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H. Coates* Esq., and Hon. M. KiusoU Thayer.
35ffr. Thayer had already spoken alike southeast
stand. /
At tills time the head of the torchlight-procession
appeared, turning from Chestnut street into -sixth,
upon which the meeting adjourned.
THE TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION
Of this Immense demonstration 'our report gives
l>ut an Inadequate Idea, hut no, words could fitly
describe its magnificence and effect. It began to
move about» o’clock, and was two hours and thirty
five minutes In passing anygiyeu point on the route.
The procession itself was far longer than the route,
and yet no confusion or disturbance occurred during
the whole evening. , ''•
FIRST «KASI> »m$lOX.
alarm bell
on a wagon decorated with a profusion of American
flags. Red, white, and blue fires were burned on the
vehicle alternately as the parade moved. The bell
was rung during the moving or the parade.
WILLIAM H. EBEN, CHIEF MARSHAL,
assisted by the following-named gentlemen as aids,
all mounted on blooded steeds:
Henry Bumm, City Treasurer,
Major W, A. Thorp,
Col. Wm. B. Mask, Chief of the 7th Division
Barton H. Jenhs, - , vision,
Adjutant H. S. Pollock,
Capt. J acob liouDBHSLASEE.
Jacob W. Bullock, . : ,
WILLTAM MtLLWARD,
Thompson Reynolds, *
Edwin B, Fitlsr, ’
We. H. Barnes, . i
Conrad B.'Andress, •
Albert C. Roberts, -
EobeAt O. Tittermary; •
Bbnj. H. Brown, 1
Henry \V. Cray,
C. B. Mount,
Joseph H. Edwards, . ■
. SPECIAL AIDS.
Col. W. A. Gray,
A. R. I'OEBINO, :
S. S. Leidy,
E. T. Walton, -
Washington Keith, •
A. R. Slaymakbr,
Wm. S. Stewart. '
BRASS BAND,
UNION CAMPAIGN CLUB. ,
This part of the-first division was composed of
soldiers who had done service on many a well-con
tested battle field. They numbered, about three
thousand five hundred men. At the extreme right
was an illuminated monument drawn on a wagon *
the Inscription upon it was in these'words • “Tn
memory ol the bravo.” .
Then followed a transparency representing Presi
dent Lincoln with an uplifted maul. He is engaged
in the disagreeable dutyof smashing a copperhlad
snake coiling at ids feet,
A number of small lanterns were carried by the
Ddyence guard, with various mottoes, the most
Striking of which was the following:
“ Peace Sherman, Farragut.”
BAND OF' FORTY PIECES.
Here followed the first division of the Union Cam
paign Club.
Next came the second division or first battalion of
veteran soldiers, two thousand four hundred strong.
They carried a number of large transparencies,
plenty of small ones, and nearly two. thousand
torohes. From amongjthe many mottoes we notice
the following:
“ Free Ballots for Patriots.”
“ Free Fight for Traitors.” -
“An Undivided Union.”
“No Party but our Country.”
“ Sherman got up Early on Monday momlng,”
; “ A Free-Ballot for ail Loyal’Men.” “
“ Robert, I will not hdrt you' too much-: I will
.fight you gentlemanly.”— Antietam: '
TRANSPARENCIES.
A defer sized banner was borno aloft that attract
ed more than drdionry attention. On the top of it,
in large letters, we learned that It wasVThe Temple
of the Union.” In the foreground a number ofwork
men were busily engaged in erecting the temple, or
at least making an addition to it of another column.
A crowd of ladies and gentlemen are looking on ap
provingly. To the left is a broken column labelled
McClellan ; the workmen are engaged in removing
it-.. The columns are arranged In a straight line,
each, being named after a President, from the first
to the last. That dedicated to Buchanan is repre
sented as split; the one about to be placed in posi
tion is named Idncota. The work appears to be
going on finely and successfully, and the group of
admiring spectators ate ready to give cheerß at the
proper time. The motto on this banner was this:
“ UNION—DEATH TO TBAITORS.”
Then followed other large lanterns, containing a
choice selection of mottoes, as follows: •
“ No compromise with traitors In arms.”
“Engineer of the railroad to Salt Elver, idol
George.”
■ “ A platform is the party’s soul—a candidate is
the party’s body ; separate jtke body from the soul,
and death ensues.”
“Be as firmly united for our Government as the
rebels are against it.”
“If you vote for McClellan yon vote for Pendle
ton.”
“ Peace men oontrolled the Chicago Convention.”
1 The followitg motto is worthy of reflection, as it
la an answer to the aspersions of the ignorant that
.s, president Lincoln commenced the war:
. \ “Secession is not the event of a day; it has been
a matter nursed for thirty years.”— Rliett, of South
Carolina, .
f' : Now comes a warning voice from that great peace
maker, Lieut. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant:
". “ Their only hope is. in a divided’North.”—If S.
Grant. ...
- Then, following, we have an extract from an ad
dress of Goreral McClellan to the Army of the Po
■ tomac. As a small part of impartial history it is re.
freshing: ; '
“ The campaign shall be. short, sharp, and deol-
Sive.” — McClellan. ..... ’
To which the following reply is made by some of
Ills veteran troops : ; .
“We intend to make it so.”—lst Bat. Union Cam
paign Chib ”
The next motto that came under our observation
■was an extract of a letter from the Intrepid General
Sherman, who says:
“ Onr Government, though a democracy, should
In time of trouble be able to wield the power of a.
great nation. ”-W. T. Sherman.'
“We ignore all political elements ttf’save the
Union; we must be either for or against the rebel*
lion.”
“Pendleton, the peaee-on-any.tenns candidate,
never voted a mail or a dollar to crush the rebellion
or sustain the soldier’s widow. That’s what’s’the
matter.”
TRANSPARENCY,
We noticed here a transparency that attracted
many a commendable remark among the thousands'
ofloyal people on the sidewalk. The picture repre
sented a large cannon-ball, labelled U. S.': it Had
spent its force, and, in roiling over to arestingplaoe
on an uncnltivnted.part of Southern soil, it mashed
.a copperhead, snake. The motto on this transpa
rency is “An Instigator Punished.”
- Among other mottoes were the following: ’
“If is dangerous to swap horses while crossing the
Stream.” - • • : -- °
; “The nominees of the Chicago Convention are the
rebels’ only hope,”
“A change of base will, not save him this cam
paign ; wo have too many hankers.”
“we have fought the enemies of our country In
the field ; we now turn our attention to those at
home.” ■
HISTORICAL,
On a pretty large banner, carried by a- veteran of
over three years’service, was the following from a
page of political history. It is useful for future re
ference:
“106,298 Democrats In the Keystone State voted
against af owing the soldiers in the field to vote.
Gen. McClellan is the candidate of this partv—how
do you like it . * ..
“We have heard of *' Old Hickory,’ hut Quaker
guns and other ‘ Wood ’ don’t suit us.”
“The heart of the people beats true to the
Union.” •
“ Who moved to make the nomination of McClel
lan unanimous? Vallands'gham, the traitor.”
“No base strategy ; do you Grant our peacemaker
a line to Weld-on !” . ■
“ If we do not sustain the army and navy, how can
they sustain us 1”
TR AITSP ABBNOY.
• A conspicuous transparency came In for a very
great share of praiseworthy remark, and almost a
universal response .ofapprobation as it moved along
the streets. This device consisted or six likenesses
from photographs, of Grant, Sherman, Meade, Far-
and Hancock. These likenesses
•were painted by an artist who seemed to ha retaken
some care in finishing the work: The transparency
represents these six grea t men of the nation as the
“•Union .Peace Commissiqpers,. appointed byAbra
ham Lincoln, President of the United States.”
On Chestnut street particularly this banner was
received with universal approval. The ladies in the
windows of private mansions and at all the
large hotels on tuat street waved their handker
chiefs, while an immense mass of men on the side-’
walks cheered then selves hoarse. The scene was
exciting to every patriot. Motto:'■■'« We are for a
permanent peace, therefore, we must vote for Abra
ham Lincoln and a vigorous prosecution of the
W&Tt ■■
HereroHowea anmnijer of four-horse omnibuses,
filled with, soldiers whose wounds were of snob a na
ture that they coaid not walk. The brave fellows
were happy. They added to the Interest of the
“-I'lundUrFfi 0 , g - in fuil ° iiorus - “ Eai -
mowed hospital delegation.
ca , me a lar B a delegation
clent KS Pltal ' havlDgwlth tllBm an e «-
Omnibuses and wagons, with wounded soldiers.
CAVALCADE. • ' .
MERCANTILE UNION CLUB.
Orchestral Band.
The club turned out in large numbers, It com.
or^ar,3za^on the leading merchants in'
Philadelphia—those .who give character and tone
or enter P r ?£® aai 3 integrity. It was a
grand effective scene, The members were dresser?
In dark clotiiicg, their lappeis being patriotically
with red, white, and bluelaS S
marched six abreast, and-were often vociferously
cheered on the route. They were led off bv four
banner-bearerg, conveying a frame—a largef plain
wMtertransparency— containing In large Sack let
ters “ The Mercantile Union Club » S ck l6t^
A BEAtrTIFIJL TRANSPARENCY.
Fo™ 1 young gentlemen, of the “ Artists’ Sketch
of «“y, Messrs. E. and Q, Benson, H.
JJW“’ ana D. ( E. Wyantl, had painted two beau
tlful transparencies, the first of these was carried
As a painting It was excel
ient, and elicited many words of approbation. It'
President Lincoln holding the Ameri
can flag aloft; a sallor to his left Is rushing '.to sup- 1
port It, while on the right a soldier, wlthhif musket
at charge bayonets, Is on a double-quick tomalntaln
toe supremacy of the national emblem: ’other war
i like figures, representing the army and'navy " are in
toe background. The motto, on this beautiful speci
men of art and patriotism combined, was “finr
Country.” . ■
Immediately in the rear of the banner were the
representatives of States, each person'; carry ins a
white swallow-tail flag, with the name of. the State
thereon in red letters, 1
band op anrsic. . I
Here followed the second division, a battalion of.
toe mercantile men, many of them carrying wreaths
of natural flowers. v
REPUBLICAN INVINCIBLES,
■ '.''Band."" ■ - » - ,
Here followed tho itepublican InvlnelWes, the
members marching eight abreast, all uniformed In
steel-colored caps and capes, each Individual bear
ing aloft a glaring torch and small American flag.
A f'3’l.V:Knri) THANSI’ARENCIV ! ;
'hmiMiJS!?'' Sketch Club had painted a very large
transparency, there being lour sides to it of equal
Size, These pictures were not oniv well done but
T io pSnrrep/etented
l“?. t ■ , A ;r ( t r 7 J ,urstl ”K the shackles of-
Kllcd byllave r y^ ,rae and a bahner
The other paintiug represonta txifi yihihiaai haai
Hon of Gen. SxcOlellan* Hejs ffi"tfea Staffs
Tiding two anlrrals; one a stubborn mule' laheii^r
“Peace,” and the other a BpirU?dTar ohMuer '
labelled “ War.” The danger of throwing the rfd«r
Is so inevitable that farther remark 1b entirely un '
necessary.:, Tho other picturorepresents a soldier"
wounded, who, in view of the success of the advo
cates for peace when there is no peace, exclaims, in
She agony bf,his heart-, “I have fought in vain.”
The other, piothro Is comical. It places Model-;
lan in a boat, labelled “ Salt river he affects a
smile, and says to several soldiers standing on tlia
moss-covered banks of the historic though mythical
stream, “ pome, oh,, come with me, the moon Is
beaming,' 1 The soldiers, laughing, reply: “Wo
don’tßeelt!” ■
DEI/KOATIOX PROM CAMDEN, HEW JERSEY. : r ,
At an early hour in the evening tho Union Cam
jalgn Club, 0.. Camden, Hew Jersey, with banners
to tie city; They
jmmDeretl i Their position should
3iaV6 been ill the t th Division, but owlni? to the denaa
mass of human beta horse’s, wagoffioat
hopeless task to find the precise fpot.wlthoutTm^
Sing a circuit of several miles. Therefore, to obvl
ate the difficulty, a position was assigned the Jarnhv
delegation In the Ist Division, They came in the
following order:
CAVALCADE, ONE HUNDBBIi STRONG.
