The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-09-29


AZ about s o'clock, even before any Of the
ward professions had arrived, the meeting was
one ofthe largest ever held ia the State House
yard; bat when the Wards began to file into the
square, nothing could have been more grand
and imposing The banners and varied color
ed lights, had the most brilliant effect, and peal
upon peal of cheers, such as have never before
startled the old oaks, wentu up. They were joy
ous shouts that came warm from The hearts Of
resoute freemen, and met response in every
soul. For two hours the various professions
continued TO arrive, until the yard was filed
Thirty thousand patriots must have been in at
tendance throughout the evening UP to the hour
of adjournment. A number OF Wings and
Natives admitted that it was the largest meeting
ever held in the same place, and admitted That
i: was the precursor of success 10 the Democratic
party, not only in the city, but the State also.
The stand on Walnut street front was Ia
ken possession Of by numerous SPEAKERS, who,
for pore than two hours, entertained dense
auditory. At intervals these made the welkin
ring With huzzas, in answer to the telling truths
uttered by the speakers. The Chestnut street
stand vas earlier filled with gentlemen, who stir
red the patriotic blood by their eloquence and
powerful appeals in behalf of our threatened
shouts that are the precursors of triumph. TO
oar Democratic hrethen in the State, we DO
nol hesitate TO declare that all is well in Phila-
drlphia. We are certain of victory, and bid
them rejoice and partake in the enemies over
throw.
Hundreds of ladies' were in the Square to grace
II with their presence, and encourage their huS-
bands, fathers and brothers to by their own
I tt, rar4t,nly
OF the excitement the occasion, and frequent
Iy appiauded the speakers. They insinctlvely
know that freemen alone can make good hus-
bands and fathers.
j While the meeting was in progress beauti-
! ful piece Of phyrotecbnc art, with the words
''Civil and Religious Liberty" was exhibited
over the range Of gas lights above the Speakers
heads. It's ignition was electrical and caused
thundprs of applause 1t was appropriate TO
I the occasion, and touched every one present.
Different colored lights were also exploded in
various parts of the yard, which tended greatly
to tiven the scene. The meeting was every
wav worthy the Democracy of Philadelphia.
! From the Seventh Ward, there was brauti-
/ fui black banner, embIcmatcal OF the thirteen
States. 1t was borne a handle and attracted
mere than ordinary attention. The stars were
I brilliantly lighted.
| There was another from this glorious Ward,
quite large in size, with full sized Rooster,
which reminded us Of ''Champan, crow" 1t
/ bore from the beat of the rooster, site day IS
6reaking.'
There was also an emblem from the Eleventh
! Ward, with the good old ship 'FConstamioa"
/ upon its 'front.' with admirable motto, which,
/ we believe, was we "Live TO Conquer"
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all the other Wards, banners, and lanterns, that
did rs good to look upon. One of the banners
of the Second Ward was inscribed on one side,
''The Constitution and the Union must and
shall be prrserved,' aud on the reverse, eve
honor the men Of l776 aud 1877, the fathers Of
the Republic and the Constitution"
As the Seventh Ward entered the Square,
( cheer after cheer went up.
We would add that the Nineteenth Ward,
a good, glorious Democratic Ward, came into
:hp Square wilh one Of hest bands ol music we
have ever listened to. This Ward deserves
great crrdit.
The organization Of Tie Meeting.
James r. Ludlow, Esq, Chairman OF the
/ Democratic Committee, called the meeting TO
order, and made The following speech:
Frccmen- CHizea& Of tie United States Of
fmerica -
We have assembled TO night to celebrate the
adoption of the Constitution OF the nlted States.
/ Solemn and momentous viii be our deliberations
when We remember that our business here To-
! night involves the happiness and prosperity Oh
the whole people.
Under the sacred charter of our liberties, our
beloved constitution, the republic has grown
from infancy to manhood. impouS hands II IS
true have from time to time been raised to des-
troy the Constitution, but the sterling sense of
the rnaSSrs of the community has thus far under
kind Providence averted that melancholy re-
suit
Strong men marching under The banner Of
democracy, have met and successfully over
thrown the fanatics and bigotS Of the land, until
we had fondy hoped that the Constitution was
placed beyond the reach Of another assault.
Amazing as it may seers to be, it is ntverthe-
less true that once again our opponents are en-
deavoring 10 deprive the nation OF lis coming
glory, denying the right Of popular government,
aud prescribing men because of their birth place
and religion. Like pestence this moral rpidem-
ic is sweeping thro' the land-and, it behooves
the constitutional Union party, IN one word the
Democratic party, TO denounCe these men and
measures, as hostile 10 the best interests Of our
country aud destructive OF constitutional liberty.
1t is well for Pennsylvanians to assemble to-
gether and boldly give their sentiments at such
a crisis, and upon the adoption Of the constltu-
ton, and above all, it is most proper for Us, the
natural guardians of yon Hall of Independence,
TO announce 10 the Union our loyalty 10 the
Constitution from this sacred spot.
That we may proceed with our deber-
atons move you that the following officers