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j : l , - - - TUB GREAT NATIONAL CONVENTION. Trem the BalUmore American of May 6. , Vfe propose to give below some: account ef yesterday's proceedings, as full and accu nte at possible, although any thing like a com plete history of so memorable a day, including all details and incidents, - would be quite be yond our power in Hhe brief time allowed us ow. We might, stake the vast numbers in attendance the banners, badges, order of procession, and every statistical item both of arrangement and proceedings but the sketch would still be altogether imperfect. For how "were it possible to transfer to paper, the real ity of the scene -to transfuse into a descrip tion the living spirit which quickened the immense concourse as one man and which, more than the array of banners or the pagean try of processions, constituted the real ele Bent of subsistence to the mighty gathering, prompting the eloquent harangue and the re sponding shout the deep enthusiasm of wprd and look witji which friend greeted friend, or which, diffused in silence like a palpable pre tence over the vast assemblage, imparted a feeling of solemnity and grandeur blended in unison with the idea of a Nation's majesty. It seemed as though the people themselves had met in tueir legitimate attitude of sover eignty, to vindicate the Constitution and the Laws, and to rebuke the presumption which, seated in high places, had used delegated . power as though it were a self-derived author ity, forgetting the dread allegiance due to the acred charter of American freedom. I Delegations were in attendance frora every Statev From Thursday evening until yester day noon, the tide, augmented continually by fresh accessions, set steadily towards the Re ception Room at. the Eutaw House, where names were jragistered and lodgings assigned in the hospitable houses of Whigs throughout the city. New England came in force from the banks of Kennebeck, from the green hills of Vermont, from the Valley of the Connect icut, where the echoes of triumph yet linger, prolonging tlie shouts of recent victory so no bly achieved there from gallant Rhode Is-t land, her sister in glory from the bosoms of the Old Bay Stale, where Independence leans upon his spear and looks towards Faneuil Hall; from town and city and rural abode they came, an ardent band, bringing with them the unconquerable spirit and steady pur poses which .never yet have ceased to char acterize the descendants of the Pilgrim Fa thers, i ! The Empire Slate gave forth her sons, from the shores of Erie to the waters of the Hud son, and the sound of her voice was like thunder, as it mingled in the blended acclaim of the congregated host. From the plains of Monmouth and the battle fields of Trenton and Princeton and from regions adjoining, ' tame an earnest crowd bearing the veiled im age of New Jersey, and with mute eloquence appealing to friends and brethren for justice gainst the violence which had done outrage to her honor. The Democracy from Penn sylvania gathered from every valley of the Keystone Stater-from our sister city of Phi ladelphia, from Pittsburg, Lancaster, Union town from Carlisle, York, Chambersburg and other towns of the interior marching under the banner of the Hero of Tippecanoe, Whose favorite name, sounding through the Alleghany heights, and along the valleys of the Susquehanna, the Delaware, and the rocky battlements of the Monongahela, has aroused an enthusiasm which nothing cau suppress. Ohio was the first in reaching the city thro her Zanesville ! delegation an evidence of zeal which she will be eager to repeat at the polls in due time, and one which benefited her well since she claims the Farmer of North Bend as her son and citizen. Indiana, mind ful of her own history and of his services who once protected her in the days of her in fancy, stood forth in a strong delegation of manly youtli. ..' Michigan held not back, but with Illinois and Missouri, gave stout hearu and warm ones to join in the proud fellowship wal cnnimnnifln. Uhe SpHit of Kentucky, noble and generous, as it display ed itself at Harrisburg, mingled with the ag gregated elements of patriotic ardor gathered Irons ail quarters of the Republic. From Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Soutli Carolina, del egations came, fewer in numbers than from the more contiguous States, but all animated by that feeling ef a common enthusiasm which constitutes a bond of brotherhood between Whigs in all quarters of the Union and pre pared to join with their brethren in the sol emn pledge I about to be entered into before the