Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-06-13

principles, you will SICK 10 principles 10 Iemem.
Der the battle, pray 10 Heaven, and keep your
powder dry.
Three cheers were then given for Mr.. Meal.
/ lister, and three more for Virginia.
From the Philadelphia Spirit of the Times June 81
MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL CASS.
Every incident in the Ii Of the illustrious
nominee Of the Republican party for the next
Presidency, General Lewis Cass, is interesting
10 the American people. His past services
whether as the soldier fighting the battles of
his country against an insulting enemy, 10 whom
his proud spirit scorned to bow, and whose
sword was shivered upon his knee before it was
delivered up; the brilliant and undaunted repre-
sentative Of his nation in presence of the crown
cd heads Of Europe; or the bold and unainching
statesman in The councils of his country at
home-can never be forgotten, nor cease to be
admired, BY the citizen in whose heart yet burns
spark Of patriotism.
The movements of General Cas- heretofore
always interesting-are peculiarly interesting
al this time, when he has been placed before the
great Democratic party of the country as
candidate for elevation 10 the highest sea- in the
National Government. Democrats feel pride
| in his character that they are delighted 10 ex-
press, and the opportunity presented TO the De.
mocratic citizens Of our city and county, to ties
tify their high estimation and sincere affection
for this distinguished exponent Of their Princi.
Piles, was joyfuy hailed and eagerly seized.
The Generals stay in The City Of Brotherly
Love was brief, but not too brief to satisfy him
that in no city in the Union has he warmer or
more devoted friends. His reception upon his
arrival on Tuesday was a glorious one, and the
honors-the simple, unaffected honors-paid
him during his short sojourn were the most gra
tfying evidence Of the consideration in which
his worth i, held.
We take special pleasure in recording every
particular connected with the visit OF this emf.
nent citizen 10 The city of Pennsylvania. Hav.
ing furnished 10 our readers in yesterdays paper
| all the incidents OF his passage from Wilmington
10 the city, and Of his reception here, we give to-
day The particulars OF his movements yesterday.
| We begin wi h
GEN. CAss IN INDEPENDENCE SoUARE.-The
ceremony Of exchanging congratulations between
| Gen. Lewis Cass and his host Of friends in Phi!a-
depha, where he was temporary guest, took
! place yesterday afternoon in The Stale House
| yard, and wa. one OF the most interesting and
heari.chcering scenes 10 the republican and pa.
lrot ever witnessed on that consecraed spot.
At twelve o'clock precisely, Gen. Cass, in
charge of The commi!lee OF attendance, who had
escorted him from his lodgings at Jones hotel in
Chestnut street, and accompanied by Col. Benton
! and Gen. Houston, entered The square amid The
| widest and most enthusiastic cheers from the
thousands OF warm-hearled and honest people,
whose lhrobbing breasis beat high with anxiety
TO catch glimpse Of the dgnhed form and frank
face OF the man OF their choice, whom they had
assembled 10 receive
Gen. Cass, taking his position at the foot OF
| one Of the most venerable looking trees in the
sacred grove in which was first heard The infant
voice OF liberty, and supported on his right by r.
NJ. Lee Esq, recorder OF the city, and on his left
BY Senator Benton Of Missouri, spent nearly
Two hours in shaking hands with his iellow.clli.
zens OF the city and county Of Phiatelp hia.-
During this time al least three thousand persons
offered their respects 10 him. il was cheering
| sight 10 witness The devoted attachment exhibit
ell by all who approached him. Many grasp
OF the hand hat he gor, must have caused his
heart 10 swell with e1u!taton, and his soul 10
scout The idea OF the ing gratitude Of republics.
| GENERAL CAss's Observation-Disclosures o'clock
| yesterday afternoon, Gen. Cass lett his hotel Tor
the steamboat landing at Walnut street. on his
way 10 New York, IN pursuit OF his journey to
| his home in the West. He rode to the wha RI in
an open barouche drawn by tour handsome stceds
In The vehicle with him were Senators Benton
and Allen, and Recorder Lee. Train OF vehi
ces, containing Gen. Houston, Judge Bright OF
Indiana, and other members OF Gen. Cass's suite,
with The committee Of escort, followed An i'm.
mense throng crowded and pressed around the We.
hIces, so as 10 almost stop their progress through
the streets; ann al every step huzzis that could
be heard tor squares, went up from the living
masses that came rushing down Walnut street,
| reminding The spectators OF the released waters
| OF some nent-up sea sweeping towards mighty
! ocean.
| When the barouche halted a, the foot of Wal.
nut street, il was with the greatest difficulty that
Gen. Cass could make his way through the pack
ed crowd on the landing, 10 the splendid steamer
John Stevens, which was TO watt him 10 Tacony,
where special train Of cars was waiting 10 con.
vey him 10 Trenton. The boat not starting until
halfpast four O'clock the sht ri Intermediate time
was seized on by hundreds OF individuals who
had previously been denied the pleasure OF see.
ing Gen. Cass, 10 grasp his hand
A few minutes before the boat started, Senator
Allen came forward upon The hurricane deck,
and briefly addressed The multitude on The wharf,
in The fervent and powerful style OF eloquence
for which he is celebrated. For General Cass
and his friends-lhe military chiea ms and states
men who accompanied him-he returned thanks
10 the citizens OF Philadelphia for The enlhusas.
tic greeting extended TO them. He expressed 10
them The aslonishmenl and gratitude Of the recep-
lion they had mer; and alter referring to the
ofiShl an'icipa'iohs OF lne success VI Inc Demo.
cratic ticket al The ensuing Presidential cam.
paign, lde them farewell.
The boat shortly afterwards moved off in The
midst of deafenins cheers from her crowded
decks, which were returned by the crowds on
the wharves, and The cheering continued ill The
steamer was out Of sight.
More than thousand persons accompanied
General Cass and suite to TacoHy; and a Phia.
dephia committee accompanies The party a The
way TO New York. The party remained in Tren-
ton last night, where they no doub: received the
warmesl reception from our neighboring friends,
the Dsmocr attic Jersey Blues.
VOTES FOR CANDIDATES FOR VICE