Band.
Banner— Unlon.pampaign Club of Camden: Lin
coln; Johnson, anfi'Starr. This club had with thorn
a very pretty transparency representing President
Lincoln. This device was arched over with flowers of
of every hue. A stand of colors carried by jersey
j ? on ®° battle-field were 'silso borne aloft by
this delegation. On one of the banners was the fol
lowing motto: “ Copperheads for free ballots or a
fight—they can have both.” Another motto:
Ballots for Union men; bullets ibr traitors.” This
was on a large lantern conveyed on a wagon.
CAMP Aids' CLUB- OP TZILMINOTON.
Tho remarks made relative to assigning a posi
tion to the delegation from New Jersey may bo
made in reference to the “ Bine Hen’s Chickens.”
This delegation arrived from Wilmington, Dela
ware, in the evening line, and taking up their line
of march from the Baltimore depot, brought, nr, tho
rear or extreme left of the First Division. Tliev
made a very creditable appearance, appearing in
caps and capes, red, white, and blue in color-mfstly
Band of Music.
and flags flying in the breeze. The banner renre
with the motto, “Kallv
round the Flag, boys.” On the reverse of this bur^
shaking r ?P™S| ai^ n B President Lincoln
™™vl g ~ an<s ? 'Y lta the Goddess ,of Libertv. The
Sot?™! 8 carri ?‘ J an infinite variety of lanterns and
hißtorioa?™ nllr ' en t a “°ng which could be seen that
chicken? » e S?ror t rl t * oll i tte “, bluo hen and her
bei of wagoM. ° Uowed aca valeade,with a nurn-
SECOND GRAND DIVISION.
MARSHALS. a
Isaiah Pasoob,
JOSETH S. MOHEV,
HotiEUT.G*. PIIXIEON. -
‘ ' WEST WARD.
Band of Music. ' ' _
y CAVALCADE. . :
A camera obscura was conveyed on a wagon drawn
' J >' gaily caparisoned horses. A screen being erect
ed In front theieof, a variety of pictures were pre
sented, mostly consisting of the faces of our victori
ous generals in the army, President Lincoln, battle
scenes, &c. This received many a cheer as the tri
umphal procession moved along the densely-efowded
streets. Then came the
HAUSER CADETS,
a well organized body of young men, bearing
many patriotic devices. A large banner was borno
at the head of the cadets, representing the Aurora
Borealis; motto, “Northern Lights Illumine the
World. At the bottom of the picture was the Im
proved motto: “No Copperhead Serpent can live In
the Temple of Liberty.” On the reverse was the
following, inside of a scroll representing a copper
hoad snake: “ George B. Mculellan, the nominee
of tiie Chicago Convention, and his Cabinet—C. L.
Yallandigham, D. W. Voorheea. W. B. Reed,
Chauncey Burr, I. Rynders, Fernando Wood.”
Quite a number of very suggestive banners were
carried In this ward—one representing a green tur
tle, with tte simple word “greenback” printed
thereon.
SECOND WARD.
Band. .
This ward turned out In large numbers and had a
considerable number of banners, some of them
arranged with remarkable taste. A transparency
carried near the extreme right representeef a man
straddling a ra l, with a copperhead colling at his
feet. Then came a wagon containing a large trans
parency of McClellan, with his head just above
water, calling out to some soldiers to save him.
The reply, they can’t do it, because of a
millstone around his neck. This stone is emble
matic of Pendloton, the peace-at any-price candi
date for the Tice Presidency.
Two balloon or egg-shaped lanterns, embellished
with American flags, attracted much attention.
Here followed a great variety of lanterns contain
ing many mottoes, of which the following are speci
mens : Pile of cannon-balls, labelled “ Pills for
Rebels,” “ Our Peace Commissioners,” “ Sanitary
Measure for Jeff Davis,” “No Plank here Loose,”
“ Gut-boat George.” . • , . -
In a prominent position was a wagon, containing
several rail-splitters hard at work. This was a
pleasing feature, and was the theme of many a con
gratulatory remark, The wagon was labelled In
large black letters, “ Llnooln Rail splitters.”
Representation of gallows; motto, "platform of
traitors.”
Another representing “rail-shooters.”
Transparency representing the “ bliss of victory.”
Another transparency representing the oath of
President Lincoln to defend the Constitution and
the laws.
Transparency in a wagon containing likenesses of
; Lincoln and Johnson. . .
Transparency representing an eagle with a cop
perhead in its beak. The reptile is tightly held
about the neck.
Transparency representing a big frog croaking
>for 125 majority in one of the precincts for Lincoln
and Johnson. This part of the delegation came
from a part of the Neek. There were also carried a
large number of octagonal lanterns, containing a
variety of mottoes, such as “no compromise with
traitors, “we are coming, Father Abraham,” &c.
The ward representation, as a general thing, was
decidedly creditable. The extreme left was brought
,up by a delegation of gentlemen dressed in dark
clothirg,carrying with them staves.
Here came another large transparency with a
likeness of President Lincoln thereon. On the top
was tho following: “The next Presidenton-the
bottom: “The George Washington of the nineteenth
century.”
Motto— 11 One national grave for us all as a pre
ference to disunion,”
Another transparency represented McClellan
about being crushed Into the grave of oblivion by
the Chicago platform; the demon of discord stands
near by, laughing and dancing at the prospect.
Another demon of discord exclaims, “l ain for Mc-
Clellan.”
' On the reverse of one of the banners was a scone
incident to a dishonorable peace; slavoryie-esta
blished and the Goddess of; Liberty .weeping.
THIRD WARD
Cavalcade.
Brass Band.
This ward turned out In goodly numbers, and had
quite an array of attractive and amusing lanterns.
The ward was led off by a wagon containing an
alarm bell. A large transparency containing the
following motto must appeal to the common sense
of.everybcdy : “ The question in-the present crisis
is narrowed down to patriotism and treason.” ’
Transparency representing the campaign in Vir
ginia and In Pennsylvania. Motto: “Both give
promise of a speedy peace.”
A large ana .amusing transparency on a wagon
represented President Lincoln seated in Ms parlor.
He has on his hand a very little man, holding a
•spade. The President Is dancing the little feliow
up and down like a toy puppet. - . ,
Another banner contained the fQUowing motto:
“Grant will take Virginia—we will keep Phila
delphia;” f 1
A large transparency, with.handsome device, hid
the great motto of, the patriotic General Dix: “If
any man attempts to pull down the flag, shoot him
on the spot.” • ■ ■ - .
Another motto that awakened emotions or de
light was : “ The stars and stripes for all the world.”
Then followed another banner representing the"
spirit of the age. The members of the Second ward
carried many patriotic devices, badgep, &c. _ 4
FOt’ltTH WARD.
■ The Unionists of this benighted section of our
city.made a creditable display, though not.numeri
cally as strong as some other wards. They were led
off by an efficient band of musicians. On a wagon,
drawn byfour splendid horses, was a transparency
representing the Goddess of Liberty.
A silk banner, containing, a likeness of Henry
Olay, was also in the line; Then followed an array
of octagonal-shaped banners or lanterns, containing
a variety of mottoes, among which we observed the
following: “Our whole country,-’ “A bright spot in
Egypt,” Ac,* A cavalcade brought up the rear of
the ward, and thus they passed along in the great
moving .panorama,
FIFTH WARD.
Band.
The Goddess of Liberty on a large banner was
borne at the head of this ward; the motto, “ Victory
will bring.us Peace."
Then came another banner informing the specta
tors that Pendleton, the right-hand supporter of
Vallatdigham and McClellan, said '‘ Thank God, I
never, - noted a man or a dollar to help this ”
This motto doubtless made a deep impression on the
mines of. thinking people.
Another banner made the following announce
mentlf the Locofoeo who offered $2.26 for a gold
dollar will apply, he can have it for .....
A wagon urawn by horses, having thereon a pro
fusion of American flags, contained the following
motto The Union, One and indivisible.” .
Thc-n came another fancy banner, with a hio- 5
announcing “ The Fifth ward is coming.” -: ? ’-
Another wagon soon came to view, it had on its
front a large transparency of President Lincoln.
On the bottom part ofthe picture was the following,
motto, that may be considered a pretty clever plav :
upon words: 1 .
- “A fair type of a noble form that no rebellious
Joe can knock into Pi—Stick and rule."
The wagon contained'a printing press, the men at
work. The document distributed from this grand
institution is as follows: 5
FRUITERS’ TRACTS, NO. 1.
“In Union.there is strength.” U
“No ‘rats’ of any .‘Age’ Tor Sheriff.” -
“ Stand by the Union,”
“ The time has come.”— Lincoln.
“We don’t want yonr negroes, or your horses, or
anything you have. We want and will have a iust
obedience to the laws of the United States.”—Sher
man. -
■“. This rebellion can only be terminated by hard
fighting.”-— Meade. • , :
“Let us bemen, and fight it out.”— Sherman.-'
“ This Union must bepreserved. This rebellion is
tottering while I speak.”— Hooker.
“I, Philip Kearney, an old soldier, enter mv
solemn protest against this order for retreat. ’We
ought, instead of retreating, to follow up the enß.
my. and take Richmond. And, In full view of all
the responsibility or suck'd declaration, -I say to vou
all, such an order can pnly-be prompted by coward
ice or treason.” . . ' * ...
“ Would It not be cowardly for us to say that this
rebellion cannot he .crushed,!”— Burnside,
„ “ The greatest vietory of the rebels will be to de
feat the Union party at the coming election ” Lo
gon. " y’U-
“ The United States-Soesj -’and mu'sfeassert its au
thority. "—Skerman. . .r ....
“We can only sustain the Government by steady
and unswerving prosecution of the war,”—Df®-
“ Nothing-will sustain the Union and its Govern
ment but the successes of. Grant, Sherman, Farra
gut, and Sheridan.”— Wool. ’
“ To compromise with traitors 1b to betray our pa
triot dead.”
“ War is cruelty 5 and those who brought-war on
our country deserve all the curses and maledictions
a people can pour out.”—Sherman.
‘• The end is not far distant, if we will only be true
to ourselves.”— Grant. ■" :
The above mottoes were also displayed in a variety
of colorß on lanterns and banners carried by the dele
gations irom the several precincts. A cavalcade
brought up the rear of this division.
IHIKB CBASD BIVKiIOS.
T£ i® <3 iY. isl ,? n » comprising the Sixth, Seventh,
Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth wards, formed on Eigh
teenth street, below Walnßt, under tbe direction of
Marshals David B. Beitler,»Prahk S, Johnson, and
Samuel Henderson. ’ “»
AftM forming In line, the Sixth ward In the van
and the Tenth bringing up the rear, the division
marched in good order, every man carrying alantern
or transparency, to Market street, the right resttag
on Broad street and the lea : extending nearly to
Nineteenth. Prominent in the front of this division
was carried a large transparency, bearing upon Its
ftont a well-executed painting of the Goddess of
Peace and the Goddess of Liberty. The
eyes of the warlike deltyj were of raven hue.
and seemed flashing .firej; alike upon the'
enemies of our at?ffome.and abroad. Her
dishevelled hair and unbound garments floating in
the wind were.emblamatlc.pf the truth now soffirm
ly impressed upon tbeffies|!tkTof loyal men, that all
things, even female adOrhmsnti muEt give way to the
wants _of . our country ."‘t-Inbher hand this spirited
figure bore fire-brands, the glare of which intensified
the look ol sternness upon features which were
sternly triumphant, as in a necessary evil: well exe
. cuted, that she had been obliged to let loose the dogs
of war. ,The Goddess of Peace, at her side, held an
olive, ready. to proffer reconciliation as soon as sub
mission should; be made. By the: side of this
paintirg was the appropriate inscription—“ Victory
gives us peace.” On another side of this transpa
rency was written,When, slavery becomes com
mon industry sinks into disgrace.” On another
side the following extract from Bayard Taylor’s
Stirring lines on “The Chicago Surrender” wore in-
scribed :
“What! hoist the white flag when our triumph is nigh’
- What! crouch before treason, make Freedom aliah
What! spike all our gnnswhon the foe is at bay, !
