The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-20
Wing Rally at Georgetown.

A real old-fashioned enthusiastic Wing gather
ing, informed, took place in our sister city
Of Georgetown on Wednesday evening, of which
we find the 10 flowing report in the Telegraph Of
last evening:
There was grand, magnificent. superb rally of
the Wings at Georgetown last night. The prepa.
ra,ons were beautifully made. with reference both
the music OF Marsoetti's Band highly inspiriting,
and the speeches have never been excelled
The assemblage was called to rider by Jenkin
moved that Major VIM. Jewell take Inc chair vas as
presidcnt, which was carried unanimously.
Major Jewell came forward and returned his
thanks to the meeting for the honor conferred upon
him, and proceeded to the discharge of his duties
in an able and dignified manner.
The following officers were chosen:
Vice Prssidents.-Willianl s Nichols, o. M.
Lintbicum, William H. Edes, Lewis Carbery, and
Joseph l. Simms, esqs.
Secretares-D. W. Edmopston, jr,, A. II. Pick.
erell, and H. G. Addison, esqs.
The first speech Of the occasion was delivered by
Judge Johnson, OF Ohio. 1t was an eloquent, mas
tery and thrilling address, aud excited the enthu
sa-m Of the people to the highest degree.
AZ Judge j. was closing, the notes OF Rally
Whigs!" reached ears, and in few minutes
the Chippewa boys of Washington, some three or
four hundred strong, we're added to the immense
audience.
lion. Edward Stanly, of North Carolina, then
came forward. As soon as Staniy rises to defend
his cause, his advcrsaries quake. He knows them
welt, for he has long struggled with them. In
tho course Of his speech he drew from his pocket a
copy of the Life Of Pierce and King, published by
the Democrats, and after pointing to several para
graphs where they try to prove The generalshp Of
their nominee, and exposing their trap, he advised
all tho Wings to obtain copies and read item.
AS for the State he represented, he assured those
who felt doubtful that when she comes to tho polls
the national question, she will be right side up
by large majority.
Hon. Mr.. Culloin, of Tennessee, was greeted
with cheers. The honorable gentleman coon had
his audience gathering closer around him. At
times the meeting would be convulsed with laugh
Ter; and then again the very ground would seem
to be shaken by the loud applause. These effects
were caused by his comparison of the qualifca-
tions Of the two candidates.
Hon. MIR. Parker, of Indiana, spoke beautifully
Of the unanimity of the Whigs Of his State His
exhorlation to the people of Maryland and Vir-
ginia was listened to with pleasure and attention.
When about to conclude, the crowd wished him to
20 on, but he retired, and gave place to Hon. r.
w. Bowie, of Maryland, who, after abiding to
the lntencss of the hour, (near II O'clock made
n few very encouraging remarks to the Whigs Of
the District and the adjoining States.
The closing address was made by Thomas B.
Thorpe, esq, Of Louisiana, Jealous Wing. an
editor of ability, Ind an artist OF distinction The
specch Of this gentleman was pertinent, instruct
i've and eloquent, and elected rounds Of applause.
The campaign OF 40 never Witnessed more
soul reviving meeting of the Wings of this Dis
trc, at no time has better order, better speaking,
or better spirits enlivened political meeting.
The rally Of the Wings ia but just commencing.
The efforts Of our working men are yet to be felt.
Our future demonstrations will show that n tri.
umph awaits US.