Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-09-30

THE DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETINa.--On We'd
nesday evening the great Mass Meeting of the
Democracy came off at the Court House, accord
ing to previous notice by bills and order of the
Democratic standing committee. The house was
perhaps three -fourths filed, and on glancing overs
we Judge about one-half were Republicans.
Gen. VIM. McCandlcss, candidate for Auditor
General was introduced, who delivered the OPEN
ing speech. His speech was made ur of the
usual stereotype arguments of the party. He wac
followed by Mr.. Furry, Of williamsport, who was
more furious, which had the effect Of infusing
fire In the breasts of some of his hearers. ...,
Mr.. Chalfant, candidate for Legislature in this
district, was called upon, who startedout at once
upon the war path, and denounced all the Demo-
cracy who would not adhere to the fraudulent
ticket, and appealing to them to vote the whole
ticket. About this time staunch oil Democrat
wished to know why he was so anxious to not
cut the ticket now, when 1t was well known that
he was a boltcr himself two years ago, when he
ran against the ticket to defeat Mr., Bpckalew.
In replying, he used language which was neither
polished or polite towards some Of DUR most re-
spectacle and influential Democrats, who stood
up and denounced Mr.. Chaifant as q liar. This
part not being on the programme, had the effect TO
bring the whole audience to their feet, when the
meeting began to assume the appearance of a
Democratic meeting. Considerable loud talking
was nduged in, which disgustcd the honest por-
tion of the Democrats, and they began to leave
the room, thus cutting short Mr. Chalfant's
speech, and closing the meeting. % -
| 1t appears that Mr.. ChAIfantls not only unpo-
I,x lie
intimate democratic ftcuds In this county. '''
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THE FAIR.-Thc Agricultural Fan which camc
off in this place during this ,week,aproycd Very
successful. The weather on the first day was
very unfavorable, and the rain in the. morning
had the tendency to keep back n largeamouut of
stock, farming implements, and other articles
which had been prepared for the occasion. We
are informed that large portion would have
been brought on the second day, but Che Com
mttec had announced that they could not be en-
tered after the first day, which certainly wns an
oversight, as the Committee ngrced to continue
the fair one day longer. Tuesday was princi-
pally devoted in preparing the articles on the
ground for exhibition. About noon the l. o. of
r. NJ. and fire Department paraded on the race
course, and made handsome display. On
Wednesday the weather more favorable,
which resulted in much larger gathering
of people than has ever assembled at any
County Fair in central Pennsylvania, the number
being estimated at from 5000 TO 1000 Every
train that arrived during the day was crowded,
increasing the number until the extensive fair
grounds appeared to be mass of busy, STIR
ring, happy people, intent on seeing and en-
invi D1yi tn IN
was unable to procure list of articles OH exhi-
bltion for publication. Many of the articles
were worthy of special notice, of which We may
speak hereafter. Some excellent fruit was cxhi-
bited, such as apples, pears, grapes. &c. lot
of superior Concord grapes were exhibited by
Geo. b. Youngman, ESQ.,, which were, perhaps,
the finest in appearance that have been exhibited
at any fair this season. II. b. Masser also cxhi-
btcd varieties of grapes merely as specimens.
There was much interest manifested In trotting
matches. Some excellent stock was entered, and
went over the course which attracted the attcn-
ton of large numbers of people. On Thursday
the principal feature was the trial of steam fire
engines. Two steamers were entered, Indepen-
dent No. 1, of Williamsport, and The, Sunbury
steamer, No. !. The contest, for an hour, was
most spirited and exciting. Both enginesare ex-
ccllcnt specimens, and performed admirably. The
independent is n second class 'Amoskelg,'' and
the Sunbury third class ''Silsby'' engine. The
latter took the premium by about 10 feet, work
ing under 80 pounds less steam than the William
sport engine. which twice burstcd its hose during
the contest. ..- ... ir -.<.
As the Executive Con mittcc agreed to contin-
lie the fair one day longer, considerable more
ol, al Wndp nd fno
display was had than Oh the previous day. ''
Altogether the fair was n most complete sue
cess, and convinced all that this is the proper
place for the fair to be held annually. 1t is the
most convenient, and most central point in the
county, and those attending can reach here il
the morning by rail, and return to their homes in
the evening. There is no doubt but that every
year will bring larger additions. Being almost
new thing for our farmers on this side of the riv-
er, if continued, will give such encouragement for
producing stock that will not be excel ed in the
State. As this has been ii success, we hope that
the society will give Sunbury another chance to
still improve on this first trial.
d. II. RAILRoAD.-Thc Danville Mcoi,oa has
the following notice Of the Danvillc, IIuzletion
and Wilkcsbarrc r. r., and its Protector:
This road is about completed from Sunbury TO
q connection with the Lehigh Valley railroad.
The untiring and preserving effects of its officers
have placed it among the great achievements of
the day, especially when it is remembered that
its conception and construction depended entirely
on the excrtions of one man, now at its head.
This speaks volumes In fayer of his bold enter
prise and indomitable energy. This road leads
In the direction of New York. but 1t Is the intcn-
ton TO continue line of railroad to connect with
the Hartford and Erie, which latter, though now
temporarily suspended, will be built in due time.
The suspension bridge, together with about
twenty-six miles west of the Hudson, has been
let to party of wealthy gentlemen, whose ability
to complete the work Is mdoubtedE' This will
leave link OF about sixty-fVe miles'to form one
continuous line 20 Boston, Bangor ahd llallftx,
when the Hartford and Erie is com pltted. Look,