Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-04-18

very large and enthusiastic audience were de-
lighted with the powerful and eloquent address of
Lieut.. Governor Willard, of Indiana, now the Demo-
cratic nominee for Governor delivered a. the Demo
cratic meeting in the African Church on Wednesday
night The meeting was called to order by Mr.. II.
G. Cannon, on whose motion Mr. p. II. Aylett was
called to the Chair and motion OF Mr.. l.. w Glaze
brook, Mr.. 3. w. Starke appointed Secretary
Mr.. Willard and his friend. Mai. Dunn, the late Au.
dor of Indiana, were escorted To tho patform-ani
then for one hour and half Gov. Willard held the
meeting bound in the closest and most gratiied at
ienon. The boldness with which he denounced the
fusion Of Northern Know Nothings and Black Re
pubicans in opposition TO the National Democracy
the sound aud conclusive arguments with which he
defended the principles Of the Kansas acts
as he does here as we'll in Indiana--he scathinp
ssrcasn with which lie excoriated the miserable pre-
texts and policy of Know Nothingsm-the burning
eloeuence with which he hurled defiance at the fana
teal traitors who would violate the Constitution aud
destroy the Cnion-the strong light in which he paced
the question of naturalization and the mutual oLliga
lions of the North and the South protect the respec
tive labor and property of each other-the soundness
of his views and his stirring heart appeals to all the
lovers of the Constitution and the Union. produced
universal qualification and we're received with enthu.
slastie applause. 1t was ono Of the best political
speeches we have ever heard in Richmond, and the
Democracy Of Richmond return their warmest thanks
to lndana aud her distinguished 1t Gov for the noble
address. Weare not surprised that Indiana Democrats
cherish SUCH man and orator. In the language of the
Indiana Sentinel referring to recent speech in that
State, hs manner and gestures are not such as Won
hnd prescribed iu any OF the books. lie il natural
10 himself and original. Perhaps sume of fastidious
taste might object to his and freedom of personal
appearances, especially when he dvests himself of
his Goa. and cravat andays himself for the occa-
siop, like some Grecian athlete in the Oympian arena
But under the magnetic power of his eloquence, you
will aoon forget all about criticisms OH matters OF
taste. Let oil our friends, wherever WILLARD goes
during the campaign, turn out aud hear him. They
will fad It will pay, If they have, all Western men
have, an ear for eloqueuce."
At the conclusion Of Gov. Wizards speech, Gov.
ernor Wise was loudly called, and returned thanks
10 the distinguished Indiana orator for his admirable
address and sound aud patriotic sentiments, so truly
representing the national Democracy OF the North.
West. Mr.. Wise spoke with his usual eloqucnce and
ability for nearly three-quarters OF an hour, upon the
great aud vital questions Of the day. and was warmly
applauded.
1t being too late to perform the business for which
the meeting was caled-viz: tho appointment Of
delegates to the District Convention, and the re-or
ganzaticn If the Democratic Associatcn-the meet.
irg, on motion OF Mr.. L. W. Glazutrook, adjourned
10 meet TONIGHT, at o'clock, in Corinthan Hall.