Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14
THE PROCESSION

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how the Germans of old Hancock are going to
vote in October and November. notwithstsnd-
ing the libels published upon them by the Alb
clifton press, that they were all for FRENosT
and free niggers-
Next to this wagon was q large crowd OF
Germans, in wagons and on horseback-every
man, nearly, carrying a banner, a flag, or some
other device.
The procession was a most imposing peag-
cant. Its length was vsriously estimated at
from three 10 five miles. All through il fioated
banners and fags-and music added its emil
yening influence to the animation of the mass
es.
The procession marched through the town to
the place selected for the speaking, where, af-
ter the organization Of the meeting, the order
! of exercises was announced from the stand. and
the Convention adjourned for dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
THk SpEEcuEs or s. H. BusKIRK ASp Gov.
WRIeHr.-The Convention was again called to
order by the President, who introduced to the
assembly, Hon. 5. Fl. BuskIRK, one of the Dem.
ocratic Electors for the State at large. Mr.. Bus
KIRK's SPEECH was a most able and eloquent vim
dication Of the principles and policy Of the
Democratic party. lie proved it to be the only
truly National party Of the country. Its policy
was to perpetuate the Union of these glorious
States-to protect the people in their rights-to
guard sacredly the Constitution. and to enforce
its compromises. Since the formation Of this
| Government, it had been almost constantly I'M
der Democratic rule. Their policy and princi-
pies had brought it successfully out of a seven
years war with the most powerful nation of the
earth-it had came out Of this revolutionary
struggle bankrupt in money, and nearly so in
credit-an infant in comparison with the giant
nations of the old world. Then began that sys-
TEN Of policy which has ever since distinguished
the Democratic Party. 1t has led this govern
ment on from infancy to mature and powerful
manhood, and now presents to the world the
most magnificent structure Of Free Government
mankind has ever had.
What was the policy Of the Abolition Black
Republican Party 7 It was to dismember this
Union-they were ready and eager to lay ruth
less hands upon the constitutional crafty a
sectional prejudice-to carry out a sectional
principle-to array the North against the South
thus creating an antsgonism which must
soon sever the bonds of Union which now
cement this great brotherhood Of States.
Mr.. B. then entered into a most elaborate ar
gument, and brought the facts and figures to
prove the position above quoted. He was re-
ceived with cheer after cheer. and the whole
mass seemed actuated by the most intense en-.
thusiasm.
Gov. WRIsHT followed Mr. b. in a speech Of
telling effect. We have never heard a more
truthful or eloquent defense of the Democratic
Party and Principles. He reviewed, in q mas.
terly manner, the Platform of the Democratic
Party. aud its applicability to the wants Of the
Government. II was a Platform made by the
people-delegates from every Congressional
District in the Republic Platform National
in its priuciples--and conservative in its policy,
On the other hand, the enemies Of Democracy
presented to the country a Platform made by the
representatives Of only sirteen States-a Plat
form made by a Sectional Convention. composed
Of o Of the oldest and most f~anatical Aboli.
tionists in the Union. He showed the dangers
to the Union of these sectional parties-quoted
from WASHINGTON. JKFYERsoS, JACKSON. and
other eminent Statesmen to show their disap.
proyal Of such a party-of such issues, as the
sure fore runners Of disunion and civil war.
Throughout his whole speech, be appealed
TO the reason rather than 10 the prejudices Of
his hearers, ard was frequently interrupted
with the most vociferous cheers.
Our excellent Governor is doing gallant ser
vice in the cause Of Democracy, aud is more
aud more endearing himself to the people.
Al the conclusion of Gov. WRIsHr's speech
The Convention took a recess till after supper
THE MEETING AT NIGHT.
ToRcH LIGHT PRocEssIoS.-The ceremonies
Of The evening were reserved as the climax 70
the enthusiasm and display of the day. Al 4
o'clock a large train arrived from Indianapolis
literally thronged with the Democracy Of the
Capital City. A torch light procession was &c
be the order of the evening, and it proved to b.
the great feature Of the Convention. The pro
cession was formed at o'clock, and, amid the
animating sounds Of music-the cheers fol
Buck and Back and the firing Of the canon, il
moved through the principal streets of the
town.
We have heard the number in the procession
y%ariously estimated, aud think there could mol
have been less than three thousand persons in
} it. One thousand torches were carried, all well
filed and lighted, aud all of which burned
beautifully. A ~triumphal arch, surmounted
by a handsome flag, was erected across the
principal street. and when the procession pass.
ed under it, they made the welkin ring with
their shouts of enthusiasm.
y After the procession had reached The place
for speaking, the immense crowd was addressed
by our eloquent young towUsman, RICHARD RY.
AN, Esq, who was followed by HARRY YIYpE.
GRFT, the cold wheel horse of the Marion De.
mocracy." Mr.. ERAsTus WILLARD. brother o
our candidate for Governor, was next called fol
and amid the most tremendous cheering, com
! menced a speech as argumeptative and eloquent
as We ever heard fall from the lips Of a young
man. He had not spoken long, however, befof
the whistle announced that the time had arri,
we'd for the departure Of the train for Indisnsp.
oils. and be was compelled, much to the regret
Of all present, to cease speaking. We will here
premise. that no young man In The whole State,
has a more promising future than Mr.. W. he
will prove an AJAX in the hosts of Democracy
: like his gallant brother, q terror TO The horde
of Abolition agitstors and disunionists.
The Convention at Greenfield will not soon
be forgotten by those who participated In it,
and that hsrd.vorking, determined Democrat,
Hon T. D. WAI1oLE, and those other citizens
Of Greenfield Who were so active in making the
preparations for it, will receive the hearty
thanks Of all for the successful msnner in which
they dad their duty.