Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-09-26
Progress ofe ov. Walkers Party.


In company with Virginia's talented
and handsome Governor, Gilbert G. WAL
ker, and company, I left Harrisburg at
1:20 P. M. yesterday. for Altoona, on
the Pennsylvania railroad, 1875 miles from
Harrisburg, and 225 miles from Phia-
delphia After rushing along tie bank,
of the Susquehannah about seven miles,
We crossed the river upon a magnificent
bridge named after the stream which ii
spans, and from which glorious view is
beheld. The river at this point is one
mile wide; above it, upon each side are
beautiful towns; below it, in the distances
is seen the dome of the State House at
Harrisburg rising from amidst the green
foliage around it, whilst iu every direc
ton, tall mountains lift their rocky heads
far toward the sky. Leaving the Sus-
quebannab. we dashed swiftly along the
banks of the 'Blue Juniatta," creeping
silently between the mountains upon each
side; on, on we 60. leaving behind US
towns and villages nestled at the foot
of great hills, blowing our way through
clcfts in the rocks lover iron pathway
darkened by the frownipg clouds that
seem ever to lingsr around these heaven
ward reaching heights Hour after hour
goes down the past, when. at 7:30 P.
NJ, Altoona is cried out by the brakeman
as our train halts in the great depot at
this place. in which thousands of people
are assembled awaiting the arrival of
Horace Greeley, who cheer wildly for
their fayorite; but as Governor. Walker
is more handsome than the sage of
Chappaqua, and is a few years younger.
they soon discover that they must await
:. the arrival of latter train, due at 9:45
P. II. We are ushered by the com-
mi.tec into the Logan House, which
would DO credit to any city in the Union
its commanding appearance, capacious
rooms, dining hall 142 feet long and 43
feet wide. its walls adorned with hand
some paintings, it's corps Of attentive
walters, and last, though not least. bill
of fare unapproachabe. One party is
compelled to postpone supper in order to
satisfy the clamor for speakers at the
great Greeley and Brown, and Buckalew
mass-neeting. A brief walk brought us
to the spot where handsome stand vas
erected, on the corner Of Bank street and
Virginia avenue, which was gaily decora-
ted with national flags and portraits Of
Horace Greeley, wilst upon the stand
was the Altoona Band. At o'clock the
audience, composing several thou,ad
crowding every entrance, was called to
order amidst the firing Of cannon, the
bursting Of rockets and the huzzas Of the
multitude.
Mr.. " oodstock, Of the Altoona bar,
president of the meeting, introduced as
the first speaker A. Worth Spates, Of
Baltimore, Of Gov. Walkers party, who
delivered pleasing address.
Governor Walker, Of Virginia, de-
liyered one of his most powerful speeches,
which was received with great applause
The Governor. was succeeded BY Col.
Hinton, Of Virginia, one Of tho most
eloquent speakers in this canvass. who
spoke until the ringing of bells. the 6r-
ing Of cannon, and the cheers Of thous-
ands, announced the arrival Of Horace
Greeley.
Our distinguished candidate was escor-
ted with difficulty through the vast crowd
now numbering Thousands. to the stand.
He delivered brief address. which was
received with great enthusiasm The
telegraph has BY this time enabled you
70 lay the-report Of the speech before
your many readers.
~. Greeley then proceeded 10 the