Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-21
DENocRATIC DOJYGS IN PITTsYLvAyIA

PIrrsYLyANIA G. H., July II, 1860.
To Tie Editor of tie Hhig:
Yesterday was day long 10 be remembered by those
who love the good old cause ofWhgg,ry, and who are
still cherishiog hopes OF seeing their proud banner flung
the breeze aud rallied around by the OF the Old
DCmiuicn. The day was not, indeed, 80 memorable on
account of the enthusiasm expressed by the people, in
favor OF the Wing ticket but entirely of the
siate of feeling which brought to light existing
among the Democracy. Notice had been given through
the pspers that there would be a grand meeting
of the Democracy Of Pttsylvaua and each and every
one entertaining democratic views invited to a.
tend, and participate in the proceedings. Consequent
ly in the morning proclamation being made, the
regus Of Pisyvana assembled in the basement Of the
Cout House. decide the fate OF the Union, but
as il turned out, 10 decide whether not certain
troublesome noisy inermeddling little Western Judge
should bs allowed interfere with tie politics Of Vir-
gnia by having his name presented 70 the people as
candidate for tie Presidency The meeting having been
called to order Mr. Walter Coles, Of the delegates
from this dislric; to the Charleston Convention, WAS
called upon 10 give account OF his sewardshpand why
aud wherefore he had dared to secede from the Baltimore
convention with the rest OF those rebels and heretcs
who assembled in an outside rliLir, with Caleb Cushing
at their head After much earnest solicitation and loud
calls and many from his friends that he should
not be demolished by the furious Dougasites he was at
last prevailed upon TO come forward with fear and tre-
bling render up his accOan OF the deeds done in the
body lie told them how many hnrdships he and bis
colleague had gone through now gallanty and closely
thee had stuck the failing fortunes of the Union De-
mocracy and how hard he bad worked 20 preserve har
mouy but he said twas all of use they would split;
reconciliation GU: of the power OF mortal man, aud
as the thing then Stood he determined to choose the
less of two evil; so he supported Breckiundge and
Line He then appealed To the good people of PitSyl
yania TO know il il was his fault and whether not
they intended bodirg bin responsible They were kind
enough sustain the gentleman. As soon Us Mr. Coles
had gotten through then commenced the fray in real
daasp TIE krpcknr1ge had come. deter
me lot to be uterlered with by the followers OF the
l. tile Giant and the Dougasites were equally as reso
Lutte Several hot debates gotten into between
the two parties aud would have done you good to see
the old Wings how they enjoyed the sport Never
had we seen "dog eat dog" IN such style before
The most abusive aud unkiud expressions were made
use Of by both parties Till, n. last, the Douglas
men found out that the game was blocked on them,
and thai they stood more chance han stump tail
bull in fly time" When a call was made Tor meeting
OF all those who in favor OF freedom OF Speech and
,he nominations OF the National Union Democracy, TO
assemble doors where meeting would be organized
for the purpose of sending delegates 10 Saunon TO a
point Electors for Douglas in the State general rush
was made for the door We amorg the last to leave
the ball. feeling sympathy for the remaining few devoted
followers Of Breckenridge and Lane, did not wish to
leave them AL alone After all the Douglas men had
lef suppose there remained between Is and 90 who
were determined stick by the failing fortunes OF the
nominee of the SecederS The 3reokiuridge appoint
ed delegates TO Charlottesville, and OF course, passed all
the resolutions which they dsreda it hard for
Is or 20 of the mind TO agree upon any given
point In the meantime, the Douglasiies having a
most enthusiastic time their meeting. j. ID. Stoya,
of Halifax called upon and proceeded TO address the
meeting length in defence OF Douglas Hnd really
we felt sorry for the immortal for he seemed cherish
feelings of the deepest towards them be poured vol
ley after voey OF hot shot into their serred ranks and
Judge from outward demonstrations, the largest
part Of the crowd favor OF Stova aud his doctrines
Tha; glorious day day for the friends of hggery
We heard many deserers say that they intended to
back their old flag and fight for Bell and Everett
We would like see just such gatherings of the harmo
nious Democracy all through the State just let them do
the speaking and meeting and we are bound to carry
the State for the only national and sound ticket now be-
fore the country. The Wings in high spirit. Old
Pittsyvana will certainly do good part by the Union
aud roll up majority in November next oi 800 for Bel
and Everett We will not occupy any more OF your val
udbe space but with feelings 9th hgaest exutatiou
end hopes that amount almost 10 reality for the good
time coming. We remain,
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