And the rags of Ms black banner dropping away? •
I ear down the strong name that oar nation has" won,
i A““ strike her brave bird from his house in the sun?/’
„ smother transparency was aspiotureci?the
, eßt surrounded by soldiersywitn astarTSpah
stnTrl!^? nor in hiß kani1 > his face uptunfedrtto-the
furtheranc« e nf ! njL lfseel s, iDg for the
The sob
the noble mol around : hiifiuwere cheering
all An SrS™ ‘wsonly eahoheer and appreci
ate. An inscription hero tclls-us- that “ mciimlian
proposes to beg peace from the Rebels ' a ohas t efv
executed representation^-tie Democrat wwi*
botise team attracted'much attent?nA a <i ,
tarn’s hero andNiSpeaceiuMoompatriot ami Si
of the Chicago Convention were rlSng in a
the wheels oi whioh .were, formed by fnakF? nr
Copperhcadspeclrayaawas also the dasher of the ve®
hide. The tongueef theconveyance was sadl v slat
tered. To it .were attached two horses of a very di
verse appearance.- Onewas a fierce,prancing bladk'
charger, very.restive aatt hard to drive, and by his
successive caperiiigs, causing much embarassment
to his companion, who was his coun--
teipart • in everyrespeet. Far from being difficult
to drive, this animal strode very quietly along as
he was bid, and neither deviation to thevight
hand nor to the left. The milky hue of the beast
in tbelr personal appearance. « Lit
f ronf Of Vw S lB ®* th ® tBai “' stooli «P In the
brandißh t h w e l rit!l a ., ver y warlike aspect, and,
brandishing a broad-sword, saying to his “ Vice,”
r.<ThK’ Pen ’ that oW war borso won’tgee.” Tho Ohio
beWnd McOlellan, with his back
turned to him.' His face was much elongated, and
he seemed very disconsolate, as If thinking himself
decidedly out of place in such company. From his
lips issued the laconic expression, “Mum’s the
Word.” An inscription on this transparency very
appropriately said, “ No weak planks fn the Union
platform.”
By another design McOlellan was represented as
upon a gunboat at Harrison’s Landing. On tho
shore was his army, exclaiming to him, “They
aro‘ retreating: let us on to Richmond,” to which
the young Napoleon replies, “Gentlemen, I pro
.pose to surrender, and make the best terms we can.”
An officer answered this by saying, “ Surrender!
no, we have whipped them, and can take their capi
tal.” . ....
A painting in colors of Lincoln and Johnson, with
a representation of the Goddess of Liberty between
them, attracted somo attention. '
“TheMudsill of the North” was represented as
a stalwart mechanic; the sleeves of his shirt were
rolled up to his shoulder, and exhibited a brawny
arm that might well bring terror to the head of anv
foe to the Union. One of his hands rested upon an
anvil—the emblem of his craft—the other upon the
curly pate of a little “mudsill.” And the mechanic
bore no evidence of being ashamed of his position as
laborer in one of the great workshops of the nation.
This transparency bore also the names of “Our
-Peace Commissioners—Grant, Sherman, Meade,
Butler, Farragut, and Sheridan,” Sherman’s
words to the authorities of Atlanta: “ I want peace,
and bolieve it can only be reached through Onion
and war, and I will conduct the'war purely with a
view to perfect ahd.early sdceess.” ,
Quite a remarkable feature in this division was a
lot of square banners, bearing upon them the names
of the States composing the Union—“ way ward
sisters ” and all.
A picture, entitled “The fruits of compromise,”
represented a one-legged Union soldier shilling
hands with a well-to do butternut, over a tombstone
inscribed “To the memory.of our departed heroes
and by their side stood Liberty, weeping over the
spectacle. ■
■This transparency told us that “ Old Reliance
(10th Ward) was good for 1200 majority.”
A banner, bearing a portrait of the Sage of Ash
land, had for its inscription, “ The champion of
American industry.”
A picture of a pair of boots and spurs, with the
motto “ All that will be left. of-Little Mao in No
vember,” occasioned conslderable’amusement.
-A large balloon transparency, of a spheroidal
shape, bore the names of the President and our mil
itary and naval heroes. It was placed In a. wagon,
and was kept continually revolving. ' ’
.Some small, triangular, parti-colored lanterns,
hearing the names of the Union nominees for Pres
ident and Tice President, borne by a portion of the
division, were generally considered more attractive
than the more ordinary Chinese transparencies, and
excited much attention; as somewhat of a novelty.
; The “On to Richmond’’movement of the Demo
cratic general was Illustrated by a paintlngof Little
(very little) Mac seated on a very lean nag, with
his face to Its tail. ■ The Young Napoleon waslook
ing longingly toward Richmond, bat his steed was
bearing him swiftly in the opposite direction, to a
place of safety in the National capital. Besides
there emblematic transparencies, upon humble bits
of canvas were printed mottoes of varied and mot
ley characters. These, like the more pretentious
paintings, expressed all kinds of patriotic senti
ment, whether of “ tragedy, comedy, history, pasto
ral, pastoral-comical, historical-comical, (tragical
historical, tragical-comical, historical-pastoral,)
scene individual, or poem unlimited.” From these
■we extraot the following as expressing the sense of
the parading people:
“A vote given for McClellan Is a vote given for
repudiation of the National debt and depredation
abroad.” - -
“ No compromise with traitors.”
“ No party but our country.”
“The Tenth ward is coming for big Abe.” -
“.Abe is able to save the Union.”
“ 1 Little Mac’s on the White House track,’
But Lincoln’s ahead of him, alack.”
“The Seventh is coming,” .
“O’Neilland Watt.” -
“Lincolnand Johnson, the choice of the loyal
people.”
“Lincoln, Johnson, and Liberty.”
“How are you, Gunboat Galena.”
“ Will a soldier vote for the Democratic party 1”
“Lincoln, the champion of our Union.”
“Ninth good for 300 in spite of gas works and all
colonization,"
“ For President, Abraham Lincoln: for Yice
President, Andrew Johnson.”
“Sixth precinct, Seventh ward, good for 200 ma
jority.” ■
“ Who tried to rob the soldier of his vote? The
Democratic party.”
“ Who gave the soldier the right to vote ? The
National Union party.”
“ No armistice with treason.”
"The army asks that those left at home put down
the traitors-”. -■<
“Death to Copperheads.”
“The North and the South can never live at
peace with each other except’as onejnatlon. ; Grant,
~- “Seventh ward good for 1,000 majority for Lin
coln and Johnson.” '
“Patckell and Little.”
“Free speech, free press, and free ballot for pa
triots, and the cannon's mouth for traitors.”
“ Let us have faith in the belief that right makes
might, and in that faith let us dare to do our duty
as we understand it."—Abraham Lincoln.
“ A free ballot , for patriots, a free fight for tra 1
tors.”
“ ‘To whom it may concern :’ ‘ McClellan’s elec
tion Is the only hope lor Southern independence.’—
Charleston Mercury. ”
In the array of the Third Grand Division'was a
large number of horsemen, who[made quite a pleas
ing relief to the eye as it wandered over the, im.
mense army of footmen. There were wagons'; too,
filled, in which were placed the large transparencies.
Roman candles and red and blue lights were con
tinually let off as the division moved on, making
quite an imposing display of fireworks.
FOUKTaE C®AJSP'BIVISIOJf. ' ■
MARSHALS.
H. A. B. Brows, .
. . ; F. A. Koons,
A, B, Sloanaker,
lon E. WArnwßioriT,
Adam Waethman.
This division of the parade was composed of largo
deputations from the Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth,
Sixteenth, Seventeenth, Eighteenth, and Nineteenth
wards. The Union men from these wards turned
out in immense numbers, and made a most Imposing
display.
ELEVENTH WARD.
This: ward was headed by a cavalcade of thirty,
-fivo mounted-men, representing each State In the
Union and aeoompanled-by two army buglers, after
which came the Brldeshurg brass band, discoursing
excellent music. Then came a large body of Union
men of the ward on foot, bearing torches, banners,
and lan terns. Several, handsomely-painted trans
parencies of large size, borne on wagons, were also
interspersed throughout the line. The largest and
handsomest of theso was an immense square lan
tern, bearing upon the front portraits, of Lincoln
and Johnson, and on the rear a representation of a
huge bombshell in the act of exploding and blowing
to pieces a number of copperhead snakes. This wart
made a fine display.
, Then came a large representation from the Union
League of Bansdale, Montgomery county, carrying
appropriate lanterns. ■
TWELFTH WARD.
The Twelfth ward delegation came noxt, com
mencing with a grand cavalcade of seventy horse
men, headed by s. A. Wurtz, Esq., Marshal. The
pedestrian representation from this ward was very
large, and the lanterns carried*by them were very
handsome. Among the remarkable transparencies
we noticed the following: One very finely painted
lantern, presented by the young men of the ward,
core upon Its front large medallion portraits of
Grant, Meade, bherman, Sheridan, Farragut, and
.Hooker, labelled, (( Our peace commissioners.”
Another handsome transparency, presented by Blr.
R.. S. Smith, scenie artist of the Chestnut-street
Iheatre, represented President Lincoln bearing
the American standard in the midst, of a
group of patriots. Some characteristic mottoes
were exhibited, such as: “ Uncle Abe, tbe farmer’s
friend Our country above party;” “Noroom
for traitors in the Union“ Victory always brings
peace;”“Maine has spoken“ Thanks to our
brave soldiers.” An eagle was painted on one lan
;5 T ? ; “ No white feathers In this
bird.- The following slightly sarcastic sentiment
was also blazoned m large colored letters: “ Why
didn’t the Republicans ncminate a .TuliusCassar •
we’ye got a Bonaparte that’s a regular teazer’
Well, 1 expect Julius Omsars are scarce.”
The German Union Club of the Twelfth ward
turned out four hundred strong, and made an excel
lent display. They were accompanied by Myers’
brass band, and had a handsome oil portrait of Pre
sident Lincoln, beautifully draped and illuminated,
mounted on a car. , , ’
thietjienth’Vaed.
The large deputation from the Thirteenth ward
was headed by william Palmer, Esq:, marshal, and
a, cavalcade numbering at least one hundred. Bay
ley’s Independent Brass Band afforded fine and In
spiriting strains of martial music to this portion of
the parade. The lanterns and transparencies exhi
bited were numerous, large, and handsome. One
excellent painting represented a ten-pin allevy Lin
•CO.lP having, just thrown a ball marked “ Maine.”
■wMch has knocked the pins into confusion, and
crushed a copperhead snake in its course along the
alley- He Is just in the act of throwing one labelled
“Pennsylvania. ’ Little Mao, lu affright, is at the
rear end of the alley, and Pendleton, who Is keeping
the score, cries out, “ There’s no use setting up the
pins, Mao ; Lincoln has won the game,” On this
lantern was also the motto, “The reb3 have made a
“Sefight because Lincoln was eleeted by a free bal
, HoHralts of-Lincoln, Johnson, Farragut,
Grant, Sherman, and Sheridan were also borne In
the procession. A spirited picture of McClellan
riding d la cirque, a horse and a j aekass labelled
“peace” and “ war,” had for its motto “Mao’s
last change of base.”
