The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-07-12
MARSEILLES .a
M A S S M E TING

I'e mass MeetlnI OF the lrlendS
Lincoln and Hamin held at Marselles, i
this county, on the 4th inst. was a glori
GUS affair. Although it rained early il
the morning. and threatened more rair
up to eight o'clock, thus lettering peopl
in distant portions Of the county from
starting to the meeting at all, there was &
tremendous crowd in attendance.
A fine delegation went from this place
and vicinity. The procession was headed
by the Warpole Omnibus, in which was
an excellent band Of Martial Music, fol.
lowed by the. mammoth campaign wagor
of Uncle Henry Davis, drawn by foul
large horses. This wagon contained the
Upper Sandusky Glee Club and large
number Of ladies, by whose fair hands
the magnificent flag borne by the
Club was manufactured. The next wa-
gon was drawn by six fine horses, each
one mounted by boy dressed in beau
tiful suit of red, white and blue. The
establishment belonged to the Indian Mill
delegation, and was crowded with lads and
lasses from that portion Of Crane town.
ship, who deserve all honor and praise for
the spirited and enthusiastic manner in
which they have entered upon the cam.
paign. These wagons were followed by
innumerabe two horse wagons, carriages,
buggies. and horsemep, making a very
large and imposing procession, which
moved out Of town about nine O'Clock in
fine style.
On arriving at Brownstown they were
met by delegation from Marseiles, ac-
companied by the Little Sandusky and
Marselles bands, who escorted our dele
cation into town, where, after passing
through the principal streets, the process
sion halted for the purpose Of taking din
ner, providing for their teams, &c.
After dinner the vast crowd was form
ed in procession, and. headed by the
several bands. proceeded to pleasant
grove near town, where a stand and
seats had been erected by the good citi-
zens Of Marseiles and other arrangements
made for the comfort and accommodation
Of those in attendance. The stand We
believe, was built of rails, and was not
only much admired, but was the subject
Of good deal Of merriment and fun.
The meeting was organized by call.
ing the Hon. M. H. Kirby to the chair,
who, after making few pertinent re-
marks as to tho object Of the meeting,
introduced the Hon. J. X. Hord, of Tit.
fin, who proceeded to address the vast
crowd Of people who had assembled to
listen to the truth.
The Speech Of Judge Hord was one Of the
finest efforts we have listened to for long
time, and the pleasant countenances of the
people. together with the frequent bursts
Of applause with which its delivery was
greeted only indicated how fully it was ap.
preciated and relished by every lady and
gentleman present. His speech abound.
ed with the most incontrovert able and
convincing arguments from the beginning
to the end, and the inconsistencies and
corruption Of the late Democratic party
we're exposed in a mastery manner,
evincing not only talents Of high order.
but mind well acquainted with and well
versed in the political history Of this
country. The speech was well receiv.
ed.
AT the conclusion Of the speech of Mr..
Hord, the meeting was treated to a song
by the Upper Sandusky Glee Club, when
three laundering cheers for Old Abe Lin
coin were given b. the crowd and the
meeting adjourned, the procession return-
ing to town in the same order in which it
went out.
The WyanIots are aroused-look out
for handsome majority for Honest Old
Abe next fall. Stick a pin there. il you
please.