The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-17
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
was a large turnout of the

PoLITIcAL.-There was large turnout of the
members of the Campaign CLUB last night at
Concert Hall. AT O'Clock Colonel William B.
Mann came forward, and said that we could
thank God that we lived in SO free and elorious
a country, with tre edom of fetters, body, and
mind. 1t is true that four or five years ago
freedom from fetters was only for those who
were fortunate enough to be born free, but now
what a spectacle this great country presents
from the lakes to the gulf, from the Atlantic to
the Pacific, not slave exists. IT is fixed fact
that the stars on the American banner shall
exist for all. Such was the determination of
our great leader, Ulysses 8. Grant. Even
in the darkest hours of the Rebellion,
much as, he, wished for peace, he SAID,
is wiped out of existence."' Now even the most
perverse rebels recognize the fact that slavery is
dead. The speaker then alluded to the blessings
enjoyed by the people, and the fact that America
Also to the fact that Mr.. Roebuck lately assert.
ing that none but the vile and wicked partici-
pated in our elections, refuting 1t as wicked
tlander, or else that the gentleman was entirely
ignorant of American institutions. He closed
by implorlpg all to rally around the banner of
Grant for the whole State and city ticket. As
for himself, although much abused, he forgave
all If they are only for Grant and Colfax. Fraud
must and shall be prevented, aud then there is
no doubt but what Philadelphia will give 10, 600
majority for Tyndale. II was then stated that
1000 torches had been obtained for the use of the
club. Itwas resolved to appoint sixteen general
ant marshals. 1t was also resolved to appoint a
committee to procure ambulances for the
wounded soldiers at the Soldiers Home, many
of whom had signifed their desire to parade
with the club. The chair appointed as the COM
mittee Bessrs. Free eborn, Leeds, and Butler.
The Tenth Ward reported three full compan es.
Colonel Mann then introduced Colonel Fitz-
gerald, who addressed the club. He urged all
to cooperate vigorously in the work, as all
depended on this great State and city. After
some unimportant business the club adjourned
10 parade on Saturday night next.
Third Ward Grant and Colfax Club have a
grand mass meeting, this evening, at Second
and Christian streets. A number of clubs will
be in attendance, and the friends of Benjamin
l.. Berry will be out in their strength.
The Twenty-fourth Ward turns out in force
for flag raisinP and meeting at Forty-hrst and
HaVeTiord streets, at p. M.
The Republican Executive Committee of
the Second Ward are making extensive prepara'
tions for q monster demonstration, to take place
ou the evening of the 30th of september, AT
Fifth aud Washington avenue. 1t is proposed
to make this the crowning meeting OF the cam
pagn, and eminent speakers are expected from
all parts of the country.
Very extensive arrangements are being
made by the State Central Committee of Sol
diers and Sailors to receive Their comrades from
abroad on the lst and I'd of next month. The
Committee are in receipt Of letters from all
parts Of the loyal States, Indicating that quite
an army of veterans viii assemble here. Tue
| transportation for this occasion has been re-
duced to just one-half the 10 vest excursion
rates ever before offered By the Penns vlvania
Railroad, as Will be seen by the follow
| letter.
| PFNNsYLvANIA RR gems ERAL TICKET OFFICE
/ September l6 lses.-General OnarIes II. T. Coils
Dear bir The Pennsylvania Railroad Company VII
| Including The Phadepbis and Erie RaIroad ur1nl
iuch poiSts as they sell Philadepha tlekets, excur
two cents per mile ior the round trip, 10 organized