Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-10-25
The Speaking On Saturday Night.

The Speaking On Saturday Night,
The Democracy of Stanton had glori-
Gus time at Union Hall on Saturday. The
result of the elections in Pennsylvania and
Indiana inspired all with the confidence Of
triumph in November, and excited general
Joy Capt. Abney was called to the chair,
when voices from all parts Of the Hall bro't
a. A. Sewers, Esq, to the stand. Mr.
Sewers spoke for near an hour, and began
by saying that he had been rs;sed a whig,
and had voted as whig, although he had
sometimes supported Democrats. He then
proceeded to define his position and assign
the reasons why he should support Buchan-
an and Breckenridge. We do not design
giving synopsis of his speech, but will
remark that Mr.. Sewers, On this occasion,
proved himself well informed on tile polit-
cal issues of the day, and made an address
which was well spoken of by all who heard
it. Mr.. Sewers discussed the slavery cues
ton with much ability, proving from Scrip
ture and History that it had existed in all
ages of the world. Mr.. s. raised a new
point, IN his speech, and one which we have
no where seen limited at in this canvass and
which, if correct, ought to have an impor-
tant bearing upon the question of admitting
Kansas into the Union. The point was,
that by the treaty ceding tie territory Of
Louisiana to the United States, slavery ex-
listed in the territory, and that it would be a
violation of that treaty to exclude slavery
from Kansas, as it formed portion of that
territory-that Mr. Adams voted for the adj
mission of Arkansas, it being part of the
same territory, because of this treaty obli-
cation.
After Mr.. Sewers took his seat Capt j.
A. Hartman was called up, who made few
brief remarks congratulatory Of the result of
the recent elections, and urging union as
there was now not the ghost Of chance for
the election of Fillmore.
When Capt II. lad concluded. loud and
cdntihied calls brought Reuben D. Hill,
Esq, an old line wing, to his feet. who made
a speech Astounding with wit, humor and
argument, and which was much applauded
lie said he was placed in an awkward posi-
tion but he could not do otherwise than O.
hey the call made upon him by so many of
his fellow-citizens He had been a Whie.
but the issues which had separated the old
parties had ceased to exist, and that as a
lover of his country, he would support the
Democratic nominees. He spoke Of the De-
mocratic party fighting the battle Of the
Constitution in States where opposition Il
fanaticism seemed hopeless still, they
fought ont was a proud and gallant par
ty. After some other remarks Mr.. Hill
resumed his at,-tAe speech was warmly
applauded.
W: s. II. Baylor, Esq, tic county cleo
TOT, was next called up. lie made short
speech, which was well received, and which
gave promise of future usefulness. Mr.
Baylor is young man of talent and we'll
informed on the political topics OF the day.
Col. W. II. Hartman was next loudly
called for, aid as this gallant champion of
the Democracy always obeys the call of his
party, thoagh he had spoken during the day
for two hours, in the open air, at Green
vile, he arose and delivered an cloqjieut
address. As we took no notes, We cannot
give the substance of the Colonels remarks,
but will add that it was eloquent and en-
thusiastie and was responded to by tile au-
dience with rounds of applause