Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-18
A VOICE FROM ILLINOIS.
Grand Rally for Lincoln and Hamlin.

SAhNOLAON1 oANNA ~ o0AN -cNL"
Editors of the Uestern Reserre Wroa-
iicle:-Deor Sirs-The campaign in this
State has opened gloriously. The cause of
Republicanism is steadily advancing. gath
cring strength day after day, and giving
bright promises of a complete victory over
all that may oppose when the final issue
shall be tested. Every where, throughout
the entire length and breadth Of the State,
may be hcarcd the notes of JOY; and the
united shout of the people is. OLD 46e far
erer. The names of Lincoln and Hamlin,
have kindlcd a blaze of enthusiasm that
bids fair to consume the last spark of Dem
ocracy in Illinois, and to wipe out the
memory of such a party in next Nov
The ratification meeting which was held
in this place on last Saturday, June 23d,
was a complete success. Never before had
the little town of Carrolton witnessed such
an immense crowd as visited it on that day.
Never before had the Republicans known
their full strength, and they were ready to
exclaim, the half had not been told
About 10 o'clock the delegations from ev-
cry precinct il the country began to flock
in, some in wagons, some on horses, some
on foot. until the whole town was 4 mass
of Republicans. At y o'clock a process
sion was formed, under the charge Of the
marshal, DR.. Armstrong. Immediately
after the Carrolton Brass Band, came a
car beautifully trimmed with evcrgreens,
ribbons, flags and various notices and de-
yfcsS, scch as, Free Prcss-Free Speech,
&c. In thi. car were thirty-four beauti-
full young ladies, drccsed In white with
blue sash, Lincoln and Hamhh badges
and each holding a banner upon which Sas
printed the name of a State. Being q
Buckeye. 1 noticed more particularly the
lady who carried the Ohio banner, and
I can assure you that the old Buckeye
State was fairly represented. Next tOthe
car came a body of cavalry, the members
Of which were Young Republicans, to the
number Of forty. After the procession
had passed through the town once, it was
augmented by a delegation from Jersy
County, which increased its length until
it reached about two miles. The excite
ment now rose to its highest pitch, and
cheer after cheer rose from the vast throng
for Lincoln and Hamlip. The procession
halted at the Court Yard. and the spca-
kers of the day. and the ladies, were con-
Quoted to their seats which had teen pro-
vided for them. The meeting was called
to order by tie presiding officer, James
Reeves, Esq who Immediately introduced
the Hon. Dick Yates, who addressed the
assembly for two hours. His speech was
q mastery production, and a full cxpOsi-
ton of the fraud and treachery of the
present administration. The meeting was
then addressed by Hon. John A. Chest
nut. Jas. Lee, Esq, and others. The OK
were closed with a song by the Jer-
syville Lincoln Glec Club. At night the
meeting was again convened, and addressed
by several distinguished speakers from
Springfield. The crowd was not as in
mcnsc as during the day, and lacked mono
of its spirit and enthusiasm.
And now Mr.. Editor, tell the Rcpubli-
cans of Trumbull Co, that IN this State
we are working for Lincoln with all our
strength, AMI hope to sec them come up in
next Nov. with overwhelming force. Ac-
cept this from a former Trum5ull county
an. Yours Res ectfully,
II. y. S.