The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-09-07
Campaign in Pennsylvania.

Leaving Elkton in the 10 o'clock train,
on Saturday, August Gath, . o'clock found
me in Lebanon. Pennsylvania, with pop
ulation of 200. A large and enthusiastic
meeting was held in the Court House, a
large building. Hon. Wayne McVeigh and
myself had been announced to speak. After
the meeting, a Grant, Wilson and Hart
ranft club was organized. On the Sabbath
I attended the NJ. E. Church where met
with Col. Colbert and others, who were in
the First Penna., Regiment stationed at
Elkton, North East and Perryville, during
the war.
Taking the morning train, we reached
Harrisburg at 3 o'clock, where a monster
mass meeting was held. Mr.. Scott, the
present us. Senator, opened the meeting
on two hours speech, in which he ar
raigned Greeley, Buckalew and Forney,
handling them without gloves. His speech
was answered by shouts of applause that
fairly shook the large Court House. Mr..
McVey and your correspondent followed in
short speeches, and a large club was organ
lied at the close of the meeting.
Our next objective point was Pottstown,
which has a population of 1000 to 5000.
Here an out door meeting was held, and
more enthusiastic meeting was never wit
messed in the town as I was informed by
the Democrats and Republicans. This is
Hartranft's own county, the home of Gen.
Hancock, and numbers of soldiers who
made their mark in the late rebellion
Here | was accorded the honor of opening
in a speech of an hour, followed by Ex-
Gov. Pollock, of Penna.; a man of able and
bright talents, both as a lawyer and speak
Ell. Hisspeech was enthusiastically receiv-
ed. A large number of signers was had to
Grant and Wilson club. Republicans and
Democrats alike support Hartranft, pro-
nouncing as wholly false the reports circu-
lated against him. The Governor inquired
for Hon. A. Evans and Col. Geo. r. How
ard, whom he was formerly acquainted
with.
Again taking the morning train, passed
through Harrisburg, arriving at Lewisburg
on Wednesday, August eSth, at 6 o'clock,
where another large meeting was held;
large platform being erected in the street,
with the motto overhead in large letters,
"We vote for the men who whipped jeff.
Davis, not the man who baied him, here
had the honor of leading off in two hours
speech, followed by Capt. Armes, of Phila.
There was perfect sea of faces. Squares
were filed with enthusiastic and respon-
sve people-men and women. We had
the meeting at the hotel, followed by sew
eral pieces by the colored string band,
which made excellent music. Got to bed
at o'clock.
Started next morning for Lock Haven,
where we arrived in the evening. A tre-
mendous meeting was held here. Capt.
Norris of Phila., and myself addressing the
meeting.
Taking the train on the Central & Erie
road we arrived at Remove in the after
noon. This place has population offs. O0c.
Here we had large and enthusiastic meet
ing, and being without assistance the speak
ing all devolved upon your correspondent.
A club was formed-the roll book receiving
many names, including number of Irish
citizens working here on the railroad.
After five hours ride, we found ourselves
in Ridgeway, with a population of 1000,
and were met at the cars by Judge Patti
son. Here meeting was held which can
not be described. They seemed to come
from every quarter. The Judge and
myself were the spokesman for the occa-
sion. 1t was ON this ride that fell in with
Hon. Gleni Schofield, one of the ablest men
in Philadelphia; also with Hon. Simon
Cameron.
After spending the Sabbath in this quiet
town and attending the Methodist church,
Monday morning found us on our way to
Kane; arriving there at o'clock P. NJ
Here we met Gen. Kane. the commander
of the Bucktails," and although the
Democratic nominee for Congress, met us
at the depot with his carriage and drove
us up to his residence, $500 feet above the
level of the sea, where we took tea. Going
back to the town of Kane We found large
building filled with people, the old Buckss
tail band making martial music on the fife
Rogers and myself spoke to an intelligent
audience.
11.30 P. NJ. found ms in route for home,
making Philadelphia at 1s.30P. NJ, next
day.
On the way from Harrisburg met Lieut..
Gov. Pinchback, of Louisiana, on his way
to Maine to take part for Grant and Will
son. had 4 long and interesting CONVEX
sation with him. First taking sides with
the Liberal movement, he soon found the
old leaders wanted all and conceded moth
ing,-the whole affair being a sham-con-
sequently he has come out for Grant and
Wilson, and says all their troubles being
settled Louisiana is certain for Grant
He we'll knows Mr.. Matlack of this town,
of whom he spoke in the highest terms
After the close of the Maine canvass, he
intends, if nothing prevents, stopping
day in Elkton, when he will address the
people of Cecil in this town.
In brief, we spoke eight times, riding
nine hundred miles, beside speaking three
times to clubs just organizing. My little
boy went with me all through, coming
home fresher than l did. On arriving al
Philadelphia l was booked for Maine, but
was not able by reason of business to go,
promising to accompany Gov. Pollock from
October LIST till the election, in another
part of the State. ]. E. W.
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