Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-10-03
THE REPUBLICAN MEETING.

vention at the Court House, In Clearfeld
borough, on Wednesday evening, September
10Th, 1866.
The day was very unpropltlous-rain hav-
ing fallen up to clock, p. m. But, not
withstanding the unfavorable condition of
the weather, goodly number of persons
came to town during the day, and, towards
| evening, delegation from Curwensville,
and points above arrived, which, in addi-
ton to few vehicles hastily gathered up,
entered town in procession amidst the way-
ing of flags and the enlivening strains of
martial music, and cheers. The procession,
along its line of march, was ever and anon
greeted with cheers and the waving of hand
kerchiefs by the ladies. In the procession
were 50 vehicles containing 265 persons, and
90 men OIL horseback. With few excep-
tions, the procession was made up of voters
large proportion of them soldiers
In the evening, and just preceding the
opening of the meeting, the boys in blue
| turned out and formed a torch-light process
| sion; and headed by an excellent band of
martial music, and amidst the light of their
blazing torches, marched through our
streets, presenting, truly, magnificent ap-
pearance. All honors are due to these sur
vivlng heroes and defenders of the Union
| After having passed along our principal
streets, they entered the Court House. and
soon every available position in the capacious
room was crowded to overhowing.
Tho hour for opening the meeting having
arrived, 1t was called to order by ID. Faust
Esq, the Chairman of the Republican coun-
ty Committee who announced the following
list Of officers, which, upon motion, was
unanimously adopted
President, H. B. SwooPE, Esq:
Vice Presidents, Capt j. H. Heasley
James Glenn, L. w. Weld, Capt D. Nc
Gaughey, Jacob Mock, Edw. w. Graham,
Edw McGarvey, Alex. Murray, John Bar
moy, S. B. Lingle, j. A. Caldwell, Daniel
Graham, John Tyler, J. w. T. Hollopeter
j. B. Martin, Zack Bailey, John Dale, and
r. j. Shaffner.
Secretaries, James f. Ross, VIM A. Mel
son, Osburn Hcel Jacob Birge, Capt j. L.
Rex, and S. j. Row.
Upon taking the chair Mr. Swoope, in
few brief remarks, stated tie object of the
meeting, and then introduced the Hon.
| GLENN W. Scofeld, our member of Con-
gress, who, was welcomed by three hearty
cheers from the immense audience
Mr.. Scofeld then addressed tho people
present upon the political issues of the day, in
avery dignifed and respectful manner using
no harsh epithets or immoderate expressions
against his political opponents. He discuss
ed the Constitutional amendment at some
length, and clearly demonstratedits business
and moderation towards Southern rebels,
and the effect it would have upon the fu-
ture status of Congress, in that it made the
voting population the basis Of representa-
ton. His remarks were explicit, we'll timed
and to the point, and made a favorable i'm
preston upon all who heard them; and, we
doubt not, will have the effect to dispel
much of the false impression that has been
created against Mr. Scofeld by his political
opponents, in this county. During his re-
marks he was frequently interrupted with
enthusiastic applause.
| Capt. Hutchison, of Bellefonte, was then
introduced. His remarks were more es-
pecially addressed to his fellow soldiers
| large numbers of whom were present from
all parts of the county. His points, in re-
ference to the political issues now before
the country, were well taken, clear and
pointed. He demonstrated plainly who
were the true friends of the soldiers, and
urged them to support Gen. Geary for Gov
ernor, as he is worthy of their votes. MIR.
| H., is young man of more than ordinary
ability, and fluent and pleasant speaker.
His remarks were received with great ap-
plause by the audience
Hon. II. Souther, of Ridgway, was the
next speaker introduced He entertained
the audience in his usual able and felicitous
style, for short time; and was applauded
to the echo, ever and anon, as he illustrated
the political status of the Copperhead party
now and during the war On account of the
lateness of the hour, Mr.. Southers re-
marks were brief, yet pungent and explicit
I'll. B. Swoope, Esq, being loudly called
for by the audience, rose and made few
brief remarks-the people cheering vocifer-
ously as he photographed some of the lead
ers of the Copperhead party in this county.
Mr. Swoope, although urgently solicited,
declined making any extended remarks, on
account of the lateness of the hour, but pro-
posed three cheers for Geary, Scofeld, and
the whole Republican ticket, which were