Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-06-28
Enthusiastic whsv Dcmor.,-.....

Emthusiastic Whig Demonstratiem.
WASHINGTON June 2l.--Wnhout public
notice. or apparently previous concert. several
thousand oi onr citizens, with fine band or
music, marched in procession this evening a.
long Pennsylvania avenue. 10 the residence of
General Scott The hand played Hail to the
Chief" and loud and prolonged cheers were
gwen. General Scot, arpea'ed at the balcony
nndadIressed the assem- lagc as follows:
Gentlemen: This Is the frs, political greet.
ing have ev,r received. This manifestations
Of Your k'nlness touches my heart deeply.
coming as II does from my near neighbors and
friends. My residence in the city Of Washing.
tim has been very agreeable ~ myself. This
city was laid out under the eye and direction
Of the immortal Washington. and trust the
prosperity Of he city will continue to advance
With the growth ofthe Union until ii becor,cs
every way worthy Of the Union. and Of him
whose name it bears
trust. gentlemen. that so long MS | shall
continue amongst yon the same friendly rea-
tons viii be- cultivated, whether continue to
occnpy the position OF n soldier shall be elc
waited IN tia, Of Chief Magistrate.
0eiticiheus me htgn tinOr winch the baltf.
more Convention has conferred upon nc. over
my illus,rious and friendly rivals-lhc Chief
Magistrate of the country and the Secretary
OF State. already known to fame-was wholly
unmerited. and will be cause for my maxi
ing still greater efforts to merit the appreciation
of my country and of that convention.
know that much anxiety and many trials
are to he passed through bcfnc the rarihca.
lion Of the people shall be heard. Whether
it shall confirm the action Of the Convention or
not. shall be satisfied. for know TINT it will
be conferred upon man deserving your conf
dencc and suppnrt. In whaies or position /
may be placed it shall continue to be the great
aim Of my life 10 discharge my duty To my
country.
If should be elevated to that distinguished
position for " hich have been named shall
seek so 10 conduct myself 10 merit the
confidence which you have so kindly bes;ow-
ed uponi me- IN advance. Gentlemen. you
find me greatly ftigucd and exhausted, and
for the present can only thank yen for this
kind congrarula,ion--the first of the kind
which have ever received. and bid you all
agood night
The procession then proceeded to the resi-
dencc Of the Hon. WILLIAM A. GRAHAM; and,
after beautiful and appropriate music by the
band. Mr. Graham appeared. and spoke near
ly as follows:
Fellow Citizens I appear before you to
tender to yon my thanks for the compliment of
this VISIT and my congratulations to the coun-
try upon the result Of the deliberations of tho
convention Of the Wings Of the United States
assembled at Baltimore. Cheers.
As to my humble sell, had no hope for. az
HAD no reason, no right To expect this honor
al the hands Of the convention but. as to the
distinguished statesman and soldier enthusiasts
tic cheering whom the convention has select
ed as a candidate for President Of the United
States. the country, or a large PARTON OF tho
country. had reason 10 expect that the nnmina.
ton would fall upon him. [Cherring,l His
conpetiiors IN that convention we're tried pat
riots; and. had the nomination fallen upon ci-
ther of them, tho Wings Of the country would
have been equally well satisfied Great cheer
ing.l
For my own part, with all respect 10 that
large portion Of our lellow-citizens constituting
the Democratic party. my hopes for the pros
perity of this country. the stability "f its insli
iuIions. and the perprtuty Of The Union, de-
pend upon the ascendency Of Wing meas.
ures. Prolonged cheering.
A Voice. Three cheers for the old North
State
In response. three hearty and enthusiastic
cheers were given.
Mr.. GRAHAM. Thank you. gentlemen. for
that. ] look upon this nomination us compli
mcnt to that siesdiast. that noble old Wing
State. Of which am proud to be- citizen. ruih-
err than 10 myself.
FeIlow-citizens. did not expect this visit.
II is but few moments since heard Of this
nomination, and shall not Jeiain you. Go
on. go on. Again express to you my thanks
for this compliment, and congratulate you mp |
on the harmonious result Of the deliberations Of
your convention at Baltimore.
Mr.. q. then Withdrew amidst dcafening
cheers.
Then the procession next visitcd the White
House; and in response TO enthusiastic and pro-
trncted cheering. President FILLMORE appear
ed at one the windows, and said:
Fellow CIT,zFNs: Permit me to return you
my hearty thanks for this most uncx pccted Wis
it. You have indeed. taken me by surprise
for / was fast asleep when your drum aroused
me. Great laughter and cheers. Neverihc1
less. fellow citizens, this compliment is not the
less welcome TO my heart because il was un
expected. | return you Thousand thanks
But. gentlemen. these honors are due 10 TN
rising not the setting sun. Whether rising
setting. however. my heart is always with you
no matter who msy be your s,andurd-beareT
Loud cheers.
Again, icllow-citlzens. permit me to rctur
you my most cordial thanks for this attention
and request you TO bestow your honors upo
General Scott. Great cheering.
The crowd then proceeded to the resi- enc
Of the Hon. Willie p. Mangum who. after n
pcafel calls, appeared, and expressed hi.thnnk
for the unexpected honor they had confer
ed upon him by this visit. He was &C
tain the gen'lrmcn selected as the star
dard-besrrrs Of the Wing party would lea
it on To triumphant victory. ], had bee
his good fortune. which perhaps no ono pr
sent could boast 81. TO have both The candidate
Of bis choice nominated. fChccrs. He e,
pressed his gratitude for the hon conierr.
upon his own State in The selection Of csnd
date for the Vice Presidency. and he now pr
posed three cheers for the old N. State. llr(
cheers we're given. As to himself lie ID
stood in a very peculiar position in relation
this nomination; hut he had looked solely
the good of the Country and the sncress &c
great and glorious ,rineipL.s of the Wing pr
~. He again expressed bis thanks for the I'D
or Of tie visit. and retired amidst perfect b.
ricane of applause.