Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-08-20
Rally an srRINGroWN.
eiorious nay FOR the Dsnoeraey--An I'm.
mense Crowd.


from the Montgomery line.) The numbers
present surprised every one Although call
ed as mere township meeting, and that too,
in region where Democrats heretofore have
been exceedingly scarce, from early in the
morning up to two o'clock in the afternoon,
from every direction, came pouring in the
"unterri6ed," until the number was swelled
TO fully three thousand people.
Delegation after delegation arrived at New
Carlisle, two miles from the place Of meeting,
I(whcre il had been agreed upon by the com
mittee Of arrangements they should ASSEMBLED
with their hickory wagons, filed with Demo
Gratis, sustaining hickory poles ranging from
fifty TO one hundred feet in heighth, and drawn
by six, eight and ten horses; carrying flags,
banners and music Among the most promi-
nent Of these delegations was one from Pike
township, Clark county one, (a very large
one,) from Wayne township, Montgomery
county one from the village of Brant, and vi
cinity, Miami county, with several beautiful
flags, and two hickory wagons, one filed with
some forty young ladies, and the other drawn
by eight horses, carrying well on to sixty of
the true hearted Democrats Of Miami one
from Fairfield, Greene county; and as for
Bethel township Clark county il seemed as
though the people had turned out en-
mdSse.
AT one o'clock, the Marshals formed the
crowd at New Carlisle into line, and started
the procession .owards the grove. At this
POM .ne sight was most beautiful Fully
mile in length vast moving forest OF hickory
bushes over and above which waved innu-
merable flags beneath which sat thousand
6 of Brother Jonathan's sons and daughters,
moved its way towards the place of meeting
Arriving at the grove, there were found alrea-
+ DIV assembled as many more, who hailed the
new arrivals with hearty cheers, awakening
. the echoes of the woods, and gladdening yet
more the hearts of the true Democrats who
had been instrumental in getting up the meet
ing.
is The crowd speedily filed the seats which
e had been placed about the speakers stand
s. land which would seat over l2O0) and the
balance dispersed themselves about the grove,
Just as the meeting was organizing, another
procession made its appearance (Which was
,s made up Of delegation from Dayton, and
!. Democrats all along the road headed by our
famous ,Regimental Band This procession
was about one quarter of a mile in length
and numbered over 300 Arriving at the
r stand, the Band discoursed some excellent
y music, a salute was fred, and cheer upon
er cheer rent the air.
De The multitude was then called to order BY
IS the President of the Day, EDWARD I. WEAKLY
Esq, of New Carlisle, than whom there
breathes not a truer or more active Democrat
'ir Mha ipy4sdgQsf .the first speaker, = w. w.,
mt township Mr. W. made brief, though ex
&C cellent speech, and was frequently applauded
Upon the conclusion of Mr.. W's remarks
the President introduced Hon. c. l.. YAILAN
= DIGHAM, who for over two hours enchained th
attention of the vast crowd with .one of hi
mastery and eloquent vindications Of Dem
e ocratic principles That the crowd was wei
pleased with his effort was made manifest b,
the enthusiastic applause with which he wa
n' greeted
sL Judge BAGGoTT was next called upon, ant
ID in few well timed remarks addressed thost
ng present, when he gave way for BLAIR WILSON
al Esq, of St Louis, but formerly of Clarl
is county Mr.. W. is yet young man, though
es if we are to judge by the few remarks he made
lg on Saturday, he is by no means a weak defen
NJ der of the Democratic cause. This speech
X short as he made it, was full of points, anC
of well delivered He assured us that he woulC
as be present at the dedication of the Rancho
It, in this city on Saturday next, when our boy
IN will have an opportunity of hearing him.
he Upon the conclusion of Mr. WILSON speecl
y the meeting adjourned, and the various dele
81 cations left for their hcmes, well pleased will
N, the proceedings of the day,
as Much credit Is due to the Committee-al
ut but one of whom have heretofore belonged t.
ot the oppostion-for the completeness of all tn,
Ii arrangements.
ed The ladies, too, deserve great praise for the
i" handsome and tasteful manner in which they
It's arranged the speakers stand having carpeteC
in it, as well as decorated it with flowers and ev
it ergreens.
he In prominent position directly in front o
the speaker stand, stood one of the "origi
ct nar' pixies used by JOHN BRowN in his raiC
IT upon Harper's Ferry,-a silent yet powerful
tn rebuke to those who urge the "irrepressiblt
ce conhict" doctrine.
y. Among the many aged patriarchs in the
et faith who had assembled to cheer with the
sr, presence our cause, we met JACOB LEFFIL
ct Esq, who for Over JJfty years has Uoted tn
r. Democratic ticket and labored for its success
us Although nearly eighty years of age, we ar,
on informed that Mr.. L., who was on the commit
IT'S tee of arrangements was most active in per
N forming large share of the labors ineiden
'st to the meeting. The proprietor of the "Miteh
he ell House" at New Carlisle, although Re
publican, is also entitled to thanks for the aiC
tie he extended to the getters up of the meet
of ing
us That the days proceedings will result il
al good to the cause of Democracy we canno
as doubt besides the converts made it full
he evinces to both friends and foes that the Dem
IN oeratic masses are fully aroused and deter
'er mined to conquer
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