Columbia gazette., 1854-05-27

mediate fellow-citisens. Thcrcsponse
was well timed, feeling and told home
upon the vast throng present; long con-
tinucd cheering followed, which was on
" discontinued by a call to partakc of
the good things spread out for refresh
mcut. 1t is needless 10 remark thatsth
most ample justice was done to those
sulsteniials, and clean sweep made.
In the evening, according to an
nounccmcnt, the Democracy assembled
in the garden Of the Exchange. The
old stonping ground had been prepared
for the occasion, and innumcrable lights
and flaming torches gave striking and
brilliant appearance to the spot. The
stage was elegantly decorated, having a
large arclcd front, superbly ornamcntcd,
while in the rear was inscribed,
Columbia Welcomes her Faithful Son. ,
The whole scene presented one of
the handsomcst effects ever given in our
town, and was highly creditable to the
Committee who arranged it. The good
old Democracy were called to order by
Col. Cazncau, and Judge Carly called to
the Chair. Rev. E. Is. Locklcy, R. A.
Robinson, Isaac Stevens, Alden Sears,
w. G. Vanarsdall, and Col. J. G..
Sparks, were chosen Vice Presidents,
and 7. NJ. Yancey, Jr., John Leary,
and L. D. Loring, acted as Secretaries.
On the appearance of Mr.. Coffroth,
he was warmly greeted, and appeared
scnsibly affected by his reception. For
two hours. he addressed the people, and
in masterly manner brought home up
on them the acts Of their Representa-
tives, and also alluded at length to his
own course in the Legislature. Mr. Cof-
froth's effort was in his happicst vein,
and was attentively listened to.
Mr.. Coffroth was followed by II. G..
WoNhington, Esq, who made short
address, after which, at about half past
II O'Clock the meeting adjourned.
Thus ended the reception Of the Hon.
Jas. W. Coffroth, affording in its COM
mencemcnt, progress, and through to its
final conclusion, the most unmistabablc
evidence that here in his home anong
the hills, "whero he is best known, he is
most loved" May he 60 on, rising in
honor and trust, until he stands forth
one Of the prominent men of our coun-
try, having the respect and confidence
of a nation of freemen.
SONs OF TEMpEEANCE.-Wc arc
pleased to learn that this noble and be-
nevolent Order is in fourishing con-
dition in our mountain town, and bids
fair to accomplish vast amount Of
good, as it already numbers among its
members many Of our most influential
citizens, whose efforts are constantly
being exerted to push on the good work
of reform, and to further the ameliora-
tion of the condition Of their fellow
men.
Columbia Division now hold weekly
meetings in their new Hall, which has
been erected near the upper end Of
Main Street. The Hall Is fitted up and
furnished in beautiful style, and is a
pattern Of nsatness and good taste. A
jet Of pure, sparkling water gushcs
from beautiful fountain in the center
Of the Hall; and the musical is .sdone
up" on a superb mclodcon.
We learn that the Hall is to be dcd-
icatcd on the 4th Of July, at 7 O'Clock
in the evening, after the hustle and cx.
citcmcnt Of the day is over, and will nc
doubt be an imposing and interesting
ceremony. q go
BY the way, how is it that we have
no Daughters of Temperance" in Co.
lumbia. There are ladies enough O
the right sort in Columbia to form
large Mon, which would prove val
liable auxiliary TO the Sons in their la
bors for good order and reform. lie
us have at'Union'' by ali means, ladies
We 90 i'll for the Daughters" strong
| to We learn that Division of til,
Sons of Temperance has been organizct
at Mur'ily's.
Bar We are indebted to Hatch 5 Dai
y News Express for supplies Of San
Francisco papers.