Ewing, from
ONO, Morehead, from Kentucky. Eleven governors oil
the States attended the convention There fear of the
republic While men such as these found ralyng 10
what they believe be the standard of their country's
cause such occasions. We speak of without refer.
ence u party distinctions few days hence, others diff
iering with these in opinions, and measures,
VIII assemble al the same place. with view of serving
their country in like How will information be diff
FUSED and spread through every section of the Union
they radate thence 10 their respective homes and
with the communities they represents"
"a grand TRIuMPHAL erected entirely across
Baltimore street. the intersection of Calvert fory-fve
feet high tasteiuy weahed and decorated with inscrp
tons On the base OF each pillar, foundation upon
which the entire rested, Inscribed 'wHIG
Principles; ascending upwards intervals, the words
| n-Peace-encouragement to nduslry-sound
rencyhonest admnistraton-uphold the dis
tribution OF the public ands-no spols prnc plesexecu
|
arch exhibited thirteen divisions sentng the thirteen
original States, with their inscribed; Pennsy vania
being the key stone, over which rested este eagle.
The entire festooned with rich drapery of diff
ieren colors and above all hoaed star-spangled
ners, suspended upon staff each side. Two smaller
arches also spanned the sidewalks. Above each these
was portrait ofIIeniy Clay and under them written: "A
nations choice The reverse, side represented
the thirteen Sates with the District of Columbia as
the key. On the columns were shown the thirteen old
states, with WING PRINCIPLES inscribed the abut.
ments
some of attractive affairs on the street was tri
colored rolling ball, between Howard and Eutaw Streets
suspended 40 feet high and decorated elegantly with
ags portraits OF Henry Clay, evergreens, &e with
coons sitting upon each axle, apparently rolling the ball
over the ball was thrown arch of evergreens
mounted by American eagle and surrounded by a full
suit OF flags, tastefnly displayed, with significant
words Protect American industry thrown upon the
arch 10 feet of excellent and appropriate mottoes were
found on the ball and arch. The first to salute the APP
| preaching procession
"WnuGs UNION
Welcome, welcome friends!
Our country's cause highest aim and
HENRY CLAY our champion
"TEN O'CLOCK Signal guns announced the moment for
the procession Music struck up, and line OF
march taken up by the chief marshal end his aids
the of the city and the officers of city delegation
wheeling from Cove street. at the extreme of the city,
into Baltimore street, which crowded as 10
make it difficult to pass, though of those forming the
procession we've in that
invited gueststhe venerable president of the National
Convention, members of the United States Senate 9th,
venerable wings. Then splendid band ,nu sic Com
mit,ee of reception of the National Nominating Conven
vention."
''The Boston Clay Club, composed of the most influential
merchants and industrious mechanics OF Boston, had (nea
y all the number) 500 in attendance. They bore beau
full banner painted by Somerby of that city, of
finished of the many in the procession The fabric
of the banner is white satin On side is circle on the
top of which the figure of JUSTICE holding her left hand
the scales, and in the right sword On the right of
figure the words, Justice guide and on the
LETT Victory reward In tho foreground centre
the Circle beautiful length portrait of Henry Clay hold
ing his left hand the scroll of the constitution and in
back ground is the Capitol Under the circle the word
Pdlndta gni merun ferdt. On the side of the
banner is another surmounted by the eagle with out
spread wings holding in its beak SCROLL with the national
motto inscribed and each side is the horn of plenty
The border these words a naons gratitude The
highest gi of the people Within and around the circle,
words, Boston Clay Club, No L. organized 9th Now
lSi3'beauully executed. Under the circle is the seal
the city of Boston, having side the of Ken
lucky and the other of Massachusett The circle is
surrounded with twenty stars representing the
of States terminating with figures of Cupid each hold
ing wreath of flowers Tho cross-piece and staff
richly gilt, and the latter surmounted with ullength
carved and gded figure OF an Amerc Indian, in
the of Massachusetts"
1.-The Baltimore Patriot says: sThe delegation from Vir
ginn was, indeed the pride Of the procession OF such
any country might be proud, gaany, bravey
and glorousy did they carry themselves this
sion their into the procession till they
the Canton Grounds, they remained uncovered
cheering, capping their hands, and giving their
glowing feelings No wonder that Virginia is the mother
of Presidents when she like those the ranks
day. They all hearts by their gallant conduct and
their praise the mouth of every As they passed
and up their hearty cheers the ladies showeed flowers
down upon then and the sides of the houses alive
with waving handkerchcfs "
Niless Register thus describes them
"FoURTH pIvsroN.An aid to the chief marshal. Then
came the sons Old Domnion-the proud represent
tves of
"vlRGlNrA. They bore in their foremost rank the emblem
the escutcheon ofhe State, and beneath words
the halowed remains OF Washington lie buried touched
the hearts of all
"'within whose holy precincts lies
Dust that is Immortality
'sMusc-n the of the Virginia delegation flag with
these words: 'The of the Dismal Swamp have saved
the State
s'MUsIc--The Richmond delegation bore a large and
splendid satin banner representing sailor up the
head, mailing the sar-spanged banner on which were
the words 'Cay and the Union
vain regrets for past
Nor cast the ship away
But nail your coors to the mast,
And strike for Harry Clay
"On the back ground a vessel in full sail upon the
ocean, and the height of rocky cliff the temple Lber
y. The side of this beautiful banner was adorned
by full portrait of Henry Clay upon shield enwrapped
with the American flag resting upon the constitution
n vil fctxx tba III,