The Nevada Democrat., 1856-10-01
Dc,nocra,,o Ra,,tlcat.On Meeting.


The mass meeting of the Democracy held IN
front of the American Exchange, on Saturday
evening last, very far exceeded in numbers
and enthusiasm any meeting which has been
held in Nevada during the present cam
paign. Delegations were in attendance from
each of the several townships, and nearly every
precinct in the county was represented. IL Is
estimated that from fifteen hundred TO two thou-
sand persons were present. giving hearty ana
cordial response to the eloquent speeches which
were made. At sundown salute OF thlrty-ohe
guns was fired The Democracy Of the country
about heard it and came swarming In. Inc
oNevada Democratic Club formed in process
sion at the foot of Broad street, each member
wearing a white satin badge bearing the like
ness of our candidate for President Along
the line of the procession were numerous trans
parencies inscribed with patriotic sentiments
On one was represented the Federal arch formed
of thirteen blocks, representing the Old Thlr-
teen, with the Keystone firm in its place. on
another was painted a noble Buck with MS
antlers up leading the way to the White House,
while far in the rear followed the woolly horse
:. The Union. the whole Union"-"Let no star
be blotted from our galaxy"-"The Federal
government should exercise all its constitutions
al powers to construct Pacific Railroad The
Ark of the onstitution-withered be the hand
stretched out to destroy it'-"That country Is
most prosperous where labor commands the
greatest reward" were amongst the mottoes
under which the host of Democrats were mar
shalled.
The stand was handsomely decorated with the
Flag of our Country. while overhead was sus-
pended the stars and stripes, and d'underneath il
was seen the names of our candidates, 'Buch'
anan and Breckenridge, Democracy and Veto
ry.u
On the arrival of the procession at the place
of meeting, the assembly was called to order by
Henry Meredith Esq. who nominated for OH
GERS DIR. Wm j. Knox as President, and III. p
Sweetland, of Bridgeport Capt Henderson, Of
Eureka; John O'Donnell, of Washington; Mr.
Penberthy, of Grass Valley Judge Henton, Of
Rough and Ready and J. P. Burke, OF Little
) York, for Vice Presidents, and John Mcfarland
and Z. G. Battale for Secretaries.
In consequence of misunderstanding with re-
gard to the hour Of meeting, DIR. Knox not be-
ing present at the time David Bclden, Esq, was
called upon to preside. ..
Charles L. Scott Esq, Democratic candidate
for Congress, was introduced, and spoke for al
hour and half in speech replete with argu
mcnt, holding the audience in deep attention
throughout He was followed by A. G. Brad
ford, candidate for elector. The address of Mr.
Bradford sustained the high reputation which
he has won as popular speaker. 1t was well
interspersed with pointed anecdotes, giving q
zest to his eloquent and patriotic sentiments.
w. I. Ferguson was then introduced, and was
welcomed with cordial applause. The interest
to hear him was manifested by the eagornes'
with which the throng pressed towards the stand
to hear what he had TO say. AT nearly midnight
he closed his brilliant effort, amid the loud an(
: fervid applause of the multitude who still re
NAMED, enchanted by his impassioned eloquence
Three cheers were then given for Buchanan ant
, Brecki nridge, and the crowd retired to thei
homes.