Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1860-08-23


Then came forty ono couples Of ladies' spd
gentlemen on horseback, 9sily csparisoned
hsiling from Cotton Hill Precinct, whict
attracted much attention. i1 W. ssp
A handsome decorated car Of Sprin gfel !,
young ladies'; also one with misses, repfe
sen.ing the several States. s'o st Z OF
A fulI.figged schooner with sailors aboard
got up in excellent style and drawn by 81,
horses, .he work OF some OF the Springfield
Republicans. lrtst 4fps 7,wr
The enterprising proprietors of the
Springfield Woolen Mill were represented
IN the procession by an immense wagon
containing a power loom, driven BY small
steam engine. During the progress OF the
procession they made several yards Of sub
stantial jeans cloth from which pair Of
pantnloons for Mr.. Lincoln were cut snt
made up. The wagon bore the significant
motto, "Protection to Home Industrv.''
The Christian county delegation followed
consisting of 1903 wagons and nearly l2oo
strong. They had humorous flags. banners,
etc., and a car in which were represented
various trades. a sdf B06 tt45s Ct n.r
The Mensrd delegation, among other good
things, had hat.boat on wheels, represent,
ing Lncoln's early experience at New Sa-
lem; also wagon drawn BY four horses re-
presenting raii-splitters at work. -...
Rochester turned out in &c wagons near.
" 500 strong. Two decorated carriages
were filed with young ladies representing
the different States. -f .tf..-
Fancy Creek came in 5s wagons snd
numbered 450. 1t also had q car with youn
ladies' in it.. a..a. t. .r
Dawson turned out well. and had also
a decorated car of young ladies. ,I.
Mechsnicsburg was fully represented. .'the
delegation consisting OF 5S6 In 90 wagons
Scott, County sent up 200 wagons and
nesrly u thousand men. lqa 8rg
Tazewell County came in wagons to the
number of 500. Delavan alone furnishing
over one hundred. rU tr -.I
The Spring Creek delegation, which con.
sisted OF ITO wagons filled. presented among
other features three cars filled with yoaug
ladies' and a variety Of handsome banners g.
spicy notices. t
Berlin mustered 500 strong in so wagons.
A rail wagon and a big fat-bost, with an
immense rubber attracted much attention.
Cotton Hill come in 500 strong. A log
cabin on wheels with an old settler in front
splitting ruils was greatly admired as well
go,up. r.rr
Chatham delegation. 80 wagons, with
numberous flags aod banners. OLe of the
wagons conta ined 33 beautiful young ladies'
representing the States. A company of 33
horsemen were also in this delegation.
Rochester precinct turned out largely -
One of the best features was the wagon
cont aiming ladies repre-. enting the different
States. t.s.rso. 4.., a...
The Mt. Pulaski Lincoln Guards made a
fine appearance with their neat uniform and
flag. .# f.
In the Williamsvlle dele cation, which
was 500 strong, was an immense wagon
drawn by % yoke Of oxen. This wagon
was perfect medley Of work -shops--B lack
smith shoeng horse another making shoes;
wheelrlght making wheel; a gang Of me IN
splitting rails; carpenters, timers, shoe-
makers, weavers, etc. -.4-.
One OF the most attractive features of the
procession was company of AZ horsemen
disguised as Indians, in imitation of the
"Boston tea party" OF old. They acted
their part we'll, and the deception was COM
plete; many persons thinking they were the
genuine Aborigines OF the plains on a visit
to their lost prairie homes. Their horse
manship was superb. and their conduct and
general appearance gave universal pleasure.
They will meet warm " ecome Mt every
Republican meeting honored by their Pres
ence The Pleasant Plains delegation car
ried number of spicy bannors, among
which we noticed the following: "On the
9th of November the American People will
rest in the belief that the Democracy is in
course Of ultimate extinction" "Down
with the party that robs the treasury. and
then packs a jury to ncquit the rogue"
Girard Lincoln Club l5 wagons, with
bnnncr-"Abe Lincoln, the rsil candidate. -
Virden delegation, 20 wagons, with nu-
merou flags and banners. We noticed a
beautiful painting. entitled "Free Homes"
which was much admired.
Bunker Hill Glee Club, with six horse
team and flags. made very fine appearance.
Wsverly delegations. 9S wagons, with a
beautiful display Of flags and banners.
Upper Lick frs~h .s.asl ~. -fna- -dal-
egation, among which we noticed ak horse
team, hauling wagon with a rail fence
upon 1t. srs rr-r ~tr Son -- tro
These do not begin to embrace all the
delegations which were present. but owing
To the impossioility of arranging them il
line we did not succeed in completing oul
list. As /, was. the procession was nearly
eight miles long. Its countsr-msrching ant
doubling upon itself gave those in it a fns
opportunity of seeing each other. and the
cheer upon cheers which resounded from
one end to the other showed the enthusiasm
which they all felt. In passing the residence
os Mr.. Lincoln particularly. the hurrah'
were incesssnt. i
In addition to the innumersble throne
that poured in on horseback and in vehicle.
of every kind, we ind upon inquiry at the
different Railroad offices that the number o
cars containing passengers upon the differ
ent Railroads, were rs follows: str ~ h
Great Western Railroad, 100 cars.
+ ST. Louis. Alton & Chicago r. r. so.
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