Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-29
The Grand Whig Rally Last Night!

gregaton Of the most estimable people of this
eoity-the sober, the orderly the industrious, and
= the intelligent-men and women whose hearts
are true to the REPUBLIC, to the cause OF LIBERTY
| true to the great and honored champion of
their cause
The Intelligencer says:
Six or eight thousand citizens, at least,
Including many ladies, honored the occasion with
their presence. The preparations for the meet
ling were excellent and all the accompaniments,
such as flags, notices, transparencies, and watch
words, were got up and executed in good taste
and fine style Above all, and stretching across
the portico of the edifce, stood, in large letters,
and with emphatic distinctness, the words !:
H. SCOTT GRAHAM, AND THE COMPROMISE" On
each side the speakers stand transparencies were
ranged, illustrating some brilliant achevementin
Hthe life or some noble sentiment from the heart
Hof the er-victorious leader of his country S
arms, now the chosen standard-bearer of the
4 great, trusty, patriotic, and indomitable Wing
party Besides the ranges Of transparencies in
'front.' each of the windows around the City Hall
was occupied with a coored painting commem-
orative of the striking incidents in Gen. ScQtts
History.
An eloquent and impressive opening address
I twas made by Walter Lenox, ESQ.,, who introduced
a series of judicous and we'll written ratification
j resolutions, which justly obtained the unanimous
acceptance Of the meeting.
The Republic says:
~ The President, Walter Lenox, esq., after
music by the band, called the assemblage to or
$der at twenty minutes to o'clock, when he de-
Hlivered brief address appropriate to the occa-
3 sion, concluding with series Of resolutions,
y speaking of the eminent talents wisdom, and
patriotism of Millard Fillmore and Daniel Web
ster, and expressing unqualified approval Of the
r. action of the Baltimore Convention and its nomi
nees. They were unanimously adopted, when
music from the band succeeded
Hon. j. w. Miller who came from New Jersey
H'' the home of General Scott" addressed the
Hmeeting in strain of fervid eloquence. He
Hbegged his listeners not to be envous of the GEN
eraps location, as the people of that State did
anot intend he should stay there, as they, during
1.-THE March of next year, will remove him hither
4to reside as President for the term of four years
: He was frequently interrupted by applause.
Hon. Joseph r. Chandler succeeded, speaking
Hin high terms of the nominees and of the principles
/ embodied in the platform. His remarks were
received with demonstrations of delight. At
8this point o large bonfire was lighted in the
vicinity.
Hon. James I. Morehead, of North Carolina,
dsaid that although General Scott was not his
ohoice, yet he took great pride and pleasure in
Jgving in his full adhesion to the nominees of the
late Whg National Convention. He galanty
|eulogized General Scott, and spoke of William A.
|Graham, from long intimate personal acquain.
|tance with that gentleman, and bore testimony
to his talents, purity of life, and patriotism.
Hon. william Cullom, of Tennessee, spoke OF
General Scott's eminent deeds and character and
las in contrast, referred to Pierce as general,
causing much merriment by his remarks. He|
likewise alluded, among other things, to the pol
. itical principles of General Pierce as being ad
Verse to the interests Of American labor. He,
jas well as the gentleman who preceded him, was
! frequently applauded.
q Hon. Solomon Foot of Vermont rose to offer
IA few words Of congratulation, approval, encour-
aagement, and confidence on the auspicious result
I of the action of the late Wing National Conven-
! ton. Scotts name, he said, was synonymous
: with victory. 1t was, indeed, fortunate nomi
nation; and he spoke of him as the dauntless
! soldier and the matchless pacifcator. 1t was
i 4not however, the nomination which alone re-
3oiced him, but the reconciliation and reuon of
i The great national Whig party of the country
\ lie predicted that, with the captain who never
knew defeat the Whig party in the coming con-
test must and shall prevail. He pledged for the
nomination the vote of the Green Mountain State
4 in advance; and was frequently interrupted by
Applause.
/
9 for Scott and Graham, and threw out challenge
kto the other States, that the Green Mountain
State would give larger majority for the ticket,
according to its population, than any other State
: in the Union. He dared any one to accept the
challenge.
Colonel Williams, of Kentucky, next spoke
BHe congratulated the Wings upon their unexam
8pled demonstration tonight. He said, in the
Convention Of Baltimore the Whig party had put
themselves upon the national basis, on which the
North, South, East, and West can heartily unite.
" He compared the action of the two National CON-
Sventions at muchlength. The proper way for par
8tes is to adopt principles nominate the strongest
4 IMAM, and then fight for victory. Thus have the
Wings done. Our opponents, on the contrary, nc
Ssaid, had selected an unknown man, built q plat
Norm to suit him, and claim his election on the
ground ofhis nsigniicance. The speakerproceed-
ed at length to discuss the merits Of General Scott
4and Governor Graham for the offices of President
\ 2and Vice President. His remarks were heartily
&received and warmly applauded
q Hon. Samuel W. Parker, Of Indiana, was next
introduced. He spoke humorously and efec-
*tively for some time and was cheered loudly
y Hon. Richard Yates, of Illinois, next spoke.
3 He said he was tho lone star Of the Whig ranks
&of Illinois in Congress. He averred, however,
Ethat under the flag of Scott and Graham that
Estate in the next Congress would furnish many
stars in national legislation lie warmly en-
Hdorsed the nominations.
. He referred to the prediction Of Judge Doug
as that Pierce would receive 5000 more major.
nity in that State than he would in any other
Estate, and said it was about as true as the asser.
lion Of his friends that Douglas would receive
Ethe nomination Of President on the first ballot al
the Democratic Convention. lie closed by as
@serting that Illinois would assuredly vote foi
EScott.
n Here a gentleman came forth and sang fine
HWhig song, in the chorus of which the whole
#assemblage joined.