_ Tho two following- mottoes were on one of ;the
lanterns: “If I cannot, occupy the chair atVthe
White House, let m 6 fall back on $6,000 a year.—
Little Mac.” “ Thank God, I have never voted a
dollar or a man to carry onhtba war.—Pendleton.”
SJXTBEKTH 'iV'ABD,
The Sixteenth was led off by John G. Clothier,
Esq., marshal, accompanied by a splendid caval
cade numbering some seventy-five mounted men.
A large revolving globe was next in position, fol
lowed by lanterns Inscribed severally, “ Sheridan
awoke Early “ Our country; those who don’t like
it may move out.” The delegation was large and
enthusiastic. . : ■
SEYBNTEEHTH WARD.
Mr. James McManus officiated as marshal.
Upon a large wagon a large transparency was
borne representing an arch, upon each stone of
w hich was printed the name of a State. On'the
reverse side was a painting of the chip of State,
bravely sailing over ah angry sea. The principal
mottoes on the transparency were, “ A free ballot
tor patriotsj a free fight for traitors. Another had
a picture of a, cannon marked “ Our peace commis
sioners.”
' . EIGHTEENTH WARD,
about J, ->00 men, including a large cavalcade,
under the direction of JoE.lt. Dyu. A large bell
- i vaß tEls procession. It was rung at intervals its
A e t P ™S?™™^ ib f 8108,1 distances.
-A transparency followed which exhorted all to
~l? :e f p ,? tep musle of the Union.” A painted
- ship followed this, with the motto curving round it -
thestorm°” D ’ th ° pUot who carrle<i the ship through
An immense boatj called {i Tlie Conoueror ss was
TVr V rZ d , r , awn b y tw ™ riorla!
The crew was aboard, all at their posts ready for
dnty. A crow served a gun In the stem; Every
minute Its Eollow boom vied in the yolume of its
t} ; e great tocsin that was ringing oheer
sly in the ranks of the ward ahead. This ‘‘ feature,”
lor it really was one, was ah object of general at
tention. A transparency remarked, “To be or
George 8., that’s the question;’’ But it was the
grotesque representations of political matters that
deserve particular attention. , .
McClellan, with fierce mustachoes, great boots
reaching to his waist, and a pair of spiked cart
wheels (which we supposed to represent spurs) at
tached to his heels, was see-sawing with Pendleton.
He was roared high in the air, liis.eyes wore dis
tended, his arms outspread, his cart-wheeled heels
at aeuteiahgle's to his body, -His mouth was opened
with the cry « Give me a little more plank!’’ This
. Pendleton was trying to do, but at the risk of knock
ing himself and-motiiellan overboard, to the immi
nent danger of their- boner. Another delineated a
ragged newsboy wlio was fully Impressed with Dr.
Hall’s principle of ventilation: He was vociferously
announcing a “ Bebel defeat,’’ much to the disgust
of a vacant, wizen-faced man entitled “Copper
head,” who says, “ I don’t like that kind of news
while a Union man, with a smiling'face, calls upon
his neighbors with,Good! - hurrah for-the Union!”
There was also .a representation of an ancient table,
with legs askew, planks at war and divided among
themselves. Piece by piece it was falling; about it
all there was a melancholy air of decay. On an
other there was Inscribed, “ Hearts are trumps, not
spades.’’ -A'cavalcade of one hundred horsemen
brought'-up the rear, -
KIMBTBBKTH WARD. , .
-This -ward presented to the public a beautiful ab
le gory. Besides the voters—and there .was a legion
ol them— makiDgnp the important
play, there was another, voter,but'oneSpLOtleposlted
its leaden ballots in rebel skulls ah,d:enfrenehments.
It was a rival or the Pittsburg' monster, 'but in sire
° El ?> 5 0t in weight, though-n.' trainof horses pre
tended to hare *hard * worii .ini drawing It. Their
THE PRESS—PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1864.
cannon and their processlon ' roprosented the army
in the fieW. Our soldier voters were intelligent.
their cannon demonstrative; but though they an
their cannon were together, „ without military
ability and dinning they could do nothing success
fully against the rebellion. A leader—a Hrant was
wanting, and his cunning- strategy, his splendid
combinations could not be better represented than
by the ablest of all the animal kingdom—a ooon!
The little fellow seemed conscious of the power of
his position, for ho gravely sat upon bis haunches,
surveyed the dancing sea of light, and the swaying,
gaily-dressed throng that lined the sidewalks as if
born to rule them. He was a good Union coon, too,
for as the melody of “Ballyround the flag, boys,”
went up from-a thousand throats, and cheer after
cheer was wafted on the gusts of the cold north
wind, from up the line and down the line his eyes
sparkled and his teeth gleamed as If he too would
like to rally round the flag, and with nature’s own
Shining weapons put its enemies to flight. A ca
valcade, headed by the' Chestnut Hill band, closed
the display.
FIFTH SR&SD DIVISION.
MAitSllAhs.' >
JOHN GIVEN, FKXBERrCK G, WOIISBRT, GEOBGB W.
„„ ■ . FORD. .
The Fifth Grand Division, embracing'the several
associations of the Fourteenth. Fifteenth, Twenti
eth, Twenty-first, and. Twenty-fourth wards, formed
on Broad street, north oi' Coates; and then took up
Its position on ArSh street, east of Broad, right on
Broad street. Accordingly, at an early hour in the
evening the wards embraced In this division began
to assemble in Broad north of Coates. The light of
day had scarcely withdrawn, and the silver of
the moon scarcely began to blend with the shadows
of twilight when the orowds began to pour in. At,-
this rendezvous, it will bo borne in mind, Broad and
Coates streets and Ridge road Intersect one another,
affording quite a variety of points for the accommo
dation of crowds, and presenting a magnificent
sweep for the eye. It is precisely tho spot where;
the most can he made out of a display such as took
place tixere on Saturday night. The wide stretch of
streets, the long, regular, and intersecting avenues
crossing each other at right angles and diagonally,
and the great advantagespresented for the evolution
of companies, render it a splendid position, both for
observation and for carrying out ail arrangements
necessary to a magnificent processional display.
Consequently, all points available, and many which
seemed scarcely capable of being made available,
were seized upon—seized with a determination, too,
which almost partook of ferocity, so eager and im
perative was tho desire to see all that could be seen
of even the initial preparations for the parade In
that comparatively remote part of the oity. Every
lamp-post became a nucleus, radiating from, and
encircling which, grew crowded circles, ail drawn
together by the same common chords, like the
thread-like lines that, make up the warp and
woof of the . spider’s, web. The curbstones
were lined with human beings, who stood
anh cluqg together as thickly- and. rootodly
as though they had budded forth, from human
feet sown there, and were as immovable as the
awning poles near which they held Companionship.
The neighboring fences and stalls were similarly
packed, as tightly as they'ever were' with fruit or
market produce. Window ledges, sigh-posts, step f
of public buildings, and .private-, residences, /balco
nies, railings, tree boxes, steps,car plat
forms, boxes .and barrels,; piles’of,dumber,, lamp
post boxes, were all turned to serve the'purpose of the?
hour, and wore made to feel the pressure of feet, the
. tenacity ofhands and arms, and the whole burden
of bodies-which, tightly wedged-.together as they
were, yet wriggled and writhed to a considerable
extent. Everybody was: talking, - speculating, won
dering, exhorting, reprimanding. Tree boxes, curb
stones, and thoroughfares were alike vocal, and
the local Sbakspeare would have said there were
tongues in the trees, brooks in the running gutters
sermons in the paving stones, and Unionism in
everything, meanwhile the oars, bearing families
in squads to the different scenes oi action, were mo
mentarily rushing by, crowded to such an extent
as even car conductors seldom .have the privi
lege of witnessing. Kofc only wore the seats
so packed as to be beyond the influences of a
pressing machine; not only was there no stand
ing-room within or without; not only at every cor
ner were the platforms frantieally thronged until
one scarcely knew whether he was oh the car or not;
hot only were dismal and desperate endeavors
made to achieve the roof of the car or to perform a
gymnastic, miracle by forming 1 attachment to the
exterior side by the Ingenious device of looping the
arm around the window sash; hut there were
double and triple rows of those both-sitting and
standing. Men and women sat on each others’ laps
in perfect confidence In one another’s powers of endu
rance, and children of all sizes, (like papers of pin 3)
were stuck in and around, according to taste orneces
sity. And as these oars glided by, the very horses en
teringir.to the fun and the excitement of the thing,
and ilio drivers in the highest state of hilarity and
affability, the scenes where the wards were collect
ing and organizing became each moment mote
brilliant ana vivid. Far up Broad street, and away
to tie hills beyond, tho spirit of excitement glowed.
In ; these localities whose wards were being repre
sented at the Broad street rendezvous, the streets
were aglsre with 'thousands of lights.- Some of
the' streets which for the year round Are among
the quietest and least excited in the city, were
ablaze with gas and enthusiasm. Whole squares
, were lighted up. Along Green and ait. Vernon
streets rows of houses were illuminated from the
threshold to the roof-ledge. Over sidewalks and the
green lots (where the chirping insects which make
night musical mnst have wondered what on earth
was the matter) was shed a mellow splendor which;
extending for many a rod, gave to the silent and re
mote localities through which; parts of' the pro-;
cession had , already passed an air of unreality and
enchantment which was far from: being detracted
from by the unscrupulous display of rich fur
niture and gala dresses. In many of the
parlors, drawing-rooms, and: boudoirs the chan
deliers were draped with silk flags, • and
wreathed about with unique cevlcca from red,
and white, and bluo flowers. From- almost
every window, whenever portions of tie parade
came in sight, handkerchief'and flags streamed,
and shouts whose hoarseness had a leaven of female
sweetness in it, encouraged-the ranks to proceed
still more exultingly upon their way. “ Rally round
the flag, boys ” is a favorite tune with piano-play
ers, as well as with brass bands, and; accordingly,:
ffommany a window rang out the exciting'strains
of “ Rally round the flag, boys,” sung by a piano
accompanied chorus, whose'dimensions were sug
gestive of all the opera-choruses in- thes world
put together, and .whose reiteratedendeavors seemed
all the’more herculean, because, as they died away,
the still small voice of tho piano pcoming' meekly
after seemed very-still and small indeed. Indeed,
the neighborhood that surrounded the depot of the
Fifth division and the crowds which cheered and
accompanied Its progress’were among the most ani
mated of the whole affair. And whilst in private •
houses and in “quiet” streets enthusiasm was work
ing itself up above blood heat, the Fifth division, em
bracing the Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Twentieth, Twen
ty-first, and Twenty-lburth wards, was getting into
marching order. Standingat a central point at Broad
and Coates streets, long lines and broad litas of light
were seen advancing. The roads, -briglitUs'-thev.
had previously, been .when shoeted wHh'a moonlight
oi brilliancy, seemed to have been dark imforei so
intenso was the glare of the numberless'-torches
Every boulder seemedto have been sowh withseeds
from which a gigantic flower of light’had sprung tin
to cast abroad its splendor, with all its in tensity (for a,
fewbrief hours. All this while the musieisplaying
and the light and the music seem to grow up and to
be inseparably connected with: one. another. The
converging bands, .approach nearer and’hearer.
Each reaches its position, Broad street, an im
mense sheet ,01 quivojing flame before, becomes
brighter andbrighter as -the arrivals become more
frequent. iThe jostling torches and transparencies
seem to rise and rail like the billows of the ocean
■The echoing- swells- of music salute the ear; an* I
other rolling sea of sound; marshals gallop hither
and thiihor; the peoplesway and shout; the ranks
advance, and as this’ magnificent portion of
the parade advances, whilst at distant points
of , tho converging avenues other glittering frag
ments are dhcorned, the whole dazzling, bewilder
ing, stupendous array, seems to set itself to martial
music, and to sing in loudly reverberating tones
“Pibroch of DonhilDhu, :
“ / ■ Pibroch cf Donnii, '
Wake thy wild voice anew,
/ Summon Clan- Cranif.
