Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-11-04
THE DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

The great Democratic mass meeting Of last
Saturday, about which so much had been said
and prophesied, could scarcely be called sue
cess In tie first place the day was not auspi-
cious as considerable rain fell in the morning
and a cold, raw wind blew during the balance
Of the day, For a long time the crowd, like
Artemus Wards regiment Of Brigadier Generals
was composed entirely of the Marshals, who
and rode furic1sly up and down the street rs if
determined that no effort of theirs should be
wanting to prevent failure. BY noon, how
ever, good many people were in town and
several professions of teams, large share of
which were hired for the occasion, had arrived.
The Union was typifed by two different wagon
loads, each composed of thirty-seven shivering
girls in white, except ten dressed in mourning
or half mourning to represent the sad con-
dition of the oppressed rebel States.
In the afternoon Eldrdge spoke from the
Linden House to a crowd whose chattering
teeth well-nigh drowned out the great Objec-
to say that his speech was wholly unworthy of
a man occupying the posi- he does for 1t
abounded in fasehoods and Misrepresentation
which would have disgraced the lowest dema-
gogue. In the evening there was torchlight
procession of less than two hundred torches.
As the struggling, ''wobbling" line passed by
any one could see that no soldier, and apparent,
~ but few sober men marched in it. When
the procession came around the last time the
street and walks were filled with q roaring
rabble which surged along screaming, bowling
and cheering as if Pandemonium had broken
loose.
1t had been arranged that there should be
speaking at two halls, and at the appointed
time they were both filled Judge Orion spoke
! at Music Hall, and D. F. Weymouth, Esq, at
Coles Hall. The crowd at the latter place. az
ter listening few moments, set out almost en-
masse for the other hall, but finding that filled
they started back to hear Weymouth out. Their
virtuous intention, however, was never accom-
plished, for the numerous saloons between tie
was LEFT to .iarangue empty benches. Before
midnight these saloons had the greatest part oil
the balance and the great day of which SO
much had been expected, wound up in glorious
Democratic style. - -..-
WELL-DRESsEO SHANGHAIs.--Ne Never
have the jubiIant Shanghas of La Crosse been
so well dressed as since the elections in Penn
sylvania, Ohio and Indiana, and all this, too, is
at the expense of the sorry looking Democrat;
| who are economising their wardrobes in order
to dress up the victorious and winning roosters
1t is tough, but it is honest. Good clothes,
new hats and pocket money are enjoyable
| things especially when they can sbe won from
! Democrats in such good electiOns.- La Crosse
Republican.
In Waterfowl there are a. number Of
| 90 Shanghais" who have been accustomed fol
years to postpone buying their years supply
of clothing till after the fall elections, when
they would rig out at the expense Of the san
guine democrats who, being deceived by the
one-sided appearance which political affairs as
sumo in this city, would be willing to risk
their money on the result of the elections. But
our Shanghais will be compelled this Fall to
buy their clothes with their own money, FOR
but few of them have been able to get up any
bets with the Democrats, who have learned
wisdom by experience, and who can serenely
listen to the reports of the most stunn;n g de-
feats-having the solid satisfaction that their
money is safe in their pockets