Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-12
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torches and transparencies showing
the likeness Of Cleveland and HenGrlcks
and a number Of notices, more or less
amusing in their phraseolOgy. FOLLOW
ing the representatives OF .ne
dents of the BOYS High School, under
the leadership Of Masters g. ;. Frler-
son and r. Miscally. Among the trans
pareneies was one bearing the motto, ut
Is a long lane that hath no turning"
Another reed. my dear Mr.. Fisher, we
have met the enemy and we are theirn.
james G.. Blaine"
THE COTTON EXCHANGE.
The Cotton Exchange turned out 70
strong with 100 boys in the rear rank.
They presented a fine appearance ana
were a Jolly crowd of business men pa
rading in honor of ClevelanPs victory.
President Il. II. Conner and ex-President
J. b. DuckwOrth were at the head march
ing arm in arm.
ATTRACTING THE CROWDS.
There was a touch and 90 air about all
The political clubs and imprOmptu organ
lZatlOns which captured the crowds. The
turnout Of the Magistrates, SherIfs and
c0nstables Of the City and Superior
Courts created a decided sensation along
the route. A feature of their display was
q hearse, drawn by black horse, and con-
tanning a coffin. The dismal vehicle was
labeled Republican" in large black let
tiers. Immediately IN the rear came four
men bearing the representation OF a
large tombstone inscribed, In
Memory Of thesRepublican Party" hoars
of laughter broke from the crowds When
the body next in line came IN view IL
was the 'sBelva Lockwood battalion"
COMPOSED OF - young men attired IN long
white gowns with white beavers, and a
young man. similarly dressed, preceded
them. bearing alOft a trans parency IN
scribed. III you want to go TO the w mite
House. 90 il alone" One OF the white
skirted brigade carried transparency
having upon it an admirably executed
tattO0ed Phyrne. The "BloOdy Shirt
Brigade" numbering about 20 youths
wearing red shirts, was next in line. One
of their banners bore the inscription,
The Bloody Shirt-Burn This" Another
of the party bore aloft the tattered trag-
ment of the CORY garment.
The P. II. Social Club, numbering Az
Young men. followed in line, and after
the Georgia Stats Band came the en-
ployes Of the Savannah, Florida and West
eTn Railway and the Central Railroad,
bearing transparencies by the score.
The Irish Union Society had 20 men IN
line. and the Irish American Democratic
Association and the Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club each marched TO the num-
Der Of over a hundred. The st. John the
Baptist T. A. B. Society turned out fall
ranks aud a number Of imprOmptu clubs
brought up the rear
SCENES ALONG THE ROUTE.
To look at the procession as it moved
along. one could not help thinking that
the whole city had turned out and was
marching. A glimpse Of the crowded
streets made the spectator wonder where
all the people came from. The entire
route from start TO finish was packed
with people. 4 surging mass had pos
session of the sidewalks, and windows
and balconies were crowded with ladies.
who reviewed the procession and
greeted il with waving handker-
chiefs and clapping of hands as it passed.
All houses and places Of business on and
near the line of march were Illuminated,
and were decorated with flags and Ian
terms.
Many were unable to restrain their en-
thusiasm. despite the Mayors proclama-
ton, and sent off sky-rOckets and roman
candles as the procession went march,
ing past. Towards the finish the
throng marched through continual glare
OF red and blue lights, burned on door
steps and balconies. The Jail seemed 70
be ablaze with the Greek fire upon its
battlements, leaping up and Illuminating
the streets blocks away.
AT THE PARK.
As the column moved towards the park
the Chatham Artillery planted battery
in the parade ground and fired salute OF
one hundred guns at intervals Of
half a minute in honor OF the
victory. The vast procession moved
in solid rank, and the sight was most
imposing and inspiring one as it reached
the parade ground. All along the line
business houses, stores and private resi-
dences were brilliantly Illuminated. AS
il neared the Park the line was broken,
only the military remaining as the column
formed The streets were filled with
huTrying hOrsemen and men on foot try
ing TO reach the parade ground in adj
vance. This had the effect of blocking
the procession, and Its sOlIdity was
maTred. but not notIceablY, for the
crowds were so dense that it was impOs-
sible to tell in the confusion that pre-
vailed where the thrOngs were coming
from. For three-quarters OF an hCur
DraytOn street, from CASTOR street to the
parade ground entrance, was blaze OF
flaming torches. The enthusiasm Of the
people was at its highest pitch, and cheer
followed cheer as the marching thousands
poured into the open Park and moved
about the Confederate monument.
All over the field thousands were cheer
ing and shouting, bands were playing,
aud with the booming of the guns, the
glare of rockets and c0lOred lights, the
scene was one of the most exciting that
has ever been witnessed upon any similar
occasion.
A speakers platform had been erected
on the east side of the monument and
the carria. es were driven in that vicinity,
Int it was impossible for some time,
through the dense, binding smoke from
the torches and fireworks to quiet the
thrOng so that a voice could be heard.
After the greatest effort order was finally
secured near the platform and the speak
ing began.
THE REUNITED SOUTH.
Can't. George a. Mercer mounted the
platform and introduced Hon. I. NJ. Nor
wood, who said:
Nv Countrvmen-Once more do we feel
that we are living in free country.
TWENTY-FIVE years ago the Democracy
laid down the sceptre of power because it
was divided in its own ranks, and now,
after the long interval to which L have
referred the people OF this great country
are one people. Let US rejoice, but in our
rejoicing let US be deliberate. l therefore
oder YOU the following sentiments
contained in series of resolutions
as being expressive of the feelings which
dominate within our breasts upon this &C.
c3slOn:
Resolpsa. That in the election of Grover
Cleveland we joyously hail the second deliv-
GRANGE OF America from tyranny and oppres-
sion; that We thankfully acknowledge the IN
calculable aid given to the Democracy of the
North By the patriotic Independent Republl-
RSsolred. That we consider this hour
proper time to give to the world,
Independent Republicans, the rea--
sons why for SO long there has been solid
south. They are because the white people Of
the south have seen that the Republican party
in the North considered the south as
conquered province. and, therefore, not
worthy OF, nor entitled TO. q full participation
in the benefits OF the Union; because that
marty ieered and sneered at every declaration
OF devotion to the Union made by the south;
because that party has always evlnced the
malignant aud supercul0uS senIim' nj, eA-
pressed By William NJ. Evarts in his recent
speech in Brooklyn, that the South Is not en-
titled to have q voice or to participate ID the
election of President; berause Ii has ignored
the south in the selection and appOlntment OF
foreign Ambassadors and Consuls; De-
cause il has imported from Northern
states the worst element Of its camp
followers to ill our custom houses. post Offices
and all other Federal offices; because II has,
with very few exceptions. selected Northern
men fun Of rancor towards the South as
United states Court Judges and Marshals;
because il has. through vile and wicked ennis
saries, knowingly lied 10 the co.ored people IN
The south by telling them the Democrats. II
ever in power again, would Te-establish
slavery; because 1t has perslstently ana Tor a
base end educated the colOred people 10 re-
gard their white neighb0rs and friends as
Their enemies. because II mas Intentionally
irritated the whites Of the South by sub
iecting them to the authority OF ne
groes, who have been appointed to