The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-09-28

ty OF their hearts. Equal and eraet iHStice Il
all, OF whatever cline or creed, Is both tht
spirit and letter OF our Constitution, and adopt
lug it as the motto OF the gallant Democracy o
the whole Union, with a resolution 10 cling Il
lis principles, success must eventually crowl
our efforts. fhe East and the West-the Nortf
and the South, are equals In the Confrderacy
and the rights of eacn, are the rights OF all
Let no mlscfeant hand attempt TO detract from
either.
1t was glorious sight to behold thirty thou
sand ireemen, with their patriotic banners and
gallant devices, marching to the sound of enll-
vening music, 10 acknon ledge their fealty 10
the Constitution, undcr whose protection we
have grown TO unparalleled greatness as Ma
ton. On our prosperity the people Of Europe
look with longing eye, while the DeSpots
view US With an enylous rown. Why should
we not cheer The lormer, by our example, to
the accomplishment u their own liberties
At an early hour, the Square was JOYOUS
with the presence OF thousands OF The friends
OF the Constitution. Friend grasped the hand
oi !rlend with delight, as lie uttered patriotic
sentImeRt. No mean and narrow prejudice
dsgraced the scene but all We're indeed bretn-
ren. Ihe greatest enthusiasm prevailed. When
the professions from the several Wards began
to arrive, wIlh their lanterns and banners
nothing could exceed the storm OF welcome
which greeted their presence. On they came
! from every portion OF our extended City, amid
/ peel on peal of cheering. The bands, which
We're more numerous than We have ever before
seen on any OCCASION, burst out into the very
soul OF melody, aud filled every one with glad
neSS. Never before was Independence Square
filled with so mauy voters. All doubt Of sue
Cess ia October, was scattered to the winds, and
thirty thousand voices responded 10 the sentl-
ment, that s.we must be victorious, because our
cause is one Of Truth md Justice" The speak
ing was OF most excellent ctiala acter and eve
ry one present felt assured that the Coustltu-
ton viii be preserved in all lis purity aud
strength.
The main stand was most tastt.fully decorated
A temporary archrd sas pipe, wltn iunumrra-
bic burners extended over the entire front oi it,
In the centre was very handsome star formed
Of large number OF Jets Of gass Being direct
y IN the middle OF tue man pathway, the ei-
iect from the southern gate was grand. Tenn
porary gas pipes were extended some distance
down The walk from the stand.
The entire stand was most deliberately fts-
tooppd with the Ameican flag, while the strings
below.
Immediately in front of the stand at an eleva-
ton, was a large aad magnificent piece OF nre-
works intended 10 represent the '.ooN OF FREE,
DOM 1t was one OF Mr.. Jackson's best efforts,
and ELECTED general admiration.
AS early as hall-paSt SIX O'Clock, there were
over fifteen hundred persons IA the yard, wit
Messing the preparations being made for the
monster meeting, while the air resaunded with
some score OF juvenile voices, crying out, ''ES-
ira Pennsyl Expose oil tue Know Moth
ings." Ii is needless to say that they found a
ready sale for their extras, and reaPrd rich
harvest for themselves.
AT halt-past ! clock, the Philadelphia Brass
Band appeared on the Stand aud struck up
HAL CoIum6ia,p followed By the ''Star Spa'-
gled Banuer." By this time the Square was
tw6-thirds full, though noi single one oil tue
Ward Associations had yet appeared OH The
ground.
The utmost enthusiasm prevailed among the
assembled masses ong before thr meeting organ
ized. showing that the Democratic ire now
burns as brightly as ii did IN the days OF JACK
SON.
The lower Stand was Illuminated with vari-
agated lamps, and during the interval between
the speeches, was entertained oy 0anu ol
music.
The meeting organized at 20 minutes be-
fore s O'Clock, amidst the widest enthusiasm
AT ten minutes past O'Clock, JAcksoNs
little mortar and brilliant rocket announced
the arrival of the first OF the Ward Associations
!the Srventh) on the ground. The most votl-
erous cheering followed.
The diferent Ward Associations then follow
ed each other in rapid succession. Each ASso-
citation was accompanied by Band OF Muse,
and banners and lanterns almost without mum
Der. each having tue various devices aud eiii-
blems Of the party.
AS the Ninth Ward Association was entering
the yard, the beautiful lIece OF fireworks N
front of the main stand, the ''Son OF Freedom"
accidentally took fire. The utmost consterna-
ton prevailed for few minutes, and a mum
Der oi persons fled preciptaely from the stand,
but slight s.scare" was the only damage done.
The s.Sun Of Freedom was bound to shine,
and it did shine most brilliantly, amidst the
plaudits of the assembled multitude.
During the evening reports were beard from
the little moItar, and fireworks were burning IN
various parts Of the yard, which, with the thou
sands OF brilliantly illuminated lanterns, and
inspiring aud patriotic music from the various
bands, made il a scene OF wonder and bewil-
derment.
From the HolIidaysburg Standard
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