eyes of the whole country. North Car- olina, eager to vindicate her claim once more to the glory 'of being a Whig State, and to give a token or the spirit with which her name will be redeemed next fall, Doured forth a 4 "powerful detachment of her chosen youth; while the Old Dominion, from the wide ex tent of her territories from highlands and lowlands gave up her noble sons, who came with the song of Virginia's Deliverance on their lips, to receive in turn congratulating shouts from. the congregation of their coun trymen. The delegation of Virginia was es timated at fifteen hundred strong. Delaware, as in the days of the Revolution, marched gallantly to -the rendezvous, and once more the Delaware and Maryland lines stood side by side, united in a common cause. Our neighbors from the District were with us too, in great force. How strong must be that feeling of enthu siasm which thus drew together from such remote points such a multitude of men of all tempers,! habits, pursuits various in their local peculiarities, and diverse in their opin ions on different matters summoning each I from his individual business some from the plough, others from the shop, the counting house, the .office and all at a sacrifice of per sonal convenience how deep and strong, we repeat, must be that feeling which could thus bring together so many men from Such dif ferent and distant quarters, and, cause them when assembled in one body to hail each Other as brethren, to plight with hearty good will the mutual hand of fellowship- and to blend all thoughts and feelings in harmony on the great subject which they met to con fer npxm ! j No: a district of this great Re public wa without its delegates. Represen f UUve were herefrom beyond the Mississippi, boa tbabordm of the Gmt Lake., frora ihl horn of the Golf of Mexico. The aont of the Puritans met with the descendants of the Cavaliers the western buckeye was seen side by side with the Palmetto of the South, the dweller on the seashore saluted the hear-i ty mountaineer. There was a general wnw mingling of hearts and voices local prepos sessions, individual preferences, every thing thaf might withdraw, the mind from the one great purpose of the meeting, were set aside, in order that one undivided, deep-felt and uni versal feeling of opposition to the party in power might have a hearty, loud and unani mous utterance. This voice has gone forth, it will reach every corner of the land it will roll through vallies far and; near, and rever berate from mountain to mountain. It will mingle with the rushing sound of the Missis sinoi waters, and blend with every breeze that sweeps over the plains of the South ; N.; England will echo back the voice wnicn me Empire State shall prolong, and Pennsylva nia take up the flying sound until the note of remonstrance and indignation shall swell in to one of triumph and victorious joy. The concentration of such a multitude frora various points, it may well be supposed, cre ated no small bustle and excitement in our city. It was like the gathering of the clans when the fiery cross sped frora hill to hill among the Highlands, and every true heart responded to the summons. Estimates of ex pected numbers usually exaggerated in such cases, for once fell short of the reality. The Committee of Reception sat night and day with the names of Whig householders before them ind found incessant employment in dis tributing the new comers among our hospita ble citizens. The spectacle presented by our streets yes terday morning was of the most exciting and exhilarating kind. The day before had been cloudy, and on Sunday night a heavy Tain fell ; "but the morning' of the Fourth of May opened brightly, and the sun rose in a cloud less sky. From various points the delega tions moved at an early hour with banners and mnsic to lake their allotted positions in West Baltimore street. Each detachment as it passed on .was greeted1 with shouts : the windows were crowded with ladie3 who look ed with delight upon the scene to which their own presence, with waving handkerchiefs and fluttering veils, gave a bright adornment. ; The marching of the innumerable divisions, the array of banners, the galloping of the mar shals to and fro, decorated with gay sashes, the sounds of music answering to music, and of shout provoking shout all imparted life and enthusiasm and gave a happy beginning to the coming pageant. THE PROCESSION. The Procession was led by Captain James O. Law, Chief Marshal of the day, and an aid on each side on horseback. He had ap pointed five assistants; the j were Messrs. James H. Melliken, Washington Booth, Charles