Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-22

ands who were in Peoria, as one OF the
mos; extraordinary, as well as the most
gratifying to the patriots aud lovers OF
our country, that has ever been recorded
in the annals of our State. The Dem
ocracy Of Peoria expected fratern.l
greeting from some thousands OF their
brethren from other counties, but they
we're not prepared tor such an over
~helming avalanche as commenced
pouring in early on the evening prevl-
ous, aud Continued without intermi.son
until noon yesterday. The trains on ev-
cry road came in with scores Of cars
fl led with enthusiastic, Union LOVING
Democrats, while thousands wcnded
their way to the city from long distances,
by every possible means OF CONVEYANCE,
in cars drawn by two to five pairs OF
horses in carriages and wagous-on
harseback-and not few even on foot
TIE procession was upwards Of seven
miles in length measured ground-ln-
Guiding carriages, horsemen and foot
men, every carriage being as compact
as convieuance and safety would admit.
As before stated, several large delega
tons did not reach the city IN time to
Join the procession.
Besides the masses in procession, there
was countless cOncourse of strangers
who thronged the streets, many of them
from remote parts of the State, an a
number even from Iowa and Missouri
All were expecting to see an immense
gathering of the gallant aud 'nvinc'ble
Democracy of the State, and certain it
is that none went away disappointed,
unless at the unequalled splendor Of the
parade, and the unantlcipated number OF
the multitude that greeted the eye. II
is utterly impractlcable by any Ian
guage at our command, to convey to the
distant reader full description of all
the banners, with their criptions and
notices, the flags and emblems, the va
ried and unique sly les of many Of the
vcblcles,th beauty and taste with which
most OF the uniforms and dresses were
got up, and of the numerous pleasing
incidents OF the day. A score of wit
nesses would have failed to do justice to
all who contribute to the magnitude,
enthusiasm and unalloyed enjoyment Of
the occasion. Everybody OF Democrat
ic proclivities was not only gratitied but
delighted. Whatever our Republican
friends and their organ may say Of the
demonstration, it was unques;ionably the
largest snd most imposing gathering ev-
er witnessed in the State. Such is the
testimony of the Hon. James e. Allen,
our candidate for Governor, and the
Hon. J. L. d. Morrison, one of our
Democratic electors at large, than whom
n me are more competent to form an
estimate approaching accuracy. 1t was
a glorious day.
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
Following the Chief Marshal with bis
aids, came first the Highland Club in
full costume, accompanied Ivy their Ma.
tionaI music, the Scotch bagpipes.
They made fine appearance and elci-
ted much praise from the tens of thous-
ands of spectators that lined the streets.
Next, the "Lttle Giant" clipper boat
on wheels, manned by thirteen young
sailors from ten to fourteen years Of age,
dressed in white.
The "Ever Ready" clipper boat man
ned by the same number OF young sail
ors dressed in blue.
The "Old Jackson Guard" consisting
Of large body Of men in carriages,
carrying n banner with the following iu-
scription I'VE voted for Jackson and
will vote for Douglas On the leading
wagon, "The Union-It must be pre-
served"
An enormous boat, beautifully deco
rated, and tc TONED with evergrcens,
and drawn by six white horses, driven
by Q. &. ParmeIy. 1t contained sixty
seven German young ladies', represent
ing the Gc ddess of Libe'ty-the thirty
ty-three States of the Union, and the
States yet to be admitted in the future
destiny ofthe Republic. This boat, with
its valuable load of passengers attracted
much attention. Upon their banner
was inscribed, "Germars by birth,
Americans by choice, Democrats by
principle"
An ornamented car containing thirty
three Peoria misses dressed in white,
with blue sashes.
Thirty-three young ladies of this city
on horseback, dressed in blue skirts,
white ssshes, and decorative trimmings,
red, white and blue.
A car beautifully adorned, containing
thrty-,hree G.rmgn misses Of Peoria,
all ta,te'uly and handsomely dressed.
The Peoria German Democratic Club,
with full ranks.
The Butchers Of Peoria ON horse
back, in their shirt sleeves, with white
aprons.
"Little Giant Club" of Peoria in uni
form. Banner" Fathers, protect us
from negroes.
rs. A. Douglass Cabinet Shop" was
the motto on large workshop mounted
on wheels, which next followed. 1t was !
got mp by the employees Of Messrs.
Dredge l. Liocoln's extensive cabinet
and reflected much credit |
upon their handy workmanship. 1t
carried an elegant banner manufactured
from shavings, with the motto, '.ilurra
for brother chip" There were also
several other inscriptions upon the build.
ing.
A complete Cooper's shop on wheels,
with . full set of men at work the |
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