The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-28


necessary equipments for grand show. so, ex-
pest the generosity Of the republicans has been
TUE PROCESSION
formed at about halfpast one O'Clock at the rail-
road depot, to description OF which scarcely feel
General Davis Osi his old war charger. seated in a
cavalry saddle mounted with silver. Next came
having y sse
a0eut two feet In height. In the van sat the mem
hers Of one Of the county bands win not crltcfse
Q carriage drawn by SIX horses bearing General
Fitzpatrick and two others, who were SO surrounded
6y nowers as to be scarcely visible. The General
be accounted for by the clouds OF dust rising before
an, and about him. More carriages, benowered and
the Young Mems Democratic Club, each member
on terrible looking charger, dressed in low, Nat
top caps red shirts, white pants and low shoes.
THESE WERE THE PETS,
but they did not seem to appreciate the honorable
mention and natterng eulogy of the vulgar crowd
The horses wore around their necks garlands or
pine and bramble branches, dotted over here and
there with flowers OF varied hue. These were all
made by sweethearts, sisters, mothers and other
females-I suppose there are others here. The
preparations for these decorations have been truly
elaborate. In quick succession came delegation
Of heavy cavalry In the shape of about twenty
"traps' from Warrington. The first was drawn by
six horses, having a band Orwell, musicians
will say, though I hope to be forgiven, was an i'm
mcnse banner, bearing the inscriplion:-
GREETEf SR3WiNf, BUGKxTEW.
about fifty feet high, which was held by four
sturdy sun-burnt yeomen. This was grand; alto
gether too much for the crowd. "Three cheers
hoarse and hearty cheers went up accordingly.
Now came manure wagon drawn by six mules in
bespaneed over with SIX inch ass and other dee
ratve tribes. In the wagon stood q crowd Of about
thirty, almost pushing each other over the sde and
with the leaves and large branches torn OF, and
having the
STARS AND STRIPES TRAILING
front It, in the dust, these sons of toll holding
TN ives sy to s $S Of Se
much for them and they traeS past xnotSeD
wagon and general cargo. In the centre was o
church bell, which tollcd furlously as the vehicle
rolled to and fro like ship in q storm. Around
this musical instrument were clustered some gen.
uine "ward boys" some green corn ut had been
prosperity In the dust.
expostulated as well as could at this outrage.
Six mules now crawled past, drawing in q white
hay van as rough gang as ever existed. without
hats, covered with DUST overheated with whiskey,
the foremost of these paraders shouted for Gree
lcy-creating great deal Of amusement. In the
rear Of this vehicle sat six laborers pure e simple
holding spades and pickaxes why don't yer
up!" and he slashed at the unfortunate mules
"Giv UNI good un, boys Now, hip, hpp' Nobody
responded, and he gave sc0rn;ul glance at the
crowd behind him and resumed his method OF per-
suading the beasts to move on. More bellies in
coupes, smiling as though perfectly happy to be
considered democrats Following these came
TROOP OF CAvALRYMEN
with grand flourish OF trumpets, reminding one
OF the entry Of successful hunter OF the Odcn
time into his feudal castle In triumph from O
deer hunt, bearing alolt bucks head as q trophy
of yictory-the only difference in this case being
ea the heads Of Greeley and BucSaew
Loud, half derisive, half appauding cheers,
greeted these worthless, who appreciated BY bow.
sight and began to play 'Dixie," creating great
furore. At this juncture some natlcss enthusiast
At the
that was to liberate his fellow citizens from the
thraldom Of some "gang'-1 was unable to hear
administration. Finding things went on beneath him
the same as before ne began MS incoherent
he up
to the spirit that moved him. rolling to and fro like
woman in paroxysms Of Rrief-lashing the atmo-
sphere with his hands-a most amusing spectacle.
The next scene ON the street was
TRAIN OF Low WAGONS
covered with canvas and filed with the liberal re-
publicans proper, drawn by mules. The Northamp-
ton, Southampton and Bensalem Clubs then
passed These were the jolliest, most noisy and
gesticulated, threw each others hats overheard
and played the fool with flowers and pieces Of ever.
green; pulled each others hair and boards, and
after they disbanded had lots OF fun at COrsons.
Then came q crew Of the toughest Of
BUCKS COUNTY'S YEOMEN
old var saddles and Wesring old tail six hats for
which no Hebrew in Chatham street would make
an offer, covered on the outside with card board
Honest Gubernatorial Candidate" These fellows
were passable until they lifted their hats and
opened their mouths, which instantly reduced the
charm. Again, O novelty, and something for which
many New Yorker would give dollar to witness.
In little, cooped-up wagon drawn by four horses,
for the first time this morning The instruments
consisted OF an immense drum, Ia Boston Jubilee,
cornet an old violin sosn PLAYED Sty by the
battles Of 1912, triangle SO rusty that
il looked like piece Of hoop ron and clarionet
Of the most ancient description. The charm was
in the music They started kind Of reel, The cor
net keeping w hideous tOot-toot, always about
six bars ahead fSwa closely sn Dy the o.
lowed by the horrid screeching Of the OLD violin
and the chop-chop Of the triangle, each at least
player, his head as erect as statue, squealed
away to the top Of his bent, regardless of time or
his friends Of the fiddle and triangle. This was
called the 'impromptu band" and such 1t truly
LAuGnABLE, LuDrcRoUs ARRANGEMENT
never beheld or heard. or course this was in
tended by the managers to be stupid and 1t was
men in low cars drawn by men, and as they
passed along grinning and clustering they repre-
ssnes 50 sa With the spirit aSe
ture beyond his fellow processionists, had placed
what were called
fOUR ''PURPs''-LrTTLE Dogs
In q crate on wheels and had them duly presented
to the gaze OF the asonished sghtseers, who fairly
roared with laughter. To hcighten the effect and
to keep the animals In the consciousness
waited position, to the envy Of the whole
canine tribe in the county, he now and again gave
them gentle poke with short Suck 70 Keep them
moving and to teach them 1t was undgni1ed to lie
down ia the presence of their admiring audience:
Every time the sagacious beast felt the prod
he got from the stick he gave q "yelPN which only
tended to convu!se the multitude with laughter.
So the fun went until one became fairly tired OF
laughing and had to retire OF necessity. The cor
ali the absurdities but the few instances have
stated will perhaps be sufficient to enable your
readers to form an opinion OF the whole.
THE SPEAKERS.
In the meantime Governor Hoffman arrived, &C
companied by his secretary and several friends. lie
was escorted to the principal hotel and afterwards
driven to the rear OF the Coult House, where he
mounted the large platform, from which eX-Dis-