Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-11-10
Rejoicings at the Home Of our Presi-
dent Elect-The General Visited by
His Fellow itizens-His Response to
Their Hearty Greetings,

dent Electric General Visited by
His Fellow-Citizens-His Response to
Their Hearty Greetings
GALENA, Nov, Az Midnight
This has been the proudest evening
in all the history of Galena. The
city, heretofore Democratic, yester-.
day gave majority for her distin.
guished citizen, General Z. s. Grant,
for President Of the United States.
The county gives him larger ma
jority by $50 than it gave to Mr..
Lincoln in 1866 This magnificent
result, together with the triumphant
election of General Grant, was cele-
brated here this evening by grand
torchlight procession, bonfires, illu.
limitations and other demonstrations
of joy. The Galena Tanners, with
two bands ofmusic and procession
of citizens numbering several tnous.
and, marched to the residence ofGen.
eral Grant. in front of which spIen-
did display of fireworks was sent up,
after which three rousing cheers
were given for the President elect.-
In response to repeated calls the Gen>
eral stepped out upon the piazza and
addressed the multitude as follows:
Friends and fellow-citizens of Gal>
ena: IL thank you for this addi-
tional mark of your kindness. Suffi,
Gent, | suppose. has now been heard
OF the result of the late election to
show upon whom it has fallen to ad-
minister the affairs of the nation for
the next four years. | suppose it is
no cgotism in me to say that the
choice has fallen on me. The res-
possibilities Of the position 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 contest in
which you are all interested person.
ally as much as, and perhaps more
than | AN. | now take occasion to
bid you good bye, as leave hear to-
morrow for Washington, aud shall
probably see but few of you again 10,
some years to come, although il
would give me great pleasure to make
an annual pilgrimage to place
where | have enjoyed myself so much
as | have here during the past few
months
AT the conclusion of the first speech
of the President elect, the crowd
gave nine deafening cheers for Gen
Grant after which they proceeded Il
the residence Of Hon. +. b. Wash,
burne, who has just been reelected
to Congress, for his ninth term, BY
an overwhelming majority. After
three rousing cheers were given fol
Mr. Washburne, he was loudly call,
ed for, and responded by rendering
his heartfelt and grateful thanks tx
his old neighbors and friends for tn,
magnificent demonstration befor,
him, and for the opportunity of ming
ling his congratnlations with their
at the splendid victory which hat
yesterday been achieved by the 10y.
al people of the country in the cleo
ton of one ofour citizens to the high
est Office in the gift Of confidin,
people, and to the grandest position
in the world. [Great applause. /
The election of General Grant mea n
that the country shall have peace
/, that the people shall have an homes
and economical administration of th
government that the flag shall b
everywhere respected the rights en-
liberty and property of all men, {
all colors and climes, shall be prcteC
ted and indicated throughout tn
length and breadth Of the land
| [Cheers. All good people must re
fjoice in a result so auspicious, an
which bears peace, happiness an
prosperity to great nation, an
which challenges the profoundest in
terest Of all lovers of liberty an
good government throughout th
world.-Speciat Dispatch to the Ch,
cage Tribune