Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-02

Large and Enthusiastic Union Meeting in
ChrtstiaRG Hundred.-Our friends in Chris
tiana Hundred are fully awake to the i'm
portancc of the campaign which is to be de
clded on the sixth of November. Conse-
quentlY, their meetings are the largest, most
orderly, and best arranged of the many
which we have attended throughout the
State. On Saturday evening, meeting
was held at Fleming's Hotel, which was
attended by large numbers of people from
the surrounding country. Capt. Paschal's
club, mounted on good horses and carrying
torches, made fine appearance. The Bran
dywine Banks and Riddle and Bancroft clubs
were out in large numbers and with their
hundreds of flaming torches, made fine
display. Eloquent and soul.stirring ad
dresses were delivered by James Riddle,
Joseph Gatchell, Esq, of New Jersey,
Lieut.. Graft and others. We bespeak for
our friends in Christiana rouslng ma
jorily on the 9th of November.
A fine Piece of Mechaaism.-W called
at the coach mandatory of William Il.
Stimmel, few days ago, and were shown
the beautiful bow arch buggy, which was
awarded premium at the recent fair of tho
New Castle County Agricultural Society. 1t
is splendid piece of mechanism and reflects
the highest credit on the skill of Mr.. Slim
mel and his workmen 1t is built on the
New York style, is light and airy, and is
Just such vehicle as cannot fail to suit the
fancy of an admirer of handsome carriage.
MIR. Stimmel is an excellent mechanic, uses
none but the best materials in the construc-
tion of carriages, and we recommend him TO
the patronage of the public.
Union Mcctiags-The Union Republican
party held meeting at the City Hall, on
Tuesday evening last, which was largely at.
tended. Addresses were delivered by Dr.
Hall, and Hon. John G. Covode, of Pennsyl-
yania. Another meeting was held in King
street below Fourth, at which speeches were
made by Mr. Moran, of Philadelphia; j. L.
Killgore, of this city, and Gen Muzzey, of
Ohio. The greatest enthusiasm was mani
Tested at these meetings, and much good was
effected for the cause.
The Union TorcAligAt Frocessioa.-As we
go to press, our streets are alive with Union
clubs, and extensive preparations are being
made for the Grand Torchlight Procession.
On every side can be heard the strains of
music, delegation after delegation is arriving
from the country, the loyal people are ar
ranging to illuminate their dwellings and
places of business, flags are floating from
housetops and windows, and the procession
promises to be the most imposing that has
Blue" are marshalling their forces. The
campaign clubs are moving in large numbers
to the places appointed for the rendezvous,
and Wilmington is in blaze of light, and
the most unbounded enthusiasm is mani
tested on every side The vehicles are
handsomely decorated with flags and appro-
pirate devices, and the members of the va
rious clubs have their torches, and transpa-
rencies, &c, decked with garlands of flowers,
the handiwork of the loyal daughters of this
city. Cars containing workmen engaged at
their avocations are moving into line, and
will add much to the beauty and grandeur
of the scene. We regret that we arc unable
TO give a full description of the grand demon
stration, but the hour at which we must go
to press, precludes the possibility of our Civ
ing detailed account
Died.-Dr. Henry +. Hall died Mt his resi-
dence at Lewes, Del, on Tuesday last, in
the 7Sd year of his age. Dr. Hall was on
the Union ticket as candidate for Repre-
sentative to the General Assembly. Joshua
S. Burton has been nominated TO fill the
vacancy. Dr. Hall was among the most
respected citizens of Sussex, very useful
man, and his loss will be deeply regretted.