The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-08-14
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On Saturday afternoon all tho people in
this community were ngog, because it was
generally known that the Democr, IS would
have pole raising in the afternoon, in
which they We're not disappointed, for AT
about p. m large crowd had gathered
at the Hunters Eume,where the pole, meas
uring 100 feet, was raised with a good deal
Of trouble aud work, but at last the vast
tn oug as gratjfed to see it high il the air,
with a beautiful strcamer belcckiuc it on
the top; when the pole was solidIy placed
where it now stands, three rousing cheers
and tiger WIRE given for everything that
Savnrrd Of democracy; after which, about
one half Of the crowd, per invitation, AS
semblcd at the public school house, for the
purpose oforganzng a Hancock and Eng
lsh Campaign Club. The meeting was
called to orler 10y Hon. j. G. Zern, who
made u short but very Telicitous address, say
ing in substance that when Maine and Lou
isiana united in a solid vote for Gen. Han
cock on the first ballot at Cincinnati, that
settled forever the bloody shirt question
amongst all honorable men, notwithstand-
ing that some Of the wide mouthed demo
gogues OF our community we're Justify wav-
ing ii in defiance of the open declaration Of
J. y. Garfield two years ago, in Congress;
but if they are determined to wave ii, let
them 80 to Gettysburg where Hancock 5
shirt was bcdimmed aud bedeckcd with his
gore; he further argued against the bloody
shirt as an old soldier, and said in conclu-
SION that if Hancock should be elected he
would march in triumph to Washington, us
he did into Gettysburg. and take his seat.
This was Justify applnudel aud cheereiJ.
lie made strong appeal to the working
men, aud promised that the Democratic
party would afford them ample protection
"sainst all Vaccinations of corrupt aud
grinding monopnlies, etc lie then appoint
ed committee on permanent urga ization,
which retired, and in the meantime was
| followed 10y Mr.. JoDn Kline, who delivered
IA spirited address, and said that he was
thankful for the call and hoped to sec the
| glorious democracy marrh to victory, each
and every one doing his share of the work
Gen. Hancock, he said was Il pure, honest
and noble citizen,a Il loyal patriot, aud val
amt soldier. In reference to Garicld's cor
rupt record, he asserted that while we might
overlook such flaws Of corruption in men in
holding minor offices, we could never uc-
cept it rs q recommendation to a man seek.
lng after the gilt Of the highest Office in th,
Uuitei States, At this time the committee
On pernauent organization was ready aud
made the following report; That the C.ul
Oe called the Ilaucock aud English Assocla
lion of Wcssporl," and hold meeting one,
a week, and that the officers be-President
Hon. j. e. Zrrnl Vice Presidents, H. p. IL,
van and J. W. Gllham; Secretaries, c. W
Lentz and Jos, Fest; Treasurer, Andrew
Gravcr, aud a committee on fnaucc. Ahc
thr eprrt was finished Mr., L. II. Raucl
was called upon aud delivered one Of hi
able speeches. lie talked at some lengll
ana made valient thrIsts aud hits at tn,
opponents ol good government. The Clul
adjourned after extending their thanks l.
the speakers and having upon their roll
some 81 numcs.
After This meeting was over the Hancocl
Veterans met and organized with the iul
owing officers: President, W. Lee Stiles, O
Pdckeuon; Vice Presidents, j. W. Gillian
aud Moses Rehrig; Secretary, F, j. Kasr
Treasurer, Chas Buyer. REPORTER.