Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-10-06
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


Our friends who were absent some from causes
beyond their control, (but whose hearts were with
u.s. some from apathy faintheartedness, may think
that We exaggerate; our chop-flllen opponents who
were there sgrinn'd horribly that ghasily smile
which presages dissolutOn those who were absent
and read our description Will, we know, attempt TO
dispose OF II with some rbald jest or vile nnuendo
uttered with sardonic sneer; but how tame and in
adequate the most glowing, vivid, and forceful de-
scriphon must 10 those who witnessed and felt
the enthusiasm that peryaded and swayed the vast
assembage that had congregated there they list
ened to the feryd and soustrring eloquence poured
out from lips touched with the holy fire OF patriotism
The first and fairest feature Of the grand spectacle
was Gods first, best gift 10 mar" the true warm
hearted daughters of the land At least four hundred
ladies graced the meeting with their approving smiles
and Christening influence. And musc's Hottest and
simplest strains there Three full bands, With
ers, Esputas, and fine band from Leesburg, made
the streets and surrounding groves OF Rockville yo-
cal with their enlivening airs, while from many
huge wagon went up the mrth-inspirng notes Of the
violin, the banjo and the tambourne. Two miles OF
vehicles and men on horseback astonshed every
beholder and, as the seemingly intermnable process
sion wound through and through, and finally COM
pletey encrced the town. the patriotic shouts of the
true sons Of the Old Maryland Line" made the well
kin ring and reverberate IN endless echoes the
OF Fillmore and Donelson. Four hundred and forty
vehicles of all descriptions and not a few monde
scripts, delivered their contents of from two TO forty
souls upon the grounds around the speakers stand
We counted thirty Weight men and boys in and on one
huge wagon. Banners, flags, and streamers innu-
merable and of all shapes and sizes but all all Amer
lcan, and bearing the honored names of Fillmore and
Donelson, hoated over and covered the entire line of
procession.
The report of brass twelye-pounder from the hin
overlooking the town announced the approach of the
Washington and Georgetown procession upon the
turnpike road. Then came forth from Rockville
upon cross road the immense procession of our
country friends, and, by admirable arrangement
when the centre of their procession reached the point
OF intersection, the rear half was halted, while the
a1w InAn
TO allow the District procession TO file into line thus
receiving and welcoming us it were into their
arms.
Ofthe barbecue, suffice it to say the tables groaned
under the abundance with which the innumerable
dishes were filled with the finest hams, rounds and
srloins of beef saddles of mutton and quarters of
pork we have ever seen and, when the feast was
over the darkes groaned under tho baasand baskets
Of fragments which they had free and kind welcome
TO carry OIL We verify believe il would have con-
verted one-half of the "wooy horse" men in the
country to have looked upon the selfsatisfed broad
grns Of anticipated delight upon the faces of the sa-
bic race, and their display of the ivory that about
TO be called into requsition upon massas and mis-
suss choice hams and fatted calves and we religious
y believe that if the entire free colored population of
thefree States could have looked upon the scene one
half Of them at least would have gladly aye oyfully
exchanged places with the slaves of Old Montgomery
1t would be edfying and instructive to the good
oil ladies in pantaloons well those in petcoats
in the free States to look upon such Gene to have
beheld the hiliariy of their coored bruderin and
ssterin upon this occasion; their permitted parti
cpation in the epjoyments and festivities of the day.
and the smiles Of content nent that beamed from
their faces. 1t would certainly have relieved them
from all the grefs and anxietes upon their account
which have so long and so much disturbed and dis
tressed them Unless indeed they belonged TO that
class of philanthropists whose sympathies excl
ted and expended only upon objects far abroad while
their charities extended beyond their own hearth
stone.
But pardon this prosy episode and | will hasten
to kef conclusion of my feeble attempt to describe
this glorious demonstration of the strength of Fill
more and Donelson in Montgomery county. Much
against will, were compelled TO leave before
the exercises of the day were concluded Especially
were we reluctant to leave while the Hon. Mr. Pearre
was speaking, for rarely ever have listened to a
more eloquent address. From grave to gay from
lively to severe" he alternately moved upon and
swayed with masters hand the variant and oppo-
sing passions of the human heart
The Hon. Richard /. Bowie presided over the meet
ing and in an admirable opening address delivered
with an energy that surpassed all his former efforts
riveted the attention of his vast auditory upon him
self and his glorious theme.
The Hon. J. Dixon Roman followed Mr.. Bowie,
and in a speech of hour and half well sustained
his high reputation as logical argumentative, and
eloquent speaker. To Mr. Roman succeeded the
Hon Mr. Thomas, of Fairfax Virginia, who in
speech full of energy and fire. elected from delight
ed audience oftrepeated and long-continued sh u!s
and cheers
OF the meeting held in the courtroom in the even
ing we cannot speak from personal observation but
have been informed that the enthusiasm fully
equal to that manifested at the afternoon meeting
The LADIES UNION BENEVOLENT AND EMPLOYMENT
SoCIETY-The first Friday in each month being their
regular meeting days. goody circle of these ladies
assembled at the salesroom, Seventh street, that
morning. resolved to employ themselves to make
timely preparation to help the helpless and any chill
dren Of want in the coming winter, many of whom
must too surely, apply to them for merited succor
nd nnattanable
Mrs. Robert Mills, the devoted and always active
and conciliating Directress with several Of those
oldest and excellent Managers, her constant cowork-
ers for the last eighteen years was there, with other
ladies' their earnest and efficient aids 1t was deter
mined that they would act hereafter in the more per
feet concert which experience and present crcum-
stances prescribe, and that they will forthwith reor-
ganze the business to perfect and extend the useful
ness of the Institution throughout the city They
will therefore, promptly and confidently solicit pub
tic and private aid to repensh their treasury before
the season may make it difficult as last year.
They will employ no agents or assistance except
those who are able and willing to serve gratuitously
for the cause.-The Christ-taught task-they have in
hand Gentlemen who have even little leisure, may
aid them by visits and inquiries where they are un-
able to go at first notice. to ascertain the state and
claims of sufferers.
Mrs Cox communicated intimation of the willing
ness Of eminent performers to aid the Institution by
an 0ratorio, which il is ardently hoped will soon
take place. with all the support Of donors and helpers
The DISCUSSION AT Automatically ceum Hall
was comfortably filled with citizens on Saturday
night to listen to the discussion between Messrs.
Shackelford and Barbour. Mr. b. made his appear
ance some time after the hour announced, accompa-
MED by several friends Mr.. Funston opened the
meeting by stating that as Mr. Shackelford had not
vet appeared in the hope that he would do dnring
the evening, Mr.. Barbour, who had the right to open
the discussion would commence his remarks. Our
informant did not remain till the close of Mr. b. 3
speech, and does not wish to do that gentleman any
injustice by giving partial synopsis of what he did
hear but he cannot throw of the impression that il
the Democratic is not ntrusted TO ADLER hands,
L.. u no Of