The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-05-24

this State. The Radicals may sneer at
his position, but they will yet have to
acknowledge openly, as they now do in
their hearts, that as an honest consis-
tent man, he could travel no farther in
their company. Mr.. Blair's speech was
able and powerful, aud illustrative of
the above. 1t was well received, and
called forth repeated plaudits. He is a
gentleman of genial manners, and it was
pleasant to see how cordially he was
welcomed by our people.
The next speaker introduced was
Hon. Mr.. HENDRICKS, Y. S. Senator
from Indiana.
Mr.. Hendricks antccedents were all
Democratic, and he has acted uniformly
with the party He is a very pleasant
speaker, and was exceedingly happy in
his efforts. Any subject touched on
by him became charming. He has the
capacity to discern what suits his audi
ence, and the tact to use it well. All
the great questions Of the day were han.
died in mastery manner, and the true
| feelings of our people on both sides, du-
ring the late troubles, most SATISFACTORY
" delinented The attention Of al, who
could get within hearing, were rivetcd
upon the speaker.
The next Speaker was
Mai. Gen. ROUSSEAU, Of Kentucky.
Gen. Rousseau Is member Of Con
gress at present, aud served throughout
the war, with great credit, ms General
in the Federal Army. Like Mr. Blair,
he suffered greatly at the hands Of the
Rebels during the war but like him,
he disduins to take revenge on the
whole South for the mislortuncs Of war,
or the misconduct Of few Gen. H.
was originally n Horny Clay Wing
He speaks his sentiments out plainly,
both against the Rcbs aud their sympa-
thiscrs during the war, and was ap-
plauded for his manlincss But when
the war was over, aud the rebellion
Frustrated, he was rejoiccd to take them
/ by the hands as frionds--many Of his
relatives having been rebels aud in their
service. lie was very severe against
the majority Of Congress for obsirUct
4 ing the restoration of the Union. lie
sustains President johnson most cordi-
ally in bis whole policy, and until tho
| Union is thoroughly restored has deter.
mined to act without regard to former
/ party feelings. lie is very able and
interesting speaker, and kept the undi-
yided attention Of the large audience 20
the close
The next aud last speaker was
Capt. FRANK GALLAGHER, ofBlltimoro
Capt Gallagher also served calamity
in the Federal army during the war
1 He was n Douglas Democrat stlnprb
supporter Of the Union against the re-.
bollon, and now an equally staungh op.
pgucnt of the Northern disuuiouistF
He threw some hot shot into the rad.
cal ranks was particularly severe upon
the Maryland Registry Law aud made
au eloquent aud effective speech goncr.
ally. Many Of our citizens have heard
Capt Gallagher before and were very
glad to hear his manly tones again in
favor Of the right
The absence of Senator CowAN. Of
Pa. was regretted lie had promised
and was anxious to be present; but was
compelled to go to Philadelphia TO at
teud a great demonstration therc--that
being. nj he termed it, the great Head
Coutre Of his State, and one whose
claims he could not disregard Senator
DooLlrrLE, ofWisconsin, was also called
to the same place. They were aware,
however, that their places would be well
filed by others
There were many prominent citizens
present from other Counties, and Balii-
more city. Among them We noticed
Col Beall Richardson and Col Kim
neil Of Baltimore, also Gen. Anthony
Kimmcll Of Frederick county.
On the whole, we should say that this
was one Of the most effective meetings
that we have seen for long time We
never saw people more interested and
attentive. For Eve long hours or more.
| they stood packed together to listen
without finching aud we're eycn then
willing to stay longer. 1t is true that.
all the speeches were Of the ablcst
character, and would have held any au-
diencoj but the people themselves were
an object of study They feel as if au
enormous load Of tyranny was pressing
them aud the country down; and are
anxious to know and do their duty under
the circumstances There were men of
all former parties there, registered aud
unregistered men, all equally anxious
to restore the Union again, and to sus-
tain President johnson in his patriotic