Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-01
PROCESSION. SO.

The Washlngtoa Telegraph has,theafollowing
aeeoEnI Of uha transpired ia that city On Nondayj
.evening after ihe nominations 81 Scorr and GAL
lHan became known.
Al about O'Clock the spontaneously assembled
thousands q our citizens with The Light Infantry
sband q ma,ics marched in procession along PENN
ssYlvana avenue 70 the residence OF General Scott
where the baud played .HsiI 10 the Chief and
sload and prolonged cheers were given. Gen Scott.
appeared q The balcony. ard addressed the Assem-
2blage as follows:
Gentleman This is tie first POLITICAL greeting
q have ever received This manifestation Of yoar:
skiadness touches nv heart deeply ca.nirr as ii
{does iFeM ny near neighbors and friends Nv
residenee IN The city Of Washington has besn very
sagfeea9e TO myself. This city was laid out under
sthe ere and direction OF The immortal Washington
sand trust the rosperi,y Of The city viii continue.
10 advance with the growth Of the Union. until IL
becomes every way worthy Of the Uni5n and OF him
swhase name il bears.
TRUST gentlemen, that so long shall cont ne
samoagst ypn the same friendly relations viii Be
scalty2iea, whetherI continue 10 ocenpv The rosi-
io7 q soldier or shall be elevated that OF Chief
! MagiStrale
Gentlemen, The high honor which ihe Baltimore
sCoaTention has conferred upon me ever my illus
Arious and friendly rivalsthe CHIEF Magistrate of
Sthe country and the Secretary OF State aireadyl
sknown % fasne~-was wholly nnmeritea, and will
&ae cause FOR my making still greater efforts %
sConyeniion
know thar much anxiety ana 4many trials are 10
sbe passed through before the ratification OF the peo
zpe shall be heard. Whether il shall confirm the
faction Of the Convention notl shall be satisfied
Nor Know that it will be conferred upoh man de-
sservidg yoar confidence and support. In whatever
position may be placed, it shall continue 10 BE-
Fhe great aim Of my life 10 discharge my duiy to
sIny country
II should be elevated 10 that distinguished po,
ssition for which have been named, shall seek so
eto conduct myself as 10 merit the confidence which
syou have 50 kindly bestowed upon me in advance
j Gentlemen You find me greatly fatisued and ex-
shaHsled, and for the pFe>ent can only thank YOU
Stor this kind conSi atuation-the FIRST Of The kind
(which have Frecefyed-and bid you all good
5night.
The procession then proceeded 10 the residenee
Vet The Hon. VIM, A. Graham, and after beautiful
22aud aprr pirate music BY the band. Mr.. Graham
sappeared and spoke nearly as follows:
Fellow Citizens,-1 appear before you TO tender
so yon my thanks for the compliment OF this visit,
Sane my congratulations to the countynpoH the re-
5Sult OF the deliberations Of the Convention OF the
Wings fIhe United States assembled at Baltimore.
zICheers.
As to- my humble self, had no hope for, as had
kno reason, no right 10 expect this honor Al NJ
GLANDS Of the Conventions but as 10 thc distinguish.
Scd statesman and soldier [en,iusiastie cheering
swhom the Convention Selected as candidate ior
president OF the lied States The country, OF a
aFse pofiier Il the country, bad reason 10 e&peci
s',ihat II, .,emination would fall upon him tCheer-
49, His competitors in that Convention were
gtred patriots; and had The nomination fallen upon
Eeher OF them the Wings of the eoaatry would
shave been equally wei satisfied. [Great cheering
ak Fer my own part, with all respect 10 thar large
sRortion Of our tellow-cizens constituting The Dem
8eeraic party, my hopes for The prosperity OF this
kcouny Tie stability of its institutions and the per
fnalp ifVES fba I'M nj he -
a.cf WhiS measures. Prolonged cheering
4 A.Voiee. Three cheers for The OIL North State
and in ponse three hearty and enthusiastic cheers
swere given.
