Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-30
From the Ka"dirhd RspUbiiedH.


Wednesday last a proud day tor the Americans OF
Kanawha IL will be long remembered for the largest
political gathering that assembled in the county
demonstrating beyond doubt that there is aroused
in the breasts Of the friends of Fillmore and Donelsop
enthusiasm-a persevering energy Of action that no
disappointment, can dampen or opposition resist.
By 10 O'clock A. N. "Wednesday there assembled
the pleasant grove the foot OF the hill just back of
Ruifners residence about three thousand peoplethe
ison in the county. The neighborng cOuntr were
well represented The weather auspicous and the
committee had done their duty in arranging the place OF
Of speaking.
virginius Hendrick, Esq. took the stand about 10
o'clock and acquitted hseli handsomely by appro-
pirate speech OF about All hour in length.
The next speaker the stand Jno. j. Jackson,
Esq., Of Wood county He very fully into the issues
involved ~ the present contest With ability and elo-
querce he defended the American cause.-The American
nominees for the Presdency-oten with great boldness
and calamity Carrying "the into Africa" showing up
ulhuly the sectonaism Of the Buchanan and Fremont
Partes-vvidy presenting to the view OF his attentive
mat wHpa 1 nan G
lie commanded the fixed attention Of the great crowd for
two hours.
In the order Of arrangements the dinner came next
ana the company promptly repaired the long table,.
we'll arranged and bouniiuly furnished with su6stanti.
and well prepared cOation-enough TO satisfy all.
Alter dinner A. j. Borcman, Esq OF Wood took the
stand and delivered effective and admissible speech
which ELECTED much applause lie has commanding
and agreeable voice he presents TO the subjects
lac discusses in clear aud foIcibe manner His edo,
the occasion received the hearty commentator OF all
present He spoke for about two hours.
Dr. Jno Parks closed the speaking at the grove by
one OF his best speeches
A little before o'clock the assembly broke I'D with
long aud hearty cheers Tor Fillmore filed with entbus
asm for the American cause.
At NIGHT.
According TO arrangements soon after dark a vast
crowd assembled in front of Mr. Brooks new warehouse
and the grand Torcght possession beaded by the Ger
man Brass Band commenced moving through the princi.
pal streets The display for the bancy the variety OF
its banners and notices would have done credit to auy
city in the Union Soon the procession took its position
with the assembly ia front Of the speaker stand
Daniel Frost, E-q, Of Jackson being called upon came
forward and Tor hour ryeted the attention of
the crowd With speech, rpl with sound and clear
views OF the questions presented in the He has
fine voice aud ready delivery. lie - young and a.
dent American, aud his speech has received the unqua.
fed praise Of his political friends.
Col. Il. II. Smith, the Eector for this Congressional
District took the stand, when the American suirit
up, md the enthusiasm Tor Fillmore and Don.
elson pervaded the multitude il high but des.r.
we'd compliment Col Smith N cav that warmed Mitb
the Enthusiasm OF the OCCASION by his well timed remark
and eloquent appeas the enthusiasm Of the assembly WINS
Increased 10 the highest pitch At the conclusion Of his
excellent speech, he presented large and splendid Ma.
tona dag, behalf Of Mrs. RuHner 70 the Committee
OF arrangements At the conclusion OF his sppr,,uriae
presentation remarks he read the following letter accom-
panying the flag:
hoSIovfs, Sept. nth, 1856
10 ne Co"mtnes Of ATTangemeHts III, BaTbaeVe near
ChGrissfOH.
GESTL1NES Being warmly attached the prnci pes
OF the American Party, aud ardeny der0us Ol their sue
cess At approaching election. have prepared Amer
lean hag, OF which beg your Acceptauce az token OF
my sympathies std good wishes Though h Ice imperfect
you will recognize t the "Flag o our Union and a.
such it will be an acceptable Offering. Wishing you a
happy meeting,
am, with much respect,
Your friend
Laura Il uTfIpNuu