The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-11-13

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| I39i stFrOu1the Chicago Tribune.1o o4a.'f
GIEzsA, Nov gig Midnight-
This has been the pfoudest evening IN
| all the history Of Galena. The city,
heretofore Democratic, yesterday gave
a majority for her distinguished citizen,
General US. Grant, for President of
the United States. The county gives
him larger majority BY 400 than it
Irgavs Mr., Lincoln in 1866. This mag
nifCent result, together with the triam-
phant election of General Grant was cell
eBrated here this evening by grand
torchight procession, bonfres, illumin-
ations and other demonstrations of JOY.
ThelGalsna Tanners, with two bands
of music and procession of citizens
numbering several thousand, marched
to the residence of General Grant, in
front of which a splendid display of
fireworks was sent up, after which three
rousing cheers we're given for the Press
ideht elect, In,.response to repeated
calls the General stepped out upon the
piszzaoand addressed the multitude as
follows: aE rs i7- .JJIa
FRIENDS AND FELLow-oITIzENs OF
GALEEA:s 81 thank you for this addi-
tional mark of your kindness. Sufficient,
/ suppose, has now been heard of the
result of the late election to show upon
whom it has fallen to administer the af4
fairs of the nation for the next four
years. | suppose it is no egotism in
me to say that the choice has fallen on
me. The responsibilities of the posi-
tion 1 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 together in this contest-a con-
test in which you are allinterested per-
sonally as much as, and perhaps more
than am. now take occasion to bid
you goodbye, as leave here tomorrow
for Washington, and shall probably see
but few Of you again for some years to
come, although it would give me great |
pleasure to make an annual pilgrimage
to a place where l have enjoyed myself |
SO much as l have here during the past
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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 resi-
denee of Hon. E. B. Washburne, who
has just been reelected 10 Congress, for
his ninth term, by an overwhelming
majority. After three reusing cheers
we're given for Mr.. Washburne, he was
oudly called for, and responded by
his heartfelt and grateful
hanks to his old neighbors and friends
or the magnificent demonstration be-
ore him, and for the opportunity of
his congratulations with theirs
It the splendid victory which had yes
erday been achieved by the loyal peo-.
lie of the country in the election of one
# cur own citizens to the highest Office
n the gift of a confding people, and to
he grandest position in the world.
Great applause. The election of Gen.
irant means that the country shall have
eace; that the people shall have an
onest and economical administration
{ the government; that the flag shall
e everywhere respected the rights and
berty and property of all men, of all
olors and climes, shall be protected
nd vindicated throughout the length
nd breadth of the land. ECheers.
III good people must rejoice in a result
} suspicious, and which bears peace,
appiness and prosperity to a great ma
on, and which challenges the pro-
'undest interest of all lovers of liberty
nd good government throughout the
orld.
Mr.. Washburne then allued to the
,turns somewhat in detail, and partic-
larly from his own district and city. Il,
e again extended his heartfelt thanks
his constituents, neighbors and
iends who had nine times supported
i'm for Congress with a devotion, zeal
ID unanimity which aroused emotions |
his heart which no language could |
Ipress.
When Mr.. Washburne had conclud-
|, Hon. W. B. Allison, just reelected
Congress from the Third District of
'wh made a rousing speech, after
hich the crowd dispered.
The demonstration of the evening
as the grsndest ever witnessed in
alena The illuminations of private
sidences were magnificent. r