The republic., 1852-06-29
Grand Whig Rally.
SCOTT AND GRAHAM DEMONSTRATIONS.

Grand Whig Rally.
SCOTT AND GRAHAM DEMONSTRATIONS.
The Wing Ratification Meeting (having
been postponed on Wednesday last in conse-
quence of the rainy state Of the weather. took
place last night, in front of the City Hall
In the interval the arrangements were gen
orally eXtended and, as part of them, large
number of beautiful transparencies added to
those which we have heretofore described. Not
only were the names OF battle-grounds on which
General SooTr won his brilliant victories dis
played, but incidents connected with some of
the more prominent scenes of military interest
depicted. as at Lundy's Lane, Fort George,
Cerfo Gordo, Conreras, Chapultepec, and
other wel-known fields. These transparencies
were exhibited from the City Hall windows,
with fine effect. We must not omit to mention
a representation of large soup vessel, and the
''hasty plate" near by, with the inscription
"C'e,t la soutpe qui. .tait ie soldat. t."-NAPoLEoN
The stand was tasteiully decorated with flags
and mott oes, and in the rear, extending over
the pillars, were the words, in mammoth let
ters, "SCoTT, GRAHAM, AND THE CoMPRo-
MISE" witha pendant American flag a each end
of the canvas.
The Washington Light Infantry Band
was in attendance on the stand.
The Wings of the several wards rallied as
follows: The first, under the banner of :" Fort
George and Chippewa - the second, that of
d" Lundy's Lane" the third, +" Castle of San
Juan d'UlIoa J" the fourth. "Molino del Rey
and Chapu,epec )" the fifth, "Cerro Gordo
and Contreras !" the sixth, I" San Antonio and
Churubusco;". the seventh, "Plaza of Mexico"
The paintings and decorations were executed
under the superintendent of Mr.. w. Il. Por.
81, 8 al
ments, with j. Nj. Carlisle, esq.,, as its chair
man.
Many OF the Wings of the wards marched
in procession with music; and reached the hall
between eight and nine O'Clock, joined by
brethren from Georgetown, Alexandria, and
the surrounding country, and were received
with loud cheering.
We cannot pretend to estimate the number
Of persons. including many ladies', present; but
there were thousands, (perhaps the largest
political meeting ever assembled in this city,
who seemed to be animated by one heart and
spirit, rendering 1t scene of warm greeting
and unbounded enthusiasm.
Before the proceedings commenced there was
salute of thirly-one guns.
The meeting it will be recolecte was merely
organized last "Wednesday evening by the ap-
pOlntment of the necessary officers. the rain
having having prevented further proceedings;
but on this occasion the skies were bright, the
moon unclouded, and the weather propitious.
The President, (WALTER LISox, esq }
after music by the band, called the assemblage
to order at twenty minutes to Q o'clock, when
he delivered a brief address appropriate to the
OCCASION concluding with a series Of resolu-
tons, speaking Of the eminent talents, wisdom,
and patriotism Of MILLARD FILLMORE and
H. nd Ia
fled approval Of the action Of the Baltimore Con
vention and its nominees. They were unani-
rnously adopted; when music from the band
succeeded
Hon J. w MILLER, who came from New Jersey,
''tbe home Of General Scott" addressed the meet
ing in a strain Of feryid eloquenco. lie begged
bic listeners not TO be onvious Of the Generals 10.
cation, as the people Of that State did not intend
he shou stay there, ns they, during the March OF
next year, will remove him hther to reside Pre-.
sident for the term Of four ycors. He fre-
quenuy interrupted by applause.
Hoo. JosEPH II. CpAspLnR succeeded, speak nj
in high terms of the nominees, and Of principles
embodied in the platform HIS remarks were re-.
ceivod with demonstrations Of delight. At this
point large bonfire was lighted I'm tho vicinity.
Hon. JAMES r. MosEHeAD, Of North Carolina,
said that although General Scott his choice
yet he took great pride and pleasure in giving in
his full adhesion 10 the nominees Of the late Whg
National Convention. lie gallantly eulorizcd &c
neral Scott, and spoke Of William A. Graham,
from a long intimate personal acquaintance with
that gentleman, and bore testimony TO his talents
purity Of life, and patriotism.
! Hon. WILLIAM CULLoM, Of Tennessee, spoke o
/ General Scotps eminent deeds aud character, and
az in contract, referred to Pierce a general
causing much inerriment by bis remarks. III
I likewise alluded, among other things, to the politi
cal principles Of General Pierce, being adverse
to the interests Of American labor. lie, we'll as
/ the gentleman who preceded him, was frequently
/ applauded.
/ Hon SoLoMoS FooT OF Vermont, rose to offer O
few words Of congratulation, approval, cncour-
agcmout, and confidence, on tho nuspicious result
+ of the acton Of the late Wing National Convcn.
ton Scotps name, he sad, was Synonymous
with victory 1t was, indeed, fortunate nomina.
ton and he spoke Of him as tho dauntlcss soldier
and tho natchicss paciicator. II not, how
/ ever, the nomination which alone rtjoiced him,
bat tic reconciliation and reunion of tie grcnt Va.
ional Whig party Of the country. lie predicted
\ that with the captain who never knew defeat, the
] whir party in tho coming contest must and shall
| prevail lie pledged for the nomination The vote
1 Of the Green Mountain State in advance; and was
/ frequently interrupted by applause.
/ lie closed his remarks by Pcdging Vermont for