The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-14
Warrington County, Maryland-GreatW hig
81" Meeting.

correspondence or Inc O0SI1WOT6 <1W6I1C0U.
HAaERsrowN, October 8, 1852.
GENTLEMEN: This has been proud day for the
whigs OF old Washington. The great Scott de-
monstration came off here to-day, and mighty
one II was-one that has struck terror to the enc
mics of our country's most gallant son. Never
was there, to my knowledge, such an outpouring
of the bone and sinew OF this county before have
lived here for thirty-five years, and can say in
truth, as a Wing, that this is proudest day of my
life The delegations from the various parts of the
county, Joined by others from the neighboring
States of Virginia and Pennsylvania. were very
large, one of which numbered over seven hundred.
In fact, there was telling, when the procession
commenced marching, where it would end. can
safely say that it a mile and q half long,
and there could not have been less than four thou
sand people present upon the streets at one time;
indeed, the procession completely Tapped the town.
They came in six, four, and two horse wagons, and
other vehicles. counted two hundred and sixty
five machines, all crowded with human beings
hurrahng for Scorr and GRAHAM. There must
have been some five six bands OF music in the
line of procession; but, owing to the wild enthu.
siasm Of the people, the music could scarcely be
heard. The old and the young were alike affected;
indeed. there were seen in the ranks men whose
heads silvered with the frosts OF seventy five
and eighty winters, who seemed to be the widest
in their enthusiastic shouts for the gallant old hero
Winfield Scott. Among them i recognised many
old and tried Democrats-old jackson boys, who
love to do honor to whom honor ia due. II would
be impossible to describe to you the various ban
ners, notices, &C., displayed on the occasion, ma
ny of which were borne by those who, five months
ago, were staunch Democrats In one of the dele
CATIONS there was live coon, perched upon small
pine tree in charge of who has heretofore acted
with the Democratic party.
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the suburbs of the town, where a stand was erect
ed, and the meeting called to order by Colonel
William b. Clarke, who nominated as president
the Hon. Daniel Weisel, Of this town, assisted by
a number of vice presidents, whose names do not
recolect. The president, on taking the chair,
made very beautiful address, containing some
fine illusions to gallant bearer, which
were frequently interrupted by the most enthusi.
in clear and distinct tone a series OF resolutions
which were adopted by reclamation. The Assem-.
bled multitude then adjourned to partake of the
refreshments prepared for the occasion, which by
taste. The dinner being over, r. ]. Bowie, esq,
Of Montgomery county, took the stand and deliv.
cred most powerful and energetic speech. Alex
R. Boteler, ESQ.,, Of Virginia, was next introduced
ceded him, and he fully came up to the anticipa.
ton of the enthusiastic multitude, whose applause
was SO frequent that it with difficulty he could
proceed; and he stated that he was then speaking
TO the Largest and most enthusiastic multltuQc ne
ever had the honor 10 address any former coca
sion" At the close of this gentlemans speech the
most deafening shouts rent the air; such as go
speak on; we will hear you all the time. He how.
ever yielded the stand TO George A. Pearrc, ESQ.,,
OF Allegany county, who made one of the most
powerful and effective speeches l have ever list
ened to, .. az. ~.
In the evening the people again assembled in
great numbers In front OF the courthouse, and
were addressed by R. T.. Merrick, esq, of your
city, in speech Of great length, in strains Of burn
ing eoquence, argument, and whitening sarcasm;
indeed the effort Of this gifted gentleman was a
most extraordinary one, which was made manifest
by the frequent demonstrations of applause from
his hearers. He closed amidst most tumultuous
hurrahs. About this time it commenced raining
and the people entered the court house, where they
addressed by John T., B. Dorsey, esq.,, in his
usually happy style. J. Philip Roman, ESQ.,, then
closed the meeting in very neat and able address;
md thus ended one of the most glorious Wing ju-
bees that ever took place in w ashington county,
or perhaps in the State Of Maryland. 1t will tell
powerfully in the coming contest. Old Washing
ton is fully aroused, and you may set her down for
three hundred sure.
"Scott leads the columns" Hark! that roar
Re echoing back from shore to shore;
Those wild huzzas that rend the skies
Are but nations warm replies
"Scott leads the column" IL there one
That will not now his armor don,
And charge amid the battles van?
Scott leads! Hurrah! On Freemen, on!
n M. E. T..