H. Winder, Levi Fannestock, and J. W- Osborne. A fine band of music im. mediately followed the Marshal, playing: Harrison's March, as composed by Profes sor Dei I man. Then came the President and officers of the BALTIMORE CITY DEL EGATION, bearing a larse white banner pn a frame, with the following appropriate inscription from a new and popular song : " The people are coming from plain and from moun tain, To join the brave band of the honest and free Which grows as the stream from the leaf-sheltered fountain, Spreads broad and more broad till it reaches the sea ; No strength can restrain it, no force pan retain it, W hate er may resist, it breaks gallantly through, And borne by its motion as a ship on the ocean Speeds on in his glory OLD TIPPECANOE! The iron-armed soldier, the true-hearted soldier, The gallant old soldier OF TIPPECANOE !" An Eagle was represented at the head of the inscription, and beneath it was a barrel of 44 hard cider.' INVITED GUESTS. A number of barouches followed, contain ing the invited suests of the Convention, in the first of which we observed the Hon. Daniel Webster, of the United States Senate, and his Honor, Sheppaiid C. Lea- kin, Mayor of the city of Baltimore. iexi 10 me carriages, ana on loot came the SUB-COMMITTEE OF ARRANGE MENTS, the HARRISON CONVENTION and the CENTRAL COMMITTEE, dis tinguished by sashes and appropriate badges, expressive of their official position in the duties of the Convention. 1 he above composed that portion of the line resting on Baltimore street, which, as Lit passed down, was joined by the delegates Horn NEW-HAMPSHIRE: It was preceded by the State Banner, with the motto 44Crcscit sub pondere virtusi" 1 he delegation was larger than was antici paled, and admirably did the fine body of men which represented the "Granite State' sustain their distinctive appellation. MASSACHUSETTS. The delegation from the Old Bay State was alike imposing for the strength of its numbers and the high respectability of those arrayed undor its numerous and significant banners. It comprized about a thousand delegates. It was preceded by an elegant banner borne by the Boston members, hav ing a view of the city of Boston with the motto We are idhere we have ever been. ana ever mean to be. The various sectioas of this Delegation were uistinguisneu by banners with appro priate devices and inscriptions. On the first of these was the figure of "Fame," and in scribed on the reverse, Harrison and Ty ler.'1 This was followed by; oue represent ing 44 The Book of Laws," and on the re Verse, " Honor to the Majesty of Laws.91 ' ti is i I -ii. 1 1 wo ritiujr unisneu shk scions, one repre senting the "Constitution of the United States," and having therefrom a sentence in letters of gold the other the "Constitu tion of Massachusetts,'' with a sentence therefrom in the same letters. A silk ban ner encircled with; pictorial illustrations of lien. Harrison's career closing with the Presidency, and bearing the words "The r V a - " n&tntr nt Hstrri tun J rising of Harrison. the members from BUNKER HILL. with a banner bearing those two words only, were very numerous, and were cheered with the deepest enthusiasm. Succeeding them wm a banner with' the derice of a golden - . - -- r . . Koblet, omfloWing Uh ,o.d piece, , on .he , . i i ne uoiaen num- oug. wn uie i m v i i titv of mechanic s implements oi laror, auu "v . .w,a!" , J. , . on the other 8iacintpiuiymiui, i chanan beware or cage, n Mm-mhTwl that Mr. Buchanan in the r- i oT ,,oU;m- I course oi a speecu swmo nine oni, v.. ..-- a.i it t ..,.itM fhnt tnp wnnip oi new mi it- i t..i u ;" Tim nnnear ln ho Word t. ftnt Mr. Buchanan is thus U i 1 i-nnl v "Miiv F.iurlaiul . I like all the other sections of the Union, isJ M i 1 .1 4. n..1'.i;l lliaiii-V IIOl Well pICaSCU Ylllll lliai, Biimvi hv'J I ttliiU tvfiitl Korrin lie rxfAfM IPO bv the reduc ,.r iUn r i,Kir A Uannor follow- pd. ivlth the device nf the Sword and Bal- V.mml rights dl I lc 9 ucai iiij; int muvi"- l O I rtnd pmml hiafirp." Ainonsst lliers we noticed banners with the following inscrip- linn CllnA tUinrrs for the VeOVle ; Union for the sake of the Union: Sue- " The device of an Arm and Hammer, w ith the motto " Strong arms and stout hearts. The Masssachusetts delegation comnanied with a remarkable fine was ac band of musrc which came on with them, and whose performance excited much admiration. RHODE ISLAND- This gallant little State, who came with virfnrv vet rreen unon her brow. Was well renresented. Her sons moved on with an elastic sten under the folds of her State Banner, renresentmg an anchor nove, wn the appropriate motto " Fast