The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15

behind the procession already Termed and
marched up the principal street, and counter
marched back to the Masonic Hail. High
Bridge and Clinton turned out well. As the
procession marched through the town, the
widest enthusiasm was manifested by the
people on the streets, the men cheering and
ladies waving handkerchiefs and small flags.
After the parade was adjourned the first
thing to be thought of was dinner, and we
were accommodated at the hotel kept by w.
III. Force, formerly of New Hope, where the
speakers of the day were stopping. After
dinner we had IN opportunity of shaking
hands with Sec. Robson, Gen. Van Buren,, and
Mr.. Potts, our candidate for Congress, Capt.
+. 8. Holcombe and many other prominent
men of the county. At o'clock the meeting
assembled in Masonic Hall. After music by
Carpenters Cornet Band, Judge David Van
Fleet called the meeting to order and stated
that to accommodate Sec. Robson, the first
part of the speaking would be in the Hall,
after which they would adjourn to the rear of
the Hall where stand had been erected and
seats provided for all who might come. He
then nominated Mr.. N. w. Voorhees, as chair
man of the meeting. Mr. v. came forward and
after few remarks the organization was COM
pleted by electing Col. A. w. Angel, Secretary.
Secretary Robson was then introduced as the
first speaker. The Secretary came forward
amid deafening cheers and after order was re-
stored, said my friends and fellow citizens, al
though some time has elapsed since have had
the privilege Of addressing you, yet l can look
back upon old scenes and incidents connected
with my earlier life, and no matter where
may go, cannot wipe from my memory, the
endearing recollections of home. He then
went on to say that since the election in
Penna., the clouds had lifted and the skies are
clear, and the people can discuss the question
of the day in .quietness. He showed that
Freedom, Justice, and the Rights of Man
were principles of the Republican party, hav-
ing for their key note "that all men are
created free and equal" that each one has the
right to do whatever he can to make him.
self great and good, no matter what his posi-
ton in life, or what his circumstances; they
each had the same free chance as Lincoln, the
rall-Spi1uteT, OF OIalit, The tanner. lie proved
our government to be progressive one and
stated that progressive government and a
free government always work together. Mr..
Robson spoke nearly two hours and was
listened to with close attention. While the
band were playing, the audience started for
the stand outside the building, and as soon as
possible, Gen. Van Buren, was introduced. 1t
isimpossible to give synopsis ofhis speech, but
suffice it to say, it was a mastery discourse.
We were sorry the meeting was not held ear
lier, as we were compelled to leave before he
was through. The great number of ladies
present was the subject of general comment,
and proves conclusively that Grant & Wilson
have their sympathies as well as that of the
Republican party. Mr.. Page also spoke after
Mr.. Van Buren,. Returning, the team arrived
at Lambertville about O'clock without acct
dent excepting that one of the horses got fast in
the swingletrees and threw itself, but did not
sustain any injury. Thus passed the first out
door meeting of the campaign in Hunterdon
County.