The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-23

| yourself with party comprising within it's pale
| and endangered the safety Of the Republic for
twenty years? IL a.. vi. ~" ',. yi.r~
Your conduct can only be explained by those
"other reasons" to which you aliude; pardon me
gay that cannot divest myself of the suspicion
that, foremost among those "reasons' is the desire
10 ally yourself with what you think the strongest
party.
whatever may hereafter be your political course,
trust you will find the Wings Of this district united
! in support of Scott and Graham; andif they are
defeated, they will still have the proud satisfac-
ton Of knowing that they, at least have done their
| duty.
/ Yours, respectfully. G. B. C. T.
Great WING Mass Msstlay a. Harrisburg.
The accounts from Harrisburg represent that the
Wing MACS meeting at that place on Friday was
one Of the largest political gatherings ever held in
| that section of Pennsylvania. Great enthusiasm
prevailed. and every indication given that the
vote of the Keystone State would be cast for the
hero of two wars the anniversary Of one Of whose
battles (that of Churubusco) was chosen as an ap-
propriate occasion for the holding of the meeting
A teiegraphic despatch to the Philadelphia Bulle
Tin gives the following account of the gathering:
r,. ,.,,. HAaRsByRs, August 20.
At an early hour this morning our streets were
enlivened with bands of music, and hundreds Of
Wings were parading the streets in all directions
This being the anniversary OF the battle of Churu
busco, seems to have infused a martial air in all
the proceedings. There has not been such pour.
ing into this place since the days Of General Har-
| rison. Every road to the city is filed with vehi
cles of all descriptions-some bearing motocs
suitable 10 the occasion, The cars from the Cum
berland Valley were crowded to sutlocaton. Every
public house is doubIy filed. The best feeling
The delegation from Philadelphia arrived this
morning at O'Clock, accompanied by Gaul's Brass
Band and the Scott Glee Club; They have given
mental. A delegation 10 here also from Lancaster
county in large numbers, with Haunting banners
| and excellent music.
| and Bainbridge would have been much larger bad
it not been for difficulty between the Canal Com
missioners and the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
Among the delegations making handsome dis
plays, particularly notice those from Cumberland.
Franklin, Perry, York, DauPhin' Lebanon, Union
Miffiin, Huntingdon, and Blair. They all havea p-
propriate and unique banners, and an abundance
| Of music. I've.
Among the speakers present are Hon. Robert r.
Conrad and John E. Latta, of Philadelphia; Hon.
NJ. Sewer, of Louisiana; J. Henry Clay Mudd. of
| California; General William II. Irwin, of Lewis
town; Thomas E. Cochran, esq Of York; Captain
Mary land; Colonel A. G. Curtin, of Centre; Hon.
James Pollock, Of Northumberland.
later account in the same paper states that
the speakers generally were distinguished men,
able and eloquent, and that a fine spirit was
aroused in the friends Of General Scott The same
correspondent says:
"The meeting was organized at half past two
O'Clock in the court house lot, where platform
| was erected with flags and banners.
General william H. Irwin, of Mifain county.
presided, assisted by large number Of vice presi-
ssHon. Robert r. Conrad, Of your city, was then
introduced to the meeting, and delivered one OF
the most chaste, eloquent, and impressive speeches
have ever listened to. regret that am unable
to give you full report Of it.
she was followed by Hon. MIR. Sewer, OF Lou:
isiana, General Leslie Coombs, Of Kentucky, and
Hon. Mr.. johnson, OF Ohio, all OF whom made very
"The speaking was interspersed with music by
the bands and the Philadelphia Glee Club, which
peciaily attracted much attention, and their per.
, formances were loudly applauded.
1.-THE meeting adjourned about O'Clock to meet
again in the courthouse at hal-past in the eve
"They assembled agreeable to adjournment.
when Mr.. Merrck, Of Baltimore, was introduced,
and addressed the meeting at considerable length
and with ability. The courthouse was perfectly
! jammed. and one.half the people who desired to
the speaking unable 10 get in; 80 another
meeting was organised in Market Square, where a
, large crowd assembled, and were addressed from
the steps of the w ARLINGTON Hotel by Hon. Mr.
Campbell, of Ohio. John Williamson, Major Ray =
mont, and Major Cresswell, of Blair county
Whilst the speaking was going on at this
point a number OF rockets were thrown from the
square, which tended to enliven the occasion and
add to the effect.
"lle meeunk III Tue COutS nouoe "as hSpt up
; eater Mr.. Merrick, it was addressed by Hon.
Sol Foot, Of VT, and Mr. Coffee, of Blair county
. with music in the intervals by the glee club"
g In the course of the evening, James Fox, esq.
: from committee the subject, introduced a &C.
ries of resolutions, which were unanimously adopt
h ed, and from which we extract the following:
= "Resolped, That Gen. WINFIELD Scorr deserves
: the support, not only of every true Wing, because
he ia the nominee of tho Wing party, but OF every
| ~ s. tAn., E,rtxv
o his life has been devoted to his whole country =
North, South, East and Westbecause he has fought
II her battles amid the SHOWS Of Canada and under
d the burning sun of Mexico; because he has IN
d creased her territory, always carried her nag to
r victory and filed the world with her martial re
y "Resoired, That General Winfield Scott is not
only the first captain Of the age, but sound, wise,
and practical statesman. He studied law, was ad.
united to the bar, and is Of the best interna-
tional lawyers in the United States. He was sent
8 as o diplomatic agent to Europe by President
: Madison he was sent to negotiate treaties with
the Indians, and enforce the laws in South CarniI
/ ma, by General jackson and he was iavtst"'i
b with civil power and authority, and sent by Mar
tin Van Buren, to settle the difficulties the north
= eastern boundary between this country and Great
= Britain. His services, and his claims upon the
gratitude Of the people are the same as those oil
n Washington, jackson, Harrison, and Taylor
r "HssoIued, That in WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, OF
North Carolna, the Wing candidate for the Vice
1 Presidency, have patriot. statesman, and IN
v honest man. His eminent talents command our
. admiration and his sound principles and excellent
n character will our warm and undivided sup
8 port
phatioally endorse the resolutions passed. by the
Wing National Convention ut Baltimore that the
resolutions on the question OF Internal Improve
ments, Protective Tariff, and Slavery, meet with
our decided appreciation that union, compron"s SC
and harmony, should be our watchwords and tina
in the LAM uage Of Daniel Webster-" In the dark
aud troubled night around US, there 10 no horc o5
A. tod nnIh aE