Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-08-11

Mo>rGcMEEy, y. Y, July 81, $40.
lam happy to be able 10 say, in truth, that the cause
Of Democracy Is on the gam with us, and that we are
Thoroughly satisfied we shall carry the State for Van
Buren, next November by Il handsome majority. My
reasons for SO thinking are, IN the first place, because
we have been on the gain for two years past. me tirst
year the FrGcralists beat Us in this State they had a
ma nritv Of > ,2l3 over US, the next year but lO.422,
and last fall but between 1900 and 1000, this shows a
regular Democratic gain, which mmsf, without doubt,
give US next fall a Democratic majority.
Again, we see no, a day which passes around but
what we hear of some new recruits coming IN Tor van
Buren,, and leaving the Federal disgraceini badges oi
log cabins, hard cider, shouts, songs, unmran'ng SOUNDS
and symbols; they say that they want some better arsn-
ments than those 10 convince them that VIM II. har-
rison is fit 20 preside over free white men; the do not
want to he sold for debt, or have a master'o wh'p them
GrpnEs, ~. " Aug. !.
Our prospects nre frightening in tins State every Day.
am inclined 10 believe now that "" shall have a DE,
c3dcd majority for Van Buren, IN tins State next iaiI' !
have had doubts Of it heretofore, but they are now DIS
s;2ated, as the low fuoleries of hard cider, TIppecanoe
banners, coon skins, and 10y cabin rrrelrIeS, arc p'coih-
ing not only disgusting 10 a considerable p"rt'on oi thr
Wings, but absolutely alarming for the demoraIizing
tendencies of this ou,rag &c upon good order. The cause
of Whigrery is on the decline, and 1t IS destined to the
same disgrace as brfrl To- legitimate mother, Federalism.
Let them rest together with their kindred aT'siocracy
and monarchy.
EVANSVILLE, co. August 3, i 1910.
Sir: Saturday, the first, was a proud day Tor MUSK
ingum county. 1t was the day on winch Colonel John'
son, the hero Of the Thames, Governor Shannon, SEN
aior Allen, and Colonel Medll!, paid US a V'slt' ana IL
will long be remembered.
The spirit Of the Democracy is up, and they came
into town to the number of from 1000 10 1900, full OF
lie, full Of spirit, and full Of hope; and never were
men more amply pad for their time and trouble. me
sound and eloquent truths which they heard were n
full recompense: and they showed every sign that they
were highly delighted. The immense concourse were
assembled in a grove adjacent TO town, when, at about
twenty minutes past II o'clock, General Samuel Her
rick called the meeting to order.
Our worthy Representative, Jonathan Taylor, IN n
few pertinent remarks, congratulated his constituents
on their meeting, when Colonel Johnson was nitro
duced to the people. The cid soldier was received with
loud bursts of applause. lie spoke to the listening mul-
tiiude for about forty minutes, IN 4 strain that nSrved
every man. He then took his seat amidst bursts OF APP
plauSc, having first advised the people that he would
speak to them more at length before the meeting closed.
The Colonel was followed b. Governor Shannon,
who spoke with great power and force for about two
hours. He dwelt largely on National and State poll
tics.
When the Governor had taken his seat, Senator
Allen arose, and in his best style of eloquence and sar-
casm, he fired volley after volley into the old vessel of
Federalism, until it was perfectly riddled. He spoke
about three hours; and when he had closed, Colonel
Johnson arose, and after stating that his friend Medill
had declined TO speak, owing to the latcness ofthe hour
commenced his own remarks. He was listened to with
marked attention and qualification by hs friends, and
regret and modification by his enemies. His remarks
we,e Of the soundcst kind; and he closed with 4 most
eloquent defence Of Mr.. Van Buren,.
Long will the first day of August, lstn, be rcmem
brred in GAINESVILLE. The town Fedcralisis undertook
in the morning to raise some fuss, and intimidate the
Democrats; but they got such attention az they de-
served, and were cooled down by the process.
Messrs. Johnson, Allen and Mcd'll, are already salts
fed, from the demonstrations they have seen, that the
State of Ohio is safe for Van Buren, and Johnson by
5000 votes. There is great enthusiasm to see the old
soldier, who needs no certificates to prove where he was.
CISciSSATI, (O) July 80, 1910.
can inform you, that the cause of Van Buren, is in a
healthy condition in Hamilton county, and, 50 far as J
am informed, ali ever the State. In this district we
shall elect DR.. Duncan again, and in November, give
Van Buren, a majority: and it is my opinion that the
State will go for Van Busen, but We shall have a hard
fought battle, know Of 10 changes from Democracy