Mr.. Graham Thank you, gentlemen, for that
81 look upon this nomination as complm.a 1t :.
xthal steadtaSt that noble old Wh;g STATE, = vb;ol
1 am proud 70 be cili-a ra..ner than % myself,
teioW-cl''--.n did not expect This asit Il il
Sout w. moments since heard Of this nomina
d ION, and shall not detain you. fGo on, 60 on
EEAgain express 10 YOU my thanks ior this compli
Ement, and congratulate you upon The harmoniou:
4resplt Of the deliberations oi your Convention a
Y baltimore.
q Mr.. G. then withdrew amid deafening cheers.
u The procession next visited The White House
aad in the response to enthusiastic and protractet
Scheering. President Fillmore appeared at one 0
Ethe windows, and said :
sfbn tzSs80Sr d RteFiRit i6fseaaf aR gn r
daughter and cheers.l Nevertheless, fellow citi
5zens this compliment IS not the less, welcome L
sslny heart becsus il was unexpected Ireturn yut
"a thousand thanks. But scnlleGien these honor,
care due to The rising, notfthc settiagsun Whether
Rrising or setting however, my heart is always with
Syou, no matte. who maybe your standard bearer
. Loud chcefse
4 Again, fellua citizens permit me to return you
smy most cordial thanks i9r this attention, aud re.
Sqnest You 10 bestow your honors upon Gen. Scott
slGreat cheering
81 The crowd then proceeded to the residence Of the
4 Hon. Willie P. Mangum, who atipr repeated
Sealls, appeared ana expressed his thanks for the
sunexpected honor they had conferred afoa him BY
This visit He was certain the gentlemen selected
Gas the standard-bearers Of the Wing party would
lead i oa to triumphant victory II had been bis
sgood fortune, which perhaps no one present could
+sboast OF, to have had both The candidates Of hi.
sehoice nominated [CheersI lie expressed hi.
asraiitude Tor the honor conferred Rpon his own
ISSate IN lhe selection OF a candidate for The Vice
sPresldency and be now proposed three cheers tol
,sthe. Old North State. Three cheers were given
VAS 10 himself, he had stood in very peculiar 20
.ssitinn in relation to this domination; but he had
Nooked solely L. the good of the country and the sue
acess Of the great and glorious principles OF the
SWING party lie again expressed his thanks fol
3the honor ofhe visit, and retired amidst perfect
sshurrirane Of applause.
= HS AAoH: FCahASl NtuStSt was deal sFiSEteu al
shs residence, and, having been called out address
S..ed The crowd from window, as fJliows:
n You, IN, fsllow-citizens, with many others hs "a
s6ccn engaged in The performance Of an arduou,
Eand proracted duty at Baltimore, in making a SCI
Election Q. itperson 10 ba can lidate for the Office
60 president {. tls United States. [Cbeers lisc
& happene9 NAL my name was used befure mat as
q -mny. The Convention, however, dare say
gdd its hest-exercised its wisest and soundett dis
screlion aud, for my part, have no personal feel
Sings in the matter remain The same in opinion
ain principle and in rosiloa lhat1 have ever been
5tGreat cheering II
8 Gentlemen, viii tell You enc thing You may
'Ebe assured there is not one among you who viii
zsicep better to night Than shall. Laughter and
lgeheers Ishal rise 10 marrow morning with tie
IsEatk and, though he is better s0ngsler than
gam vet shall greet the purple east as iocund a.
agraliIed and as satisfied as he. [Renewed and
.gpfolonged cheering
q Itender to you my thanks for tbs call Of friendly
sregafd | wish You well. Beneath these brilian
Sstars and in the enjoyment of his beautiful even
Hing sake my leageofyou with hearty good wish
Eses for yoar health and happiness.
q Thrcezhearty cheers Were then given for Web
zster. as many more for Scott and Graham, and The
zcrowi dispersed.
q The WAg. Platform as adopted by the Wh.e
sconrenion, (says the Alexandria Gazette is yery
zcordiallg endorsed ly The Wing party in all part,
of the country, and we hope there will hereafter bc
Sno discussions any where, in regard 10 the gres
8principles which compose it, and which made /