anchored to her ancient nrineioies.7 1 r , CONNECTICUT Connecticut, too, has but recently added - a new leaf to her laurels, and on the present occasion was renresented bv a goodly num- ber of her sons who had iust reason to be nroud of the station which she has perma- - . ...... I nently assumed among her Whig sisters of the National Confederacy. A fine hand of music occupied the interr val in the line, and was followed by the lelegation from NEW YORK. The proud '' Excelsior' of the Empire State met the eTe m the van of the long line of intelligent, enterprising, and patriotic citizens winch composed her numerous dele gation. Almost every one oi her numerous counties was represented, and at the head of the delegation we recognized its Chair man, J. N. Reynolds, Esq. The eyes of the spectators appeared to sparkle with new interest and pleasure as the long line passed before them " the observed of all observ ers." The cry of rescue" is in the shouts ot her sons we know " she can we hone "she will" may we live to write 44 she has!" The motto on the armorial banner. consisted of the words 44 New York The ebbs and flows of whose single soul are tides to the rest of mankind." NEW JERSEY. The wronged New Jersey next appeared, and with the free air and fearless nort of men, who Kiio v ine.r rights anu pare ain- l ,l , ; l ' i - I .ummcu u.ai u.m...c. uikj have preserved in the hands of the undis- rnayed delender of their rights, their worthy Governor, the btate Manner bore the sir- nificant inscription 44 The next impression of her broad seal will be ' respected. A very elegant banner represented a fac simile ot the seal ot the State, over whrch were the words 44 Our State sovereignty shall not be violated." Around it The Great Seal of the State ?ot New Jersey." We cannot doubt but that it will make a due impression in the fall. PENNSYLVANIA. The delegation from the Key Stone State was immense, and presented a scene that in itself would dignify the name of a proces- sion. 11s approach was indicated by a large white banner, on which was inscribed Ket Stone State. t acoming." Then fol lowed the 44 Philadelphia City and County delegation, ' with a banner signifying the same, and another rich one bearing he arms or the estate. Another banner bad on it a ship with the sentence above 44 Labor is Wealth and below 44 Don't give up the ship. In the rear of the Philadelphia members ivas car ried a transparency, being a full length port rait of Gen. Harrison, encircled by the words 44 Honor be to him who defends our Homes and Friends' On the reverse it stands 44 This transparency was displayed in Philadelphia in 1813, by the people, after the defeat of Proctor by the Gallant' Harri son." A relict of a time when the people en masse offered honor to the victorious sol dier. York County was fully represented, and the delegation was preceded by a banner with the characteristic sentence--44 The White Rose of Pennsylvaniadefends the fair fame of Harrison." From Schuylkill County a large number were present ; their banner 44 W. H. H. In Peace, the farmer and his ploughshare in War, the soldier and his sword." On the reverse 44 Harrison and Tyler." The Dauphin County delegation exhibited an elegant banner, on one side of which she announced her principles as 44 First for Jack son ; First for Harrison. Always honest she gave up Ccesar for Rome, and now to the-aid of Borne she calls the Cincinnatus of the West. On the other side was 44 Pro Patria Harrison and Tyler. In the same delegation there was also a beautiful banner, which' attracted particular notice. On one side of the banner, the body of which w-as black satin, was a Log Cabin in gilt, surrounded with thirteen stars, indi cative of the 13 original States ; and attached to the Cabin, was a barrel of 44 hard Cider," also in gilt. The string of the door of tne Cabin was not drawn in. On the sam aiA was 'Harrison, Tyler and true Democracy,' and 44 The JuII is rolling ;" all also in gilt. On the other side was the Pennsylvania Coat of Arms, and the inscription- 44 To preserve their Liberties the People must do their own Fighting and Voting.'" all also in gilt. The banner was splendidly decorated and trimmed. The delegation from Fayette County con veyed a portion of its members in a complete 44 Log Cabin," built upon wheels and drawn by six horses. Upon the roof, a banner was displayed, inscribed "Laurel Mountain Boys, from Fayette County, Pennsylvania, head of the Mississippi Valley." Deer and FT 7e,Kd . . ... i : l ' , . , c . oe Annn.aA 4. f Thft annearance of such " . t . ,u:nr : nnP streets, was not a little inter - " Z"'": Snoitv in the way of , , architecture, and of novelty to all. A barrel f Hard Cider" was Dlacea in the rear of i i . iiic vauiu, uu a huim . ( , A flar in front announced whence it came From Fort Necessity, Washington sjirst hnftlr crrniiftd. The Bucks County Delegation followed it :k il.. Unnar lriff hll t Pt nreSSlVC tl UZ t.ltll inw wu. ...w., 1 for Old TiDDecanoe.' T.anfnster Countv was preceded by a ban ner that announced herself as 1 ne UiOrai- nf th Kpi, Rlnnt State Good for 4,000 ' VJ J mninrifv for Old Tip." Mifflin County with an appropriate fla followed, and Adams Countv was largely represented, her h?innprs l.nvinor a varietv of devices. On the front banner was " Adams Co. Pa. opposed to reducing the wages of the laborer and mechanic. On another' Harrison the Conqueror of Proctor shall lead us to rAr.tom.. The Delaware Uounty delegation carneu J - . , . - ,i a banner bearing the motto " Tippecanoe No reduction of wages. From Pittsburg the delegation was large, and consisted of substantial looking men, the iron of Pennsylvania. They carried a ban ner consisting ot a handsome painting repre- senting Harrison and his staff, and on the re- verse a l,nv Cabtn with Harrison at tne 0 Dlougrh in the foresround. t . Mercer County was well represented. I he banner of the delegation presented a likeness of Harrison, and around it 'Onr candidate Fort Meiirs The Thames Tippecanoe " wm. H. Harrison, the Door man s Jfnena.' On the reverse Our candidates Harrison and Tyler.' DELAWARE The delegation of this gallant little btale, comprised representatives trom all the coun ties. The hanner borne in tront naa on it the arms of the State, and on the reverse the motto " 7Vie first to adopt the last to a bandon the Constitution. On another bannep was the motto 44 Uur Country our rights. The New-Castle Tippecanoe . r Club had its annroDriate banner, as had also the Sussex and Kent members. r i The banner of the Kent County delegation had on it the " Blue Hen's Chickens' a name civen to the Delaware Line in the glorious war of the Revolution. MAKYliAJN u. Our own Stale occupied, of course, a large portion of the line, and was rich in devices and decorations. The Baltimore City Dele gation, under the Banner of the State, with the motto, Religious Toleration and Pub lic Liberty'1 was in the van ; they also car ried an elegant banner representing the "Bat tle Monument. The delegation from St. Marv s, which - foUowed , was distinguished by a large ban- ner inscribed 44 Od St. Mary's the adopt- pd W flf rnrd Baltimore, and now an adoocate U old Tionecanoe. Thev were r.j L V. .1 c-i-u'a ,.t accompanied by a very neatly finished "Log Cabin, drawn by eight grey horses, and having a variety of tasteful decorations in character. Worcester County followed with a banner representing a Log Cabin, and having the in scription 44 Harrison and Tyler Worces ter County is pledged to support Maryland." A portion of the Frederick City Delega tion occupied a well built 44 Log Cabin," drawn by six horses ; on the side a placard was suspended with the words 44 The Cab in in which this Morus Multicaulis Admin istralion may winter ;" on another 44 Sweep the Augean Stable" for which purpose a most ominous broom discovered itself at the chimney top. On the branch of a tree on the roof of the cabin was perched a mountain eagk which produced an excellent effect. rhenew made Howard District, victorious in their first election, carried a, banner inscri bed "The Young Whigs of Young Howard District the true blood of the Old Maryland line. On the other side was 44 No reduc tion of wages." A large 44 Log Cabin" from Sharpsburg here diversified the line ; it was a most sub stantial one, built on a frame fixed on six wheels and drawn by eight beautiful horses, each wearing a set of bells. In this cabin we learn that a delegation of forty came down from Washington County, and from a peep into the interior, their quarters were quite comfortable. ' A man was seated on a barrel of 44 H aru Cider" behind ; on the sides were a number of skins of various animals; in one of the windows a hat without a crown was thrust ; cooking utensils and farming implements, with tools peculiar to the labor of the log cabin occupants, abounded about it, and upon the roof an oppossom was seen clinging to a branch of a gum tree. This was the favorite of the men, and a capital specimen it was. Carroll County, also came in with a 44 Log Cabin" similar to those we have described. Talbot County Delegation was distinguish ed by an appropriate flag. The delegates from Queen Ann's carried a handsome flag, bearing the motto 44 When