Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1848-11-23
CELEBRATION OF THE ELECTION OF
GEN TAYLOR, AT HUNTSVILLE,

GEN. TAYLOR, AT HUNTSVILLE,
MISSOURI.
AT a meeting Of The. Wings Of Huntsville, on
Friday evening, preparatory to an illumination,
procession, &c. G. n, Burckhant Esq, was
called to the chair, and w. NJ. Dameron APP
pointed Secretary. The President in few sp
proprate remarks, explained the objects Of the
meeting. The following preamble and resolu.
lions were then submitted by w. R. Samuel,
and unanimously adopted.
Whereas. by the latest Telegrsphc Dispatch.
es, it has been ascertained beyond doubt, that
General z. Taylor has been elected President,
and the patriotic statesmen Millard Fillmore,
Vice President Of the United States, ard as
portion Of the great Wing party, we deem ii sp>
propriate, TO give some public demonstration OF
Joy. at so glorious victory. be it therefore
Resoloed, That we offer our congratulations
to the Wings Of Randolph especially, and to The
Wings OF the Union, in general, fol the Wing
triumphs we have witnessed, in the result OF the
late elections. .... ......... .
RESOLVED. That we hail with pride and graft
gcalion, the election Of Taylor and Fillmore to
the two highest Offices within the gift Of the
American people, as pressge OF the future
prosperity Of our glorious institutions.
RESOLVED, That ss a manifestation Of our Joy
we invite every Wing, (and all Democrats who
feel disposed,) to illuminate their houses, this
evening at dusk.
RESOLVED, That the Chairman appoint COM
mit,ee Of six, TO superintend the preliminaries Of
carrying into effect our jubilee.
The following Committee was then appoint
ed, TO wit: Dr.. w. H. Taylor James R. Duno
hoe, John G. McCampbell, DR.. J. Fl. Howard
Jacob Zentmyer and W. R. Samuel.
Gen. R. Wilson and Thos. p. Ruby, were
appointed narshalls OF the night; the meeting
then adjourned until the time fixed upon by the
committee, for the celebration 10 commence. As
soon as the sable mantle Of night had spread up.
on the earth, nearly every Wing house, (and
some OF the democratic ones too, for which we
thank them,) were Illuminated, as If by magic;
when large concourse Of citizens OF the town.
and goody Number from the country, assem-
Uleu NJ Tue OOuIt HOUSE,, lWnlCn was also Uedull
fully illuminsted) where the procession wat
Immediately formed by the marshals, headed BY
music on the violin, and proceeded to march tc
every house in the town, which presented any ap
peararce Of joy, and at every one. long, loud
and hearty cheering, made the welkin ring, fo
The hero OF the Rio Grande. After perambula
ting the town, the procession again proceeded to
The Court house, where the crowd were en
terlained for some time, with patriotic and cheer
ing speeches. by l.. D. Brewer. E. B. Cone, G
H. Burckhartt, and Gen. R. Wilson; and also
by a.few pertinent and we'll timed remarks, BY
o. Oxley, N. Langston, Dr.. Wight, s.
Wright, Col. Thos. P. Ruby and w. R. Samu.
ell The assembly then adjourned with three
mighty Huzzas for old lack. Every thing wen
off perfectly harmonious and satisfactory, nc
body got drunk, all The excitement was produced
by The outbursts Of enthusiasm for the old hero
During The procession round the town, we were
frequ,7ty cheered by the ladies', who believe
by the by, are nearly all for Taylor.
Respectfully yours, &C., R.