Come a way, come away,
■ Hark,to the summons!
• Coroe in jour war arra*«
_ ■ _ (’ entles and Commons! 11
. Tho Fifth. division was to take .up ita position oil
Arch street, east of Broad street, This vicinity being
ot ker divisions as well, was ia a state
of todesorlbable and almost inextricable confusion.
To give soree idea of the dimensions of-the Fifth dl-
TisioiJ, it will be well to bsar In mind that its length,
when m a compact body and ready for marching
extended down Arch street, .from Broad to. Thirl
teenth, and up Thirteenth to Ooates. Throughout
that whole extent of Arch, and Thirteenth, streets,
the line was bristling with light, and alive with mu
sic, was.girt m with crowds which rendered th 6 side
walks -almost impassable, and ‘whs vociferously
cheered from hundreds of illuminated windows
The transparencies and mottoes were: most con
spicuously placed and carried, and were hailed -
with cheers, which went off like volievs ofimus.-
ketry. - - v - .. J ■'
THE.I-OUKTBSKTH WABD. ' .
The Fourteenth ward headed .the Filth division
and was followed by the Fifteenth, Twentieth
Twenty-first, and Twenty-fourth wards, in order.
In the Fourteenth ward, one of the transparencies
represented . a cannon, underneath-^which' was
placed the suggestive title, «Our Generals’
speaking-trumpet.” Among the mottoes Were—
“ Our cause it is just, in God is our trust;”
“Vote tor Lincoln and honorable Peace—vote
for McClellan . and :an Armistice« The
Union.; wo lovo _it for the glorious memo
ries of the past, and the still more glorious hopes
for the future“ Soldiers In War, ‘Freemen
in Peace, we vote for Lincoln “ The soldier is
every patriot’s friendNo Copperheads hioed
apply }■*-« The people’s choice, Abraham Lincoln :”
“ Preserve our country“ No Surrender “ Our
whole country“ Our Northern mudsills arvoon
queringPeace at Atlanta and Richmond ‘“Our
country owes her Independence to Washington,' her
preservation to Lincoln.” In the Fourteenth ward,
likewise, a transparency represented a train of cars
at fnlMspeed, and which derived a mighty signifi
cance, irom-one of the ears being denoted; the
“Peace” and the other the “War’“car.
•flinops the mottoes of the Fifteenth ward
were “ Northern Progression opposed to Southern
Tyranny ;” “ Every vote east by Pendleton In
Congress was against the Government and against
the soldier;” “ The tinlon line starts Early—Keen
from under the wheels“ Soldiers, the Uom>er
hesds voted against giving you the right otsur
frage;” “Lee superseded by McUlellan“The
spirit of the age;” “There are but two parties,
those who support and encourage the rebels.,-and
those who oppose them;” “Ohanga of base'from
Richmond to Chicago;” “ The Republic shallliye—
Rebellion shall die]*’, “If you want peace vote- for
Lincoln and Johnson;” “ Grant’s-’beverage for
traitors—Meade;” “A little Grant for a large
victory;” “Our God, our flag] tad ’Liberty;”
“McClellan, the pet of Jed - Davis;” “The
time has come” (Lincoln;) “ Let us be men tad
ll Pf“ r it put” (Sherman ;) “A conquered peace
\vill be lasting,” Among the transparencies In
this ward was one .representing Mr. Lincoln hold
ing a lilllputian McClellan on the palm of his
hand and exclaiming, “This reminds-me of a little
joke,” - : -
The Twentieth ward had a fine display of cavalry,
and Its tri-colored torches made a very beautiful
and brilliant appearance. , Among the mottoes oc
curred “ Ourcountry, one and_undlvidedWe’re
good for seven hundred majority“ Gob Grant
Guns and Gunboats;” “Union, now and forever;”
“ Abraham Lincoln, an honest man! the people de
mand his re-election;” “ Ours is the true and only
flag forever“ The Government mußt be preserved
or Heaven will weep and traitors laugh aloud as
liberty, truth, and justice are swept from the land ”
Among the transparencies was a representation of
the Union tree, underneath whose branches, repre
senting the,various States, are tho lines :
“ Yes, 1 will spare tout tree,
Nor touch a siDglo bough ;
In youth it sheltered me,"
And I’ll protect it now.”
twenty-kirst ward.
AmoDg the Bhining ranks of the Twenty-first
ward were the mettoes: “ Union and Liberty for
ever “ Abraham Lincoln, the soldier’s friend -”
“No room for. traitors;” “No wkite-feather
policy,, no slave-holding peace Democracy ” The
display in the .Twenty-first ward by the’ Rising
Sun* Cavalry- was very fine Indeed, forming one
of the features of the division. It was heartily
cheered, and the unbroken brilliancy with which
this ward connected the Twentieth with the Twen
ty-fourth was greatly admired.
wgL B Twenty-fourth ward, which completed the
Fifth division; was a most handsome termination to'
It. The Summit House Union League and the old
Klngsossing displays were varied and Imposing.
Among the mottoes were “No terms with traitors'
In arms;” “Rally ’round tho flag, boys-” “That
change of base won’t get the soldier’s vote-” “in
Union there Is strength;” “Onr old pilot’ must
stand by the helm four years more“ a big thing
on lee—Armist-tcf“Our country—those that
don’t like It, let them move out;” “ Where liberty
dwells, there Is my country“ We will ioln no
palrty that will not Tallin and keep stop to the music
of the Union“ We hold the Weldon Railroad by
aGeneral Grant of the United ;states.” It-Is not
an easy thing to Imagine the whole procession uoon
Its march. Neither the eye northe Imagination can
take it in at once. But neither is It possible to oorn
prehend at- once the stupendous magnificence of
this division as It stood in one oompaot and glowing
body, ready to move at the word of command,, and
t 0 P*? 8 ! its , exultant way when the deep
mouthed bell should bray forth the note of warning.
Extending, have before mentioned, the whole
ofthe long distance down Arch street to Thirteenth,
WAItD,
TWENTIETH WARD
TWKHTY-YOURTH WARD,
• ana up Thirteenth as far as Coates (aha, before the.
. division Vras in marching order,and the various wards'
made to imihedlately join one another in a compact
whole, it extended squares and .squares beyond),
extending thus, through street after street, the Fifth
division formed a procession of itself-that would
have delighted and amazed. For it was not only'
the numbers whioh were apparent. It was not only
the quantity of torches, all blazing away as though
they were expending their strength in every flash
and twinkle; nor was it the incessant firing of
rockets and roman candles, and myriad-colored
lights, which illuminated afresh the whole route,
and sent stars and serpents, and rainbow-hued
arches and beautiful devices of every fantastic
description careering over the heads of thou
sands ; nor was it the flags and banners,
and streamers which waved irom hundreds of
points, and which profusely decorated every car*
riage and vehicle of whatever nature that appeared
in this division; neither was it the music, swelling
up as if it knew what it was being executed for, and
rejoiced in the knowledge that the bands and instru
ments were so numerous, and followed each other in
such quick succession that one tune scarcely died
away ere another came capering In Its, rear;
neither was it that the mottoes and trans
parencies were all illuminated' to the last de
gree of brilliancy, and held aloft, and incessantly
revolving with tireless pertinacity; neither was
it, simply the good feeling maintained between
the different wards and divisions; it was neither of
these things individually; it was not they only uni
ted which rendered this portion of the parade, in
common with the others, a display at once so genial
and glorious. It was the overflowing amount of pure
patriotism which pervaded the breast of every man
throughout, which centralized all interests for the
time and amalgamated all wishes and ambitions for
'the moment. As each ward came up and passed
by, it was received with fresh cheers—cheers and
huzzas so hearty that one would have thought
they "were either the first cheers that had
been given during the night, or would, at'
least, bo the last. The Fourteenth, Fifteenth,
Twentieth, Twenty-first and Twenty-fourth
wards, comprising the Fifth Division, all receiv
ed their tokens of public admiration, not only
from the crowded centres by which they passod, but
even In those isolated portions of the city where the
tail-end of it extended. Some of the flag-staffs wore
so profusely ornamented with bouquets and wreaths
tha t the perfume lingered in the air for some mo
ments alter the flowers were out of sight. And this
suggested one thought to him who was inclined to
be contemplative as the gorgeous lights, and the
thrilling music, and the panting crowd faded away
.in the distance, and the thought was that, like the
perfume, the memory of the triumphs of that hour
will long remain with those who participated in it,-
even when the events which begot it are submerge!
in the past.
SIXTH CSltJjn DIVISION.
In conscquonee of the great length of the proces
sion, and the comparative shortness of the route,
part of the Fifth and the whole of the Sixth divisions
obtained no place in the line formed on Broad street.
But when that street, between Arch and Chestnut,
had been partially cleared by the steady though
narrow.stream of men, and horses, and dancing
lights that flowed as from a great reservoir into
Nineteenth street, the divisions were formed. But
the delay occasioned placed the rear of the third
division - far in advanoe, and it was not overtaken.
Thus a great gap whs made, and in effect two grand"
processions formed. This second procession, com
posed of the Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Twentieth,
Twenty-second, Twenty-third, Twenty-fourth, and
Twenty-sixth wards, marched, over the route pre
serlbtd as far as Sixth street, thence down Sixth to-
Walnnt, down Walnut to c Fifth, up Fifth to Areh,
and up Arch to the place of dismissal. The head of
this procession reached Sixth and Chestnut streets
about 11.15 P. M., and the rear passed at about 12 25
A. EL, thus requiring more than an hour to pass
that point. Here the people were packed Into a
solid mass, and a channel for the passage of the
great stream was formed, bounded on each side by
a living wall, with a few policemen for buttresses.
But we have only to do with the Twenty-second,
Twenty-third, and Twenty-fifth wards.
TWEKTT-SBOOKD IZARD.
Tbi3 ward was strong in point of numbers, inclu
ding a large cavalcade, a numerous body of soldiers,
and a lull band; The transparencies promised “ 600
majority for Abe and Andy“We will not make
sucha ‘base’ change as McClellan,” Ac. A ball,
mounted upon a wagon, was kept rolling, ever roll
ing. As this division passed the headquarters of the
National Union Campaign Club, hundreds of Ho
man candles began discharging their fire of red and
blue amid a wilderness.of sparks. An eagle, with
wirgs outspread, decorated one of the transparen
cies. On a scroll appeared the motto : “No white
feather in this bird.” A frog, labelled Jeff Davis,
was blue with his frantic efforts to attain the size of
an elephant standing near by, marked Abraham
Lincoln. The frog was represented as saying, “I
shaii bs independent, and as groat as you, or the
Confederacy shall perish,” , '
THE TWENTY-THIRD WARD.
Tbs delegation from this ward was numerous and
higbiy respectable, and was under the direction of
Mr. John Garsed, and was made up of citizens of
Frankford, Holmesburg", Bustleton, Fox Chase, and
the numerous other towns and villages that dot the
surface of this extensive and prosperous ward. A
star of fire, called the “ Star of Liberty,” preceded
, a cavalcade of perhaps two hundred horsemen. A
wagon bearing illuminated muslin globes, colored.
