Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-28

The BILL AND EvKaErr DENOMINATION AT
ALEXANDRA LAsr NTGHf.-The Gazette of this
morning gives the following account of this
The Union men of Alexandria made the most
imposing demonstration last night which has ever
taken place in this city. II there has ever been
cause and its candidates have created In this good
old town, that doubt must have been dissip ated
by the outpouring Of popular sentiment witnessed
upon our streets last night.
The day had been Indictment, and until late
hour in the evening II was doubtful whether the
weather would permit an out door demonstration,
but at nightfal the rain ceased, and from all sec
tons Of the city the Union men proceeded towards
the ward headquarters, and thence moved In line
to the Central Union Club Hall, whence, after
marching to the wharf and receiving large del
egation from the gallant Union men OF the Dis
trici, the procession moved through the principal
streets.
The Washington delegation numbered between
two hundred and fifty and three hundred, headed
by fine band Of music and bearing transpar-
encies, they also brought with them a large bell
which headed the procession.
The line was in charge Of Samuel Beach, Chief
Marshal, and Assistant Marshals John Arnold,
Robt PrettYman, C. w. Alexandria, and Jas.
Javens. u Ia -
At the head Of the line came a large Bell
mounted on wheels, whose sonorous clangor
swelling loud above the martial music Of the
The bell was surrannded by parti-colored trans
parencies.
Then followed a band Of music discoursing the
Old Wing tunes, among which orally Wigs
was ever prominent and always excited great en-
thusiasm. Then came body OF men Of some
squares in length bearing transparencies with sp-
pirate notices, many Of which We're exceeding
neat and tasteful Among these was one which
race for the Presidency the Union candidate
ahead and sold Abel astride of his rail, dis
tanced in the contest. $50
Then came another band Of music to which
followed nj men hear
parencies with patriotic notices.
Following these, with the jingle Of its bells
sounding far In advance, rolled a hose carriage
which was literally covered with bells, and which
was surrounded by young men, each Of whom
carried bell and rang 1t as the line moved filing
tue air vibrated for squares.
or the Bells, Bells, Bells,
Bells, Bells, Bells, Bells"
This portion of the line won great attention and
was loudly cheered by the spectators on the side
walks.
Then came "Tunnel Town. and never did the
First Ward, not even in 40 or ~, come out
stronger or with more attractive display.
AT the head OF the delegation rolled on wheels
mammoth transparent tower, each face of which
displayed the likenesses of the Union candidates
On the two sides Of the base were the inscriptions
BELL and Everett;" reverse: 1.-THE Constitution
the Union, and the maintenance Of the laws d
The transparency also displayed an eagle with the
Union motto, &c PlHribus ChHm,n and repre-
sentation of the Southwestern Railroad train
passing under the Wilkes street tunnel. with John
Bell on board Ell route to the White House.
Then followed the 'sTunneltown bows" with
big bells and little bells, with transparencies and
with loud huZZas for the Constitution and the
Union, and for the fair ladies that everywhere
cheered the procession as it passed.
At the Intersection of every street rockets were
sent whizzing to the upper air and at the head Of
the First Ward delegation rolled car with
fountain Of fire." from which Roman candles
and other fireworks Were constantly discharged.
On the lins Of the procession a large number of
houses were Illuminated, and the Union ladies
stood at the lighted windows to cheer the Union
men, as squad after squad marched by and an
swered their testimonials Of approval with the
shouts Of freernen. Bequets-''every leaf of which
sent up prayer for the preservatio Of the Uniono
were thrown to the line by fair hands, and will
long be treasured mementoes Of the occasion
so for several hours the line passed through the
streets of the town. Everybody wondered at the
extent Of the demonstration. All admitted the ev-
ident enthusiasm Of the occasion 1t took by
surprise the most sanguine Of the Union men, and
gave assurance that Alexandra will speak for the
Union in November next in thunder tones
Having passed over the line Of march as desig-
mated In the published programme, the procession
stopped in front Of Liberty Hall, where monster
meeting was held.