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1 cxas.Each member of the various delegations wore a badge of mHc, on which was printed the name of the State to which they belonged. As they marched along the streets* the enthusiasm knew no bounds. Cheer upon cheer went up for Durant, Hahnr Botts Brownlow, Hamilton and others.They were followed, by the National Union Club numbering six-hundred, with flags and music. Gen. Geary, republican caudadate for Governor, accompanied this body. Next came the delegations from the Northern States—Massachusetts in the van. Then the Republican Invincibles numbering 3,500, in black clothes ivud fatigue eap. Their inarching was superb, showing them to be well drilled. Next followed the tire companies 10 in number, with 500 firemen. Then the “ Boys in Dine'* from Iilaware, and the Ward deputations closed the procession.— The line occupied 40 minutes in passing any given point.
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The Tri Weekly Standard
Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Sat, Sep 08, 1866
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