Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
RICHMOND UtslsiR.
FRIDAY MoRSING. DECEMBER 3, 1852.
THE DEMOCRATIC FESTIVAL,

THE DEMOCRATIC FES llfAL,
On Wednesday night, tho grandes and most brilliant
affair we have seen in Richmond The city s"armea
with Democracy and its fires lighted up every por-
lion of Richmond.
At hafpast p II. large crowd, including many la
dies collected In front of the Capitol Poco 10 witness The
beautiful display of fire. works. which went off admirably
The las. piece brilliant and rich specimen Pyro
techncs-lt was beautiful Sua was presented by Capt
Dimmuck, Who aided By Mr. Buwles of the Armory, Kind
gave their valuable assistance in preparing the works 10
firing At the same time, handsome tri-coored Balloon
and illuminated with lamps was set OIL; IL gracefully scared
up into tho sky crossing James River in its South
and was after long time lost in the clouds among the stars
The fireworks over the crowd moved the City Hall on
Broad Street where Torch Light Procession was formed,
led by Col G w 1unord Chief Marshal assisted by Col
r. g. Bigger Several hundreds of blazing torches moved
up Broad Street. producing grand and picturesque effect
Shop,s and huzzahs also rent the air There but one
transpareucy and that simple one. II contain
ed The names of "Perce, King, aud the Constitution,
tcenty-sir and motto "Calorna Is coming.
On Broad street. several houses principally German
fellow. Democrats were handsomely ilumnated-and we
observed few elegant transparances in the windows one
of Them inscribed "Democracy for ever" In reaching
Adams street. near which point tlcent rockets were
sent up procession passed several houses which were
brilliantly lighted up From Adams the procession
returned By franklin down Fifth Main street, and down
Main to 18th street. thence reaching the place OF dining
The torch light procession, viewed on Main street.
was one Of tho majestic spectaces that can be coz
ceived II looked like moving forest of FIRE Indeed the
whole city seemed to be fire. and the whole population s
parenty turned ont the OCCASION For the iu success
of the torch light procession much credit is due to Messs
W. R. Drinkard j. M. Fl. Brunett G. W. Clutter, V. Bar
garnin w. Weiss, J. Kesslor and E.Niedt.
An immense crowd gathered in and around Dir.
hrillio
mated where the dinner spread by Geo. E. Sad
ler in an abundance and elegance that do him heis
honor The whole length of tho room l2O by so, weFS
spread six tables groanng under the substanas OF life Tug
decorated with the flags OF the several volunteer
companies and flags from the shppng-and with Welchs
fine portraits Of Washington and Jackson and with several
portraits of Pierce and King In the afternoon hundreds
of the fair daughters OF the city called to admire the elegance
with which the table arranged and the decorated
The pressure the building very great, and, as the
tables were very often cleared and replen.ed il esma
ted that from six thousand persons in the
room during tho evening In addition the Electors ard
Democratic members of the Legislature there were Messrs
yenabe of North Carolina and Meade Of Virginia, in Con
grese large number Of fellow Democrats from Hen
rico Chesterfield Hanover Petersburg, Powhaan Louisa
&c. and also many Of Wing fellow citizens whom
pleased heartily enjoying the good things get be-
fore them BY the Spartan Band From the crowds that
ncd Inc ounolng, the
one might well have imagined that The Metropolis of Virgil
MIA was fully in the hands of the sovereign and unrre
Democracy rhe string OF the la,ch entirely and
the festival was emphacay free and open-handed. For
the handsome in which the arrangements for the
festival carried into successful operation great credit is
due TO The Committee Of Arrangement, and particularly
Messrs L. w. Gazebrook, R. o. Haskns, w. C. Tompkns
and G. B. Luck
On reaching the tables the blessing of Heaven in
al. / ~
of the Methodist Church.
