Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-11-28

sppellatlon-heystone OF the Arch-frst be-
slowed upon her by that noble statesman who
now sleeps amid the shades of Ashland-our
gifted and lamented Clay. Pennsylvania has
remained arm in the arch; proof against all the
vandal assaults Of fanalical disunionists.
Yes, she has sustained inviolste the glorious
superstructure of the Constitution.
Thou Atlas Of the States, twas thine to stand
And stay the fortunes Of failing land
Assert the right, to vindicate the true,
And nght the cause Of liberty anew
A glorious task, and gloriously performed,
As every patriot into hero warmed;
Not unrequited shall that service be
While speech Is chainless, and while thought Is
free.
California.-The golden sands Of the Pa.
cifc echo back the names of Buchanan and
Breckenridge, and California adds her link to
the bright chain which binds the Union to-
gether.
The ladies representing the States that did
not vote for Buchanan and Breckenridge then
severally approached the Queen of the Festi-
val, and, courtesying, said each" All Hail
Pennsylvania. Thy sister manning the State
represented) greets thee"
Mrs. Pendleton, who represented Pennsyl.
vania with dignity and grace, indeed, then
replied to these addresses as follows:
PennSyiUnnta greets her sister States with
pride and admiration. We are bound together
by devotion to the Union. We have regarded
sacredly and with reverence the precepts Of
our fathers We have fought bravely for the
rights of the whole confederacy, for our eoun-
try, as one in interest, ono in destiny. De-
mocracy, that glorious light now sparkling on
each radiant brow, has burned steadily upon
the altar Of our country and flashed upon the
nations heart. The violence of party faction,
the bitter spirit of opposition, the heretical
allurements of the fanatic, have alike been
laid PROSTATE before the sovereignty of tho
people. James Buchanan, the stainless pa
triot, the experienced statesman, the great
man, has been chosen by your favor to preside
over the peace and prosperity of our beloved
country. And high does Pennsylvania regard
the honor conferred upon her noble son. Ken
lucky, too, fair sister, now dedicates, her
cherished son, John c. Breckenridge, to act as
compeer in the national cause, proud of his
talents as his spotless fame. The union of
sister States are still around me Beheld !.
we wear their light upon our brow, and re-
fleet their mstchless glory in our coronal of
power. We know no North, no South, no East,
no West,-all, all are alike ia the proud gal.
axy of States. We have gathered here to-
night to ratify the Democratic ticket. But in
our rejoicing we must not forget the " Old
Line Wings" who have aided us to cleanse the
political atmosphere of our Republic from the
leprous faint of disunon, and left undimmed
the stars that glitter in the coronal of our sis
terhood of States. On the 4th of March, 1857,
these stars will shine in all their brilliancy,
the light of nations, the glory of the free, the
hope of earth.
The band played at appropriate intervals
during the interesting ceremony. Subsequent
ly the delighted company were entertained by
short speech frcm Walter Lenox, ESQ who
was compelled to respond to the vociferous
calls made upon him no less eagerly by the
ladies, than by the gentlemen present. Ar
| forwards, at the call of the ladies' the Hon, F
p. Stanton also delivered an eloquent and
| able address. The balance of the evening was
| passed amid the pleasures Of soiree, in which
| all were happy.
One not present cannot conceive the fine
| effect of this unexpected entertainment We
regret the want of facility in our pen for de-
scribing such scenes, particularly on this oc.
casion.
The DEMOCRATIC CELEBRATION OF YEsrER.
DAYS We went to press, yesterday, the
Democratic procession was on its rounds which
ended at the City Hall, its starting point,
at o'clock p. m, after a visit to Georgetown,
| the Island, and Navy Yard. On its way, nu-
| merous accessions were made to the procession
In the shape Of private carriages, some OF
| them literally covered with flags, streamers
and piquant notices. Much merriment was
created by a carriage filed with ladies from
North Carolina, who had inscribed upon their
"NoRrH CAROLINA:
Pennsylvania gave her President; she
owes him wife. Let the Union be
cemented !"
The sidewalks, the balconies, windows and
steps OF houses, were, everywhere along the
line of march, closely packed with spectators
The City Hall steps and the immense eastern
facade Of the Treasury presented flower
garden brilliancy Of appearance, being en-
tirely occupied by the loveliest of women, as
Democratic ladies inevitably are.
In passing the White House a group of
ladies and gentlemen were observed upon the
roof, and in the suppOsition that the President
and lady might be Of the party, some most
hearty cheers rang along the line Of the pro-
csssion.
Arrived at the City Hall on the return, a
most eloquent address was delivered by the
orator of the day, Walter Lenox, Esq.
We are unable to furnish our readers to.
day with such sufficient extracts from this
fine Grafton as shall do justice to its author,
and must content ourselves with u general
notice.
In few Introductory remarks, Mr.. l..
maintained the right and duty Of the citizens
of the District of Columbia TO express their
opinions upon political questions. He then
proceeded to show the true relations which
existed between the different members Of the
confederacy, and that the struggle now agi-
tating the country was not the mere strife of
rival parties, but of fundamental principles
vital p the constitution
The principal position, however, set forth
and maintained was, that the evils which i'm
perilled the country were outside Of the Con-
stitution and laws, and that the great agenciss
and influences of the press, pulpit, and of the
educated mind Of the country alone could
eradicate them. He presented the obligations
Of American citizenship as reaching every
relation and pursuit in lite, and that this
alone, acting in steady obedience to the Con-
stitutIon and laws, and a comprehensive recog-
milton Of the rights, interests and feelings of
all sections, could rescue the country from
impending evils.
The Grafton, which perhaps occupied three
quarters OF an hour in the delivery, was re-
ceived with the heartiest demonstrations of
satisfaction by the audience, which, upon its
conclusion, seemed yet unwilling to leave, and
a call was made upon Hon. Fayette McMul.
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