Daily Republican., 1880-10-26
THIRD EDITION.
Tn. HARnOsx LEGIoa.
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Men of Whieh is % OompSsed.

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The following letter has been received
At the RKPuBI1GAH Once from nnember
ofthe Harmony Legion Of Philadelphia,
who 10 we'll known here. It will be
read with interest As II places that or
sanixation right before the people:
MHssRs. RBrroRs The Harmony Le.
gion will visit your city on Wednesday
evening next, to participate in the Re.
publican demonstration. And at thid
time It may mot bs out Of place - give
. short account Of the Legion and the
men who compose IL, especially as the
Democratic paper are trying to make II
appear tAatit is composed Of the ruftiant
of Philadelphia.
The Harmony Legion was organised
in 1868 by the Harmony Rng:ue Co.,
No. d Of Philadelphia, they realiElng
that a strong Republican organisation
was needed in the Southern portion Of
the city. owing to the fact that none
but vOtsrs were admitted who were
men willing to work hard to advance
the interest Of the Republican party
it soon beosms q powerful club, and
did vioiant service during the Grant
campaign.
They have taken an active part In
every Presidential election since that
time. This year they are stronger than
ever before, aud until few nights ago
nothing had occurred to destroy the
good name they are entitled 10. On
the eve referred 10 there was large
demonstration In West Philadelphia.
The Harmony Legion was passing 10th
and Market streets in an orderly man
ner, notwithstsn ling the jeers and in
suits that we're being made by the
crowd on the sidewalk. When the rear
Of the Legion came up bottle was
thrown into the line which caused q
break. The roughs then ran into the
tavern of Mr.. Donshue on tht corner,
several Of the Legion pursuing. But
Gr. Hpmes and another Lieutenant
stood In the door and kept the members
out until the assailants draw Mr.. Humes
inside the tavern and beat him, the Ls-
gion rushed in and punished them Be-.
verely.
1t WAS not Ave minutes from the time
the assault was made until the men were
back in the line and the parade moving.
Such is . true stat sment Of the wonder
ful riot to which the Democratic pa.
psrs have been giving 80 much atten'
ton. The members OF the Harmony
Legion simply repelled an attack that
was made upon them BY lot Of rOughs
Who had no mors senss than to assault
one thousand men who wers marching
pesoeably through the streets OF their
own city. While 1t 10 true that the
Legion is composed Of men who are
able to defend themselves, it is nottrue
that 1t is composed OF fruflans and seal
lawsgs IS the Democratic papers OWL
mington would have you believe. liz
its ranks may be seen the merchant
and manufacturer, the business man
and mechanic. OF the beat society,
banded together to advance theintsrest
Of the great Republican party. lie
ohiet marshal is a man whose entire
official record is without q stain. A
msu who has always r9fused to sanction
any thing that bore the semblance ofdis-
honesty. Wherever the name Of John
is mentioned in this city il
respect. or such men as
this is the Harmony Legion made.
They will 60 ID the city Of Whining
ton as the guests Of the Hastings
Guards, and il they are lot mOlested
will have no cause to re-
Sret their visit. Wherever they have
gone during this campaign they have
ths highest praise from both
parties. Their marching is nearly per
feet, their behavior exc9llent, and it Ia
their intention to do themsel such
credit on Wednesday evening that even
the Democratic papers Of Wilmington
will be oompsilea to praise them. This
is written that II may destroy the i'm
preston that has been made on the
minds CT your citizens by the untruth'
fnl statement Of a Democratic paper.
You need have no fear OF trouble on the
part OF the Harmony Legion unless they
are molested. II. R.
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