The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1864-10-05


than fulfilled.
After partallng of a bountiful dinner at
the house ofa friend, we wended our way to
tho grounds selected for the entertainment,
Although the hour was comparatively car
ly, we found an immense crowd, composed
of the most intelectual-looking men, the
most beautiful women we had ever seem
already assembled. Circing around, we
first visited the site on which tie OK, one
Of the finest specimens the plantation OF
Geo. Williams, Esq, one of the most ceIe-
brated stock-raisers of the great North
West, had ever produced, was being pre-
pared to feast the appettcs of the assem-
bed thousands. Finding everything il
that locality progressing layorObly, we
continued our circliug, taking notes of the
various inscriptions on the banners, &C.,
within our view:
mo Compromise with Traitors "
Loyal Men of Middleton!
Quaker Guns Played 0ut!"
" Peace through Victoryl"
In addition to the banners above mention
cd, the American Flag was suspended at
many points within the grounds.
About2 clock, the assembled crowd,
upwards of 5000, in number, was called to
order by S: h. Boushton, after which the
following permanent organization was ef-
lectcd
President p Raymond. Vice Presidents
r. c. CJmstock, Plain; John Russell, Bloom;
5. L. Boughton. Centre; G. ". Wade, Wes-
ton; J. Amos. Middleton; G. Taft, Milton; L.
TulIer, Perrysburg; JUS. Pember, Freedom;
r. TcrrII, Webster J. Bernard, Montgom
cry; Isaac Brandebory, Perry; j. r. Tracy,
Lake;
secretarjes-W J. Campbell and rotcr
Bell, Esq,
Immediately after the perfection of the
organization, w. II. Gorrill Esq, of Toledo,
being called upon, opened the meeting
with il short, but Impressive and telling
address.
After the conclusion of Mr.. Gorrill's ad-
dress, and appropriate music by the justly
celebrated Union Silver Band" of Toledo,
Hon. Asher Cook, in one of his happicst
efforts, entertained the crowd tor upwards
of an hour.
After TIE conclusion of Capt, Cooks ad-
dress, Col. W. II. Gibson being called for
appeared upon The platform, and gracefully
excusing himself'"lor the present." intro
duced Col. Lee, of the 55th Ohio, who in a
speech such as none buta true and loyal
soldier could enunciate, held all within
reach of his voice, chained for an hour or
more.
After the conclusion of Col. Lees remarks
and "Aail Columbia by the Band, Col. w.
II, Gibson being again vociferously called
for, appeared upon the stage and proceeded
to give such llaggellation to rebels and
rebel-sympathizers as drove all thought of
submission to rebel dictation from the
hearts of even the most violent advocates
of COpperhealisms. Closing at 5 o.c ock i,
the meeting was dismissed until 81 o'clock
in the evening.
At the appointed hour the meeting re-
assembled, and again. by thousands, the
loyal advocates of Peace through victory"
male and female, met together. The night
scene was grand beyond our powers of
cription--dozens of campefres scatter
ed throughout the grove, shedding their
rosy light upon the upturnea faces of worth
and youth, aud beauty, rejecting on the
star spangled banner, as it waved from nu-
merous points, made altogether such a
scene as one but seldom has an opportu-
ui:y of witnessing.
The meeting having hecr called to order
Rev. Joseph Good was introduced, and in
a clear aud forcibIe speech of about an
hours duration, dissected the speech Of
one Judge Whitley. and the falsi6cations of
Rebel sympathizers generally, in manner
which showed him to be among the first
of Copperhead Annihilators.
After the conclusion of Mr.. Goods ad
dress, and Well rally Round the Flag
Boys" by the band, Mr.. Condit appeared
upon the stage, and, at the request of thou
sands fovored the audience with that beau
tiful song, "The Sword of Bunker Hill"
1t being announced from the stage tl'aI
Hon. J. NJ. Ashley had arrived in town aud
was on mis- way to the meeting, Col. w. IL.
Gibson was called for, and with more than
his ordinary eloqueReo, kept the audience
in state Of high enthusiasm until the ar
rival of that indiyidda-
At 10 o'clock Mr.. Ashley arrived, and
proceeded Immediately TO address the peo'
pie From over exertion, aud after hard
ride of forty miles, Mr.. A. wasnot in very
good trim for outdoor speakingi neverthe
less, in speech Of over half an hours du.
ration he fully sustained his former reputa
ton for eloquence and candor.
After the conclusion Of his address, and
cheers for (" Old Abe, n" Our Army and Ma
vy,""Hon. James Ashley" &c, &C., Tue