Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-08
Political Demonstration in Baltimore.
Brilliant Procession.

grand demonstration of the Democratic
Conservative party Of Baltimore, comprising
an immense and brilliant procession, with
torches, banners and devices and an over
whelming ss-meeting in Monument Square,
took place on Monday night of last week,
upon the call of the Democratic executive
committee of that city. From the SIM, We
features of the occasion:
The procession was one Of the largest DEM
onstrations of the kind witnessed in Baltimore
for many years. Gen. Ferdinand G. Latrobe
acted as chief marshal with Col S. Sands
Mills and Capt John W. Torch as division
marshals.
THE FIRST DIVISION,
consisting of the first to the ninth wards, in
elusive, turned out very strong, each ward
having its own music, and nearly all preceded
by a cavalcade of horsemen. There we're
several boats in this division, rugged and
manned as ships, wagons with huge bells, &c.
The first ward was headed by body of
men in red shirts, each carrying a torch
They had two ships in line. There was also
a neat monument, with appropriate notices.
Among the notices we're: "The sons of Old
ireland ever true to the democratic party"
picture of Jefferson, with sThe hero of de-
mocracy," "All tyrants must fall"
Third Ward.-This ward paraded very
strong, and almost every man carried either q
Transparency. flag or Chinese lantern.
Fourth Ward.-The fourth was preceded
by a number of mounted men, and the line
was profuse with lights of every description.
Among the many notices were, "West Vir-
ginia has Answered the Echo" mo Grant
Wanted Here, we have no presents to Give )"
"Sailors Wanted-no Marines" "Up in a
Balloou-BilIy Marine"
Fifth Ward-This ward turned out strong,
and was headed by number of horsemen.-
There were large number of transparencies,
and among them 1.-The Hon. Stevenson Archer
will once more save Maryland )" "All hail,
West Virginia ;" 'sAn Old Sailor before Ma.
rine. any time )" also full rigged ship.
Eighth Ward,-Limerick turned out in
her strength, and was perfect blaze Of light
Among the notices were: +: Our Swami
The Limerick Boys say he must go back to
Congress, and so he shall;' Limerick fires
100guns Cor West Virginia )" "West Virginia
all right and Wheeling nlong;" "The Linz
erick Boys ready and not afraid"
Ninth Ward.-The ninth ward looked re-
markably we'll, and had an abundance OF light.
Among the transparencies were, There's
Life in the Old Land Yet;" "Ballots against
Bayonets )" monument, with numerous de-
vices, &c.
THE SECOND DIVISION,
comprising the tenth to the twentieth wards,
inclusive, was marshaled by Capt. John W.
Torsch, division marshal. Each ward had q
chief marshal, with several assistants, all
mounted and wearing appropriate sashes.-
The spectacle as the division started. off was
grand aud imposing, the numerous colored
lanterns of almost every hue, with the various
other transparepcies, having quite brilliant
effect. Bands of music were placed at proper
intervals in the line. The display made by
each ward was attractive, and the more inter.
estng of the objects in line are particularized {:
Eleventh Ward-J. Wesley Watkins, chief
marshal.-AmoDg the Inscriptions upon the
transparences in this ward were the follow
ing: 1--WE are Coming. Hiram Useless, Co.
600 strong;" WANTED, Honest Officials
Apply at tho Custom house ;" "Swann for
President in 1872" This inscription was
upon several transparencies in the line. J.
There was also a monument upon a wagon
bearing the following inscriptions "All hail,
West Virginia )" "Keep the ball moving !"
"The white Swami of Mary yland." There was
picture of General jackson, with the words
jackson and Liberty )" also of a rooster, who
was made to say, "While live I'll crow"
Fourteenth ward d-Wm. L. Sherretts, chief
marshal.-This ward was headed by a wagon
drawn by four horses, bearing handsome
monument, the front of which contained n
full>size picture of General Jackson. Among
the inscriptions were: "You may cover US
with bayonets, but you cannot kill our prin-
ciples." There was also life size portrait of
Washington. Among the inscription 1--WE
want no amalgamation in Maryland )" Under
radical rule $500, 600 900 national debt
under democratic rule s100,000,000 surplus
in the United States treasury"
Twentieth Ward-J. J. Chalmers, chief
marshal.-The display made by this ward,
which brought up the rear, was no less i'm
posing than those that had preceded it This
ward had large wagon. drawn by four horses,
literally covered with flags, and hauling boys
with lanterns, transparencies, &c. Upon one
side of the wagon, in large letters. were the
words, "Free Press" and on the other, "Free
Speech" Among the notices were the fol-
lowing: 1--WE Give our votes Freely. without
Money, for the Nations Good ;" ''Inspectors
have not made us Afraid !" Maryland is Safe, +"
&c.