our country calls, obey Cincinnatus. A large delegation from the Laurel Facto ry followed, with a magnificent and very cost ly banner. This splendid ornament of the procession contains forty yards of silk ; it3 principal picture represents the Factory vil lage including the river and all the prominent buildings connected witlfit. Its motto above was44 Protect American Industry,' below the words 44 Laurel Factory, Prince George's County, Maryland, May 4th, 1840." On the reverse a painting presents a screw and lever press under which is a figure intended to re present the President, and a laboring man at the lever; above is the quotation 44 A pres sure which no honest man need regret.' The banner is trimmed in superb style by Sisco it is suspended from a gilt spear across the top, the feather projecting at one end and the point at the other ; this is supported by a gold cord attached to -gilt banner poles. Mr. A. C. Smith, we learn, was the painter. A large gilt Eagle is at the cap of the banner. A delegation followed Rearing the motto " Old Kent Co. Union for the sake of the Union." The next made the candid acknowledge ment "'7Vte Whigs of Cecil often beaten, never conquered. Another banner was in scribed 44 Hard Cidef Harrison and Re- form, and on the other side Retrencnmeni J . -r j. tit i. .nnn AHA ana Kejormiyo-sianaingannyvj -ovv.vw men. A curious affair followed here, which was immediately preceded Dy a flag announcing that 44 Alleghany is coming." It was a huge bam., about ten feet in diameter, which was rolled along by a number of the "members of this delegation ; the ball was apparently a wooden frame covered with linen painted in divers colors, and bearing a multitude of in scriptions, apt quotations, original stanzas. and pithy sentences, which it was impossibre to collect in consequence ot tne motion 01 tne ball. We think there was other evidence yesterday, that 44 the ball is in motion. J .n. A . . . . .. The Uumberlanu delegation was preceueu by an elegant satin flag, worked by the ladies of that town. On another flag of the same delegation was the mptto: Buff and Blue Good and True For Tippecanoe. Hartford, Cecil, Kent and other Counties were designated by their appropriate banners. The Govanstown District displayed a ban ner representing a Log Cabin, with the in scription "General Harrison elected to the Presidency by the hard-handed yeomanry." And this closed the Maryland Delegation. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The delegation from the f 'ten miles square" was numerous. The members from Wash ington headed the delegation with a banner representing- the Caoitol, and a motto, 44 In sensible alike to blandishments or threats' A very beautiful banner having a painting of the genius of Columbia, and the inscription, 44 Columbia the sentinel of the Republic, was second in order. This was followed by a flag with the significant motto 44 The lib erty of speech, if not the right of suffrage. Georgetown came next, and exhibited a ban ner having thereon the appropriate sentences, 44 As Sentinels on the Tower of Liberty we sound the Alarm" 44 Young Whigs to the Rescue ; and on the reverse, 44 Under the shadow of the throne, the throb of Liberty still beats on." From Alexandria the delegation was large. Their banner, which was very beautiful, re presented a figure on a pedestal, and bore the motto 44 Public good our only aim. VIRGINIA. Virginia just fresh from the -encounter in which she has added to her renown and giv en a new zest to the hopes of the American people, and to their confidence in her strength and ability brought her own good welcome with her welcome news. The delegation was very large. In every respect the flag of the 44Gld Dominion" and it3 followers did justice to the plains of the nativity of the gal lant Harrison. The Norfolk Borough Delegation bore a large banner with the picture of the Balance, over which were the words of warning given first to Belshazzar "Mene, 1 mene: Tekel Upharsin Thou art weighed in the balance and found wanting." On the opposite side the significant expression "Treasury Pap in operative." From Hampshire County there was a con siderable delegation with an appropriate ban ner, and lively green badges. I 1 nere was a delegation quite numerous bearing a banner whose familiar motto espe cially belonged to themon the front an Ea gle was painted among the clouds and letter ed above 44 W ises District," ;on the reverse t I I t 1 -a. a a uie nanu in nana, with the wen known ex pression .which originated with Mr. Wise, and was so interestingly exemplified yester day 44 1 he Union of the Whigs for