The daily gazette., 1877-10-29
JOB H. JACKSON
His Return to this CITY this Norning-
: An enthusiastic Reception-AuSic and
FiretcorkS

His Return to this city this Norning--
an enthusiastic Receptioa-AuSic and
Fire,corks.
AS was announced by dispatches to the
GAZETTE, published in our fourth edition
ON Saturday that Mr.. Job III. Jackson had
procured bail at Atlanta, and was on his
way home, and that he would arrive in
this city on the midnight train last even
ing. This announcement was hailed
with delight and satisfaction by his
friends and the public generally here.
In order to show their appreciation,
the Jackson u Sharp Company, number
ing about 150 procured the services of the
United Cornet Band, and about1 o'clock
marched down 10 the depot in body.
Besides the employees there were about
800 of his personal friends, and sympathi-
sers, including large number of our busi-
ness men were alSo present at the depot
to welcome him back, -, = =
Upon arriving at the depot those as
sembled there were Informed that the
train was over an hour late. This did
not seem to deter those present from
waiting as with one common consent
they remained until the train arrived.
Dur1ng the interval and to relieve the
monotony the band dlscoursed several
well-known tunes, which had the effect
Of keeping those present in good humor
81 ARRIVAL OF THE TRAIN,
The train arrived at the depot twenty
minutes after three o clock, when the
headlight of the locomotive was seen
rounding the curve at Water and West
! street, there was hustle and commo-
ton, each one trying to place themselves
| in position, so that they would be able
to catch the first glimpse of Mr.Jaekson,
wnen he stepped from the car. As the
J train drew into the depot the band struck
up the tune of "Ilome Sweet Home,s
playing it with very. fine effect. II
Mr. JAcKsoN's APPEARANCE. y -
| A few seconds after the train had stop
| ped, Mr.. jackson made his appearance
upon the platform of one OF the rear cars
! and his appearance was greeted with ap-
I piause, Upon stepping from the car he was
| surrounded by number OF persona
friends, who, shaking him by the hand con
Qratulated him upon his safe arrival nome
and also expressed their deep sympathy fol
him, and entire confidence in his Innocence
| Mr.. Jackson, was entirely overcome VIII
/ tine congratulations that had been shower
ed upon him and thanked those present II
| n few feeling remarks. In O few moments
q PROCESSION was started headed Dy Ln'
band, and those in the line started ior MI
Jackson's residence at eleventh anu WASH
inoton streets, marching up French u
| Eo,Irth to Market, to Tenth, and thence u
D Mr. Jackson's residence. 80 g =,
During the march a large display OF hr'
|. works were made, in great profussloh. =
ITnon arrival at his residence he was greet
ed by the members of his family ana sew
eTai personal friends. The ovation tender
2 ed TO Mr.. Jackson, was certainly the iarg
| est that has ever been rendered 10 PrlVasss az
citizen Of this city. A number of the ON
ciojs On the train, upon its arrival here
were of the opinion that there was som
great public functionaryon board sne eian, Ia
and the crowd were present 70 tehoer hiin
There is a rumor prevailing through tn
CITY. that there would be a public indigada da
tion meeting held Tor - sne ths pelt antEorities
'' During the march cheers were 4 given .s' 10
Ioh II jackson and the State OF DelaWar'