The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-08-25

WASHINGTON. Aug. 81. ISIS,


To the Editor Of The Union
SIR The Savannah Georgian OF the 10Th Instant con
AIMS animated account OF the late democratic mass
meeting at the Stone Mountain in Georgia BY giving II
entire in the Unon." you will have pleased your demo-
cratic readers everywhere
The writer, who thus invites your attention to tins
mighty gathering of the democratic hosts OF his own
State is assured also, by letter written the spot Eek
tracts OF which | may hereafter hand yoS for puoiica-
ton,) that previous occasion in the history OF the
State had many thousands Of her people gathered to-
gether
am really modest man, and little given to Dragging
but must be permitted say the friends of Cass and
Butler throughout the country, that this demonstration
in Georgia augurs more than yell for the cause Do
your duty as we are doing ours, and, in November
next, no-partyism will be nophere. Remember this
Stone Mountain
We enjoyed the pleasure says the Savannah Georgan)
OF being present this immense assemblage OF the SOW
ereign people We arrived at the Stone Mountain on
Monday afternoon the 18th instant, and found every
house of public entertainment crowded to overlooking
every Clubhouse kitchen, barn, &c. called into reqnsl-
ton and the surface of the earth between the foot OF the
mountain and the railroad depot covered with wagons,
tents and other appendages OF the 6iuouac During Mon
day evening, night, and the forenoon OF the following
day, the delegations continued to pour in, some by the
different railroads, others with their wagons foot, OF
on horseback, with music and with banners, until, &C
cordng to general estimate there must have been some
the unpleasant state Of the weather, and the deficiency of
accommodation for so large multitude, the spirit OF the
democracy seemed to be more exhrated and enthusiastic
than have before Cheer after cheer rent
the sky delegation after delegation arrived from remote
countless and responded TO by the OF cannon
taken up from the city of Macon by corps OF patriotic
young and by them managed most skiliuy and ef
fectuay. The interest of the scene on Monday evening
much enhanced by the appearance of the governor
of the State and his lady upon the balcony of of the
hotels and by the large number of the fair who hon
ored and enlivened the occasion with their presence
As may readily be conjectured, II was impossible for
us to hear and of course to notice, all of the speeches
which were delivered at various times and from various
places to this immense concourse OF people 1t was i'm
possible for any speaker TO be heard by ALL and con-
sequeny there were two or more continually in equs-
ton and employment The first address, believe, was
delivered from the balcony of the johnson HOTEL by Col
VIM. b. Pryor, of Troup and was received with much
applause BY large assenbsgs He was followed upon %
BERT OF the democratic electoral ticket, in speech OF
marked power Later in the evening, speeches of great
eoquence and ability, calling forth continued bursts OF
applause, likewise made by l.. J: Glenn, ESQ., OF
Atlanta Robert w. Flournoy, esq, Of Washington and
L. G. G. Lamar esq, of Newton, to large audiences
On Tuesday morning, the day fixed for the meeting,
pearance of the heavens was Indicative OF rain The
procession formed at the railroad depot, about mile
seats erected for the meeting under the direction OF the
following gentlemen:
Colonel H. r. Jackson, of Savannah.
ASSISTANT MARsHALs
Gen. T. Nj. Grlin, OF Fayene.
Col. VIM. X. De Graifenred, of Early
Col. Henry p Thomas, of Gwinnett.
Col. Charles c. Usher, of Bbb.
Dan. S. PIintup, esq, Of Floyd
=. kneeland, esq, OF Chatham.
COL John Hunter, of Macon county.
j. w. Fowler, esq, OF De Kalb
Ii estimated that there delegates present from
go different counties, although from several OF the remote
counties the number of delegates was small. Shortly
after the procession moved from the Railroad heavy
shower of rain began TO fall which prevented many from
walking lit After it had reached the stand the meet
ing called to order by the appointment OF Col e.
Campbell of Mledgeville, president, motion OF Thos
c. Hackett, OF Floyd The president, after delivering
handsome, though brief address, announcing the EIr-
following gentlemen were then appointed yicepresdens
Col Josiah r. Irwin, OF Wilkes, Hon A. H. Chappe of
Bib Col Nathan l. Hutchins, Of Gwnneit Col Sam Sam
Gen Sam Robinson. of Washington John Lai Her, esq,
of Houston Col VIM B. Pryor, OF Troup Col. James w
Sn Of Jones' Gem me"y sow John hI John on
Echos. Of Walton, DR.. j. N Adams, Of Menweher, and
Charles Murphy, esq, of De Kalb
Messrs. Peter A. Heard, of Troup, John W. A. San.
ford, jr.. of Baldwin. and L. G. C. Lamar, of Newton
were appointed secretaries.
After the meeting had been organized the president an
nounced that the Introductory speech would be delivered
by Thomas c. Hackett, esq, democratic candidate for
Congress. That gentleman responded in very handsome
and appropriate address He followed by the honor
able Walter r Colqut, who enchanted the attention Of
his vast auditory for two hours and hall, In speech OF
great power and inimtabe humor All who have heard
this great popular orator, will readily understand why it
impossible for TO give SKETCH or an idea of
ths-one of his happiest efforts. Original in thought,
language, manner, everything to form idea of his
power, is absolutely necessary to hear him. We have
believe that opportunity will soon be afforded
the citizens of Savannah to hear man whose reputa
ton popular speaker is unrivaled in our State, per-
haps country.
Judge Coquitt was followed by Col. H. R. Jackson of
Savannah When he had concluded, the President in
troduced Capt Watson of Montgomery, Alabama, for
merly of the Alabama regiment and late of the 18th in
from that portion of Alabama in which il was supposed
that there dsalecton in the democratic party,
but he assured the democracy of Georgia that Mr. Yam
cey did not have corpoaPs guard to follow him, and
that Alabama would "rol up majority of $4,000 for
Cass and Butler His remarks received with much
applause.
The meeting then adjourned to sumpuous barbecue,
furnished for the occasion.
In the afternoon NJ H. McAllister, esq. of Savannah
delivered most able Speech pronounced by many who
had heard him frequently before to be the most mastery
of all his efforts 1t is impossible to describe the effect
produced upon his auditory by his graceful manner his
fine appearance, and the torrents of polished eloque nee
that BOWED from his lips. There were points in his
speech 80 exceedingly eloquent that the breath of his
ditos seemed almost suspended until the glowing SEN
fences were completed, when their bursts of applause
testified the mag ca impression which had been produced
upon their minds and their hearts: Noone who heard
MIR McAster this occasion will doubt that he is a
great man, and the democracy OF Georgia will not be
afraid to measure him by the stature of those who fill up
large space in the national eye.
He was followed by James Jackson, esq, OF Walton,
who responded TO loud call made upon him in few
remarks of calm, though stirring eloquence. He stated
of ma IN The had