the sake of the Union. NORTH CAROLINA. VThis delegation was comprised in one bo T under the banner of the arms f the Stale. the motto upon which was-44 On Stanly! on. SOUTH CAROLINA. A similar deputation from this State took its place in the line, and hoisted the State banner in the cause. It bore the motto 44 The Palmetto resists oppression." GEORGIA. ! The enthusiasm which has circulated like electricity throughout so large! a portion of the Union has not been more thoroughly felt than among the warm temperaments of the sous of the South. Georgia, bit a short time since avowing her apathy 111 the Presidential campaign, has felt the kindly influences of a renewed hope and sends forth! her represen tatives to the Convention ; while at homi the name of Harrison is cherished as tin talisman that is to protect the! Union. Her banner bore the motto t She has aroused from her lethargy." , VERMONT I Came next, preceded by hrjarmorial stan dard and presented a goodl y array both innum- bers and appearance. The Green Moun tain Boys who have ever prove the inflexible supporters ot the doctrine of equal rights, received a hearty welcome to our city. We know Vermont and can relyim her, and in the language they have adopted oi their fla", we teel assured that 44 1 lie Green Moun tain Boys will do their owk voting and their own fighting." TENNESSEE Came with the sabie weeds of solemn mourning on her flag, for one; of her great and good men has just passed, away. This token of respect to the memory of the talen ted and virtuous Hugh L. White, produced a deep sympathy of feeling 011 Uhe beholder. The motto of the standard was 44 Not that she loved Csesar less, but Rome more." KENTUCKY. ! There was a full delegation from this State, and larger than was expected. The Standard bore the name oi' Henry Clay" and the Latin passage tl Tanto nomine nul len par eulogium." It was no doubt a great gratification to the gentlemen from Kentucky to have the pleasure of meeting their distinguished representative in the Senate, Mr. Clay, at the Convention, as it was to many others. A band of muic as in the order of proces sionjollowed Kentucky,and preceded a large delegati on from OHIO. The banner of the State with the well -selected motto 44 She offers her Cincinnat usqto redeem the Republic" led the pro cession from Ohio. A large body of men from Hamilton Coun ty, in which General Harrison resides f 1 lowed, Dcannga oeaumui banner, represen ing Harrison at the plough ; on-the revm . erse a new vs- xinviiiitiif xsiiiu lAIVCr tlXi l landing. - They also brought on win a 'e miniature Log Cabin, about three feet length, built of the 44 Buckeye,"' grown nil iiiv iai ill ai iui ill uciMi, A large banner was borne by the Mnci - gum delegation, to whom it was presented h the Hamilton Uounty delegation, represent ing a demand of the surrender of Fort by Proctor, and bearing Gen. Harrison's re ply-"Tell your General its canturo do him more honor than a thousand surren ders." , LOUISIANA. The Convention received some addition to its members from this State under iK-; common arms, and the motto 44 Sans n?,, sans reproche." INDIANA. A very fine delegation was in attendance from the 44 Buffalo" State, whose sons hav? cause to know and to appreciate Uie r;:, try ot the man they have publicly honored. 1 he flag was inscribed 44 bhc will cherish in her manhood the defender of her infancy " JIUUCIOOII 1 1. The banner of Mississippi, which nrern. ded a liberal delegation, bore the motto 44 Once more to the rescue We honor him who gave up office for our sake." A band of music here varied the procesSion. and it was followed by the delegation from ' ILLINOIS. The banner was inscribed "She will teach palace slaves to respect the Log Cabin ) at the base 44 1 he rrairies are on hreV ALABAMA. This delegation followed under the banner of their State, with the pithy motto Sht will soon renounce allegiance to a King." MAINE. The delegation from Maine was very full. A fine body of men supported the banner which bore the apt sentences 44 Her honor is our honor her quarrel is our quarrel." MISSOURI. From this State the delegates were not very numerous, but the few perhaps had warmer welcome. Their banner was inscrib ed 4 Missouri remembers her early friends.1 MICHIGAN. The delegation was limited in number, but not the less welcome on that account. ' The banner had the motto 44 OA may st thou ev er be what thou now art" a sentence to which we all respond, Amen. ARKANSAS. From this State there was a small delega tion to unite with their brethren in the distin guished honors of a day that will ever be bril liant in the