Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-08-18

hearts Of his countrymen when all his calum. !
majors are forgotten.
Han. Senator Bowie, Of Maryland, Was
next introduced. ard made very admlra.
Die speech advocating the claims Of General
Scott to the sufFragts Of the people; and
appealed to the voters Of Maryland to stand
BY him, that he was worthy their support -
That he was monument Of true worth and
ability, and one 70 which father might well
well point child as an example worthy Of
the imitation Of all [Applause.1
After the conclusion Of Mr.. Bowie's sueCct.
the meeting adjourned at 6 81 clock. p. Ar,
70 re-assemblc al o'clock. Dur;rv thu IN.
,erval Wing Pole 1856 feet high was rai.aa |
on which occasion Hon. Mr. Cooper, Senator |
from Pennsylvania. (who was presently was
to have delivered an address, but we are sorry
to say he was prevented BY indisposition.
At s o'clock We again repaired to the
Court House square, which we found to DO H.
Eliminated in the most brilliant manner imag-
inable Candles we're burning upon the rail-
ing, round the entire square, and interpreted
through the beautiful yard in various posi-
tions, shedding the most lovely and harmo.
NOUS light. as reflected BY the beaming coun-
tenanccs Of the charming ladies Of Frederick
In a shoat time the President introduced
Col. Sellers Of Calvert Co. Nd. wing cleo
tor who stated that he was Clay man and
could not withhold bis support from Winfield
Scott Spoke ofhim as standing upon the
broad platform of the Union, said Il know
Scott well enough to say that he will never
survive the dissolution Of the Union. Zap
plause.
This gentleman was listened to with great
attention. end elected frequent bursts of APP
plause. He dwelt at considerable length up
on the oppressive treatment the Old Hero re-
ceiyed from the Democratic administration,
during his services in Mexico. The manner
in which he was brought home and court.
martialed These incidents appear to be
fresh in the minds ofthe people Of Maryland,
and the mention ofthem seems to arouse their
energies to the utmost extent.
General Bowie, Of Prince George County,
Nd elector for the State at large. was
next introduced and made few remarks up
on the two platforms He was followed BY
Henry Winter Diyis, Esq formerly Of Alex
andria Va, who was hailed with deafening
shouts of applause.
Mr. Davis spoke of the principles Of the
Freesoil and Democratic parties, proved them
to be acting in unison against tie wings.
He held no newspaper articles a sound doc
trine but referred the people to the history
of the past. Said the Democratic party
claimed to be the promulgators Of all rcpub-
ican principles, but man who travels Rail
Roads may pass as many principles Of the
Democratic party as they pass Counties -
Showed the Sccessionists Of the South to be
working against the Wigs; also. the Free
Sellers and Abolitionists Of the North. In
speaking Of Northern men with Southern
principles, said be never knew but one man
Of the kind and be was Mr.. Douglass, who
married Southern lady with slaves Spoke
of Gen. Pierce as bringing disgrace upon the
American enate when he voted against the
bill making an allowance to the widow Of
Gen Harrison; next spoke Of the test law Of
New Hampshire aud held up Mr. Pierce in
his true light on that subject. and said that
if Mr. Pierce thought be could Gil the highest
Office in the country, be should first show his
ability to do So He went to Mexico Gen
eral--just as Beau Hickman turns out the
gentleman. [Loud applause
Time and space will not permit of our Civ
ing the sketch OF this gentleman's speech that
We would wish to give, as we have already
INDUCED too freely upon your patience, suf-
fee it to say, that it was speech long to be
remembered by all who beard it. It was a
complete history of the country, from the
days Of George Washington down to the pres
ent.
Mr. Davis. we should suppose. is not much
more than 26 or q years Of ugee Taking in
to consideration his experience, he is the most
remarkable man we have ever heard speak on
political matters. Mark the prediction
This gentleman [should he live. is destined
to fill an important page in the history of his
country.
Capt r I Merrick Of Baltimore. was next
introduced. and remarkable fine speak
er he is. Notwithstanding the lateness of
the hour the crowd still remained and listen.
ed with the most profound attention, until he
concluded Is minutes before II o'clock. at
which time the meeting adjourned with three
deafening cheers for Scott, Graham and the
Union.
We have seen great many political gath
erings nut never have we seen one to COM
pare with this. We suppose there was be-
tween 3 and 4 thousand persons present, and
on taking q survey of the multitude, from the
speakers stand we were struck with the
fine intelligent appearance of the people. they
appeared TO listen, as though it was their OBJ
ject to gain information, aud as the shouts
Of applause arose from the assembly. our
minds were carried back to the days Of 1910,
and we may look now with certainty for an
other glorious victory in the old Henry Clay
State.
We have neglected to notice the fine brass
band in attendance from Mecbanicstown Nd.
They discoursed during intervals some de-
lightsul music, which added greatly to the
interests Of the occasion. They are ine
looking sett of young men aud we think they
are worthy Of What they received, the thanks
and best wishes Of the entire assembly.
PROTECTION.
MR.. FILLMORE AND GEN. SCOTT.