THE FIRST AT HILLSBORO.

MR. EDITOR:—The Procession was formed at
the Colored Citizen's Hall, in Higgin's Block,
on High Street, at 11 o'clock, and marched
through the principal streets. Good order, pre
vailed throughout the day.

The procession was headed by Mr. Jesse
Meeks' Brass Band of Samantha.

Delegations from the following places were
present: Waynesburg, Greenfield, Pee-Pee,
Bainbridge, Chillicothe.

After marching through the principal streets
the procession retired to a beautiful Grove,
about a mile from the city.

The 58th chapter of Isaiah was there read,
with effect, by Mr. G. Foster.

Prayer was then offered by the Chaplain.

A soul-stirring address was delivered by the
Orator, Mr. Phillip Tolliver, of Cincinnati, O.,
showing in glowing color the horrors of Slavery,
and denouncing its votaries, to an almost
breathless multitude.

The crowed then took recess, and repaired to
a sumptuous dinner, prepared abundantly in
the Grove, by Mr. A. Flinn.

The day passed off in in order and general res
pect to the colored citizens of Hillsboro.—
Judge Tucker, of the Ellicott Hotel, will accept
our thanks for his kindness in entertaining the
delegations from other places; also Dr. Crum,
for the use of his Grove, and the friends general
ly in Hillsboro for their kindness in contributing
to the general enjoyment on it. We take
this medium, as we feel it to be our imperative
duty. Thanks also are due to our Grand Mar
shal in Chief and Assistant, Lieut. Joseph H.
Caskie, for his successful efforts in preserving or
der and decorum on that day. His officer-like
conduct and gentlemanly bearing won the
praises of all, and the compliments are like so
many wreaths strung around him.

COMMITTEE.