civil annals of American History. BALTIMORE CITY TIPPECANOE CLUBS Came next, from the First to the Twelfth ward in clusive. FIRST WARD. A Ship on wheels drawn by four grey horses. Their banner was a representation of Harrison on horseback, and on the reverse a copy of each side of the medal presented to General Harrison by Congress. SECOND WARD. A banner bearing on the front a portrait of General Harrison ; on the reverse a device illustrative of " the currency" a ship in sea phrase 4' lubberly sailed ;" t figure at the helm to represent the President and on at the quarter the Secretary of the Navy. The lat ter gives the word, " Hard up Matty." THIRD WARD. The front Banners represented a correct view of North Bend. Harrison, seated on a felled hickory tree with a sickle in his hand, is listening to the an nouncement of his nomination, as a friend is in th act of reading it from the Harrisburg Telegraph. The words, The Harrison nomination, are above the pic ture, and on either side, an eagle supporting the na tional ensign. Upon the reverse, a Log Cabin is paint ed, qn the door of the Cabin, on which are the words: "To Let in 1841. The motto "We will do our own voting and our own fighting." THE FOURTH WARD. This banner represented a beautifully painted fi'guro of Liberty, her foot resting upon a " Sub treasury" chest, which a snake is entwining. The sword in the hand of the figure has penetrated the reptile's head and below it is the quotation, " We have scotched the snake ; not killed it ;" Above""Pro Patria Nostra;" on. the reverse " Commerce, Arts and Manufactures." Another Banner in this Ward bore the words, No British Whigs, but real Hard Cider Boys ;" on the re verse "4th Ward Tippecanoe Clufc, Harrison and Reform, Spirit of '76." THE FIFTH WARD. Displayed in the foreground of its banner a Log Cabin ; in an adjoining field, Gen. Harrison by the side of his plough is attending to the information of his nomination, which a friend imparts, who points to the Capitol in the distance. The motto above, " Cin cinnatus of America and that below, " From tho Plough to the Presidency." On the reverse of tho banner the inscription, " Ever Invincible 5th Ward" "Union for the Sake of the Union." THE SIXTH WARD. This banner exhibited Harrison in command at Fort Washington ; on-the reverse his portrait in large, with the words, "Wm. H. Harrison, President of the Union, A. D. 1841. By the will of the People." THE GERMAN TIPPECANOE CLUB. This company which was very large, was remarka ble by an elegant banner representing the armed shade of Herman, the deliverer of Germany from the Roman sway, extending his hand from the cloud in which the figure is partly enveloped, to welcome the deliverer cf America, General Harrison. A Log Cabin is in tho distance and an old soldier helping himself from a bar rel of " hard cider" at the door. On the reverse of the banner the words, " Dentscher Tippecanoe Club in Baltimore. For in Formirt 1840. Harrison and Ver besserung." THE SEVENTH WARD. A handsomely painted Log Cabin well finished, with the usual associations. The motto, " In Hoc Vinces." On the back," 7th Ward Tippecanoe Club. No reduction of Wages." THE EIGHTH WARD. The front of the banner bore the motto, " Harrison and Reform" in the upper scroll, and beneath, the fa vorite one of " No reduction in the price of Labor."--The centre was occupied by a iew of Federal Hill, with a variety of craft playing in the basin. On the reverse in the foreground, a snug Log Cabin, and a barrel of " Hard Cider" at the door. The Capitol wa in the perspective. THE NINTH. WARD. The advance of the banner of the-9th Ward discov ered the interior of a Smith's shop, with the artisan at work. The motto " No reduction in the price of wa ges." The bodies of two serpents wind down the sides of the pictures, and Tthe heads intertwined bc'.ow are suppressed with the exclamation" No Sub-Treasury !" On the other side a rock, wave beaten, figu rative of the Constitution ; the American Eagle perch ed thereon. Inscription " 9th Ward Tippecanoe Club Harrison and Reform." THE TENTH WARD. The banner was adorned with a beautiful facsimik of the medal awarded to the gallant defender of hU country, by a grateful country's highest legislate as sembly. On the reverse of the banner the epigramatic sentence, " The Administration say, " down with the wages of the labouring men the laboring men say, down with the Administration.' " THE ELEVENTH WARD. The banner represented the Goddess of Liberty ex (" Concluded on 4th page -J
The Weekly Raleigh Register (Raleigh, N.C.)
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