In sections of re d,white; and blue,foUowed; and then
came .’quite a feature of the display, another wagon,
that must have been intended to represent some
sylvan bower or some romantic grotto. Arches sprung
from the«ides and end, and-intersected each other
at every point and.; every angie; .all. were . thickly
covered with evergreen, holly, and climbing cle
matis, lightly springing up thei“ rises” and falling
•in graceful festoons from the centre. Little flags
waved at every point, in the clear light of the
torches distributed over the structure. The
deft fingers and fine taste of the ladies was
clearly evidenced in this. Two or three little boys
were in the midst of this bower, partly hidden in Its
exuberance. The torches that illuminated the
bower it was their business to keep alight. Then
came another, feature—a miniature muslin repre
sentation of a monitor, with turret revolving, ports
opened, and guns peeping out menacingly. The
turret was covered over with inscriptions of a cha
racter in keeping with the object or the turret and
the hard knocks its original hadrecetved, “ This 13
tlm way to peace,” was one; “Abraham Lincoln
and the Union,” another ; “Jeff can break !the law,
but not this,” another.: The delegation from Fox
Chase carried a banner trimmed with evergreen, but
the inscription was not legible, because of the dark
ness, The Union League Campaign Club was out in
force, and among those who willingly and patiently
travelled over the long, rough, cobble-stoned route,
we recognized some of the most respectable resi
dents of the town. The ward, therefore) in a great
part rural, made a display that rivalled that of any
of her city sisters. The numbers were a publication
in advance of an overpowering Union vote in the
ward.-' •. v ■.
THE TWBNTi>FIFTH WARD.
dia not come under our observation.
If it was present at the formation on Broad street,
it mustiave become detaclied during the confusion
and departed for home. ■
CfSAKDmVkSIO^\
MARSHAL,’. - ..■■■"• i ■»■■■
' WILLIAM B.JJANN.
This division, though' the smallest! made a very
creditable display, and was much admired. . It was
the grand rear guard of the parade, and to it was
assigned the duty of seeing that our line was not in
terfered with or the good order of the evening dis
turbed by lawless bands of men and boys, whose oc
cupation for the last few weeks seems to have been
nothing but attacking the Republican luvinciblea
and other Union associations on their way to public
meetings,
The division was composed of the Twenty-sixth
ard detachments of fifteen or twenty men from the
strongestAvards. in- the city. 001. Win. b. Mann
acted as chief marshal, assisted by a large number
of wards. : B
TWIiETT-SIXTH WAKD—MAKSHAh, JAS. BAAYMBB.
This ward was preceded by the Cardington Mili
tary Band, followed by a cavalcade of two hundred
men, who made a very creditable appearance. Fol
lowing these was a large wagon bearing a trans
pareney, on which was painted portraits of Lincoln
and Aohnson, and the inscriptions, “ We are coming,
I at her Abraham,' with SGO rnfijerit" ” S>
Cop or^e, s army-thh
rS V A , i ty . ,slxth ward, the inlant of the city, is
one of Old Abe’s children.”
, Other banners were carried by the club with such
Inscriptions as the following: ,
_ “We are good for 500 majority for Honest Aha and
Fearless Andy.” . -
“ The city’s infant (Twenty-sixth ward) will bo of
age on Tuesday next; ”
“ Lincdn’s little jokers, Grant, Meade, Sherman,
and Sheridan.” ’
. “Lincoln considers the Union too good a joke to
bo lost.” . “ J
'Hundreds of flags and lanterns, with the names of
the nominees and various mottoes, were carried also
Following the Twenty-sixth war'd came the vari
ous detachments eff picked men, and they also made
a very creditable appears,noe. The beat of order
prevailed along the whole route, and the rear guard
were as free from molestation as any other part of
the line.
THREATENED DISTURBANCE OK VARADR. ’
A p Tfiird- streot an Incident b'c
curred w(htch might haveprocipitated a disturbance
had it not been for the spirit of good order pervad
ing the ranks. Near the office oi the Sunday Mervu.
ry s, person costumed in soldier clothes for the pur
pose.-of mischief suddenly emerged from a mirk
place , into the ranks of the soldiers, with a pocket
. lult oi stones, and on approaching the office
vLe!?®’- Me, : ctt jy one of them and
bioke a window. ; This wretched - misohief
makcr was, we are glad to say, unknown to any of
the soldiers. His example met with no applause or
encouragement, and the culprit, as soon as passible,
sneaked out of the procession, and ran'up Harmony
court before Tils neighbors had time either to sus
pect or punish him. This sinister incitement todis-
S rbal,ce of it 3 object, and the office of the
Mercury was passed unharmed and unmartyred
!ts proprietors have offered $l,OOO for the detection
of tfce stoner thrower. We have a moral certainty
that no offence was given, from the ranks of
tne parade; and it may be Interesting to
state that we have authentic vouchers for these
facts in. our possession. From what cause, it is
impossible to say, the Merewnj yesterday pub
lished an atrocious canard to the effect tbat Grant’s
army had been driven from Richmond, and Bir
ney’s eorps-cut to pieces. Now, it is curious that a
soldier in.Blrney’s corps, whose card we have now
In our possession, testifies to the facts we have
VIBE-WORKS,
„ Thc Piece of fireworks fired off in Independence
Square at the conclusion of the Union meeting was
a most elaborate pyrotechnic display. It was a
series of pyiic fires changing to all the colors of the
rainbow and the brilliancy of the sun, revolving
with great velocity,-or shooting forth with volcanic
power myriads of red, white, and blue fires.' ;In the
midst ot all this, a pyrotechnic Goddess of Libertv
appeared, robed in crimson and blue, and then, alter
a flight cf rodkets and the explosion of bombs, the
mottoes appeared, and thus we read in letters of
silver flame, “Lincoln, Johnson, and Union”—
Peace through Victory.” The display was merito
rious m every respect, and received tho universal
applause of more than fifty thousand spectators.
’ , * AK dsiGIKAX, POEM,
written for the occasion by Miss Eavba Tj. Rems, of
this city, and received with rapturous applause bv
the mass meeting (Union), as It was gracefully and
eloquently recited by Colonel William H. Maurice
in Independence Square, on Saturday ovenimr!
October 8,1864: . V v
OUR UNION.
Our Union is a massive arch*
. _Of stones or beauty rare, -
But, strangely, one by one they fell—
-. Decay was slumbering there.
On some fair stones a blight was Been— -
Adark.poi’teuious.atain— ■
That told corruption was within,' -
- Spreading its fearful bane.
Buv there wot© few unsullied stones,
Whose bases, firm and sure,
Upheld, in triumph; still the a: ch
With.beauty. fair and pure.
And one of these, the Keystone white,
Keiained its ancient place :
Jfor o’er Us smooth and polished fiont
-No mildewed bligtt we trace.
Oh ! may it thus forever stay, •.
:i_ Supporting, with its might, , - •
The temple that our fathers reared—
, 'dhe arch of truth and right.
Oh ! ye who love onr Keystone State,
. Let patriotic fire
Burn in your hearts, like vestal flames,
vAnd noble .deeds inspire.
See i the bright sunbeams shine upon the past,
.Enlightening still the gloom that’s o’er it cast •
When memory pictures ux> the glorious time,
when freedom bursted into radiant prime ;
JVben the old State- house bell rang forth the glee,
•In choral loud,-- America 1s free! ■
There, neath the trees that ttiil its precincts shade.'
where oft onr fathers musingly have strayed ;
Wiieie first resounde don the summer air ‘
2,h® welcome jubilant to the listeners there?'
u here freemen met but few'ghort days ago, . v
fojoin their. will.ing;hands.against the foe.
1 hen glad huzzas again resoundod clear,
And orations charmed thc ear. , v
Wha t haJlowod memories, lingering still, we trace !
lbe loved Old State House’consecrated place !
• Vandalbands disturb tltu form,
jSot 'shatter thee with foul rebellion’s storm!
Still may our l!ag wave high above thy dome,
A sacred ensign o’er a nation's home l.
Then on, ye brave and noble patriots—o?»/
> <• ur path’s as glorious as the golden Bun.
The g»z* of nations restnpon you now.
Oh! lose no laurel from each manly-brow.
Fa vt—save our country from destroying bands;,
Who’d slain its pureness with their blackened hands
’Tie yours, oh!.sonsof our beloved State,
To aid this cause, divinely just and great.
Th« bicod of brothers calleth you to riser ■
Their spirit voices murmur from the skies,
Then rise! -Let yours the glory be.
With Gou above, yours the victory; • .
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1804.
TO THE FKIEBTIiS OF TH£ SOEOIEK IHt
ETBBT COUNT'S".
tJxTox Statu Cestbax., Committee Booms, No. 1105
Chestnut Street. —Our friends in every county and dis
trict in Pennsylvania should immediately, without one
day’s delay, eend to the State Committee a correct copy
of their whole ticket, giving plainly the name of each
candidate for every office. All this must be done to ena
ble the tickets to be prepared to eehd to the several regi
ments of the State.
County Committees. should also prepare and send
with the Commissions their several county tickets, or
tend a special agent with the Commissions to carry
them. : . . . z
Tlie ’Union Triumi>h in Philadelphia.
Nothing that we can say can add to the
force to tlie tremendous revelations of the
vast Union celebration, of Saturday night.
Never before was such a procession seen
in-Philadelphia; never were loyal princi
ples and loyal men welcomed with more
enthusiasm. If anything were needed to
prove the unparalleled popularity of the
President, it could be no longer doubted
by those who heard the uninterrupted
cheers for Abraham Lincoln given along
the. entire route by hundreds of thou
sands of our citizens. Those; who knew
the most of the patriotism of the city
found the reality far greater than their
hopes, and if Pennsylvania will do half as
well as Philadelphia is sure to do to-mor
row, her Union majority will be an exam
ple and an inspiration to every State in
the North. To morrow is a day fraught
with "blessing or care to the future of the
American people. God knowe the rigid is
mi our side, and we firmly believe the Pro
vidence that has guided the nation for
eighty years will hot desert it now, or in
tlie dangerous future.
A Despatch from the President.
Certain Copperhead papers published
yesterday vague reports of defeat to Gen.
Gkakt and the retreat of the whole army.
This malicious, shameful falsehood, insult
ing our soldiers and the common sense of
the country, scarcely needed denial’. As it is,
the President has given it emphatic contra
diction in the following, plainly-worded
telegram.' How low must the party have
fallen which seeks to make political capital
out of a lie which, had it been believed,
would have turned the national thanks
giving into mourning !
"Washington, Oet. 9—5.30 P. M.
To Gen. Simon Cameron, Philadelphia : ;
There is absolutely no news here from
the Army of the Potomac''not published
in Stanton’p hulletin of yesterday and
before. The line is open, and mere busi
ness despatches are passing over it. Have
no alarm on bogus despatches. .
It will be noticed that tlie official gazette
of Mr. Stanton is one day later than the
despatch of the seventh, which gives an ac-.
count of the repulse of Kautz. It is evi
dent that the enemy, by a desperate effort
of their combined forces, repulsed a part
of our line, but'gained no permanent ad
vantage.' We betray no confidence when
■we say that the fall of Richmond is consid
ered certain by Grant himself, and that
nothing the enemy can do -will cause him
to relax lus hold. They may obtain a par
tial success at isolated points, hut cannot
prevent the slow but irresistible advance of
the whole army . .
The President’s despatch is dated 5 P.
M., yesterday, and its emphatic words will
be read with renewed joy. ’; ~
llon. Leonard Myeks, candidate for
Congress from the Third district, has no
ordinary claim upon the confidence of his
' constituents, for his action in the last House
was worthy of a Representative of Penn
sylvania,. When the hill to-compensate
State for the extraordinary expense she
incurred in the repulse of the rebel invasion
was on the point of defeat, it is well known
that Mr. Mvebs, by his energy and prompt
ness, secured its passage in the House.
Always true to Pennsylvania, and faithful
to the Union, he must go back to Congress
With a triumphant majority.
Many of the friends of the Union have
been active in Western Pennsylvania, and
if we lose any counties that should have
been won it will not be from any lack of
energy in those gentlemen. Governor
Curtin, though ill, .has set a noble ex
ample. Daniel S., Dickinson has given
Pennsylvania invaluable aid. Such Demo
crats as Daniel Dougherty, Wm. M.
