Daily Republican., 1880-10-28

First Division, LAS
Second Division, .l,340
Third Division, l,437
Fourth Division, 3l6
Fifth Division, 1,404
Sixth Divsion, 400
Total, 6,O32,
Our oitisens made ample preparations
for tbs reception OF the visiting clubs,
as we'll as in the way OF decorations
and that eort Of thing. In all parts Of
town houses were aglow with light,
and Are werkS while many residences
we're hang witt bunting and lanterns
in an attractive manner. Every one
was amply provided for both before and
after the parade.
As early ss7 O'Clock the local clubs
bagsn mastering int line and repair
ing to their respective forming PLACES.
The town wss coon alive with music
and cheers aud the cir lurid with theus-
auds Of flaming torches. The streets
wers early crowded, NOT by our citizens
alSue bu. by thousands Of people from
distance who osms In by car and car
riage TO see tbs grand display. The
arst clubs arrived about 7.30 o'clock,
and from that time until 10 O'Clock
special trains arrIvsi aud Unloa3ed
with great rApidity. Three lsrss spe.
olais vera run from Philadelphia. The
InVinciblas, 700 strong, came on the
first train, then the Young Republi.
cans, 500 strong, and lsat tie Harmony
Legion, numbariGg over a thousand
Handsomely equipped mEE.
The West Chester clubs come tsfers
those from Philadelphia, and were
given their places in line shortly after
8 o'clock. The Central olub OF Chester
also oSma early by spsOtsl train the
rest Of the Chester delegation came
down on tao Mary Morgan, bat were
here in ample time. Some delay was
ocoaaionsd in waiting for the Harmony
Legion, and the line did nos start Gn-
til . 80 o'clock.
The parade was formed by Assistant
Marshal Dunn, to whom great credit 10
duo. He handled the large body Of
men with great precision and no confu-
sion whatever took plGce in getting the
immense procession in marching order.
The line consumed just Gity-seven min
ates in passing given point, without
making any halt.
The whole line presented an appear
anoe that was most imposing. Leading
of were the Garfield Veteran Guards,
and the Vets never marched better or
looked TO better advantage.
The Republican League also present
cd q hsndsoms appearance. In the
first division were the west Chester
clubs, and marching at the head OF the
delegation was & body Ct citizens of
that place prominent among whom were
Chief Burgess wood and Smsdley Dar-
lipgtou. All the clubs from this plSce
attracted much applause along the line
for their good marching. The Young
Mems Republican club marched even
better taan usual, but for once they
we're equalled ia discipline, by their
guests, the Young Republicans
club Of Phila. This is an exOsedingly
Ilne body and their Marching was com
plimeu.sd ana spplauded from the
time the parade started till It dismisS'
sd.
The Chester clubs also marchsd we'll
and the PoUhGt tan club deserves spa
cial praise. The Republican lnvinoi
plss Of Philadclphia, with their tasty
uAiforms and good looks fully sus-
tanned the good reputation they have
won and created quite a good impres
sion. Bat Of all the bodies deserving
praise the lions shsroshould fall upon
the Harmony L"gion Of PhiladslPAia.
Their marching has never been equal
led, and their equipments were ex
osedingly attractive. The conduot OF
this organization was most exemplary
and rdbuke to the effort which was
made hsrs to excite prejudice agSinst
them.
One thing which attracted attention
In the line was the "Sandy Valley
Boat club" OF West Chester. II Is 3
novel idea, consisting Of canal boat,
mounted on q wagon and bearing the
leyened, "From tho Tow Path TO the
white House." The display Of the
Diamond State Iron Compauy's club,
consisting of forge mounted on ava.
gon was very good, az was also that OF
Bowers, Dare & Co. This last consi,s-
cd of four wagons, bearing miniature
forxss, wood shops, &c. 0ns OF the
wagons bore the inscription, "Proteo
tlon OF American Industry means Pro-
tpot;on TO American labor" The wag-
ors contained fifty workmen. This
was the only tHrnout Of car builders
and the firm has just oaa's to feel
proud Of the display.
There was also a wagon in line bear
ing workmen and cotton loom from
Pussy's cotton mill. A thing which
attracted great attention and admirS'
ton was those wagon loads OF hand
some young ladies scattered through
the prooessien--some from Dufons
and some from Newport. i
The order maintained was very 5000
the special officers psradiag with the
line and keeping the crowd back. NOT
An arrest was made for disturbance,
and no trouble OF any kind took place.
Ths Mayor by this showed that he was
fully equal to the emergency. Any
little thing might have precipltated
riot, but That ''littls thing did NOT o.
cur Il
The following is the enumeration OF
the various organisations in line;
rHB pARADB-FrRsT DIVISION.
washington Hastings, chief marShai'
Chief Of s.sf, John NJ. Dunn. !