New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-10-08
THE CANVASS.
Bsen Oar Special Correspondent.
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psom Oar Special Correspondent.
LECOMPToE, X. T., Sept. 90, 1857.
Yesterday was q remarkable day in Lecompton.
It passed of without any military displays, such a.
pistol shooting or bowie-knifns, there being no
further exercise of Border Rattan pugnscity than
a few hst fights. Chivahy appeared to be On the
decline, notwithstanding that huge amount of
liquor was consumed. That huge "son Of Venus"
Epaphroditus Ransom, met bis antagonist Marcus
J. Parrot in debste-met him in this celebrated
whisky drinking capital which is the center of
"National Democracy" Ithadbsen heralded that
Il would be a very brilliant affair. 1t was consid'
cred that it might even be very dangerous expert
ment. The meeting passed of without any extra
ordinary occurrence. The attendance was respecta-
bic, though rot very large. Nearly all Of the out
yidsrs were Prostate men.
The discussion took place in the hall which has
been occupied by the Legislature and the Conyen-
ton. A chairman was dispensed with, as were the
regular formal lies Of meeting. Our young friends
Walker and Skies, who appear to be the itnerating
seniuses of the bogus ticket had taken the liberty
Of announcing their own performances for the same
day, sod at the hour of O'Clock Mr.. Walker mod
esty took the stand intending 70 carry matters BY
q coup de main. But, before he had got into the
merits Of National Democracy" his OratOrical
progress was arrested by MIR. PARROT and others,
who began TO catechise him on this question Of
privilege. Mr.. Walker admitted that the day had
been selected for Mr.. Ransoms Leoompton speech,
and so for that of Mr. Parrott but eaadidly stated
that he and Skies had selected the same day, az
there wohid be larger attendance in Lecompson at
that time. He and Skies should speak 6rst aud
then the candidates for Delegate; all Of which nice
arrangement wonld have carried Epaphroditus inc
the shsdes Of night and left Mr.. Parrott in the woes
tive. Alas for the eloquence Of Walker and Skies,
the order was reversed, and Epaphrodltus got on
his legs.
The ex-Michgander Is portly man, with pres
ence. IF delegates were chosen as they chose mag
istrstes in the days of Dedrick KuickerbOcker his
chances would be reduced to certainty. He has q
red, fat unctuous face, and his hair is of the silver
gray order. As a cOtemporary remarks, he has
grown old without dignity, and servei his country
"witbout honor" 1t is impossible to imagine that
be could ever have been a brilliant man. As a
speaker, he is an iusufierabe BORE His speech was
Tissue of repetitiOns. Such speeches must tally
ipjure him with the Border Ruffisns. They like
Ere They like something that is earnest; for they
are very earnest in their way. But politician in
his dotaee-a man who speaks bis speech" like a
boy repeating the cstechsm he has half forgotten
Oh,
Epaphroditus was there H. Democrat'-a
"Nstional" one. He said it would be his duty to
state fully and fairly the doctrines and principles OF
the Democratic party" He would also state the
doctrines of his oppoDents-he could not say prin-
ciples, for they hsd no principle. Republicauism
was "only" opposition to "Democracy;" and, as
DIR. Ransom did not tell us what Democracy
was, the political faith of both parties Was wrapped
IN gloom. He, Epsphroditus, hsd been voter for
forty years, and had always voted for the Demo
cratic party" Anything more fightfally consistent
chan that could not be conceived. He had bsen
Nominated BY that party, aud he became the "mere
eJloDent OF their doctrines. He was opposed TO
she introduction Of the Slavery question Ga that
point be was emphatcaly for non-intervention. Ii
could never become a party measure. Congress
has Dc Thing 70 90 WITH It." Tue other night, Skies
told us that the Legislature had 'no,biou 10 a, with
H." 1t "a mere municipal regulation" Ep,ph.
rcditls ssId something about submitting Cors,i,u
ton to he qualified voters. Hs did rot enlighten
NJ with dr6ninon Of the word qualified" Taese
were the only "pOiDts" in Mr.. RGnson's spec h. IL
points hey can DO called. 1t vas eo,dy received.