Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-09-28
Republicanism was matchless. His

Republicanism was matchless. Hi.
oratory may be said to be OF che
''sledge-hammer" style, both senti
ments and manner indicating the
most vigorous thought and giver
with the greatest energy and earnest
ness. His speech was loudly and fire.
quently applauded, and be sat down
amid a storm of huzzahs.
Again the "Glee Club" was called
out, and sang in their indispensable
map"ar, Garry the news to Til
I uen"-meaning Vermont and Maine,
etc. This was greeted with the same
enthusiasm, and calls were made for
more" but the singers were all
'sung out" having to do a great deal
of it each day. After the announce
ment of the grand torchlight process
sion in the evening, and speaking by
the Hon. Thomas H. Nelson, of Terre
Haute, Republican candidate for
Elector- at large of the State, all the
| national and State candidates and the
several speakers and the Glee Club
were cheered and cheered until every
body was hoarse. Then the bands be-
gan to play, while Mr.. Blaine and Gen.
Logan getting into a carriage went
through the ordeal OF much enthusi-
astic handshaking including many
ladies.
From here the procession went to
the Parker House and the large
crowd gradually dispersed. 1t is es-
timated that at least
5000 PEOPLE
were in town to hear the preaching
of the Republican gospel. The crowd
in front Of the stand and around it
was packed like sardines" and to at
tempt to get out when once in was
almost an impossibility. Not near all
could get within hearing distance and
hundreds were seated upon the Court
House steps and around the grounds
generally. The greatest good feeling
prevailed throughout the day, and it
did Republicans good to be present.
and see the salvation of the Lord
After the return OF the immense
crowd to town, the people spent the
remaining time until evening in many
pleasant ways. Among one Of the
pleasantest to US were the serenades
from the
MANY CELEBRATED BANDS
in attendance, including the Warsaw
Band, the Rochester Band and the
Walkerton Band. The gaudy uni
forms of the Warsaw Band made
them conspicuous and their playing
was very fine. All the bands present
did their part in adding joyful music
to the occasion, and we hereby offer
our hearty thanks for the above
complimentary ScIcudQtS.
THE ToRcHLIeHT PROCESSION
of the evening, led by the Hon. H. G.
Thayer, was in keeping with the rest
Of the day and was also grand sue
cess. The Warsaw Band led the col
umn of torches and scattered in the
procession were the Rochester, Plym-
outh and other bands present. The
several Hayes and Wheeler Clubs
were out in full force, including
those Of Plymouth, Rochester, Bour-
bon and Argos. The red-legged
boys OF The latter place were out in
full force and attracted a deal OF at
tention.
One OF the most attractive features
of the procession was the great va
riety Of banners and transparencies
with unique and original designs. We
can not do them justice but will say
that the large square transparency
giving the history Of Uncle Jimmy's"
dealings in @corkscrews.r "sponges,"
hair brushes" etc, etc, was worthy
OF imitation-it let light through the
old frauds record. The playing of
the several bands was "their best"
and alively competition was the result.
After marchiug and counter march
ing along the principal streets the
procession, which numbered upward
OF $50 torches. finally halted at the
stand mt the Court House, where the
speaker of the evening was intro
duced to them, the
HON. THOMAS H. NELSON.
The speech of this gentleman was
most happy effort, being of varied
and humorous character, which con-
vulsed the audience with frequent
laughter. The evening air was un-
usually raw and chilly but nobody
left while he was speaking and at it's
close hearty cheers were given for
the speaker and all concerned In the
procession. The number present
must have been 1850 and these grad
ually scattered, taking the several
evening trains and returning home as
they came in wagons and on horse
backs. w neE -aa =
The best Of orierprevailed through
out and too great credit can not be-
given to Chief Marshal A. b. Capron
and his assistants for their untiring
efforts to keep every man and dele
CATION In place. Indeed, every one
concerned in the getting up and con-
duct OF this monster meeting are en-
titled to the full share OF commenda-
ton and praise, whether mentioned
by name or not. Honor to whom
honor is due Is all We can say, and
that Is enough. as 81
Irish, the ItInerant.
The Hon. John Irish. OF Iowa, spoke
at the Opera House on Tuesday night
Inst IN a email anIiapoa We 900, he