The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-10-03
THE PARADE.

As Senator Cattell was concluding his speech,
at the main stand, the torchlight procession
hove in sight, and as he finished the first COM
panes reached the League House. At this
point the street was illuminated by fireworks
provided by the League. Two stands for the
purpose had been provided, one at either end
OF the Club building, and as the line of the pro-
cession approached, tine signal fo- lighting the
monster rockets and bengola5 was given, and
the whole neighborhood was bathed in blue and
golden fire. Into this magical atmosphere,
accompanied by music heightened by cheers and
huzzas, penetrated the pioneers. As each sue
cessve company filed past the League 1t cheered
Justify, and the great crowd in the street, as
well as the numbers on the roof and balconies
OF the Club house, were not slow TO return the
The New York delegation was very strong
and was greeted with delight by the assem-
blsge. club from Trenton looked very WELL
and met with approval. Camden also furnished
a numerous and well-appointed corps. Della;
ware had all eyes upon her, and throve well
under the inspection.
The front OF the League House was illuminated
in its usual handsome style for great political
occasions. The names OF Lincoln, Grant, Far
ragut, and other heroes appeared in gas-jets
over the windows and balconies, and the NOBLE
building was dIaped with flags and streamers.
From the street it presented magnificent APP
pearance, calculated TO impress the delegations
as they marched by in the glare of all Its lights,
| and under the magnetic sympathy OF out
stretched hands and friendly voices. And still on
| and IN the line OF torches came. Taere seemed
| to be no end OF them. When the line reached
Walnut street it turned and countermarched up
| Broad. This double line, with its various
| bands of music performing, II not in concord,
| at least together IN ade up scene OF excitement
and confusion which critics in this kind oil
| enter ainment esteem essential to success. Not
| only infantry appeared in the procession, but
| cavalry; and not only cavalry, but artillery. A
| battery OF light pieces was dragged over the
route by long lines Of jolly fellows, who ap-
! peared TO ENJOY Juggling its weight. The tars
| were the recipients OF especial favors from the
| ladies and gentlemen on the League balconies,
| perhaps on account OF their numbers as COM
! parad to the rest of the procession.
Many of the boys looked pretty. well tired
out, what with marching and lnc1dentals, but
| they held their ground well. Not few
| instances were noted of desire to cheer Grant
and ColtaX or tue Union League aud manifest
! inability to do so arising from hoarseness.
| There were gaps In the line, too, as though the
| spirit was willing though the flesh was weak,
| and there were enough genuine spirit and vim
| TO make up for all deficiencies.
The "lnvincibles" were the great success OF
| the evening in q spectacular point of view.
| They marched 1900 strong, eight abreast, and
| CONQUERED the hearts of the gentle sex by their
stern appearaI ce and martial bearing. Every
| second Inyincibe carried a bouquet, but that
| did not initiate against his very warllke appear
ance. The other city clubs were also out In
| great strength. 1t was quite late (past twelve
| o'clock) when the last of the great procession
| passed the League, but the Gro Wds did not d.
perse until they had closely scanned the mar
| who carried the last torch, and had responded
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