The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1868-11-12
How General Grant Received
the News.

A special dispatch to the Chicago TiiG-
une, dated midnight, says: This has been
the proudest evening in all :he history of
Gaiena- The city, heretofore Democrat
ic, yesterday gave majority for her dis
tinguished citizen, General u. S. Grant,
Tor President of the United States. The
county gives him larger majority by
tour hundred than 1t gave to Mr.. Lincoln
In 1866 This magnificent result, togeth-
er with the triumphant election of Gcner-
al Grant, was celebrated here this even
ing by grand torchlight procession, bon
fires, llluminations and other demonstra-
tions Of joy. The Galena Tanners, with
two bands Of music and a procession or
citizens numbering several thousand,
marched TO the residence of General Grant,
in front Of which splendid display of
fireworks was sent up, after which three
rouslng cheers were given for the Prcsi-
dent elect. In response to repeated calls,
the General stepped out upon the piazza
and addressed the multitude as follows:
''Friends and fellow citizens of Galena:
l thank you for this additional mark of
your kindness. Sufficient, l suppose, has
now been heard of the result of the late
election to show upon whom it has fallen
to administer the affairs of the nation for
the next four years. l suppose it is no
egotism In me to say that the choice has
fallen on me. The responsibilities of the
position L feel, but accept them without
fear, if | can have the same support which
has been given to me thus far. | thank
you and all others who have fought togeth-
er in this contest-a contest In which YOU
are all interested personally as much as,
and perhaps more than am. now take
occasion to bid you good bye, as l leave
here tomorrow for Washington, and shall
probably see but few of you again for
years to come, although it would give me
great pleasure to make an annual pilgrim
age to a place where have enjoyed my
self so much as | have here during the
past few moths"
At The conclusion Of this FIRST speech of
the President elect, the crowd gave nine
deafening cheers for Gen. Grant, after
which they proceeded to the residence Of
Hon. i. B. Washburne, who has Just been
reelected to Congress, for his ninth term,
by an overwhelming majority After
three rousing cheers were given for Mr.
Washburne, he was loudly called for, and
responded by rendering his heartfelt and
grateful thanks tc his old neighbors and
friends for the magnificent demonstration
before him, and for the opportunity of
mingling bis congratulations with theirs
at the splendid victory which had yester-
day been achieved by the loyal people of
the country in the election of one OF our
own citizens to the highest Office in the
gift of a confding people, and to the grand
est position 10 the world. The election
of Gen. Grant means that the country
shall have peace; that the people shall
have an honest ard economical admins
tration of the Government; that the flag
shall be everywhere respected the rights
and liberty and property of all men, of all
colors and climes, shall be protected and
vindicated throughout the length and
breadth of the land All good people
must rejOiee In a result so auspicious, and
which bears peace, happiness and pros
perity to great nation, and which chal-
lenges the proloundest interest of all low
ers of liberty and good government
throughout the world.