Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-22
Wing Meeting at Centreville.

The meeting of The Wings al Centreyllle, in
Upper Mount Bethel, on Saturday last, (thc
proceedings Of which will be found in to-days
paper in enthusiasm and numbers, went far
ahead OF anything Of the kind heretofore held
in The county. Although it was called as To-
cal township gathering, i, was in fact Mass
meeting. We have seen more people together.
but on SO short notice, and bu, lilte effort be-
ing made by The friends Of The cause to produce
large turn. out, it was no, anticipated, and the
Wings were surprised and gralifed, while the
few political opponents who could be seen in
vicinity of the meeting were filled with The
most dreadful apprehensions, and fled from the
scene as the masses came pouring in from all
quarters.
The Wings of Monroe county made credi-
table TURNOUT, evincing spin. and delermina-
lion to do their duly at the approaching elec
uon. Their delegation numbering from $50 10
300 entered the village in abou, 20 wagons,
with flags banners and music. Well done lit
lie Monroe-in this county it will be remem.
bered that in 1910. The Wings poIled only 345
voles-Ihey will tell different tale in Novem-
Der next.
The delegation from Pocono township alone
amounted 10 lorty-6,e persons. In this town.
ship in ls40, we had Is votes. This is cheer
ing evidence that correct political principles
ure rapidly increasing, and that The hardy cili-
zens of thai heretofore dark region are being
animated with The spirit of the Wings of 70
On one Of their teams was inscribed in large
letters POLK !--O--NO and as il drove up
was enthusiastically cheered.
After large number had partook Of an ex-
cellent dinner prepared by Mr. J. Sandi of the
Cenirevile Hotel, procession with banners
and band Of music, was formed, and marched
10 the stand, where excellent addresses were
delivered by Messrs. H. d. Maxwell and A. E.
Brown Both speakers were frequently inter-
rupted by the expressions Of appreciation and
responses of The meelng.--Edston Wig
The following is copy of handbill posted
up in portions Of Sussex and Warren counties :
"PoLK AND DALLAS MEETING-There will
be splendid COON HUNT al the Coal Job,
near Benjamin Emmons, in Hardwick, on Sat-
urday, August IL. al Q O'Clock, P. Nj. Several
speakers will be present to address The hunters.
The democrats Of the neighhoring townships
are requested TO assist in freeing the Coon, and
especially those of Pahaquauy the hunt 10 be
under The direction of that old and expert dem
ocratic coon hunter Jacob Broznan, ESQ. of
the Stale of Pahaquarry TALL liberty pole
witt the flag of The union, The emblem Of the
democratic party, will be pIamed by The young
hickory boys al O'clock"
This business Of freeing tie Coon," is doubt
less highly exciting, but subjecl sometimes 10
sad mishaps. Take the following illustration
Look ahea SAM said western mcgee one
day TO field hand over the fence in an adjoin-
ing lot; look a-hea'. d'you see da, tall tree
down dar!' 'Yaas, Jim, does Wall. ga
up dat tree day lore yes'day 10 he berry top.
| Wat was alter. Jim? y was alter a coon an
wen Id chased I'm cI'ar ou 10 fodder eend o.
dat longes' lnh, | heard sumfin drop Wa
YOU guess 'twas. Sam? Dyou give'm up =
Twas dis Id fooiish nigga E-yah. e-yah
Like To broke he neck been lImpnn' bou. eyei
since
/ The condition Of The whole Loco(oco party
will be very much hike his, alter heir Nallona
coon hunt IN November. They will hea
sumfia drop taca and will he al po loss, while
| lying iial on their backs to guess Vi no slippet
of the limb. SuSSer Register.