Heisteh, John Cessna’ Thomas Fitzge
rald, and Judge Shannon, have worked
faithfully in■-. the western counties,' and the
enthusiasm of the people for the past two
weeks has grown greater day by day. We
predict a grand victory for the Union in
the Keystone'State to-morrow.
Our friends throughout the State, and
especially in the- towns, are requested to
send us hy telegraph, on Tuesday evening,
the results of the election in their county or
district. . The expenses will he paid by this
office. We would suggest that, as far as
possible, the despatch would give the re
turns as compared with last year,"and. the
estimated loss or gain. '
There is a rumor in. circulation to the
.effect that Gen. McC-leli.an ha 3 entered
the army as a private soldier. Perhaps the
authority for this statement is Ms former
declaration that, if he could not lead his
men, he would share their fate on the
field. . '
A correspondent desires to know if
Gen. McClellan has had a photograph
taken recently. This seemed to be his
particular business when in command of
the army;-and now that he Is at leisure,
we might.have him in some new “posi
tions.” •’ ■
.■A Copperhead correspondent suggests
that it would be wellto reduce expenses* by
removing unnecessary officers. Is this in
tended for McClellan ? It is hardly ne
cessary to liave .a gentleman in Orange, at
a salary of a major general, to make
speeches...
The canvass for Mr. John M. Butler
progresses well, and Hie--chances are in
favor of Ms election. Let every Union
man in Ms district do his best to-morrow.
WASHINGTON.
.Washington, Oct. 9.
REBEL DESIGNS IN THE SHENANDOAH VAL
LEY—A.. REBEL RESERVE CORPS IN. VIR
GINIA of, 15,000 men.
A Richmond letter la the Charleston Courier of
the 3d Inst, says that “ Longstreet relieves Early,
and unless the enemy’s force be really 50,000 vete
rans we shall yet get a good account from the Val
ley,” [and that 15,000 reserves, already brigaded in
Virginia, are to be called out.
Information received to-night'states that General
Sheridan’s army on: Friday was still at Harrison
burg, and was regularly receiving supplies from
Martinsburg,. The intervening country is danger
ously Infested with guerillas.
TUB U'ITH army corps.
Major General Emory, the commander of the
lath Army Corps, has written 1 an official letter
; covering General Sheridan’s despatch and the
letter of Major General Wright, of the 6 th. Corps
in testimony of the good behavior ,of the 19th' at the
Into battle of Opequan- and Winchester in the
Shenandoah. Thl3 has been done in order to correct a
misrepresentation concerning that corps, ithavinir
been stated in effect that, through some mlsoonceD.
tionof orders on the part of Gen. Emory, tho onrrk
was delayed at least' two hours in eomintr „„
thereby rendering the successes at the Onemita
less complete than they otherwise would have been
To this General Wright says thore Is not the
slightest doubt that the command p'assed tlio trains
and moved forward through the defiles by whtoh
the battle-ground was reached as rapidly as in-
“°T e<s - General Emory says the
19th Corps bore the orunt of the battle, as its losses
IhS wilishow, and held the; ad-:
vanoed position It had gained under ase vere fire bf
d lßfantr y durlrg the day, and,when
ine iln ft i change was ordered it advanced with the
line and drove tho enemy from its front.
A VICTORY BEFORE RICHMOND.
The Enemy Repulsed by Birney and Kautz
BUTLER PURSUES THEM TO THEIR IN
NER ENTRENCHMENTS.
A REBEL LOSS OF OWE THOUSAND.
THE REBEE OEXERAX. URE«G KIMEt)
GRANT LARGELY REINFORCED
Eenewefi Bombardment of Charleston,
KEIIKI FEABS FOB TOE SAFETY OF ALABAMA.
A New Conscription ITrged by tbs Governor.
GENERAL BTONEMAN EXCHANGED
MOSEBY RAIDING IS ■ MAR YE ASO.
HE CROSSES 500 MEN AT FOOIESVILLE.
: OYFICTAE GAZETTE. . -
REPULSE OP THE REBEL ATTACK—THE ENEMY
DRIVEN-BACK WITH HEAVY-LOSS BY BIRNEY—
BUTLER PURSUES WITH SUCCESS—LEE FORCED
TO HIS INNER ENTRENCHMENTS—THE REBEL
GENERAL (JRKOR KILLED—THE KNHMT’S LOSS
ONE THOUSAND. . ...
V Washington, Oct. S—l 2 o’clock M.
This Department has received -.the followlng re
ports of the enemy’s assault yesterday upon Geri.
Butler’s line, their subsequent repulse, and Gen.
Birney’s brilliant action, driving the enemyto their
inner line of entrenchments around Richmond.
: Headquarters - Department . of Virginia and .
North Carolina,-
- ;; \ O.SO P. M., Oct. T,1861.
Lieutenant, General V. S. Grant:
At 6.80 P. Mij the enemy, having moved Fields’
and Hoke’s divisions from the left, at Chapin's farmj
around to our right, at Darbytown road, attacked
with spirit General Kantz’s cavalry in’the entrench
ments, and drove him back, with small loss of men,
but with the loss of his artillery.
- The enemy suffered very considerable loss in this
attack. '
The enemy then swept down the entrenchments
towards Birney, who, having thrown back his right,
waited their assault and repulsed It with a heavy
loss on the part of the cnorny.
The enemy, in the meantime, advanced towards
Newmarket, but v® ro met by a force at the signal
tower at 3 P. SI.
I took the offensive, sending Birney with two divi
sions up the Darbytown road. The enemy has re
treated as he advanced, and Birney has reached
and occupied the entrenchments which the enemy
took from Kautz, and were fortifying for themselves.
Our loss has been small: not one-eighth of the
enemy. We have about one hundred prisoners.'
; - B. F. Butler, Major General.
Headquarters of the Department of Vir*
c ginia and North Carolina,
. October 7—12,20 P, BT,
Brigadier General Rawlings:
The following despatch has been received.
B. F. Butler, Major General.
HEADQttABTSBS 10TH AEMT COKPS—IO.IS A. M,
Major General Butter -■ t
I have repulsed the attack of the enemy on our
right flank with great slaughter. The troops seem
to be Fields’ and Pickett’s divisions.
I send you a batch of prisoners.
I am extending my right flank.
: The enemy seem to be entrenching on the Darby
road. - D, B. Bibney, Major General.
Hkauquabteks Depaetmewt op Yibginia and
NOBTH CABOLINA, OCt. 7—10.30 P. 81.
Lieutenant General U. S. Grant: . . ,
General Berry has regained General. Kautz’s old
position, and holds the enemy in the inner line of
entrenchments around Richmond, extending from
Darby town road to connect with TVeiUel on the
lei* near Jl'ort Hamilton. •
There has been no movement at Petersburg tV
day. We have secured the best of this day’s work.
A thousand at least of the enemy killed rand
wounded, a hundred prisoners, and a Woody re
pulse. \ A / ■
General Gregg, commanding Hoke’3 division, is
reported by a lady, who saw the body, as killed.
B. F. Bim.sis, Major General.
No despatches have been received from the com
mands of Generals Sherman, Boseerans, and Sheri
dan, later than tvds reported in my telegram of
yesterday. Rmvrx ftl. Stanton,
Secretary of War.
A. Lincoln.
BBINirOBCEMENTS "§6iK»“'rO THE .PEONT—OSANT
■Washington, October S.—Reinforcements for
General Grant are crowded to the front. Three
steamer loads were passed on James river, between
City Point and Fortress Monroe.: As fast; as they
arrive they are pushed immediately forward and
put into the fortifications, where they are . nearly as
valuable as old troops, vk few days will make our
new position on the right and left Impregnable,
Substantial forts are being constructed on scientific
principles by large details of men. No. advantages
gained against Richmond are In danger of being
surrendered. '
THE BATTUE OP FEIDAY—A BEUULSE OP OtTB
In the Field, has Aitkin's Landing, Oot,J,P.
M.- Quite a severe engagement took place this morn
ing, between a force oi the enemy and our troops on
the north side of the James, in which we suffered
considerable loss In men and material, including
two batteries, of four guns each, besides being
driven back some distance from the advanced
position gained ten days “ago. It will bo
. remembere d that our troops crossed the ’ James
at that time, and- succeeded in. driving the
enemy from the lo wer part of Chapin’s Bluff, taking
several guns and a number of prisoners. An at
tempt was afterwards made to recapture the lost
ground, hut It failed, v Our army at once entrenched
itself there, and since that time has considered its
position perfectly secure. A force of cavalry under
Gen. Kautz co-operated in all the movements there,
and was reported at one time.as being within a mile
or two of Richmond, but had to fall back. Since
then ho has been protecting the right flank of the
army, his men being strung out so that they pre
sented rather a weak line to the foe.'
About 7 A. 81., to-day, a sudden attack was made
on this cavalry force from,nearly every direction,
and although they were completely taken by sur
prise, It is said'they made their utmost effort to
hold their ground, but were finally forced to re
treat, leaving two batteries without support, which
fell Initb the enemy’s hands. They were the 4th
Wisconsin, and Battery B, Ist IJ. S. The latter
was commanded by Lieutenant Hill, who Is said to
have fired all his ammunition, and finding he could
not get his guns off, spiked them, : - ’ '
RThe engagement commenced on tie Darby town
road and was continued on the New Market roa'd,
near which the right of tie 10th Army Corps reach
ed. The assault on this part of the line was so
desperate that it, also, was forced buck some dis
tance, but the .ground .was afterwards recovered
with heavy loss to the enemy. This ended the en
gagement,§although the picket skirmishing; con
tinued all . day. Our t loss is not known, but must;
have been considerable, as some of our cavalry
were completely surrounded. General Kautz is
said to have been captured, but succeeded in
making his escape. The enemy's loss was severe.
We took about seventy prisoners, mostly of X.on°-- -
street’s corps. Soma of them are flue-looking men,
tolerably well dressed, and represent the appear
ance of having been lately called into the service.
[The date of this despatch is not so late as the offi
cial despatch from Gen. Butler, embraced in Secre
tary Stanton’s official gazette of Saturday.] '
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE I’OTOMAO, Oct.
8-6 P. M.-—There Is nothing to report rrom this
army. Quietness prevails, with the exception of
musket firing, which" was quite Bfisk nearly all
night in the vicinity of the Jerusalem road. The
weather has greatly changed, and is now quite
"cold.
A RAID IKTO MARYLAND BY’ MOSEBY WITH FIVE
HISDEID MEN—HIS BUSINESS HORSK-STEALIHa
aki) TiiKn;TßUKtrpxfoir of sh erid ak ’so ommu-
KICATION—TYDpR MOYEIHe AOAIHST HIM.
CSpecial Despatch to Tlie. Press. 1 ; v
Mokocacy, Oct. 9. —Reports are current here, de
rived from extremely authentic sources, that the
inevitable Moseby, with. ; 503 men, crossed the p O .
tomae near Poolesville, on Friday night. It fs not
known what the object or Ms expedition Is beyond
horse-stealing. It is supposed, however, that the
mere desire to annex a few horses could not lead
Mm to attempt a daring and dangerous move, al-
Ss whoS th ?tv^ all the rebel rllla
much twb if f “ 18 balieved that he comes as
much with the intention of tapping the railroad by
which supplies are sent to Sheridan. -But what
ever may be his purpose, it is quite unlikely that he
Will succeed in Gen. E. B. Tyler is already after
him with a sufficient force of artillery and cavalry.
. Moseby rides In a carriage, being Incapacitated
rrom liuing on h.orss'back by the recent wound he
received In Loudoun county.
” ' r,EFEAT OV GEJT. IitTEBJKIDGE—HTS LOSS SMALL, t *
Cihciehati, Oct. !».—General Burbridge, with
2,500 mounted Infantry, attacked;SaltvUle, la South
western Virginia, where extensive salt-works are
located. He carried two redoubts, capturing 150
prisoners and a large number of horses, mules, and
cattle. ' .
