Grand Democratic RalfyNeNtchmond~-I Ihe


Democracy OF staten Island IN the Field.
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Grand Democratic RalfyNeNtchmond~-I q he


Democracy OF Staten Island I'm the Field.


One of the most enthusiastic demonstrations of
these stirring times OF party warfare, took place
yesterday at the town of Richmond, where the
friends OF Polk and Dallas, resident in the county
of Richmond, assembled in very large numbers to
pledge their fidelity their cause, and ihe avowed
principles of their party. On arriving at Quaran-
tine, We found that procession was marshalled
with great regularity, and with an abundance of
banners and decorations, and some new and unique
devices which attracted the gaze OF spectators as
they passed along the road to Richmond. steam
er chartered expressly for the purpose was at the
same moment conveying strong detachment of the
New York and Brooklyn forces to the scene Of the
general rendezvous, whilst as the procession pass
ed on their route to the same point, almost every
cross road, highway and bye-way added its share
to swell the throng. At about haf-past one the
forces formed junction in Richmond, and after
making circuit of the town, halted on the emf
nence Immediately in front OF the Court House,
where all the requisite arrangements had been
made to accommodate the speakers and officers Of
the meeting. The windows of the Court House
were adorned by the presence OF ladies in goody
numbers, who evidently partook Of the exhilira-
tion of the passing hour, and seemed deeply cccupi
ed in perusng the pointed terse, and ironical mot
toes on the banners.


The assembly was called to order at about half
past two O'clock and the following officers ap-
pointed -