The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-18
And others.

s.v. r. Mallory, E'q.; q.;;...;:::........Nsw :; York,
Early In the evening huge omnbuses filled with musl-
eians, and gaylyS dscksd ont with Gags, banners and
devices, passed through the streets, attracting
siderable attention. and inviting, by Of
ents painted large strips Of canvas the Americans
Of such and such q ward to mset at such and sach q
place for the purpose Of marching to Independence
Hail. The organ Of the party, the Daily Morning Tines
exhibited in front Of its Office large transparency
presenting the city coat Of in somewhat modified
shape, with Continental solier the right, having
The date 776" his head and the other side
alegorical figure intended to represent the mighty
''Sam, SURROUNDED by the date 1885," muscular
hand emerging from dark cloud in the background.
holding tight gri, Of q wrhing serpent, completed
1he picture.
But about Ave o'clock the gathering and blacksning
cloud gave portentous indications Of approaching
storm. Shortly AFTER thunder began roll the cloud
emitting vivid flashes Of lightning and most copou,
supply Of rain The storm, however, passed over,
though II was quite apparent its cessation was bu
temporary. With the usual mysteriousness Of tn
Order there hour named for the proceedings to
might have been at O'Clock, at 8, or
TO- fer all the information that could be obtained there
Of. At 7K O'Clock reporters were ON the ground
and found then assembled Atty curious spectators
Three stands had been erected along the main Of
the handsome square, the principal one being right
ut the rear of Independence Hall, the windows of
which were occupied by men, women and children,
anxious TO witness the proceedings.
The platforms all decorated with the usual dis
play Of bunting In front Of the chief platform there
was formed sort Of bow Of temporary gas jets, with
star in the centre, and al the stands seemed to bs
connected by line OF lights Everything was done for
display but little for accommodation there having been
no arrangements whAtsvsr made for the press unt
IN appeal to the chairman Of the managing committee
. small table was at length procured. Eight O'Clock
arrived and there as yet organization, and but
very few persons the ground; but the rain was
quoting, coming down little, now holding up
lttle and altogether acting with great eccentricy
Quarter Of hour after the strains Of brass band
heard in the square, playing foreign air and
the lodge Of the Fifth marched in with ban
and transparences. The banner placed on the
stand, and ON 1t was inscribed the novel Legend
90 Q Q Q Q Q Q %
o WE GO FOR THE UNION, o
THE WHOLE UNION, o
AND NOTHING UNION. o
We . . Q Q 90
NO NoRTH-N SOUTH
n NO rAsT-No WEST. y
eeoeo Q Q . Q Q Q
But the appearance Of the Fifth ward people ut.
tsry eclpssd in the display made by the Eighth ward.
These came along accompanied by band, and bearing
nnnumbered banners and paper lanterns Transparent
ces. The latter In all colors-red green blue yel
Low and whte-and as they moved around they
impaired to the appearance not unlike that
which might be presented at Chinese feast Of lanterns
These transpsrenoes inscribed with curious mis-
celany Of devices and notices Every variety OF
preston that Sam" could suggest was used this
important occasion and that mythical parsonage was
put through his moods and lenses In most curious and
amusing manner. BE appeared In all the following pos
- Q . . Q Q Q Q Q
SAMUEL RIGHT.
SAMUEL Is WIDE AWAKE.
sAMUM, STAND UP. a
SAMUEL B GOING TO STAND UP.
SAMUEL HAS STOOD
SAMUEL STANDING
SAMUEL MEASs STAND UP.
- Q Q
The striking originality Of dess expressed these
pithy sentences caused good deal Of fun.
but the mottoes were not entirely devoted to "Sa-
nuelu There were, among others, the following equal
ly original and Instructive ones =
oee Q Q Q . . . 0 0
KNOW NOTHING BUT AMERICA. .
WE WILL PROTECT ouR HOMES AND y1RHsrpys.
. OUR COUNTRY AND oUR ooUNTRy,s GOOD. o
UNION FOR xvxR. a
MBLE AND THE CoNsTrUrov n
coMMor SCHOOLS rHF .. n.a y. 1., PARTY
THx rREE USE OF THk BiBE WITHOUT NOTE COMMENT
PLACE NONE BUT AMERICANS GUARD roSIggr n
GOD AND OUR COUNTRY. O
@. AsEsicAs I4pII TIE raus rn1EsDs or SAM .
And 10 on od na1seum.
Whom the sxcitsment occasIonsd by ths arrival
these lodges had What subsidei the meeting wa
Cnairmsa Of the meeting the Hon. JssoS Broome Mem
f.r Of Congress elect from the city Of Philadelphia Ts
romination was confirmed BY acclamation; and Mr..
BRoon came forward and addressed the meeting. He
ead;--
Ny Countrymsn-In approaching this chair, am
constrained to return to unbounded thanks for
this mark Of your confidence As II was the intention
ahat you should have opportunity Of hearing some
of distinguished countymen from other States on
the subject Of Amercanism the constitution the Union
and liberties, shall, Of course, not occupy your
time and attention with any remarks Of my These
pentemen have not yet arrived on the ground. And
while we all acknowledge the Importance Of this great
patriotic movement on the part OF the people, trust
that you win operate with this OCCASION ALSO
20 preserve its patriotism and Its dignity have no
Soubt that you will be highly entertained with those
4 -.ho win appear before you this evening. For nany
years past the subject OF Amercanism and the
nixan rise A Annfrcan aaanniatilna haxa