The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-09-04
HARRIsoN COUNTY.
Mass Meeting at shlnnston.
Speeches by Hon, W. e. Stevenson and
Gov. PeIrPOint.
sH1NNsroN, W. Va, Aug. %. 1865

SUBMISSION, W. VA, Aug. %. 1868.
Editors Intcuigcncer:
Pursuant to arrangements made by
the "SHINNsToN GRANT CLUB" Il
"Grand Mass Mseting," of the loyal
men OF this village and surrounding
EcOuntry WAS held here yesterday.
Eagle township sent fine delega-
ton, of probably sixty voters, who
came into town, in military order, bear
ing two large flags, one with the inscrip-
ton Grant and COJdI and VfctoTy,"
besides a number of banners bearing
appropriate mottOs. l will give you n
specimen or two.
SHon, w. e. Stevenson, the farmer:
~. N. Camden, the bionted bond hold
"old Eagle, good for 225 majority."
"Weintend TO fight 1t out on this line,
If It takes all of Seymore."
The delegation was enthusiastically
received. -....=..
About one o'clock, p. m. the people
to the number of nearly tive hundred
voters repaired TO the NJ. Il. Church,
there TO he addressed by Elk. Gov. Peir-
point, and Hon. w. e. Stevenson.
The meeting was organized by calling
Rev. Jesse Sturm to the chair, and APP,
pointing l.. +. