Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-10-04
DcnMiSOm and Rammey-Their
Discussions mt Canton and
Cleveland. 7i2 4yi%

The Republicans are jubilant over the
continued tripmphs Of the gallant Denni.
son in his discussions with Judge Ranney.
Mr.. d. inspires confidence wherever he
speaks. No man ever sustained himself
more tliumphantly. .-
The Summit Beacon, in speaking of the
discussion at Canton, says it was listened
to by an audience of 5000 people and adds:
All who heard it must be satisfied that
Judge Ranney has more than a match in
the person of Mr.. Dennison. Mr.. Dem
nison's effort at Canton was mastery one.
Mr.. Dennison will adorn the position of
Governor. Phe Republicans owe him
debt Of gratitude which they will repay
on the 1lth day of October @
1t was no fault Of Judge Ranney that
MIR. Dennison was uoanswered-he was
unanswerable.9 ! he facts were on his side.
Figures, which rightly placed never lie,
were there to confirm his story; and the
sturdy yeomahry Of Stark and the sur
rounding counties listened TO him intently,
took home his facts and figures to ponder
well. rtaf n. "5-ra-s. .r i
or the discussion at Cleveland, the
"Leader" speaks in,the following compli
mentary terms-complimentary to Judge
Ranney as well as Mr. Dennison:
A large, attentive, intelligent and di1-
eliminating audience listened to the able
speeches Of Messls. Dennison and Ranney
yesterday afternoon. The debate was con-
Quoted with perfect decorum and good
feeling, and gave evident satisfaction to
the men of the Reserve of both political
parties. Although held in the city, it
was far from beng an exclusive city
gathering. The Reserve counties we're
generally represented, and by their most
substantial citizens. Few public orators
have the opportunity to address such
Congress oil the People. at
The full and nearly verbatim report we
give of the debate will be read with inter-
est, and all can Judge for themselves in
which scale the victory hangs. We know
that both parties feltiproud of their stan.
dard bearers, and with good reason
Judge Rsnney did all an able man could
do to sustain a bad cause, and an old, cor
rupt party, borne down by the weight OF
such administrations as those of Pierce
and Buchanan. Though Judge r. labored
with the zeal and tact Of an experienced
advocate, there was evidently little heart
in his apology for the Treasury plunder-
ings of BreSlin, INSTALLATIONS o. the Pop
ular Sovereignty Of Douglas, and defense
Of the Fugitive Slave Law. Some of the
questions. propounded were answered
frankly, others evasively, or lodged en-
;irely. The; voice and the manner of
Judge R, are NOT very favorable for cut
door speaking, aud much that he said was
lost to the attentive listener some distance
from the stand. t,aaR
= On the other hand, every word uttered
by Mr. Dennison was distinctly heard by
all His voice and enuncialion, his man
ner and matter, fixed and rivited attention.
We have heard no open air orator since
the clarion voice of Gen. Harrison rang
out to the delight of the masses, who
made himself SO clearly understood as Mr..
Dennison. Though hoarse from frequent
speaking, men who had already been
for three hours, stood as statues
for the fourth under the spell of his earn
est, searching, aggressive oratory. His
speech was succession Of brilliant char
ges, each point Of attack carried with
cheer. ais. -
Mr.. Dennison answered the questions
promptly and frankly, and in
vited others. We believe the speeches
Yesterday were his first on political topics
on the Western Reserve, and the Republi-
can response will be fifteen to eighteen
thousand majority for the gallant standard
bearer from the Rseive Counties. on the
Second Tuesday Of October next.
Search the Records.