Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-19

prospects JOF 1914
Dayton, Ohio, June %, 1912.
Perhas some your readers may wish to know
how bright and promising are the political pros
poets of the glorious West am proud to say
that the spirit which animated the people two
years ago, is neither dead nor dormant The same
zeal that stirred the souls of good men and true,
the same feelings that animated the bosoms of the
hundred thousand of the Miami Valley on that
well remembered Tenth of September, 1910, is
again awaking with renewed vigor; and young
Phcnix is about to take wing from the ashes of
the dead. Every indication proclaims the fact
that the yeomanry of our land will again come up
with undated and determined energy to the work
ofpolitical regeneration. Our valleys will again
TEEN with congregated freemen, whenever the
call shall be sounded and the time is fast APP
preaching.
Our first convention for the fall State campaign
told a tale not to be misunderstood and gave an
earnest of what can be done when we try in 1874
A 6o@mty meeting Il think) was called in Warren
county, to be held at Lebanon, the residence of
Governor Corwin, but some af their neghbors in
the adjoining counties thought they would call over
and hear what the Ohio Wagon Boy" had to
say $50 they packed up to start" and they did
start and go with a vengeance-and so did we
from Montgomery. ."Old Times" and Temper
ance at the head, carriage loads and horsemen,
wagons and canoes loaded down and bearing aloft
flags, banners and trees, thronged into the place
from every direction and as we passed along the
road, the waving of handkerchieis by fair hands,
and the loud huzzas from the farmer in the corn
field told us in the strongest language that every
heart was with us in the work, though some were
absent in the body But must not omit to men,
ton one prominent feature in theprocession mark
ing the spirit which am sure will characterize
all our future assemblages Midway between
some one-hundred carriages, upon broad wheeled
wagon drawn by four horses stood a Dayton
Loom" with its attendant spinning wheel, and by
it sat the owner thereof indusriously engaged in
weaving piece of Linsey. Nothing could have
spoken louder or with better effect (Tom Corwin
and Henry Clay excepted) than the rattle of the
Loom and the Sinewy arm of the Weaver. Its
music was in glorious harmony with the feelings
of the people. But it produced direful ragings
amongthe Free Trade Loco Focos, though we feel
sure their agony is but hafbegun The sledge of
the Blacksmith and the hammer ofthe Artizan are
destined to ring in their ears for many months to
come, and the music of the loom and wheel will
be the death chant of every Demagogue who seeks
to crush one branch oflabor to build another upon
its ruins or to destroy our own Free Labor to
build up that of the beggared nations of Europe
We hailed as we rapidly passed along with
every demonstration of light spirit and good feel
ing; with thrilling music flying banners and
streaming flags After good dinner, and most
hospitable cheer, from men that with full hearts,
though their pockets were empty, we repaired to
the green wood, one half mile north of the town,
where at. X. the Linsey weaver" drove the
shuttle to tune of" wages and work" awhile, when
by loud request he mounted the top of his Loom
and gave most solid matter offact Tariff speech.
He took for his texts extracts from Washnp ton
Jefferson, Monroe, Adams and Jackson To those
who cry out for Jefferson or Jackson doctrines he
presented the opinions of these men, pinned them
to their protesations, and babe them act Breath
less attention pervaded the vast assembly. "Tom
the Weaver" said he would give way for tom
the Wagon Boy" of whose speech and abilities
would, but cannot pen one half the credit due
For one hour and half he enchanted in perfect
silence the multitude around him I'M the exposition
otthose great, vital and important points that in
volve the welfare of our nation. He was succeed
cd by one of our Representatives, r. c. Schenck
Esq, who made lucid exposition ofthe conduct
OF the Loco majority in our State Legislature
So.ultra were they in Bank opposition that they
passed resolutions under which no bank eper
ao0utd be chartered. Mr.. S. closed his speech
with propositionto nominate HENRY CLAY
for President which was received with uniyer
sal shout of warm response
Mr. s. adverted to the Tariff, question, as
remarked BEFORE in which the people are taking
deep interest and the result of their deliberations
you may rest assured will be satisfactory, as soon
as they can have opportunity to express their opin-
ions through the ballot box. Weekly debates are
held in our city and elsewhere and the subject is
awakening an intense interest all around u.s.
We've put the great ball In motion again, and
we'll keep 1t rolling for Clay and Corwin.
Ii "a house divided against itself cannot stand"
then Loco-Focoism in Ohio must fall for some of
the prominent men of that party in this part of the
State Hamer Mcdowell, and others of whom YOU
have probably heard, are still making sad havoc
In the ranks of the Anti Bank men, and are ready
at any time to answer to the call of their friends
and mount the rostrum for debate or speech A
bout seventy names from the ranks of our DAYTON
Democrats are already on list to invite them
here for that purpose. There are many in our
city who dare not come out. They are convinced
OF their party folly in ultra Bank opposition but
have not moral courage sufficient to declare it
Tell the folks " down East to be kindling up the
watcchhres for the campaign of 1874 Here on
the hearth stone of the lamented Harrison they
already burnipu with hi H.