Nebraska advertiser., 1856-11-15
r. w. FURNAs, ESQ.

November list, 1886.
r. w. FUaxAs, ESQ.,
DEAR SINH these political times Of
rejoicing on one side and tie aiscom6tures
cilused by unprecedented defeat on the other.
I presume it win be somewhat interesting to
your readen to know what this portion Of Iowa
IS doing.
Yesterday a grand mass Jubilee and Barbe-
sle was appointed here, and at an carly hour
the Democracy oil Western Iowa assembled
Sor the purpose Of enjoying the festivities of
the occasion. A large delegation Of the m
terrified soyereigns Of Nebraska, made their
appearance, under the lead Of Col. Gilmore,
Secretary Cunning being in co mmand, assisted
BY R. Shield The delegation was met at the
suburbs Of the town by the Council Bluffs
Brass band, OF. at least, that portion Of them
who were not particularly opposed to the
Democratic party, and after the usual congrat-
.u~lations, were conducted into the city under
sound Of appropriate music.
Prev ious to the approach Of the democracy
Of Nebraska, a Union banner had been unfurI-
ca to the breeze, and suspended across the
street at the Empire Block. The inscription
was-BUcHANAN AND BREckENBR1DGE. No
North, no South, no East, nd West. UNION
NORTH AND SoUTH.D General cheering and
hurahs were raised in favor of the Union, as
the Squatters neared the flying colors under
which they were passing. In solid column
they continued up Broadway until their atten-
ton was attracted toward another Of those
Union banners, which again occasioned the cry
for Buchanan and victory!
In all this feast Of intellectihe brethren of
Iowa united in congratulations with them. A
stand waa prepared and in readiness in front
Of the city Marshal's office, and a large con-
course Of people assembled to gather political
food for the mind, and to learn the glad IL
dings Of victories which are calculated to ce-
ment the Union, and keep in power that party
which has been the bulwark of the nation
the progressive unterriied democracy.
Gov. Lizard was first on the stand, and ac-
counted for the faith that was in him, to the
edifcalion of the company, for more than one
hour.
Next came the Nebraska Turk" whose
animating manner of address, in setting forth
the principles of the parties, and the errors Of
the opposition, gained for himself a reputation
which will be remembered by those among
whom be has seen proper to adopt a hone.-
Gordon, of Indiana, concluded the pro-
gramme of speaking, and the company repair
cd to the dinner table to partake Of the hospi-
talities Of Council Bluffs, prepared aud served
up under the direction of that Council Bluffs
eccentric-"Gid Robinson,'' who is so far and
favorably known for his attentions to the trav-
cling public. Dinner over, and the regular
toass were read by Mr.. Falkner, formerly ed
itor Of the "Young America" at Belyiew.-
Volunteers were then offered, and then came
the squibs which, of course, were short and
full Of animation and wit for the occasion
Among the number was 'Tom Cunning" WHIT
was hoisted upon the table by force Of arms
over the heads Of Others, and from the iutter
ing and noise in the crowd he must have scat
tered small shot in every direction ia quicl
succession.
This morning, bright and early, several mel
were here looking for a thief, who stole fou
hundred dollars in Omaha, by breaking into
trunk. They say he crossed the ferry las
evening late. Woe to him if be is caught
for they tie men to the pole, over there, an,
cowhide them, and shave their heads.
The above communication loses most of it
interest by appearing after the elections are al