The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-16

Broad street, from Market to Spruce streets,
last night was in a blaze OF glory. 1t was the
occasion of a grand mass meeting by the Re-
publican party OF Philadelphia to reindorse the
nominations of General u. s. Grant for the
Presidency and Hon. Schuyler ColfaX for the
Vice Presidency of the nation. 1t was under
the auspices of the Union League and, like all
. other demonstrations which that body have
arranged, was a perfect success, both In the
number of spectators and the patriotic and
eloquent utterances of the distinguished speak.
ers. The enthusiasm was unbounded.
Never before in the State Of Pennsylvania was
there such o meeting. Besides the thousands
that were wedged between Walnut and Chesnut
streets, miles of Grant battalions passed through
the throng, and at one time there were three Of
these lines in notion each accompanied by
numerous bands OF music and carrying trans
parencies, on each Of which were inscribed
patriotic notices. The scene in front of the
League at this time was perfectly grand.
General Daniel E. Sckles had the stand, and it
was with great difficulty that he could proceed
As he stood reviewing the columns he would be
occasionally recognized by some "boy-in blue,n
who would propose three cheers for the hero OF
Gettysburg, and the wild huzzas OF the thou
sands rent the air. These compliments the
gallant General acknowledged by raising his hat
and proposing three cheers for the delegation.
The League Building was dressed in flags and
bunting from the ground to the topmost point
of the flagstaff above the roof. At the base of
the Mansard roof in the centre OF the building,
in brilliant gas jets, was the reyered name OF
Washington; Immediately below were arranged
those of the martyred Lincoln, the great captain
Grant, and the statesman Colfax; while on the
those familiar names-Sherman, Farragut,
Meade, and Geary, and on the north sckles and
Howard.
In this wing was also placed large transparency
upon which were thrown dissolving views and
revolving wheels OF the most brilliant colors
which, fading gradually away, gave place to
portraits Of Washington, Grant, Colfax, and
other prominent heroes and statesmen. Imms.
dlately over the balcony was an arch OF gas
jets enclosing thirteen burning stars surrounded
by brilliant shield of light.
Shortly after General Sickles had been intro
duced the campaign clubs commenced fling
past, and nearly every ward in the city was
represented.
The first to arrive was the German Republican
Central Club, numbering about two hundred
men, preceded by a cavalcade and band.
Next came the Tanners Club of the Second
Ward, with their red equipments, large numbers
and fine bearing, presenting an imposing appear
ance. They carried large transparency, With
the likeness of General Grant.
Then followed the Taylor Club of Bridesburg,
with drum corps and beautiful transparency,
on which was Inscribed, "We will fight it out
on this line, if it takes us till doomsday."
They were followed by the Fourteenth Ward
organization, two hundred strong, with band
and numerous flags. In their rear was the
Grant and ColfaX Club of the First Ward, num-
bering about three hundred. This organization
presented very fue appearance, and were
preceded by band and pioneers with axes. A
large transparency was borne in the wagon with
the inscription ''The largest pole knocks the
most persimmons"
Then came the Republican Invincibles, who
marched past in their usual beautiful and
soldlsr-like style. The Club turned out at least
one thousand men in line. Whilst they were
passing the main stand General Sickles compli-
mented them very highly, saying to those
around him that ''they were the finest looking
BODY OF men he ever saw, and that they
marched with the precision of veteran soldiers.r
1t was with the utmost difficulty that the Club
pressed Its way through the multitude present.
On their heels came the Republican Invincibles
Ol SnSsISi' IWo AunuIeu slronS. InlS CIuO mad
several large transparencies. On one OF tn EN-
was inscribed" Protection to American Indus
tryj" "Grant was Tanner, and is the Work
ingman's Friend" On another was printed
"William Penn was a Carpetbagger." This
latter inscription was received with shouts Of
laughter.
The Sixth Ward numbered about 200 men.
The feature of the Ninth Ward was an omni-
bus drawn containing wounded soldiers with a
transparency with the following inscriptlons:-
''We fought with him. We will vote for him, -
The Sixteenth Ward had a cannon fixed in an
open wagon, from which continuous fire was
kept up.
The Fifteenth Ward carried off the palm, next
TO the InVincibles. This ward turned out at
least 800 men, fully equipped.
The Nineteenth Ward carried silken banner,
presented by the ladies.
The Berry Campaign Club was out in force
The Tenth Ward, as usual made a good dis.
play. There were at least five hundred men in
line. Their feature was lsrge transparencv
in the front of which was Representation NJ
the front portico of the White House. with
General Grant sitting on the side with the stars
and Stripes, and opposite sat Seymour with the
Stars and Bars
The Eleventh Ward numbered about two hun.
dTed men.
The Twentieth ard was represented by twJ