Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-23


cle that Mr.. STEPHENS, the highly-esteemed Rep
representative in Congress from the State of Geor-
gia is not only recovering from his late dangerous
wounds, but has been able to be transported to at
tend Mass Meeting held at Atlanta, in that State,
yesterday week. We can find words to express
our sincere satisfaction TO learn from the same ac-
count, that our friends Of Georgia are fully reused
and actively engaged in the canvass Nothing more
is wanting to ensure their success in the approach
ing election.
FROM THE AUGUSTA (eEoRGIA) CHRONICLE.
EIGHT TO Ten THOUSAND Who's CoUScIL-The
Wing Mass Meeting Atlanta the 18th instant whether
we regard numbers the intelligence and orderly cha
those who composed it, or the ability prudence and
discretion of the speakers of the interesting
and enthusiastic political festivals that has occurred in Georgia
for years.
When we arrived at Atlanta Thursday morning, by the
cars from this city, every house, street. and avenue in the
busness-part OF the town seemed TO be ederaly dense
mass of human bengs-and still they from every point
Of the compass At an early hour the procession form
ed and marched through the principal streets, with array
Of banners and notices as case, beautiful and imposing,
generally, their sentiments enncbng and inspiring
Having arrived at the place prepared for the Convention, at
splendid spring hall mile from the centre of the
town, the immense assembage of ladies or there not
few Of the gener presently and gentlemen eagerly crowd
ed around and in front Of the sand await the order Of
ceedngs. Here permit to ecur to an ncden which was
Of the most enthusiastic touching, and eloquent nantes
taons of the popular devotion Of the Wings of Georgia
of her distinguished have witnessed any
caso As the long procession filed into the grounds and
around the arbo whispered through the assembage
that the Hon. A. H. STEPHENS would be present and
then the procession All eyes eagerly turned toward
the procession and every strained to get glimpse Of
this vorte son of Georgia. When his delicate and feeble
form moving along at the head of column the
thusas Of the multitude knew bounds, and the air
with such lo1d and continuous shout for STE
pnESs !" "STErHENs ''SrEpnEss !" as Georgia Wings
could only give to their devoted Representative Such
cepon alike worthy Of the and those who gave
touching, eloquent sublime, and caused the manly
10 start in many eye and the bosom Of many
hearted Wing to swell with emotions more easily imagined
than described
The Convention soon organzed-the Hon. A. ]. Mil
LEn, Of this city, oicated President in equally
cedabe to himself and acceptable to the audience After
brief address, he introduced the speakers in the order follow
ing Ex-Governor CiAwRoaD, Hon. w. c. Dawson, Hon.
RoBr TOXINS, and the Hon. JoaS Mop. BERnIES. II
was goou 10 apploacH enough W TIE
stand hear the speeches Of Mess CRAwFoRp and DAw
SON. and but mpereey those of Messrs. TOXINS and Ben
RIES.
The opinion, therefore, which about to express Of
the former is based entirely upon that Of others compe
tent judge and partly Of tfe two latter. We shall not,
therefore, attempt any sketch either but content
with the remark that they regarded by those who heard
them being among the able dign6ed aud powerful
efforts of their respective authors This the universal
opinion in reference to Judge BERRlES who seemed
cpvaed every auditor by bis bland and persuasive eoqucncc
and the power and cogency Of his arguments They all
in the best possible spirit and entirely free from that odor
Of acrimony and vupcraon which, unfortunately, bat too
frequently political discussions The reasoning faculties
and intelligence Of the people alone appealed to, without
any effort to excite the passions by bitter denuncaton, low
ribaldry, vulgar jests.
When Judge BERRIEy resumed his seat, one called
for SrEPHESs and Immediately like electricity, his
seemed to thrill the immense from centre tc ccumfer-
ence, and ALL oil crowded nearer and the stand, with
shout that would have made Western audience stand
in profound admiration. When his slender eacated form
slowly rising from bis seat and approach the front
Of the stand, what seemed the widest enthusiasm before
came ame tame appreciation. When the shout had died
away, Mr. s. announced in clear shri tone which those
only who have heard him appreciate that he
make speech, (or he able but simply acknow-
ledge the distinguished and cordial manner which his pre-
sence had been greeted by his brother Wings. He would
however, relate anecdoe II Of the solder-a
well advanced in life, Of the renowned DoSIPHASs reg
menwho returned New Orleans after an aduous service
in Mexico almost naked and destitute of the supply
his immediate wants to pay his passage back his family
and friends In this fororn and destitute condition gener.
citizen Of New Orleans took him to his store shielded his
nakedness from the public gaze and gave him the
returning to his home When the grateful soldier was abou,
to take his leave his beneacor asked him IL he could do any
thing for him. The soldier replied <no," and took
leave After going distance he suddenly stopped hest
tated and turning round reaced his steps the When
he entered be met the nqung gaze Of his benector and
Observed told you there nothing more that you could
do for me- forgot is one thing you do "What
is that inquired the merchant he cordially gasped the
hand Of the warwom veteran. "You can vote for sOLp
ZAcK-a ask Of you Is not to forget to vote for old Zd
And with heart overlooking with gratitude he gasped the
hand Of his benefactor and babe him adieu
Now said Mr.. STEPHENS, all have to say to you is,
"Donf forget 10 Uote for old Zack" He then resumed his
seat amid such shou, gave the highest assurance that the
injunction would not be forgotten.
INTERESTING DEcIsIoS.-On Monday last on a case Of
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