Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-07
From the Daily Journal Of last Tuesday.
r,E,e Enavoner0tIc Rally.

nipht as they never did before. Such PROCESSION
we have never seen in town of the same size, and
none anywhere marked by earnest, enthusiast
tic spirit Young Democracy and old Democracy
were there. The working man and the professional
man, the laborer and the merchant, the native ana
the adopted Citizen all united, all harmonious, all
for Buchanan, Breckenridge and the Constitution
How long the procession was, we have no means OF
estimating as we kept in ranks from first to last and
from no point could we see both ends at once Ono
thing we feel assured Of and that that The friends
of Buchanan and Breckenridge turn out to-day at the
polls, as they did last night in procession, and work
to-day with the same spirit they displayed then, the
result in town cannot be for a moment doubtful
splendid Democratic victory must crown our labors
We do not pretend to give any description oil the
almost nnumerable banners, transparencies, moltoes'
devices, sketches and arrangements generally "hlch
went to make up the surprising display OF last ngn''
but we would be doing injustice to our own 1eehngs
if we failed to pay well-mersd tribute TO me young
Democracy and the workingmen to whose energy
and good taste the beauty and effect OF the display Is
largely attributable. We know how they worked,
and with what spirit they went into It, 1t you'd be
impossible to give exact justice 10 all without nam
inc averv man connected with the affair, but we run
M risk of making inyidous distinctions by alluding
TO the untiring exertions of our young rIend' MI
Edward Arey Chairman of the young men, who su-
perintended the getting up and arrangement OF the
transparencies, &C., &C., assisted by the young Dem
ocracy-the rising hopes of the country, glorious
Young fellows, The whole OF them Neither must we
omit to mention the Steam Engine, brought 10 the
ground by Mr. Whitehead and kept in full operation
saving lu nber, as the boys sad to make Sans cof-
fin. Mr. Chapman and Mr.. J. C. Smith, at whose Of
fee the young Democracy first organized. are also
entitled to the thanks of the whole Democracy
There was beautiful transparency gotten up and
presented by the ladies, which attracted much atten
ton Also the beautiful wreaths, which adorned a
very handsome star, we're their handwork, as we'll
as devices on some other transparencles.
Speeches ere delivered from stand which was
carried about At the upper Railroad Bridge Hon.
VIM. s. Ashe, and John D. Taylor, Esq, delivered
stirring addresses At the Oaks, Dry Pond, our young
friends, T. Brown, Jr., and B. w. Sanders, made
speeches that would have reflected credit the most
experienced political orators of either party
The young coming forward TO sustain
their country. DeBruz Guitar, Esq, one OF the
Democratic SUBJ estors made able and stir
ring address at the lplace, and John l..
Holiness E,q being called uPon responded, as ne
always does, forciby effectively, and 10 the point.
From Holmes' balcony the meeting was addressed by
Robert Strange Erq-, whose efforts require no pana-
gerc-by our young friend Jos. Foy, another of our
talented and prom is,ng Young Democrats, who did
himself much credit also by Sam. Lapgdon, Esq, of
Brunswick who made most capital rallylng speech.
The concluding address was delivered by R. K. Bry-
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speaking in manner worthy of the occasion and OF
his own reputation. After which the meeting ad
ourned in glorious spirits, and eager for the peaceful
! fray at the ballot-box.
Once, while marching up Front street, the idea
crossed our minds that everybody was in process.
sion, and, consequently, that there was no one tc
look on and see how great the turnout was. A
this moment we noticed piazza crowded with ladies
who welcomed the procession with snowy handker
chiefs waved by snowier hands, and silvery voice
rang out clear and musical, Three cheers for Blu
chanan," and they were given. We went on ou1
way rejoicing.
But We could 90 for hours relating incidents o.
this glorious lime and not come across an unpleas
ant one We would say in conclusion, or almost il
conclusion. for we linger round the theme hardl,
knowing how TO stOp--that while the young Demo
Gratis lent spirit and youthful energy 10 the whole at
fair, the old and middle aged Democracy, too filled VI
the solid ranks of volers-of thinking working-men
Neither old enough to be old Democrat nor youn,
enough for Young Democracy, we are proud of both
We glory in the united Democracy. When 50 united
and pervaded by the spirit present in its ranks
the Democracy is invncibe.
Of the speeches delivered, we have not attenlpte
} any summary. They many and so good
that if got started, we would not know whe
to stop and noon draws rapidly near.
, To our Marshalls much credit IS DUE We woul
here give merted Praise to the Marshals of both pro
cessions-the Buchanan and Fmore-fort the admira
bic arrangements BY which even The slightest chanc
of any interference with each other was prevented
Both parties had their amusement quietly and in goo
spirit.
At Front and Market the steam engine, to whic
We have before alluded, attracted much attention.
was no mere toy, but bona .fde working affsir-f
emblem of the Democratic party, and as its shri
whistle sounded, ii warned all opposition to Buchar
an and Breckinridge to clear the track before th
= mig hty rush of the people.
The opposite party had turn out which woul
: have been very fine one, had not the Dernocra
carried off SO large proportion of the voters AS
Fillmore man good humorously remarked, 60 TIL
Fillmore crowd had the best finished paintings bu
hang it all, the Buchanan men beat us all to nothn
on The voters.'' So may it be when the votes al
counted out tonight.