The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-11-11
ToRCHLIGET PROCESSION AND sERENADE
TO THE HON. ]. P. REED.

Last night the Democracy of Anderson assem-
bled in large numbers upon the public square, at
an early hour, for the purpose of uniting in o
torch light procession and serenade in honor Of
our distinguished townsman, Hon. j. P. REED,
the Democratic member elect from this Congress
sioual District. The procession was headed by
the newly organized Brass Band of this place, and
after some inspiring music from the amateur per-
formers, the procession was marched directly TO
the residence of Mr.. REID, with banners waving
and brilliant lights Illuminating the scene. When
the procession reached the house, and after fur
ther evidence of the proficiency already attained
by the Band, the crowd called -Socifcrousy for
Mr. REED, and that gentleman appearing upon
the piazza, he was addressed briefly and appro-
priately by Maj. B. F. WHITNEn on behalf of the
citizens assembled To this address and compli-
menary demonstration, Mr. REED responded in a
feeling manner, ably upholding tie principles of
the Democracy. and strongly attesting the wisdom
of the choice made by the citizens of the Third
District in eleyating him to this honorable posi-
ton. His speech occupied near three quarters of
on hour, and was eminently conservative in its
tone, and entirely free from denuncation and
abuse of the opposite party, except for its poiti-
cal sins and shortcomings The sentiments ut
tered on this occasion met hearty response from
the assemblage and especially the references
made to the future glory and prosperity OF the
State, which all classes of our people were eXpec-
ted to advance and uphold. We-shall endeavor to
present the substance of Mr.. REEDS remarks IN
our next issue, and hence will not furtherindicate
at this time the line of argument pursued by him
last night. Al the conclusion of his speech, amid
loudest applause from the hearers. the Band again
struck up and discoursed-ssa concord of sweet
Sounds" after which the hospitality of the house
was extended to the vast crowd. An half hour
was spent in conviyial pleasures, with toast and
song, and genuine good feeling, when the process
sion was again formed and marched away in ex- ;z5
eellent order, with earnest wishes for the happi-
ness and success of their gentlemanly host.
Subsequently, calls were made at the residences
of Messrs.J JoHN B., MOORE, JAuEs A. HoET, v"
W. -H6MrHREys and F. C. v. BoRsrEL, and after
brief responses by these gentlemen, in each in
stance the doors were thrown wide open, andgood
cheer. and lively times ensued. The late hour at
which we write; before going to Iress, prevents
any moreaextended notice of the proceedings last
night, When we left, there was much: merry
making over the quaint conception ozone of the
leading spirits on this occasion, as he was en-
gagged in burning an old carpet-bag'upon the pab
lie square, with the band Playing probably tho
-"Rogus's March" We shall reserve for next
week an accurate description of prominent
transparency displayed in the procession, which
also created great amusement and attracted con-
siderable attention, and on which was delineated
some Of the features of the recent campaign