The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1866-10-04
THE RADICAL MEETING ON
LAST FRIDAY---WHAT IT
AMOUNTED TO. ""t.-- Ut

There was quite respectable gathering
at the Radical meeting on last Friday
The crowd on the ground, at the speaking,
was estimated at from seven to nine hun
dred, including the women, who were out
In ngreat force, anda large sprinkling of
Democrats. -.i4g, 40. si, ... rr
Early IN the morning delegations from
the different townships began to arrive.
The most noticeable one was Il delegation
of hundred aud twenty horsemcn, which
was taken in charge by afgurc, made con-
spicnons by a few brass buttons and con-
siderable red sash Awagon load ofbeau-
tiful young ladies, representing the States.
how many we don't knOw-was also in at
tendance. i.. .i.,. ....f..f :.....,
Shortly after dinner the crowd COM
menced moving to the ground where the
stand had been erected for the speaking
The ground selected was free from all en-
cuimbrance in the shape of trees This
wss very we'll as to space, but it gave, the
sun free play. Friendly parasols protected
about one-third of the audience; the rest
lmbibed loyalty under difficulty.
The first'spcaker introduced, Was De-.
II % HON. SAM. MCKEE,
of Kentucky. His speech wits very fair
presentation of the Radical position. lie
made the usual defense of the constitution
al amendment, The principal reason for
its adoption seemed to consist in the fear
that "traitors" would get control of the
Government, but he didn't show wherein
the amendment would provide against it.
The truth is, it doesn't provide at all
against ''traitors" getting into power
Some portions of the amendment are
well enough, but it must be taken or re-
jected rs whole. The absurdity of the
position that "traItors" must vote upon it
In their State Legislatures before it can
become a part of the Constitution, and yet
are not entitled to representation and to
vote upon 1t in the Senate and House, needs
no comment. The speaker held out the
amendment as the terms upon which the
South would be admitted to representa-
tlon, and yet 1t is upon record that reso-
luton declaring the Southern States enti-
tied TO representation, upon their passing
the amendment, was voted down. New
conditions may be imposed every day
The leaders of the party are in favor OF
further conditions,and consider the amend
Inent only as a bridge to the coming cleo
tlons. The legitimate fruit of the war is
Union; this was its Ohjact and end, and
yet the rights of conquest, which OBJ
taipcd in the Dark Ages. were re-asserted
by the speaker as the Legitimate fruits
Of thewar for Union.
We were forcibly reminded, while the
honorable gentleman was putting forth
such views, of the story told OH him in
Congress. After making an effort" in the
way of speech in the House, he turned tC
General Rousseau, whose seat was near
him, and putting his hand to his head, said
General / am well-nigh exhausted; fee
as If my brains were going to the dogs"
'Poor dogs" was the consoling reply.
Mr.. Mckee, having concluded, dappel
little gentleman, who eats the "bread and
butter" which he complimented another
, for refusing, stepped forward and intro.
duced to the audience rs re,Hi2 a
s'.'i DANIEL MCFARLAND, "a
=, who, further than illustrating 'perpetua
70 motion" with his arms, and making him
o self generally ridiculous, did or said moth
ing, worthy of note, He retired frequent
Ut ly to the corner of the platform, for inspi
ration, either from the tumbler which h,
used 50 freely, or the inspired cotlitenane,
which there beaned upon him. He is {
poor specimen, and we wonder at our Rad
~ ieal friends for not endeavoring to keel
him quiet. ~. ifs'4 3sisi OF s,sg I,
Z i7s7.When Mr.. Nc Farland subsidized; the littl,
= gentleman above referred TO- sagahsteppet
!, forward, and announced that there Woult
q, bea meeting IN the evening, atthe Cout
House, which would be addressed by Gen