Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-10-26

nounced for wednesday last, by the citizens oil
Sunbury, Northumberland and vicinity, was quite
a success, not outstanding the nclemency Of the
weather. II commenced raining early In the
morning, aud continued to do so all day and
throughout the night. yet crowds of people
througed the streets from early morning until
late at night. Owing to the rain, that part of
programme giving free dinner on the "Isand"
had to be omitted, aud the dinner was given In
both towns under shelter. As the first part Of the
programme was to be carried out at Northumber-
land, large crowd of people had gathered at the
depot to await the arrival of the speakers by the
Niagara Express train north. About o'clock,
the train arrived with Gen. J. +. Hartranft, and
Col. F. Jordan, accompanied by part OF the COM
mittce of arrangement from sunbury, and the
Sclinsgrove Cornet band, and were met by the
Dauviilc Cornet band, and the citizens Of that
place. The guests having been placed In car
riages, the procession passed through the princl-
pal streets. Gen. Hartranft, Governor elect, oc-
cupled handsome barouchc drawn by four hor
scs, which was followed by some twelve carriages
and q number of horsemcn mounted. All along
the streets the General was the recipient of voci
ferrous cheers. Many of the houses, hotels and
stores along the route were handsomely decorat-
cd with flags and wreaths, and q number of
handsome flags were placed across the streets.
The procession proceeded to the residence of Amos
E. Kapp, ESQ.,, where parlors were thrown open,
and private reception given by the Cover
nor elect. Hundreds crowded in to take by the
hand the gallant soldier and much abused can
dldate. Refreshments were served by the Misses
Kapp, to the speakers, and number of invited
guests. While the reception took place, the
strangers and citizens repaired to Johnson's Hall
where free dinner was served. We cannot pass
this part of the programme without compliment
ing the ladies of Northumberland for their pro-
ilcicncy in getting up such a grand dinner at so
short notice. The arrangements were complete
and under the management Of the committee of
arrangement from that town, gave general salts
faction. Want of room prevents us from giving
a moro extended notice.
After refreshments the procession was reform
ed by j. c. Kapp, marshal of the day, and pro-
ceeded to the large nall factory of Messrs. Van
Allen & Co., who generously stopped their works
to give shelter TO the large throng of people who
came to hear the speakers: Ameeting was orga-
nzcd by calling j, X. Davis, jr., Esq, of sunbu.
ry, to the chair, with A. Z. Kapp, Thos. Johu-
son. D. 6. Voris, 7. o. Van Allen, Capt. P. Shay,
Jos. Bostly, D. ". Sampscl, j. S. Snyder, Col.
George Wagonseler, Henry shoop, Thaddeus s.
Shannon aud l.. o. Van Allen, as Vice Presi-
dents, and NJ, B. Priestley, and RICHARD Bostly
as Secretaries.
Mr.. Davis made a few brief remarks on taking
the chair, and then introduced Col. F. Jordan,
Secretary of the Commonwealth, who made one
Of the eloquent and argumentative speeches for
which he is noted, and congratulated the people
on the great victory in Pennsylvania lately
achieved. He appealed 20 them to stand by their
colors, and roll up majotity of one hundred
thousand, on the 5th of November next.
General IIurtranrt made n forcibe speech
which was like his speeches during the late re-
bellion-short and decisive. He urged tue people to
turn ont and give General Grant a rousing mAjo-
rity on the 5th of November, and congratulated
them on their great victory. as the nail factory
was an appropriate place for such n meeting, lie
referred to the tariff aud The laborng classes, and
guaranteed them that as far as he was concern
cd he would use his influence to protect the la
boring classes IN this State.
l. The Hon. j. B. Packer, followed in an able
speech rcpletc with facts, and urged all to turn
out on the 5th of November, and vote for Grant
and Wilson, the men who arc known as stnunch
advocates of the interests of the laborcrs and me-
chanics by protecting our coal and iron interests
in this Commonwealth.
After the meeting the line of procession re-
formed and proceeded to Sunbury In carriages.
At this place the procession passed through sew
eral of the principal streets to the Court House.
The Governor elect, and the speakers, stopped at
the residence of the Hon. j. B. Packer where re-
! frcshments were furnished, and where n number
of our citizens called upon and congratulated
the Governor elect. A fine collation. was spread
in the large hall Of the Court House for the visi-
tors from other places. This part Of the pro-
gramme, as at Northumberland, was performed
by the ladies of Sunbury, WHO are ever ready and
willing to lend their aid to good cause. The
collation. excellent, and very creditable to all
parties concerned in getting it up, and we feel
sure properly appreciated by the guests.
! A magnificent torch-light parade took place in
the early part of the evening by the Grant and
! Wilson clubs of this place and Shamokin, and
other towns. The shamokin delegation number
ed between two and three hundred, who were
under the marshalship of Capt. A. Caldwell,
! headed by a Cornet Band. Many of the private
/ residences were beautifully illuminated, among
which we noticed on Market street the residences
/ of Hon. J. B. Packer. Miss l.. Stissler, S. j.
! Packer, Washington House, kept by Col. Nef,
! Central Hotel, kept by H. Haas, the residence
! of T. D. Grant, on Arch street, and Others
which have escaped our memory. Z. I. Drum
heller, proprietor of the ''City Hotel, though a
! Democrat, kindly permitted his Republican
! boarders to illuminate their rooms in his hotel,
which made fine appearance. The late victory
having aroused our own enthusiasm, we could
not help but leave our light shine. The Aiaeri-
can office was we believe, the onlyprnting cstab-
lishment illuminated. AS the procession moved
down Market street to the Court House, DR..
Crcssinger gave grand exhibition of fire works,
adding greatly to the briil,spt lights of the torch
es, presenting a scene se5on equalled in this
place.
After the parade the meeting was organized in
the Court House by the appointment of Joseph
Bird, Esq, President John Haas, Capt. A. Cald
well, J. l.. Hammer, A. Dinius, A. Blasser, Jno
Bingaman, P. II. Moore, Col. c. Nef and Chas
b. Boyer as Vice Presidents, and Wm A. Sober
and Samuel Randall, as Secretaries.