Our loss was small. Colonel Mann, of tho nth
Michigan, was killed, and Colonel Haven, acting
brigadier general, wounded. .
, rinffing the Place strongly fortified and defended
by force under Breckinridge and Echols,
Gon. Burbridgo withdrew during the night, leaving
his wounded. • The rebels pursued him about
eight miles. Gen.-Burbridge passed through Co
virgten this afternoon en rauto for L»sxington* ;
.E£KnJCET<
GTJBRILLA MOYEMBKTS—ASTBAHHR CAPTT7RRD by
, REBELS, ; .. . ■
Clarksville, Teim.,<scfc 8.-TWO. hundred »
hels, under Gen. Lyon, of Eddyville, Ky- caDturad •
the steamer-Chambepsand crossed thhrTyeSt
THE WAR.
cißfistux geasi-s AJiarr.
MAINTAINS HIS ADVANTAGE.
TBOOFS—INTERESTING PARTICULARS,
HO HEW MOVEMENTS.
Tills SHEKAHJBOAM VAIXEI.
WESTERS" VIRGINIA.
Kentucky yesterday, a.t the
They released the boat. 1 e Ha
There la fifteen feet of water on
Shoals, and the river Is still rising
Alabama.
A MESSAGE I-ItOM THE SOVEEHOI* 0
HE DKBADB THE COKQUEST 0? ‘?J Al
BHCOHMENBS A' SEVERE
CHAEGE OH GEHEEAL STOKejia;- oElPt '’
The Charleston Courier of October
the following rebel news: lj t
The Governor of Alabama, i a j, : -
Legislature, says: “ The fearful strand
on In Georgia is no idle spectacle, to i
If Georgia is permitted to be ov2f4 r AJit
tatcd by Sherman's ruthless column, ! Si
Alabama may bo read in the desolate,j t!ii
starving women and children of our si»
He recommends an amendment of
so as to include ail persons exempted fo 61
federate seryiee.able to bear arms, ana.?*
the ages of sixteen and fifty-five ye lrs> 8:11
General Stoneman has passed throW
to.be exchanged.. '■* A'
CHARISSSTOX,
THE BOMBARDMENT TFNUSPALLY
ATTACK EFFECTIVE. ‘~' l
W ashinGTOif , Oct,'B.—Tiie Charles
of the 29tli say: Sl,s
<‘Tho bombardment of the city, E j nce
has been unusually severe, the enemy m- C '
three guns in rapid and constant succko^ 1 '
the twenty-four hours, ending at 6 o*cloW
netday evening, eighty-eight shots were?
to have been fired at the city.
“A number of casualties occurred. b»u f t
mostly from flying bricks or splinters,"
The Courier of October ; lst : says: «
shells were fired at Cliarieston duringtieii;.
ty*iour tours, ending at six o'clock on
ning. Twenty-seven sbots were fired at For
ter, during the same time, from Battery (jr
the ‘ Swamp Angel.’ ”•- , * '
MATTERS Ilf MOBILE BAT—A 3UBMA&
GEAPE-IMPOETAMT MILITARY Ofcßj
New York, Oct. B.—The; steamship a.-;.
New Orleans on the 2d instant, arrived lt j.
this evening. She brings, as passengers,
sideht Juarez, and family. A portion of
consists of 400 bales of cotton. „
A letter from Fort Gaines, dated 23th s Ep ,
states tin. t the soldiers are strengthening tj
thtft Eeveral guns, have been obtains.! si
sunken Union gunboat Philippi and the rsi
boat Gaines, and that a cable is'being
nedt by telegraph-Forts Morgan ana (Jay,.,
steamers Oriental and Cahawba had arrived
Orleans.
General Hurlbut had Issued an orders
that all points on the miEßlsslppl.in his depj
above New Orleans, shall not be considers.;
our lines unless occupied by bur troops, as s
steamers shall be allowed to discharge pj;
or merchandise at other than military posts
the permission of the Provost Marshal Ge;-..
CAJDIFftKSIA.
THE BIO® OK THE GOI.DEN* ARE—AK IKDljg
■m yAjrccrovEß’s ‘ iseaitd—the oalti
CEKKGY KADICAiLT FOR TUB TTKIOS.
SAK ’FfiAKcisco, Oot. 7.—The sisatasy*
renewed their riotous conduct on the oi
the steamer Golden Age to-day, and a stri
ol' police, aided by the prorosi guard, t
session ot the .wharf. iarge numbers of
men were arrested, including seme of t]
leaders. ..
i The steamer Sierra Nevada has arrived fre
gon and British Columbia. Shearings Eg;
gold. v ■
An Indian war is Vanci
Maud. Several murders have been commit,
them. ' and some of tEe tribes were in arms.
A mutiny on board of an English ship at Pr
gelos was quelled by the IT. S. steamer Shuts
the 27th of September.
Tie Methodist; Presbyterian, and
conventions in this State have adopted radi;
lutions and in support of the .war.
The steamer Constitution arrived tin.
with the passengers and malls that left Ki
on September 13th. - -■
, Sirs Fbakcisco, Oct &— The inan char;
forging: United States notes. Is named
McCoy. Marshal Hand will send him Eiss
steamer next week.
Advicesßom Acapulco say that the French
will shortly be reinforced.
By spontaneous combustion $60,000 worth
oil, stored in the great coal depot of the
Mail Steamship Company, was destroyed,
Arrival of Released Union Prisok
, Bamimoub, Oct. 9.—A despatch from Ah
says the flag-_of-truce steamer George Let
arrived with 35 paroled officers and 529 a*
Biehmond. Many deaths occurred on bo®
boat. The general condition of the men'
wretched from sickness and starvation.
The steamer New York is expected to--
’with. 800 more.
'Wreck or a Steam Tug-.
Cleveland, Oct. B.—The steam-tug Wi
went to pieces on the railroad pier last night,
of the crew were lost.
mwwm cm*
Nbw York, Oct.B,ift
THE PRICE OF GOLD.
Gold was quoted tills morning at 200, and skT*
Board at 196.
KO TIDINGS OP THE ROANOKI.
' Nothing has yet been heard of the stea»*iM&
anoke. She is now greatly overdue from Kins
aadsimplcions are entertained that she ha-as
captured by pirates. •
SAILING Ok STEAMERS.
The steamers City of Limerick, City of Baitiat;
Yirginia, and Bremen, for Europe, and the S-j?
Nada; for New-<Meang, sailed to-day.
A Shameless Slaeder Refitted.
5. The Mercury, General McClellan's special egj
city, speaks as follows concerning ths &n
gresslonal contest in the- district of Eshighsal
Montgomery, and the infamous slanders pro mi
gated against Mr. George Bollock:
“PebsonalAbuse.—-'We understand that £s
Norristown National Defender has, in discus-la
the candidacy of Mr. George Ballock for Cm
gross, in the Sixth district, grossly impel;:*]
his personal character as a contractor with ti:
Government. He is charged with 'choatinir tic
Government .out of a large sum of money, and tain
his contracts to fraudulently enrich himself at t:>
public expense. Our intimate knowledge of £
Bullock’s character, as an honorable, patrioti:, ad
high-toned gentleman, assures us that ail su-U -
cusations as the above are wholly unfounded i
truth,, and that he is morally incapable of a£-
honest thought or act. As. to the proofs he S
alleged to have made in cloth contracts, r
deem it hut just to Mr. Bullock to stare a
following facts: The Government is now piyis
$5.80 for the same goods that Mr. Bullock is to
nishing for $3.80 per yard. On the 27th of Anna
1863, he contracted to furnish one million of yards f
cloth at 79|£ cents per yard; after which ts; ir>
vernment increased the contract 50 per cent, ia &
amount of doth to be supplied, with no increase s
price, though the market price had greatly al
vanced. The Government now pays other paries
Since the date of Mr. Bullock’s conas
wool has risen 'in value from 2o to 70 coat- j*
pound, the wages of labor have increased tops
cent., coal has advanced in price -$6 per ton, iudlp
$1 per pound, and the tariff SO per cent. Mr. Bit
lock asked to have the time for fulfilling his en
gagements extended, but bis request was refinet
and the result to him will be a loes of from -jlM,#
to $250,000. These facts are quite sufEoieet 0
refute the charge made in the Norristown Naliozi
Defender.
“We should add that the nomination of Ida £*j
Congress was literally forced on Sir. Bultoek; tiW|
hels not and never # was a politician, and thatln
reluctantly consenting to become ,a"cainUasta fK
Congress he sacrificed alike Ms, private wishes sal
interests.”
A Corn erte« McClellan Man.
An officer in tho 196th Regiment -BennsylraaU
\ olunteers writes from Spring-field, Illinois, f- 1
ftiend in this city, under date of October 3, ISSi,-#
follows:
> I nm going to give you a piece .'of IhfbfmatiiW-
Which will make you open your eyes to the
extent. I, a rank Democrat, warm friend of (Jeat- ’
ral McClellan, am going- to vote fbr Abraham l----
COln. -But one thing has led me to make up off
mind to such a course, and that is one which M
one, who has hot been out here in- the <jjj
appreciate. ; - -* ” :
' ,‘ In ‘he East we think we have : Secession' sympa
tMzers, hut here, espesiaUy in this State (TlUsoD!
ana Indiana, secession feeling, it is nnthinir e,l=e.
inost alarming- deg Tee. Tb.©y_ openly-proclaim thair
?hi G tbb
tap Soutnem Confederacy. The- ft r thl?
feeling is what to vrtnfyrulS,
Lincoln, - not- because he “ tit
the prosecution of the war.” 1 vote simply w
The 196th Begiment has been doing duty in I©
nois for the past two months." The writer of ttt :
letter served under McClellan, In the FenlnssU
campaign, and is still Ms admirer; but learniM
from personal observation, the Intentions and pria-
of those who support Mm, is forced to haw
. Tsb Wagkbe Free Institute of SoibsKi
r . S ° !ar . com P leto< l that an Introductory cause
of. lectures is about being inaugurated preparatory
to going into collegiate form, professors who hat®
an interest in the dissemination of the sciences, sal
are desirous of aiding, will please apply at the lnl!.
corner of Montgomery and Seventeenth streets, O'
particulars, Ac. Several chairs are yet vacant;
chemistry and natural philosophy are especially
dcsirs&bl©. ...
•’ Work oe* Art.— We have had the
of examining a large ana bcautirully-execste!
bronze medal, representing upon its two sides tW
and of the Catholic Cathedral of
aEd Paul - The work is finely yet boMW
done, the minntest.ornaments of the great baiiila?
being truthfully .reproduced in-miniature. The &
was engraved by Mr. Faquet, of this city.
A Popular Author -ruth the Boys a>" b
Girls.—William M. Thayer,'of “The Pi»o« r
Boy” fame, is again in tho field with oneof^ 3
useful and interesting books, entitled “ A Youth 11
History of the Rebellion.” We advise parents M
see that their children have it.
BargeT’ositive Sale of Frekoh Bey Good*
Furs, &c., &c.—The early attention of dealers B
requested .to the very choice and desirable assert"
inent of French, German, Swiss, and British dry
goods, furs, &c., embracing about 875 lots of fancy
and staple articles,.including about 650 pairs
Paris dresss goods and silks, to be peremptorily sola
by catalogue, on four months’credit, comnio !lCII! |
this morning at 10 o’clock, to be continued all day
withoutjiitermlssion, by John B. Myers & Oqp a®"
Uoneers, Nos. 232 and 231 Market street.
- Auotiok Notice-Sale’op Boots asd Shoes^-
The early attention of buyers is lathed to tae large
and attractive sale of 1,250 cases boots and shoes, t
besald by catalogue,'for cash, this (Monday) nio
ln §i".Octoher 10th, commencing at 10 o'clock,
clsely, by .Philip Ford & Co., auctioneers, a*
" storf s t Noi Ws Market and 52-j‘Ctoffiaerde