2294
Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 September 1864
(39 inches)
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p.4, col.5
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2294 - L Sept. 27:4/5, 6 - The grand rally of Union loving men held on …
the Public Square, Sept. 26, to celebrate the victories won by Sheridan tº
was attended by 20,000 people. Ward delegations were there in force, -
some bearing campaign mottoes. A salute was fired while the crowd was
gathering. Bonfires lighted the streets in honor of the occasion.
A beautiful display of fireworks preceded the speeches made by J. C.
Grannis, Esq., H. T. Oakley, and Dr. Robertson of Bedford. Albert T.
Slade also spoke at length, on victories the Union has won, and im-
plored the people to upho'd Union principles. The meeting was a grand
success, and its equal will not be seen here until Oct. 5. (39)
Index terms:
Bedford, O.; Grannis, John C.; Public Square; Robertson, Dr. (Bedford); Sheridan, Gen. Phillip; Slade, Albert T.; Union