Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-08
WING Demonstration i'm wash

Webster, etc.
WASHINGTON, June 81.
Without public notice, or apparently
previous concert, several thousands Of
our citizens, with a fine band of music,
marched in procession this evening, a.
long Pennsylvania avenue, to the resi-.
dence of Gen. Scott. The band played
Hail to the Chief" and loud and pro-
long d cheers were given. Gen. Scott
appeared at the balcony and addressed
the assemblage as follows:
GENTLEMEN:-This is the first politi-
cal greeting have ever received. This
manifestation OF your kindness touches
my heart deeply, coming as it does from
my near neighbors and friends. My
residence in the city of Washington has
been very agreeable to myself. This
city was laid out under the eye and d.
rection of the immortal Washington,
and trust the prosperity of the city will
continue TO advance with the growth of
the Union until it becomes every way
worthy of the Union, and of him whose
name it bears.
trust, gentlemen, that so long as
shall continue amongst you, The same
! friendly relations will be cultivated,
whether continue TO occupy the pc
sition of soldier or shall be elevated to
that of Chief Magistrate.
Gentlemen, the high honor which the
Baltimore Convention has conferred up
on me, over my illustrious and friendly
rivals-the Chief Magistrate ofthe coun-
try aud Secretary Estate, already known
to fame-was wholly unmerlted, and
will be cause for my making still great
er efforts to merit the appreciation Of my
country and OF that Convention.
know that much anxiety and many
trials are to be passed through before the
ratification of the people shall be heard.
Whether it shall confirm the action Of
the Convention or not, | shall be salts
! fled, for know that it will be conferred
upon man deserving your confidence
and support. In whatever position l
may be placed, it shall continue to be the
great aim of my life to discharge my du-
ty TO my country.
Ii should be elevated to that dis,in-
guished position for which ! have been
named, shall seek So 10 conduc, my
self as to merit The confidence you have
so kindly bestowed upon me, in advance.
Gentlemen, you find me greatly faligued
and exhausted, and for the present, can
only thank you for this kind congratula-
ton. The first of the kind which | have
ever received, and bid you all good
night. .. ... .~.-
After enthusiastic cheers, the process.
sion proceeded to Secretary Graham's,
where, in response to patriotic music and
loud calls, tina, gentleman appeared and
made neat and brief address.
President Fillmore was next visited
by the assemblage, and after some de-
lightful music by the band, he appeared
at one of the windows, and said:
Fellow Citizens: Permit me TO return
you my hearty thanks for this unexpect-
ed visit. You have, indeed. taken me
by surprise, for | was fast asleep when
our drum aroused me. Great laugh.
Ter and cheers. Nevertheless, fellow
citizens, this compliment is not the less
welcome to my heart because ii was un-
expected, return you thousand, thous-
and thanks. But, gentlemen, these hon
ors are due 10 the rising, no, the selling
sun. Whether rising or setting, how
ever, my heart is always with you, no
matter who may be your standard. bear
er. Loud cheers. .......
Again, fellow ciuzens, permit me TO
return my most cordial thanks for this
attention, and request you to bestow your
honors upon Gen. Scott. Great cheer.
ing.
Senator Mangum came next on the
route, and the procession having halted,
he came forward and addressed them.-
He alluded TO Bunker Hill, and eulogi-
zed General Scott in his highest forms.
He pledged old North Carolina 10 his
support, and had no doubt but grateful
country would elevate him to the Chief
| Magistracy.
Mr.. Webster was then visited. He
had retired, but opened the window and
said. You have been engaged in the
performance Of great public duty-the
selection of man for the Office of Pres
ident of the United States. 1t has hap
pened my name was before the Conven-
ton. Their choice has fallen upon an
other, probably for the best.
One thing he could assure them--in
principle and practice he remained un.
changed. No man in the assemblage
would sleep better than he would to night,
and in the morning, God willing, he would
rise with the lark, and though the lark
was much better songs:er than himself,
he would not rise with more jocund hear,
to greet The purplings of the East. He
thanked them for their kind compliment
they had paid him, and babe them good
night.
On passing Browns Hotel, loud cheers
were given for N. X. Hall. Postmaster
General. but probably on occount of his
recent severe affection the gentleman did
not appear. The assemblage then dis
perset in excellent order Bali. San.
DEVELOPING THE CoUNTRY's RE.
souRCEs.-Hon. Geo. Bancroft, in late
address to the Democracy of Tammany