Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-11-05
An Imposing and Emphatic Ovation
TO Liberty and the Union!
nm TRINITY SPEAKS TO THE SEA!
60, Hundred People march to the Music
Of the Old Union!
uSBouNDED ENTHUSIASM.

Saturday, October 2sth, was proud day for
Weaverville, and such will long be remem-
bered. 1t was the occasion of the ourpouring of
the loyal masses of Trinity to re-assert their de-
yotion to country and listen to the soul-stirring,
argumentative appeals of Bidwell and Sargent
in behalf Of Freedom and Right. The day dawn
ed beautifully; Heaven smiled propitiously in
furnishing just rain enough two days previous
to place both earth and atmosphere in fitting
condition for the grand occasion.
Ats o'clock the I" Halleks ~ left their Armory
and marched to Gray's residence, on East Wea-
yer creek, where they received the Doug
- Rifles ~ and escorted them into town
lime to 3, P. NJ, all was preparation,
from outside points meanwhile con-
Sta iring in. At clock the military
and ucputation of citizens on horseback met
the speakers one mile from town. and led bv the
WeayeIville Brass Band escorted them to the
New York Hotel with becoming honor. The
military display was most favorably spoken of
on all hands, and certainly our soldiers never
did appear to better advantage. The strictest
propriety was observed by members of both Com
panies. Dress Parade took place at o'clock,
Capt. MCGOWAN filling the position of Battalion
Commander, and Capt. keton that of Adjutant.
!
the precision and spirit with which the Compa-
MES came into line at - double-quick." 1t was
a display creditable to both officers and men
Dress Parade closed, the Companies were re-
quested in General Order to be present at 6
O'Clock, without arms, to take part in the torch
light procession.
At 6 o'clock the procession formed on Main
street, beyond the Theater The torches, trans
parencies and fireworks lighted and the
Ne, Pat, Tho
brilliant illumination, the shouts and cheering,
the booming of the 6-pounder, and discharge of
minute rockets from the roof of Armory Hall,
the scene was indescribably grand. The long
line wound its way up Main to Court, and up
Court to Taylor street. thence returned to the
Theater. We don't believe any Union man had
time patience to count the number in process
sion, which was composed entirely OF footmen.
The general impression is that the number was
| little if any less than 400-more than four times
the number of the recent COpperhead turnout.
A looker-on says the illumination compared with
that presented by the Copperheads was as full
bright moon to a tallow candle. Below give
a portion of the notices which the Transparent
cies bore
ave want no secession TEMPLE at Washington; we pre-
| fer Union fortresses."
"Traitors have no Constitutional rights"
| "Chcago; the base of rebel operations"
a traitor in Lees army is well Acatraz
WELLER"
Eyes We ~iH rally round the hag'-you betl'
''Come boys stir your stumps
To Yankee Doodle Dandy,
Here's fol he ig trnn
Honest Abe and Andy
1--WE opposed to the arbitrary of this
ment in its career Of glory
"why does every traitor vote for McClcan''
Because, while his face is North his heart is South"
The o peace through a vigorous
prosecution of the war -Do"gtaS.
"Coercion-a constitutional right
"Secesson-a reserved wrong"
I'VE go for because favor peace that will never
fall to pieces
"New definition of Compromise unconditional surren-
der to traitors '-Cfpperhead-
| ITO kill Corperhead hit him the TEMPLE
For Congress-John Bidwcll."
"Cvil is deplorable but is damnable.-'
Men and money to crush this rebellion
More Abolition lies
'Sheridans Cavalry-The early bird rot the worm hut
Sheridan got the EARLY bird
The Old Union"
Anoher great Union victory What will You take to
drink? Shcrry-Dan.i
Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty"
ave place States Rights the Union."-Bmler
Sheridan the Prince of Broom Rangers; he up
EARLY and sweeps the LoNGSTREET."
NO peace while traitors threaten"
Democracy Of Jefferson and Jackson Millions for de-
Tense not cent for tribute. Mcclellan Democracy Mil
lions for tribute not a cent for defense
The London 7Ime-Irelands enemy McCellans
greatest friend.''
mcclellan changed his base but not his basenes"
The hope of the Nation-Lncon for President johnson
for Vice President"
Traitors fired the first gun, well the last"
"Slayery made war the Union, and Slavery die"
f Secession it's hydra head in favor of irving
the strength of this Government."-H2ary Clay.
NEGRO soldiers won't fght-oh no,'
The for now the tariff tb. ,o,t mr..
text will be the negro."-1ndrctc Jackson, 1892
"Grant Sherman and Sheridan peacemakers"
The Federal Union must be preserved"-Jack,on
finer audience never filled the Weaverville
Theater. Over 600 persons were in the house
loo of which were ladies. The audience was
called to order by Hon. Ed Neblett, who pre-
sented the following names as officers of the
evening, which were unanimously endorsed:
President-HoN. JOHN P JONES. Vice Pros
idents-Capt. E. A. Kelton, H. J. Howe Capt
C. MCGOWAN, Fred. Leach, Hon. John Murphy.
Chas. O'Connell, Olney Phillips, DR.. VIM: Will
son, c. NJ. Stratran, c. W. Day, ~ Felter.
VIM. Weller, John Martin, R. Smith j. billiard
Hon. NJ. W. Personette, B. Block and Dr.. s. B.
Sewall. Secretaries-Jereh. Bennett and d.
| E. Gordon.
After patriotic air by the Band, the Presi-
dent introduced General Bidwell, who held the
audience for two hours in a speech replete with
sound logic and true patriotism. We have lis
tened to many political harrangues, but never
to one more plain, truthful and CONVINCING than
that of Gen. Bidwell. The true issues of the
time were carefully examined into and explain
ed to the satisfaction of the whole assembly
1t was Just such talk as an intelligent and pa
triotic audience could relish, as was evident by
the tremendous cheers given the speaker on ia
king his seat.
Mr. Sargent followed. In speech of two
hours he fairly demolished the Peace Platform
which traitors ask the people of the North to
support McClellan's base record was ventila.
ted in mastery manner, and the Peace Democ-
racy terribly eIcoriated. more satisfactory
exposition of the undoubted designs of traitors
North and South, and the ultimate result if Nc
Clellan is elevated to the Presidential chair
could not have been desired. At the close the
audience gave cheer upon cheer for Sargent. our
State and National nominees, the Army and Ma
Wy, and Grant, Sherman and Sheridan.
The demonstration was a glorious one, and
was fraught with good to the Union cause. 1t
was the death-knell to auy hopes the Copperhead
Democracy of this county may have cherished
Men openly avowed on that evening that they
would no longer vote the Democratic ticket and
ever since accessions have been pouring into the
Union ranks. Our ticket is certain of fiftv moro