Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-13

Friday, May let, 1863, was 4 proud and glo-
rious day for the faithful and unconquerable
Democracy OF Old Knox, and one that will Iona
be remembered by them with high and patriotic
pleasure. Without apy false clap trap, or de.
ceptous humbug, or hypocritical cant, which
characterize the gathering Of their fanatical
reviIers and prosecutors, but with the purest
love of their country, most praiseworthy zeal
In the cause of civil liberty and constitutional
rights, and an earnest desire and determination
to rescue the Governments of the State and the
Union from the hands Of their spoilers and de-
stroyers, and restore them to their "normal con.
dition" under the Constitution, instead of their
present miserable plight under the infamous
Chicago platform, the original "Union.savers''
Gas their Abolition enemies were wont sneering.
ly to designate them) left their farms aud work
shops, and met together at Mt. Vernon their
oounty-seat, to hear eloquent words of genuine
patriotism and wise statesmanship from the
mouths of distinguished lifelong and consistent
supporters of the Union and the Constitution.
Early in the morning, the people began to
come to town in wagons, carriages, and on
horseback. Between ten and eleven O'Clock,
the PROFESSIONS from the several townships ar
rived, and took the places assigned them by
the Marahals. The professions were composed
of wagons, carriages, buggies, etc, filled with
people of both sexes and e! sges, and oI
numerous horsemen A remarkably large
number of national flags, with all the stsrl
of the Union as 1t was, on hickory poles, form
ed a very prominent and pleasing feature 10
each of these professions. A profuson of Bot
ternuts and Liberty or Copperhead pins, Union
badges, and other appropriate emblems of Lib.
erty and Union, we're also distinguishable fea-
tures.
Between eleven and one O'Clock, the, township
PROFESSIONS were united, and the grand process
sion filed through the principal streets Of thu
city, q splendid display. 1t was from four tc
five miles 10 length, and was over two hours II
passing any one point About five hundred
wagons, csrriages, ETC., came to town In the
township professions; number of which, how
ever, dropped out Of line before the grand pro
cession was formed, The Democracy of the
city displayed numerous flags on their private
residences and places Of business, and the pro,
csssions heartily cheered them as they marched
by them. The scene was beautiful aud excit-
ing, as we'll as vast, and caused all tue good
and true Union men who witnessed It to rejoice
in their hearts with the fond hope for the sal.
walton OF their country, well knowing that 10 II
b Wy WV bCmOOthUy buht butb uutb ubbLfdUl6 UU'
jecs must and can be accomplished. The great
est enthusiasm was manifested throughout the
entire line Of procession. Cheers upon cheer;
rent the air In hearty acclaim. The hearts
and consciences Of those giving them we're pure
and clear, and the sounds were harmonious
peaceful aud patriotic.
One Of the most noticeable and pleasing in
cidents of the procession and meeting, was
very large wagon, drawn by six horses, from
Wayne township, containing thirty four younJ
ladies, representing the thlrty-four States 0
the Union. The wagon was tastefully shade
with evergreens, in which the thirty-four youul
ladie5 were embowered.
Long before the hour agreed upon for th
speaking to commence, the Public Square be-
!, came crowded by dense mass OF human beinga
\ At one O'Clock precisely, tho WalhondiDf
Democratic band (Which had been engaged 70
the occasion) lead procession from the iowei
part of the city TO
STAND NO.
on the West side Of the Public Square, wher
the meeting was called to order By l.. Harper
Chairman of the Democratic Central Commit
tee, on whose motion the following officers wer
chosen to preside over the deliberations of th
immense assemblsge:
oresident-Dr. Critchfeld.
Vice Presidents - Bryan Beers, Thoms
Blanchard, F. W. Thoruhlll, Jno. s. McCament
G. c. Gamble, B. Wintringer, Jacob Colopy
David Pinkerton, Anthony White, Charlie
Dudgeon, Geo. McWilliams, James Honey
Martin Bechtell, Major Riley, James Page, Dr.
Mclaughlin, VIM. Cooper, John Parrott, Olive
Squires, George Jackson, Christopher Wolfe
L. d. Rankin, Jacob Merrln, Noah lowering
John Lyal.
Secyetaries-James T Irvine, E. g. Meuden
hall, ]. P. Hosey.
The principal stand, from which Messrs
Vallandigham, Cox and Pendleton spoke, wa
canopied by large and beautiful American Flags
and surrounded by various banners and en-
blems, all betokening the undying principles 0
the Democratic party.
The first speaker introduced to the audienc
wac the bold and fearless patriot and ststeaman
Hon. @. l., valandigham, who was receive,
With such shout of applause as fairly mad
the welkin ring. He proceeded to deliver on
or the ablest and most inspiring true Union ad
dresses ever made, in which he also evinoed hi
unfdtering devotion to Liberty and the Consti
tution. Manliuess, candor, genuine patriotism
and true craftsmanship were manifested in th
speaker throughout. II any Of his lying de
tractors were present, 1t must have struck then
with overwhelming force, and caused them t
vince with n sense of their foul slanders. MI
V.spoke kesforabout two houEs, and was listone
to with the greatest attention, accompanied wit
tremendous shouts Of applause.
Il Hon, 8. s., Cox was Toe next speaker. iii
speech was about an houv long, and fully sus
tanned his worldwide reputation as one Of th
beet orators in America.
! The third speaker OF this stand was Hon
George II. Pendleton, OF Cincinnati, who mad
his fsst speech before Knox county audience
Il was exceedingly able, inter estinr' and II
stfuctive, and showed plainly that his distir
guished reputation, as one of the first and MOI
influential speakers in Congress, ,is we'll fount
I ed, He will always be cordially welcomed 4
the Democracy of this county, whenever it vii
again suit bis convenience TO pay us the CON
Ipliment Of visit, 4.. -
II STAND NO, q
Before Mr.. vallapdi CHAM had proceeded
any great length with his speech, so large VI
the crowd that, Notwithstanding the streppI
and olearness of his voice, 1t was found impol
sible TO MAKE himself heard by ali present.-
Hence, ~ was necessary to organize anoth,
meeting Of the corner of Main and Vine stree
where John Boggs, Esq., Of Clay township, ",
Y chosen President. In o few minutes sever
Thousand people were assembled at this point.
The first speaker was Senator Kehney,