DR.. W. A. Paeson presided with great dignity and
gy The names the Vice Presidents gave Wednes
day. In the ubsence Of Judge Mason Jao b. Young ESQ.,
appointed Vice President The substantias being
discussed the President and made The following al
mirable address,
1t my pleasure as it has been made my duty, wei.
you here this Republican festival in honor of the
signal triumph Of party in the late Presidential Elec
ton
This victory lacks element of completeness II Is the
triumph of TRUTH of fidelity the Constitution and Union
over virtual treason 10 boh OF virtue over vice. and of De-
mocratic RepuoIicanism Federal Consolidation
We have this signal victory by open seadfas adhe-
prncipeand have put shame and flight schemes
made up of military availability free soilsn, federalism, and
sns, and sustained, as regret say by
low caumny and reuted fasehood. Twenty-seven of
thyone States of this Union BY their Electoral Colleges
have to-day recorded their approval Of the nomination OF
Gen Franklin Pierce for the Presidency and Col Wul r
King for The Vice Presidency made by the Baltimore Con-
venon Of Democrats in June last. The people have
dorsed BY their votes the poprety of these nominations
and have rendered solemn verdict of acqual Of all the
CHARGES brought against those distinguished patriots by the
late Wing party
It is then decent and becoming, and emineny pat
rlotic that brotherhood should together to
reIoce which, believe is emineny TO
promote the best interests Of country, and to
protect and extend the principle of Republcanism In the
world.
Let then, canonze this LIST day OF December 1852
the return Of the old ship "Constiuon" the Republican
harh ,rrf ,,
tired commanders the quarter deck. Let be merry
par,ake of good cheer have bonfres song sentiment
glorious flag of The stars and stripes embematc Of The
Union and the equal rights of the States; let tread that
deck whilst patriots heart is permitted patriots
hand, TO preserve both from destruction.
The following excellent regular toass were then read By
the President, each being cheered and followed by an
appropriate air from Smiths Amory Band, which did noble
service at The Banquet the Capitol Square, and tho
head of the Torch Light Professions;
!. OUR VERONA Democratic Hurricane tearing up
root and branch of Whisgery aud Abolition and leaving
ouR STATE ELEcToRs-'.ihcy have fought the good
fight, they have kept the faith" Tho evidence Of ,er zeal
}. FRANKLiS PlEncE-A patriot whose political record
and pure principles ahove successful ASSAULT whose
Gem It's soiiiity too = Ipiercss Grand March.
1. WM. r. KING OF Ahbama-Long and faithful public
service high talent and exalted virtue have been Justly
wardcd by his countrys con6dence.-I Uncle Tom.
5 IKE Constitution OF THE Usrrp STa7Es-It is the
duty Of patriotism preserve it pecc, good faith
cry article and in every clauso.-t Grand March
6. The RIGHTS THE STATss-Let every Democrat
cherish this maxim oi fathers: Be too just invade
tho rights Of others, TOO proud to surrender own"
Love Not Quick Step
The USIoS-A sacred band encrcle fraternal SOW
eegns; like The marriage ring pledge of naturalization
aud mutual forbearance.- Hail Columbia
8. THE MEMORY OF GEORGE WAsHISaroN-The Father of
HE Cuuntry.-[ Drge
y. OuR MoTHER, fIRGISIA-Wc must add to her native
beauties the triumphs of arr and she will vic with the
lost OF The slscrs-Carry me back TO old Virguny.l
10. The LENNON SLAVE CASA judiciary robbery =
Those who shall continue des the voice of Justice aud
consanruiny, dead be reached by appeals TO
reason. -IOld Folks at Home
IL! JEFFERSON. MADISON AND JAcKsoS.-Each triumph |
OF our party sancties their principles and adds their
nown-lAud Lang Syne.l
Il "iSfiElp ScoTr-A general worthy of The e.
Green be the iaurcs with which grateful country encrces
his brow.- Bold Soldier Boyl
Is OuR FLAG Tho amblen Of national honor. He who
tnuchest but in reverence must DO made To answer for his
,ashness-fS Star Spanelcd Baunerl
In announcing Tue "a regular toast the President read the
following fine letter from Mr.. WISE whose nbsence was
caused by the recent death of Mr. John SERGEANT.