Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-09-14
ON TO WASHINGTON.
THE DEMOCRATS TAKE The COUNTY
SEAT OF WASHINGTON
The Republican Meeting a fi1zle-The
Town Alive With Democrats
The Meetings-CIays-
vile by Storm.

Tho Democrats went to Washington,
Pa, Yesterday evening, ana from all APP
~pearances the-town was deserted Dy he
rpublicans. The hosts OF Hancock cap
| inred il without a struggle, the Radicals
snrrendering without an appeal Tor the
Lonors of war. 1t was the opening OF
he campaign for both parties, and each
endeavored to outshine the other in The
way OF a demonstration.
"is the Radicals had drawn on Pitts
bnrgh for men, the Democrats said TO
Wheeling, in the historic appeal, Come
over TO Macedonia and help US" We
went. By dint OF a vigorous working
nm the Democracy OF this city, under
fine Young Mems Democratic Club,
tnrned out about two hundred and fifty
strong,u nuniformed, but with torches,
and with kramer's full brass band.
boarded a special train on the Hemptield
and started Il the rescue. 1t was Il good
crowd and among its numbers were
some of the most prominent men of the
county. And its enthusiasm knew no
bounds.
A start was made at 5:30and the train
of six cars, under the command Of the
aifable agent, Capt. Devries, sped east
ward. Scarcely had it started
when some ambitious individual
began on straw. 1t
resulted: Hancock 247, Garfield !,
Weaver /. Where did those two votes
come from? On flew the train, its
contents cheering and singing uproarl-
ously. At every station crowds We're
on hand with encouraging cheers and
the enthusiasm waxed tremendous.
Just as the darkness cur'"1ncd from
sight the rolling land OF Washington
county, the destination vas reached
and the approach OF the train was an.
nounced by a shower OF rockets and
candles from the baggage car.
The Washington boys were in force at
the depot, and with CARING torches our
bows fell in line. The town was paraded
through and through, the procession
making a most credi;able display. But
where were the Radicals? One club
came over from Finieytown and they
carried the only Republican torches to
be seen. 1t was m grand and COM
plele tizzle. Radical faces were drawn
down to long point, while their Dem
ocratic friends phySiognOmies were
dlmpled with smiles. The former held
their meeting in the City Hall, where
Captain Landlord addressed the empty
benches. The latter met in the Court
House, and the building became so
crowded that it was found necessary to
organize n second M outside.
Ichaboi! Ichabod! The RepuSli.
can glory certainly departed from Wash
ington, last night. The victorious De-
mocrdcy, while at the browning point oil
victory, caught the news from Maine,
and thousands Of cheers rent the air IN
honor OF the harbinger Of victory.
The Wheeling boys and kramer's
band were the lions OF the hour. They
paraded in excellent style, and in the
division Of the hOnOrS with their Wash.
ing,on brothers in the good cause, they
took the lions share. They were guests
and were gwen the place OF honor. A
,erenade was rendered Dir. Kelley,
father Of q. W. Kelley, Esq, olthlS city,
and Sheriff Perritt, both gentlemen
responding in fine style. \ column
might well be employed in telling oil the
excitement and enjoyment OF the trip,
hut viii not. We hasten on. The re-
II Wa made ut II o'clock, but not be-
lore the boys had countermarched be
lore the Seminary. Then the train was
boarded. and with farewell cheers the
homeward trip was begun.
1t vas determined to give Claysville a
surprise and stopping on the outskirts,
the procession marched through, cheer.
ing, playing and stirring the Little
Richmond" from centre to circulnier-
ence. Mr.. Birch, father OF Capt. Birch,
and Mr.. Stilwagon were s~erenaded and
the route Tor home resumed
Once on the cars for good,
tired nature asserted herself and fatigue
pressed down the eyclids OF each vet
eran with the soft kiss of sleep, from
which they stirred not until Wheeling
was reached. Then three cheers were
given for Capt. Dcrrips' kindness, the
REGISTER was serenaded for the news
from Maine, and the boys retired tired,
but happy and triumphant.