The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-08-27

The citizens OF Palmyra and its vicinity held largo
and enthusiastic meeting ON Saturday, the 2lst In
slant, in honor of the election OF Hon. Thomas l.
Anderson TO Congress from the second district In
Missouri, and the defeat OF +. Y. Blair, jr In the
first district large delegation from St Louis and
other places was present. and procession was
formed which marched to the spot chosen for the cee
brationa beautiful grove about half mile from the
town. Here two stands had been erected, where the
bands discoursei most excellent music Benches had
been provided capable Of seating thousand pesons
which filled by patriotic ladies Inc meeting having
been organized, was addressed by Hon. Richard j. Bar
rct Mr. Blair successful competitor for Congress- who
alluded to the recent struggle through which they had
passed. and spoke of the city OF St. Louis no longer
of from the balance Of the State, but the Child
that has for moment rebclled against its mother and
afterwards TO her and as that mother clasps
the child still moro warmly TO her BOSOM 80 st Louis
returning TO tho State which gave her birth, will be
ceived with affection than before she astry
He also spoke Of the effect which the result OF that cleo
ton would have upon the State OF Missouri and the val
ley Of the Mississippi On the conclusion of his remarks
the audience paitook OF substantial dinner which had
been served up The table hundred and seventy
yards in length, and covered with bountul sup
ply Of provisions not less than fifteen hundred loaye Of
bread, fifty sheep, fifty hams and five becves having
been provided besides vegetables In abundance Dinner
being over, the audience again assembled around tho
speaker stand and listened to eloquent addresses from
John Hogan, esd, Daniel ii. Donovan, esq, Mr.. Jshn
son, senator from St Louis, George w. Anderson, esq
Col. Thomas L. Anderson, and Gen. Clark
AT the conclusion Of the speech of Col Anderson the
following preamble and resolutions introduced by
Col Davies and passed unanimously
Whereas, This great assemblage gathered for the pur
pose of celebrating the result Of the recent elections in
this State and fitting testimonial Of their feelings Of
satisfaction and joy, do
Resolre That we hail with unbounled qualification the
defeat of Francis Blair, jr and the blackicpublicnn
ticket, at the late election in ST. Louis, regarding il
triumph glorious and fruitful Of good results
to the honor the happiness and the welfare Of the peo
pie of this State than any victory which has been achey
ed within its borders for many years
Resolved That the signal and complete overthrow Of the
emancipation movement ut St Louis and at Jefferson city
places these great cities in their true position of entire
harmony and sympathy WITH and fealty to- tho insu-
lions and interests Of the people Of Missouri and ober
atcs all precnce of feeling of antagonism to the balance
of the State.
Resoiued That regard with feelings OF the highest
satisfaction the general result of the August election in
this State and especially the election for members
of Congress that while these elections have secured
delegation in the national legislature who win stand
united in opposing the schemes and designs of abolition
lists and backrepublcans they have foot hold for tho
future hopes of emancipation in this meridian
Resolrod That we accept with pride and acknowledge
with gratitude the recollection of distinguished fellow
citizen, Hon. Thos H. Anderson, as triumphant yindi-
cation of his firm and patriotic support of the Kansas pol
icy of President Buchanan and the rights OF the South
and that in his triumphant election proud to
recognize generous endorsement of his representative
character by confdng and patriotic constituency
Signed by thirty men--ten wings, ten Americans and
ten democrats.
On the conclusion Of the speeches the meeting adjourn
ed and all who participated in the celebration expressed
great satisfaction with all the proceedings