The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-01-22
MARCHING FOR GRIGGS
Six Thousand Enthusiastic Re-
publieans Tramp Through
the Trenton Mud-Hud-
sens Fine Showing.

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TRENTON. Jan. q, 1Ss6.-When the in.
aEgural exercises. at the Taylor Opera
House We're over yesterday. Governor
Griggs, the members of the Legislature
and ether prominent citizens were driven
to the reviewing stand in front of the
State House. As the Governor drove
through the crowded streets he was loudly
cheered by the throngs that lined the
sidewalks. A natty sailor of the Naval
Reserve accompanied each carriage as
q guest of honor.
Mrs. Griggs and the other ladies' who
occupied the boxes at the theatre viewed
the parade from the offices Of the SUI
preme Court clerk, Benjamin F. Lee, in
the State House.
The procession was a remarkable one.
It was entirely of civil organizations, and
was composed of Republican clubs from
almost every one of the twenty-one
counties of the State. At least 5000 men
were in line, and, although they marched
in platoons extending from curb to curb
in State street. a broad t~horoughfare, ii
took the procession fifty minutes to pass
the stand.
Colonel Thomas Chambers, every inch d
soldier. n riding a black charger, led
-NNS 49, - Az Ilt was lOi-
lowed by his staff of mounted aides, and
then cane the Frelinghuysen Campaign
II of Newark. The members wore
snowy uniforms. consisting Of white
coats, light blu trousers and helmets
with white plumes. Each man carried
a spear, and their marching was equal
to that of many a crack militia regiment.
The War Veterans Club OF Camden,
composed entirely of veterans, created
much enthusiasm as they marched along
behind the Newark delegation.
The VILLAIN ]. Sewell Association, Of
Camden, named in honor Of the junior
United States Senator. was 50 large that
1t had to be marshalled in three divisions,
each Of which was led by a city efficial Of
Camden. Camden also had In Inc a
William J. Sewell Association, composed of
eolored men from the Seventh ward OF
that city.
The ranks Of the colored men were
augmented BY two colorcd clubs from
Philadelphia. each preceded by a band of
colored musicians. One Of the bands was
led by q little fat drum major with
trousers made for a much shorter man.
who was remarkable for the wonderful
salute he CAV the reviewing party, as
he waddled by. The other Philadelphia
club was arrayed in shiny silk hats and
white ties. and executed SOME very
funny evolutions as they passed. the stand.
Il see where Camden gets her big major
ties now remarked a disgruntled Demo-
crat as the Philadelphia colored men
marched along,
The Essex County Republican Commit
tee. Respondent in white Alpine hats, and
led. BY Major Carl LEM. the boss Of
the county, came next in the place of
honor. In their ranks marched many of
Newark. The Essex delegation consisted
Of over one thousand men
There. was another contingent of Afro
publican Society IN which marched Eli
jah Gaddis. Alderman Stainsby. Dr. Her
old and i The other political foes Of Major
flag which had been carried in the IN
lust st thirty years ago: uy,,,,a s.a,ar
Associa tipn. in Camden. the Maurice A.
Rogers tAssociation. marched next. AS
f have p though II Il rs was Maurice rsand Rogers ose s'i ma
not John Griggs who was Governor. go
wildly did they yell for their standard
Mercer County. led BY Barker Gunmere
The Lawrenes. swessman Association
grip, labelled aGriggs., There were var
io ssn in' saFs tbae 4 Of mea sha f fsat aaeb .1ne
wanted something from the new Cover
nor to put into the satchels, but the ac-
4eepted one was that they had come to
stay. italian and Magyar associations
lion.
tributed p large number and Atlantic,
Monmouth, Sussex and Gloucester were
also represented.
Then came Hudson bringing up the
rear. Hudson who has always so proud
ly led the Democratic hosts through the
streets Of Trenton fallen SO low al to be