The weekly union record., 1864-11-05
GREAT UNION DEMONSTRATION
5000 UNION MEN IN COUNCIL:
The Foothills Unite with the Valleys
for Liberty and Union


of at this place, last night, exceeded the an,ic-
ipa ions Of every one. Many persons from :
distance in the country came in the evening
before. The morning train from Marysville
brought up good many persons, aud among
them the Marysvie Brass Band. By eight
O'Clock. the hum Of carriages gave distinctive
evidence that the people from the country were
sstir, and the arrivals continued to increase
until the town seemed literally alive with men
and women, every counienance beaming with
the most ardent enthusiasm Every precinct
in the county turned out large delegations, with
notices, trausparencies, and banners, all seem
ing to vie with each other in expressive symbols
of the glorious hope that animated their loyal
and patriotic hearts The Marysville Band.
under the direction of Mr.. Stibert, was every
where present with its soul-stirring melody.
aud added greatly to the festivities of the
occasion. The Oroville Guards were unceasing
in their attentions to the military companies
from Chico, Bangor and Marysvie, meeting
and escorting each into town as they arrived
near the suburbs. and regalIng them with their
usual hospitality. On these excursions, the
Marysville Band led the way.
4 very large collection of articles was
received as donations to the Sanitary Fair, and
disposed OF at auction, detailed account of
which our limited space compells Us TO defer
till our next issue. The nett proceeds of the
Fair and Ball will probably reach about 81 600
The sale commenced at o'clock, and continued
till dark, great many articles still remaining
unsoId. The sale was resumed after the speak
ing closed.
At 6 o'clock, the special train of the occasion
arrived from Marysvie, bringing up COO per
ssns. The Marysville Rifles, Union Guards.
Mexican Lancers and Co. @, composed of cit
zens, all bearing torches, accompanied with one
Of their beautiful brass field pieces, filed into
line with the 0roville Guards, Chico Infantry
and Bangor Guards, and marched from the
Depot down Myers street 10 Montgomery, then
marching and countermarching through oil the
principal streets of the town, at last bringing
up in front of the speakers stand opposite the
ST. Nicholas.
The opening ceremonies commenced with the
reading of an original poem by David johnson,
Esq F.. of Berry creek. The Chairman, Hon. f.
NJ. Smith, now introduced Gen. Bidwell, who
was received with long continued cheers. lie
was followed by the Hon. A. A. Sargent in a
lengthy speech, after which the Hon. Warner
Oliver, of Si>kiyou, made brief speech, when
those who felt Inclined to indulge in the light
fantastic were invited to repair to Armory
Hall, where all necessary preparations had
been made for he Sanitary Ball. OF the
assemb'age present, we are happy to say that
we seldom, if ever, witnessed gathering of so
vast a concourse of people in California, at
which everything went off so tremendously
All appeared as quiet as the Army Of the Po
who afterward became famous as the Grave
Digger of the Chickahominy. The ilIumina-
tions were magnificent, exceeding those Of all
fcrmer occasions.
The speech of Gen. Bdwell was replete with
candor and sound logic, and did honor to the
head and heart OF the noble old pioneer As
a man, the General has won the esteem of his
fellow citizens; as a patriot, be has made
distinguished mark, aud on the Sth Of Novem-
ber 1864, the people Of Northern California
Will record their faith in bis ability and integrity
to represent them in the National Council.
The speech of the Hon. \. \. Sargent was just
what every one who had ever heard him had
reason to expect. His talents aud experience
have given him place in the 'front.' rank Of
California's eloquent sons as speaker Of ster-
ling ability and lofty patriotism, aud right well
did be support his claim to those honors on this
occasion. We did not hear the speech of Mr..
Oliver, but We understand from those who did
that it was worthy the occasion. The Glee
Club, as usual, excited rounds of applause.
The people we're enthusiastic, confident and
cheerful Democrats appear TO be sadder-
we trust they will consider their ways and
hpr0mp wiser men