Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-25
Hancock, English and Victory.

spring Democrats, and the frequent pro-
posals of q" three cheers for Hancock and
EEglish'' were answered by such
roars as were calculated to make
the average Credit Mobilierite shake
in his boots. AS night fell pro-
fuse discharge of fireworks was inaugura-
ted upon the roof the INTELLIGENCER
building, and the dense mass of humanity
which had blockaded the street in front of
the Office changed its position to the Cen
tire Square front, where the sight of a pOr-
trait of Gen. Hancock, projected upon a
| screen by means of ''magic lantern" set
the crowd wild with delight and the welkin
rang with hoarse cheers. Rockets went
whizzing toward the heavens, and many
colored roman candles and other pyro-
technics illuminated the scene and gave to
it unparalleled brilliancy that only aug
mented the intense enthusiasm of the null
titude. About $50 the Eighth ward boys
came marching down the hill with drums
beating and banners inscribed with appro-
pirate notices. They were received by the
surging crowd around the 1NTELLIGENCER
building with roar of welcome which they
bravcly answered with three cheers and 4
tiger for the Democratic nominees. The
great cannon crackers continued their din,
the rockets still went whirring through
the vaulted sky, till about S:45, S. w.
Shadle, esq, mounted the steps in front of
@l h,;n
immense throng. He said he knew this
mighty multitude was in no humor to
listen to a speech or discussion of cam
paign issues. We are simply assembled
for the purpose Of congratulating
ourselves upon securing such men
as Hancock and English to head our
ticket. [chccring. All of the candidates
are now in the field, and say to the Re-
publican party that they must stand ready
! for 4 mighty charge all along the line. For
we will charge all along the line and charge
boldly and intelligently and charge home :;
and let them understand that when the
people ratity the nominations Of the Gin
| cinnati convention as we ratify them to-
night, the people, in their power will see
to it that the verdict is executed. AS far
Us yonder stars are above the ground we
stand upon, are the Democratic candidates
in point of ability and worth above the
men whom the Republicans have put be-
fore the country, and an intelligent people
will signalize their appreciation of their
superiority by rolling up such a majority
for Hancock and English as will require a
microscope to discover the remains Of
their opponents. prolonged laughter and
cheers.
z. d. North, esq, next addressed the
crowd. lie said it was with great pleasure
he witnessed this great outpouring Of
people. 1t is conclusive evidence that the
Democratic lightning has struck the old
Republican hulk below the water line.
[Cheering.] 1t is not necessary to go
over the records of the candidates, be-
cause both are known to the land. Dur
ing dozen battles of the rebellion Gen.
Hancock snatched victory from the jaws
of defeat. Remember him at Gettysburg,
at Antietam "and at the Wilderness
called some one in the crowd] and at the
Wilderness. wild cheering.] He stood
like wall in the valley of the Chicka-
hominy, and rs he led his men to victory
there, so will he lead us to victory. His
nomination has struck a chord which
called up this meeting and is ringing to-
night in every town in the land. When he
is inaugurated, and inaugurated he will be
if elected [cheers] he will carry out those
sublime principles that are emblazoned on
our banners. He represents that great
party which has builded up our country,
which has prosecuted her great wars
against our enemies. When the ides of
November shall come you will find the
true men Of the land standing shoulder
to shoulder, arm to arm as they have
stood by Han cock in the days Of old.
At the conclusion of Mr. North speech,
which was greeted with wild enthusiasm,
the crowd formed in line and marched
over the following route, Clemimens's city
band having position at the head of the
line, and dscoursing patriotic airs.
North Queen to Chestnut, to Duke, to
East King, to Middle to South Queen,
to West King, to Manor, to DOrwat, to
Charlotte, to Orange, to Walnut, to
Prince, to Orange, to North Queen, to
Centre square and dismiss.
Along the route of the procession, dur
ing which continuous discharge of fire
crackers and pyrotechnics was maintained,
crowds lined the entire route, and
greeted the procession which numbered
probably fifteen hundred men, with con-
tinued cheering. Many houses were illu-
and the ladies waved their hand
kerchiefs in response to the enthusiasm of
the marchers. The banners with stirring
notices were cheered, the band was
cheered, the drum corps, everybody came
in for share, but the mightiest applause
was evoked when the names of Hancock
and English were mentioned. When about
1890 the great crowd hot, tired and dusty,
halted at the monument in Centre square.
Some one mounted the mo nument steps
and in a voice like bull of Bashan called
for three cheers for Hancock, English and
when there arose terrific roar,
and then the crowd went home.
The demonstration was in all respects a
NOT h1a ono and in tho 1iUht affnrdad hu