The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-10-24
Correspondence ef the F.yeteylile Observer.
FhE MASS NETTING IN SALISBURY

men in Salisbury on the 18th and 18th OF
October. Notwithstanding the rain, which
came shuwering down, left station on the
Norty, Carolina Rail Road early on the morn
ing Of the 18th. At every station the mum,
hers on the train received additions, and the
train was everywhere greeted with cheers
But still the rain came drizzling down. At
last the long train arrived in Salisbury. and
its human freight was landed AMID cheers, and
warmly received BY the hundeds assembled.
To ali who had notified the committee Of
their intention to attend, the hsspiiab'e citi-
zens Of Salisbury had assigned places Of
abode. Suchas were not thus provided soon
found comfortable situations from the hands
Of the attentive committee Of Reception.
Near mid.day the ringing of bells and the
crowded streets indicated that the people
were assembling. At half.past o'clock the
procession was formed in the public square,
and marching through several streets procee-
ded to the Factory groye-the deseryedly ia
nous Salisbury Band discoursing the best Of
music. After prayer, Frank Shober. Esq.
in a neat and eloquent address, opened the
proceedings. introducing to the audience the
veteran Of many battles, Hon. Alfred Dock
cry. Gen. Dockery made short exhortato-
ry Grafton. and introduced Hon. u. B. Vance,
This gentleman arose amid shouts Of APP
plause, and for over two hours held his large
audience perfectly. and that too most Of the
time amid tive rain. AT every attempt to
stop be would be greeted with shouts Of "go
on" go on His speech partcok Of the argu-
nentatiye and the witty in elegant proper
tons. -FOUR correspondent thinks he is the best
stump orator in North Carolina, and may
venture to say that at least nine -tenths Of the
thousands at Salisbury think so too. His
speech concluded the exercises Of the after.
noon.
At night the proceedings were continued
By torchlight procession and Transparent
cies, with speaking in the Public square,
The procession was long one, extending
more than the length OF three squares. aud
looked pretty and inspiring. Hon, n. Boy
den, A. q. Foster. Gen, Young, ID. +. Cald.
well. o p. Meares and 10. Turner, Esqs.,
made speeches 10 the crowd. suppose all
did well, but have heard Mr.. Fosters eff
fort most spoken Of and the most admired
The speaking and cheering were continued
until late in the night.
i noticed near the centre Of the public
square a very handsome diamond.shaped
transparency. stationed upon a high pole,
lighted By gas and bearing appropriate in
seriptiOns, indicating its erection BY the
friends Of Bell and Everett. have seen a
similar one in Charlotte-both are very hand :.
some. The streets were lined with flags. and
the large trsnsparencies from Charlotte and
Concord attracted The attention Of all.
FRIDAY morning At S o'clock he procession
commenced CONGRATULATIONS and Ia.
barrus with their banners in front. All
know that the coil which gave birth to the
FIRST Declaration Of Independence will not
submit TO be behind in maintaining the I'm
ion Of these States and crushing out fanati-
eisn. Then came Rowan with large dele
cation, accompanied BY appropriate banners
and the good old ship Constitution. 9th.
er counties followed. In all was informed
BY an intelligent gentleman that at least six.
teen hundred crossed the bridge in the pro-
cesslon, while thousands crossed before and
after. The counties Of Dasie, Rowan. Meek.
lenburg, Cabarrus, CASTOR, Lincoln. Ruther-
ford, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba,
Alexander, Iredell, Wilkes, Surry, Yadkin,
Forsyth, Davidson, Gsilford. Randolph. -
Hertford, PasquOtank, New Hanover, Jones,
oEslow, Cumberland, Chatham, Craven,
Wake, Johnson, Orange. Richmond, Arson,
Union, Montgomery and stanly we're repre-
scented By sari0us numbers Of persons. Ii Is
safely estimated that there we're coon people
there-I think il probable that 5000 or mOre
would not be far from the truth.
The proceedings Of the morning were
opened BY clear argumentatiye speech from
Gov. Graham-lo which the crowd listened
attentisely for over two hours. Il vas the
greatest speech we ever heard from any man.
To give you 40 idea 81 bis argument would
occupy more space than you can allow me.
After he closed, dinner was announced, and
the crowd gathered around the numerous and
well-hlled tables which had been provided.
II was the most orderly assembiage Of the
kind We have ever seen. Not person moved
until the word was given TO commence eat.
ing. and the greatest respect was shown 70
the ladIes-0t whom there was no small nun.
Der.
Returning iron the table, took occasion
t. examine the highly orhamented stand
which had been prepared BY the ladies for
the accommodation Of the speakers, SC. Di.
rectIy in the middle 81 tie arch hangs an ele.
&AHA UcAA maui VI ANuaF aAp MVltAg al dIUAuh
were wfeaths, boquets. and circles Of every
description. IN several prominent positions
were placed fine portraits u Jno Bell and I'd.
Everett.
The crowd having again assembled, Hon.
George 4. Badger entertained them for al
hour and hall. Mr. Badger made a speech
II great ability, not only foil 81 argument but
also " popular stsle. Mr.. Badger made an
elegant allssion 70 Hon. Jno. Bell and his
difference with that gentleman On lie Kan.
sas bill. lie said that he had to acknowl.
edge tina, BIS fliadgefs] vote far that bill
was one error u SIS tie. Tie alIusion was
eloqueui thrilling. and impressed al.
Alter HIN. Hon. VIM. n. II. Saith was 10.
trodueed 70 tie audience, aud veil sustained
the high rrpatstan which had preceded him.
II was clear Argument, adorned By the most
polished language, aud given forth Nth ear.
nest. elegant delivery, upon.the blessings u
the Union. and the evil 70 result from its ds.
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