Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-08-06
The Spirit at niagara.
Special Despatch to the .NtV York Daily Times


Ewing made speech to-day, brief, pointed
and full of the Wing faith.
Gov Hunts speech was in the best possible
taste, COMFORTING with the dignity of his posi-
ton as Governor and his relations to the peo-
pie. He eXhorlcd the old District of Niagara
to be firm and decided in its adherence to the
Wing cause and delivered an animated euo.
~ upon Gen. Scott.
Mr.. Davis made a capital harangue, elo-
quent, well djgested, and emphatical He bore
down on Pierce and Democracy with will
using ample political information, with fine eff
feet.
Col. Schouer, of the Boston Atlas, gave the
whole life Of Pierce, with gravity that told
on the risbli,ies OF the crowd
All these speakers were at the main stand.
The meeting took a recess. MIR. Jones, Of
Tennessee, speaks in the evening. N.
Tuesday, July 27-Noon.
The morning opened bright and beautiful,
with cool breeze.
The streets, which before were well filed.
are now absolutely thronged with visitors, and
the enthusiasm is hourly increasing. The cX-
ira trains on each line of railroad come in ill
led to overlooking. From Buffalo, trains have
been running every hour and half since five
o'clock, and all arrive crowded. The regular
train connecting with the New York Central
line has Just arrived, with nine carriages and
baggage Wagons filled to their utmost capaci-
ty, while several hundreds were left behind,
unable to be brought in on the train.
Governor Hunt arrived at hal.-past eleven
o'clock last night.
Among the arrivals this morning were Gov
Johnston, Of Pennsylvania Judge Jessup, of
Pennsylvania Judge Mason, of Ohio; Hon.
of 'ltat l,ob
Hunt. Several military companies also arriv-
cd, in addition to those already reported, and a
very large force is now cncamped on the ground
Among the new arrivals are the Onondara
Life Guards, Capt. +. ]. Winner, accompan-
led by General WIN. c. Brown and full staff
of the Twenty-fourth Brigade.
Delegations are reported from New IIamn-
shire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Dell
aware, Indiana, Georgia, Ohio, Illinois. Alisou-
ri, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee. Alabama.
From Pennsylvania and Ohio, nearly every
county is represented by delegations. Private
clubs and associations are largely represented,
among which are the New York General Com
mittee of Wing Young Men the Soup boys
OF Ohio; the Scott Civic GUARDS Of pennsyi-
vania, and the Old Troop Of Maryland. All the
Societies have their several devices, flags and
inscriptions.
The names Of some 22O officers and soldiers
of the war OF 1872 are already registered by
the Committee, aud delegation Of Tuscarora
Indians, numbering forty with several old war
tiors OF the tribe who fought at Lundv's Lane
are here, and form an interesting feature
Geographic dispatch from the Hon. Il. Ewing,
states tat he is on his way but did not react
Buffalo in time for the train. lie is expected
by next train.
Large numbers Of private parties, from Eas.
tern and Southern cities are arriving, and
great quantity Of ladies' are in town, 10 enven
the scene.
The proceedings are to commence at twelve
O'Clock NJ, by the firing of a national salute,
and are precisely as stated Yesterday.
On "Wednesday, after tie review of the
troops the same oder Of proceeding will be
had as o-Gay, Until j o'clock, when tho meet
ing viii formally adjourn.
The town presents brilliant appearance
with the large crowds Of military, and almost
every visitor decked with badges of fferent
devices, and banners displayed from every no.
tel. Arrangements are now making for erect
ing temporary buildings, aud otherwise provd-
ing for the guests Numbers were even obir-
ed last night to sleep on the floors, and tonight
The want OF loom will be seriously fet-tne
large boats and trains from the East and West
not having yet arrived at ! | 40 A. NJ
Various dele cations are now marching, with
>fraraie banda to the oncampmcnt ground, TO
form the grand procession. Horace Greely.
aud host Of Editors, are here.
Tuesday, July 27-7P.M.
The procession formed according to arrange
ment, at about - IL O'Clock, this Z. NJ. on
the encampment ground, and proceeded to the
grove.
The procession paraded to all the principal
parts OF the town, to music from several bands,
and proceeded to the grove, where platform,
were erected for speakers. The principal one
was in beautiful spot, shaded with trees, and
IN complete natural amphitheatre, caused BY
using circular banks-around this could not |
have been less t'anirom IS 600, to IL 900 pco-
pie, among whom were Il good sprinking OF |
elegantly dressed ladies. Another platform.
also erected in a convenient locality, ont Oft
sound OF the voices Of the speakers on the large
platform, had steady audience Of from 5000
to 900.
The Military drew up in circular form
around the outside Of each audience, and form
ed beautiful spcctac!o--while cheers and
counter cheers from the two great crowds. |
which went up during the delivery of address
SEES, now answering each other, aud now mino-
hog together, made the scene inspiring in "a
high degree.
At the large platform the meeting was or
gained by the appointment Of Hon. Thomas |
Ewing, OF Ohio, for President, and one Vice
PRESIDENT from each State. When Mr.. Ew. |
ing name was announced for President, it |
was received with much applause and as each
wee President was announced, cheers were |
given for tie States there represented.
At'er an opening prayer by Rev. Mr.. Miner |
the Pre~dsnt addressed the meeting in an ar.
and able speech He was follows
ed by Gov. Hunt, Henry Winter Davis, Mary
land, and Col. Schouer of Massachusetts, all |
OF whom were well received The speakers |
al the smaller stand were Horace Graely, Rob |
I. Winthrop, and Gen Jessup OF Pennsylva>
MIA.
During the procession, horse, frightened by |
the music, kicked violently, and threw his rider, !
who WAS hurt a man also fell from a staging. |
and broke his leg. These are the only acct
dents heard Of.
Gov. Jones, of Tennessee, and Christopher
Morgan, OF New York, have arrived with a |
number OF other distinguished men.
The vast assembly now here is composed of |
a good class-inlelhgen citizens from al parts
Of the Unlon-and The enthusiasm is decidedly |