The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-11-07

averal of our cities We confined to the ioiio"ie
dsseriuions from Philadelphia and New Orleans Inc
Nav York ." True Sun" gives beautiful account Oh
the splendid procession which took place in that city;
W From the Ponnsy lvanian Nov. 4
Great procession The democratic banner streaming M
"'' IgLt-lIonster demonstration.
Tho democratic procession last evening was slngu-
larly imposing and magnificent display; II was wholly
without parallel in the history OF man esa'ons 81 Popn
cn,ntess 1rmbers that participaiedbe spendor OF the
Ssvices,he elegance of the myriads
Of torches and bannerslthe eloquence aaa WI. o. ane
crasrl surpassed far all that was anticipated as II
defes all powers of Imagination to conceive and describe
The evening was calm cool, and starry. The streets
were damned sutfocaton by most enthusiastic crowds
Lovely ladies greeted the procession from the windows
and the side wholesome waving their snowy handker-
chefs Others scattering wreaths and flowers upon the
JOYOUS democrats in the line Shout answered to shout
and the children catching the prevailing enthusiasm
mingled their notes OF gadness with the general rejoicing
the districts, and the whole population seemed alive to
this unparalleled democratic display. The coalition
looked on and wondered. II was like the rising OF the
men of Cadmus-the sudden outpounng OF stern,
steady, irresistible and determined democracy -
The districts came in in overwhelming numbers m No
idea had been formed Of the thousands who came They
blocked up the side with their detaehments long
before the hour OF sartng and it was with great dii-
Guilty that the massive column was at length got IN mo-
ton Too much credit, however, cannot be extended to
the grand marshal and his efficient assistants Tor the adj
mable manner in which this was finally accomplished,
and indeed for the order and precision OF the entire ar
This noble band of democrats, firm, resoue, orderly,
and seconscious Of the justice OF their great cause car
ned CONSERVATION into the ranks OF our enemies.
number of attempts were made by navis and wing row.
dies break into the ranks but they were repeed by
stout handed democrats as II they had been children
instead of-men. The disgracefu outrage at Sixth and
Chestnut in view OF the mayors Office, by which an un
offending and peaceful citizen was shamefully beaten and
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would have doubtless failed-and purposeiy faedto do
so. Our brave boys wanted none OF this very efficient
support. Democrats fight their own battles, and whip
their foes single handed and alone.
The scene at the Pennsy once N DOCK street
excepting probably the display IN Msh ne
parences, and musicwas the scene OF the night The
line moved from Second into Dock at about fifteen min
minutes in passing by our door, al rapid walk-from
four to eight abreast, and in remarkably close order
Over fourth STORY windows we had transparency
inscribed with these words:
49,, IN FIELD IS WON'T
As the head of the column got opposite the Pennsyl-
vanan buildings, ehnlgence. as from another sun,
making the open space before our office as brilliant as
noon day burst from Drummond light especially OBJ
tanned for the OCCASION and placed our third story
The scene here beggars all description. Cheers broke
from the crowd the sides and the democrats In the
lins and found that the good old Pennsyvanan had
very popular with the wings. This applause was
nuea during the whole time Of the passing OF the pro
csOn the as s hs
by the Grand Marshall and as exhibited IN the line We
cannot pretend go much into detail at this late hour OF
the night.
THE PROCESSION
The line formed on Arch street about eight o'clock,
and was put motion half hour after. headed by the
grand marshal, T. Town, and the special aids Robert
Gatzmer, j. j. McCahen James Loughead, George Ma
fge, Thomas H. Town, R. Il; Wright Anthony Tqlly,
William Bradford, Lewis Pitt, Samuel Murock. Jno
Joshua M Raybold John T. Coleman, p DUNCAN, Al
bert FeGng w. Barnes Barn John Hl (M0xamen
James Goodman, A. /. Roumfort. H. Hubbel, James
Sorber A. B. Hamilton, Lewis B. Coffin, VIM. II. Rawe,
John OBriens F.; W; Binder VIM. Deal, Wm Curtis,
bert, T. b. Florence, NJ. w. Ash, Robert Dougherty,
John Miller, (Riehmond) William Clother. Moses Ma
thans, VIM. II. Boyce, James Farrell The procession
with the bands of music, ransparencies flags
torches &c., moved along its prescribed route IN the fol-
lowing manner:
locomotive engine, with plenty OF steam ons shril
hearts Of the amazed Tayortes, and gave warning to
them that Cass and Butler coming. "Clear the
track for Cass and Butler" was inscribed upon it,
Then the officers and soldiers OF the LIST and Cd
regiments Pennsylvania volunteers who served liz Next
CO. mounted; Music. Delegation from Lehgh; banner,
.Lehigh (wilD do better" Cass and Butler Club. n L.
Ritter marshall great force, and bearing beautiful ban
ners. Music Young Mems Cass and Butler Club Of
the First Congressional District. A. B. Thompson. mar
c. d, James, marshal. Young Mems Democratic League
Robert Gibson marshal. Music. Southwark, Joseph
E. Hall marshal Music. Moyamensng, Francis Gin
ton, marshal.
The turn out from the first congressional district was
immense. The men OF Moyamensing assembled in their
district host in themselves, and marched to join their
brethren of Southwark, who had assembled at their
spective quarters, and when together, made handsome
display The line being fully formed, the two delegations
forth their route up Second to Lombard up Lom
bard to Third, out Third to Chestnut and to Fourth,
thence to the place of general rendezvous Arch street
The bands of music attached these delegations
very fine, and of the banners and tansparencies
markabe for their elegance. The one Of General Butler
at the somng OF Monterey attracted general attention
Several large transpaencies forth the staesmanlike
qualities and private virtues Of General Cass This dele
CATION numbered over /, 800 persons.
City of Philadelphia.-M Marshal, William Van
Osten, and aids. This delegation made brilliant dis
play. Then came the Northern Liberties. Mar
shal, d. S. Beideman, and aids
The delegations from the third district generally made
splendid display. The old Northern Liberties shone
out in glorious numbers, with witty inscrp-
tons upon their hansparencies We observed large
cradle, carried by four noble democrats, rocking the
"lolly-by," which really amusing All will admit
that this uncomfortable district the "Cade OF Democ-
racy" She will roll up immense majority for Cass
and Butler on Tuesday next. Nine cheers for Northern
Liberties "No Amalgamation," "Sound TO the Core"
"Cass and Buer inscribed upon their Transparent.
cies This delegation received cheer upon cheer along
Growing cock displayed himself on the ansparencies
fully prepared to pick the eyes of the coon before
him. In fact, the members of this delegation deserve
great credit for their zeal in the glorious cause of democ
racy.
Spring Garden appeared in her glory Her democrats
were great force and to them hear the merit IA dine
of having produced several of the most taking devices Of