Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-18


The BELL AND EVERETT DENOMINATION AT
IAkMINGToS YESTERDAY Large Gathering-
The MhryldHderS ErIdsntIy Atcaks TO the Work of
rae CdmPatgH-Eathasiastic EndorSsmsnt of ths
candidates The Bell and Everett ratification
demonstration at Pennington, Prince Georges
county. Md yesterday, was indeed grand affair
and we have no doubt would compare favorabJv
with any similar demonstration gotten up in any
portion OF the country.
About o'clock, the Bell and Everett Club o.,
this city, numbering about 200 persons marched
from their headquarters on Seventh street to the
steamboat landing, where they took passage on
the steamer Phenix. They were accompsnied
by Withers' excellent band which disconrsed
various stirring airs. Sometime previous to the
arrival OF the procession. a large number had re-
paired to the boat, where also in waiting was
frosperls band The members of the Club
wore suspended from button hole OF the coat by
piece OF blue ribbon neat little galvanized
medal, on one side of which was inscribed tbe
words John Bell the Union Candidate for the
Presidency, 1S6O, y and on the reverse side 1.-The
constitution and the Union, now and forever
In the procession were borne two Americ;.
enslgns, above one Of which foated a streamer
having printed on the one side, In large charac-
ters, the inscription ''The Constitution the Il MON
and the enforcement of the laws - and ON the
other, BELL and Everett the Union candidates -
On the upper end of the same pole was a small
bell arranged so that the sill ghtest motion of the
pole would cause II TO jingle. The hour Of start
Ing having arrived, the boat moved of from the
landing amid the loud huzzas of those gathered
on the wharves, which was heartily responded to
by those on the boat. The band now struck up a
patriotic air. and the boat by this time fairly start
ed, sped on its way majestcally down the bosom
OF the noble Potomac, bearing on its deck and I'm
It's saloons young men and old, some of the latter
OF whom could not have been less than eighty
years OF age. These venerable old gentlemen
Were apparently deeply interested in the cause
which they espoused, and seemed to take as
much pride in displaying the little medal in the
button hole Of their coat, if it had been awarded
them for some deed Of vaor or valuable service
On the passage down, the Phenix stoned at
Alexandria, to take those on board who had been
unable to go on the steamer Gipsey, which had
left short while before. Beyond Alexandria
crafts Of numerous kinds Were fallen in with
plying their way to the designated locality
Among others was the packet Flying Cloud from
Georgetown. engaged to bring the Bell and Ev-
erett Club of that city.
Thus far everything had gone on pleasantly and
without cause for dissatisfaction OF disQufet to
any; but on arriving at the mouth of Piscataway
creek, near Fort Washington where the Gipsey
was to meet the Phenix after its (Gipseys) first
trip TO Pennington and convey the passengers I'D
the creek, 1.-THE Phenix being too large a steamer
to traverse the shallow stream, great inconveni-
cncs was experienced. For fear the Gipsey might
not be able to ascend the stream If too large a
number were placed on her, it was deemed advi-
sable by the committee to engage the FlYinp
Cloud, which was at the time passing near to
convey portion of them. This, it was thought
would without doubt prevent the possibility of
being grounded on account Of the GipseY draw
Ing too much water. But Ii was soon discovered
that, even with the limited number on board in
consequence of the low state of the tide it was i'm
were now In a quandary as to what course to pur-
sue. The Flving Cloud had left with its passen-
gers and in all probability would not return until
evening, unless speedily sent for Accordingly
several small craft were hailed, that information
OF their condition might be sent to Farming tom
but all refused to approach the steamer. alleging
as cause that they were afraid of being sunk by
too great number getting in; and each craft per-
sisted in this refusal notwithstanding large offers
were made them. Seeing prospect of reac hing
Pennington until near O'Clock, if they remained
on the Gipsey, the tide would not rise to a suf-
fcient height before that hour a request was
made Of the pilot (who was acting captain in
the place Of that officer, who was detained at
Alexandria throug h sickneksl to allow them the
use Of the small boat belonging to the steamer
This he absolutely refused to do, stating that as
now they were on the boat, they would have to
remain there until the tide came up or themse yes
secure other means Of conveyance They appealed
to him, stating that several Of the speakers were
on the boat and IL was necessary for them to reach
Pennington at an early hour, and further in ad-
dition TO the boats being intolerably warm on
account Of its compectness, there no drinking
water other than the warm river water with no
Ice TO cool it. The pilot unmoved by this
appeal, aud firmly adhered to bis determ nation
The committee then resolved to assume the
sponslbitY, and take the boat; but on search being
made for oars none could be found, and so this
project had to be given up. By this time the
Flying Cloud, - having heard through some Of
those IN the smaller craft which had reached
Pennington, of the condition of the - Gipsey, :;
Yves seen heaving in sight This Of course put an
end to the various projects which had been con-
wise than in the . Gipsey." II was not long be-
fore the Flying Cloud" was along side and fIled
with passengers. The Gipsey, being relieved
OF portion Of It's weight, was enabled to ascend
the stream, together with the packet. On reach
Ing the shore they were greeted by round OF
three hearty cheers, and all, leaving the boats
immediately formed into line, and under the In
spring music Of the di nerent ba nds proceeded to
the place arranged for the meeting.
The place selected for the purpose was a shady
spot, near the shore, where a refreshing breeze
constantly PDlOye1 In arriy
ing there, We found the shore lined with vehicles
Of every desert ption and a horse tied to almost
every tree in the vicinity. The stage was taste
fully decorated with hags of various descrip tions
aud seats provided for the accommodation Of the
crowd. The fair ser, though not numerously
was well represented in the persons Of some of the
loveliest of '.Old Prince Georye'sU daughters
After the execution of several national airs by
the hands in attendance, the meeting was orga-
ntZed by the election Of Or. J. II. Bayne as Pres
ident and Mr.. ThOs A. Latimer Secretary.
The following gentlemen were then elecetd
Vice Presidents:-W. p. Chapman, IL. ID. Har-
desty. c. r. Bealer, X. B. Latimer, NJ. Lyles
zen. Samuel Coe, John Coe, and Capt G C0e
DR. Bayne, on taking the chair, made few
appropriate remarks, during the delivery Of which
he was frequently aPplauded
The meeting being fully organized,
DIR. Clayton submitted the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted:
whereas the present state Of the political parties
Of the country, unparalleled In its experience
justly excies the fears OF the rejecting and patri
otfc OF ali Parties for the safety, indeed the per-
throughout the world, We portion Of the free
citizens OF the old Commonwealth of MARYLAND
Ia general mass meeting assembled to consult
Tor the public good and devise means to avoid the
heavy calamity that threatens the nation and the
world, and sincerely believing that such result
can best, II not only, be secured by the election
OF John Bell as the next President of the nation
and Edward Everett as its Vice President, do
resolve
First. That we believe John Bell and Edward
Everett, in view Of the present condition and re-
laton OF all parties more eminently lifted to serve
the country efficiently and faithfully than any
other candidates now before the people for the
high Offices Of President and Vice President Of
the United States.
Second That they are candidates Of an organ
tZatton fully united having but one obiect-the
safety and Perpetuity OF the Government and the
best interests Of the people
Third That they are men long tried and never
found wanting, and all parties believe and con-
hde In their entire purity and integrity
Fourth. That there 10 in their creed no dogma
such as slave code or squatter sovereignty TO dis.
turb the sections. but all their rrfaciyi.. "a