Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-02
a,chuona I'm uottOn-A Grand and ssIorIoui
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RIchmond In motiOn-A Grand and Glorious
Demonstration In Behalf OF Bell ana Everett
The ratification meeting on Capitol Square SaSur-
dsy night was one Of the largest most imposing, and
most successful political demonstrations that ever came
OF in this city, There not less than four or i've
thousand persons present including perhaps three or
four hundred ladies' who haG hiher to attest their
sympathy with our glorious cause and their high appre-
citation Of our noble and distinguished candidates 1t
was a scene long to be ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS vast sea OF
u2turned and Joyous and enthusiastic faces and that
perfect order and deeOrum which prevailed throughout
the proceedings Of the meeting commencing at eight
and closing about eleven o'clock. We have aended no
political gathering-and We have attended hundreds
where such respectful eArnes and grahed attention
WAS paid 70 the speeches delivered the OCCASION The
vast mass of peOpe-gentlemen and ladesstOOd there
patiently and orderly for three hours close and sui
try evening, and seemed to the last unwilling to leave
the ground but continued TO call for other speakers for
many minutes after the Adjournment We repeat, with
out the slightest wish purpose to exaggerae the size
or the character OF the meeting that it by far the
most successful and glorious political city demonstration
that we have ever had the pleasure of witnessing in
Richmond, during our seven years editorial experience
here. And most heartily and joyousy, therefore, do
Congratulate the gallant and indOmtab.s Wings and
Americans Of Richmond, and in their name send
cordial and enthusiastic greeting to the friends of CON-
mon throughout the length and breadth of the
CommonS wealth Of Virginia, and throughout the length
and breadth Of our glorious Union. The noble example
thus set BY the BILL and EvERxrT Of the Metropolis
viii speedily be inflated trust BY their brethren in
every county in the State. Wings and Americans Of
Virginia be OF good cheer and zeaOu,y set about the
work before you foe the morning dAwneh, and il faith
fal to ourselves, and true to cause a glorious
triumph will be oursl
We have neither space nor time for any extended nc
tce Of the speeches made on Saturday night The
ing was presided over by WILuAN H. MCFARLAND Esq,
who made an able eloquent and convincing address,
which received with the Hvecst satisfaction aud
pleasure by the immense audience. Mr.. MAcFARLASp,
Indeed is one Of the most lucid argumentaive and sf
fectve political speakers Ia the State and we hope
hear from him many time and Oft during the present
canvass. Next cane MARNADUNE Johnson, Esq, vho
greeted with the widest applause and delivered
Of those happy and telling speeches for which be is
peculiarly and widely distinguished HIS Amenta'ion
the death Of The Democratic party specially
touching and brought tears many eyes unused to III
melting mOOd-but they were tears Of joy however,
Next succeeded RALuGH 7. DANIEL, ESQ, who made
of the happiesi ablest and most effective speeches Of
his life, which carried conviction doubt not TO many
a doubling Democratic mind Il was a closely reasoned,
powerful and eloquent effort eHehaui7g the attention and
calling forth the enthusiastic paudits Of the audience.
Following him vas A. JUDSoN CRANE, ESQ, who made
usual, able and effective speech, dealing heavy
blows and sharp bits the adversary and calling forth
hearty demonstrations Of applause. Aud, finally the
glorious and hear,stirng demonstration brought
a close by LIrrLEroS TAzEwELL, Esq who entertained
the crowd in his accustomed iecous STYLE arrirg
their sides with an occasional wetod aneedote and re-
ceivng their cordial applause.
Such the character Of the BILL aud EvERErr ra-
featon meeting in the Metropolis of the Old Dominion
and such the character Of the addresses delivered on the
OccasOn-an occasion interesting and Inspiring in the
highest degree and that will be long hon., remem-
bered by the ga6ed thousands who had the good for
tune to be present
Men Of Virginia Wings and Democrats the campaign
in behalf Of the only national ticket is now begun On
with the glorious work