Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-10-31
The Details.

as PreUiceso IN previous issues OF the GLOBE
the great Hancock, English an / Sibley dem on
seration which took place in st. Paul last night {
eclipsed anything of the kind that has ever
been witnessed in the Northwest. It was in
all respects pronounced and glorious success
and never before has a political demonstration
elected such hearty and undisputed enthusi-
asm in ST. Paul.
In all great congregations of men there is
something superb, wonderful and inspiring.
The grandeur of last nights spectacle was no
exaggeration TO the rule. The spectacle of
5000 earnest men in line is itself an exceeding
ly grand picture. When to this is added the
manifold accessories of a brilliant and beauti-
fui torchhght procession, the great number
IN line, the weird aud charming effect of the
waving torches, which threw banner of lig ht
along the line of march, the multitude of on
lockers, the enthusiasm, all conspired to make
picture not soon to be forgotten
1t is estimated by well informed and cool
headed onlookers that there were almost five
Thousand men in line. OF this number st.
Paul furnished over two thousand and the bal
ance came on special trains from Minneapolis
and saltwater, the Democracy of which turned
out almost to man and surprised the most
enthusiastic observer.
The memb bers of the respective cluhs mot at
their rendezvous at o'clock and from thence
marched to the streets adjoining the COURT
mouse square where they formed in the fol-
Iewing order;
The First ward on Wabashaw, its head rest
ing on Fourth street.
The Second ward on Fourth street tia bead
resting on Wabashaw.
Tne Third ward on Fifth street, its head on
Wabasbaw.
The Fourth Ward oa Fourth street, its he ad
on Wabashaw
The Fifrh ward on Wabashav, in the rear of
the First ward
The Sixth ward on Third street. its head on
Wabashaw.
at q O'Clock the procession started for the
depot to receive the visiting clubs from Min
nespolis and Saltwater.
THE MARsHALs
were as follows:
Ohief Marshal-Caps. NJ. J. O'Connor.
Special Aids-John B. Oliver, Ehle Allen. J.
ID; Wood, g. W. Griggs. 8. J. Murphy.
First Division-John Bell,
Second Division-P. J. Dreis
Third Division-E. J. Schurmeier.
The procession marched down Third street
to jackson, out Jackson to Seventh, east on
Seventh to Wacouta street, and from thence 10
the depot. Unfortunately some delay was ex.
perienced in the arrival of the trains on which
ne visitors we're expected, and they arrivedsal.
most an hour late.
Upon the arrival of the trains the Minneano-
lis delegation were assigned to the head of the
procession. Next in order was the Saltwater
convention, and then came the home clubs.
Inc line OF march was taken west On Third
street, the route being as follows:
Third to Wabashaw.
Wabashaw to Fifth.
Fifth to st. Peter.
st. Peter to Third,
Third to Fort.
Fort to Forbes.
Forbes to Pleasant avenue
Pleasant avenue to Third street
Third street to Seventh,
seventh to Wabashaw, to Hall.
Inc procession consisted of three grand divis-
IONS, the Minneapolis and Saltwater deleoa-
tions forming the first division, the First Sec.
ond and Third wards the second division and
the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth wards forming the
third division. Each division was under the
charge OF mounted marshal
immense enthusiasm was manifested all
along the route and the cavary escort and the
young business mems club, both of which pre-
senten a magnificent appearance were rhe
subjects of frequent favorable comment. The
Great Western and Great Union, MinneanoIis
and saltwater bands discoursed martial mus;c
all along the line of march.
THE TRANsPARENcrFs.
Inc transparencies carried in the procession
were numerous and striking. Many of the
cartoons were splendidly executed. and their
appearance had a very amusing effect. The
notable ones were as follows: illuminated
transparency, drawn with horse, with the in
soriphon, Il think spoke to Mr.. Shepard. !"
Onder the Inscription is cut ia eff y of Gar.
neid, splendidly executed and full of keen