The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-10-16

not room to turn about in any where In
the heart Of the town.
Penfield, marshaled by Capt. Linds-
ley, headed by the Penfield brass band
and line Of cavalry followed by pro-
cession numbering in sll $40, made q
commendable exhibit Of the strength
and enthusiasm Of the party in that
staunch Republican township. A
great many who attended the meeting
or whose sympathies are loyal could
not endure the delays and fatigue of
making part OF the procession so that
even the largest companies did not rep
resent the actual strength Of the party
in their townships.
Huntington, Sullivan and Rochester
were we'll represented and came In In
good style, but Rochester carried off
the honors by appearing in line $40
strong, and bore away the banner given
by Wellington to the largest delegation.
A wagon made of two, draped with tri-
colors, drawn by eight horses and filed
with 100 persons, attracted much atten-
tim. These were In the Rochester
company, and the states were repre-
sented by young ladies wearing scarfs
conspicuously lettered.
Hon. Charles Foster arrived during
the forenoon and In . carriage with
Hon. 8. 8. Warner and r. A. Horr and
preceded by the cornet band was es-
corted to the American House. At l
o'clock, introduced by Mr.. Warner, Mr..
Foster was greeted with enthusiastic
applause As he addressed the people
from the stand in the Park. He spoke
nearly two hours and ~ many as could
be near enough to hear, and could
stand the heat or get in the shade list
ened with interest and admiring atten.
tion. General Kennedy, orator Of the
day, followed with stirring and elo-
quent address that was most heartily
endorsed by Republicans.
Penneld, Spencer, Troy, Sullivan and
Rochester were here with brass bands,
aud made the day musical. The heat
was like that of July, and happy was
the man who had made q venture in
supplying lemonade and soda water for
the thirsty crowds, for he must have
had . harvest. Peanuts and candy
were plentifully discussed by young
people not yet grown serious over cam
didatcs, or grave with political contem-
plstion.
As the afternoon wancd and the en-
thusiasm Of women and children began
to flag, from sheer weariness, there
was a general hunting up of fragments
Of households, thoughts Of dairies to be
milked and distant homes to be reached,
took the place Of problems Of finance
and national issues; the bands sounded
the roll call, Maine and Nebraska,
Michigan and Louisisna, and all the
charming make-believes between, were
again slowed in the tent-like and gsily-
embowered vehicles, and with much
chatting and laughter, and riding to
and fro of marshals and sounding of
trumpets, the happy companies were at
last homeward bound, though it was
night before the crowd had preceptibly
melted away.
1t should be mentioned that though
there must have been five or six thous-
aud people in town that day, not an ar
rest was necessary, nor can we learn of
any complaints of disturbance or
drunkenness. 1t was a frequent re-
mark that the demonstration showed
how strong Is patriotism, and the In
terest felt in the election, 1t being unu-
sual to have such displays except occa-
sionally during q Presidential cam
paign; but as Senator Conkling says:
Enhances, prosperity, economy, ssfety,
right and justice, are all compsssed by
its folds. Everything Of heresy and
presumption which the war was fought
to make an end Of forever, is again on
the march to primacy aud dominion"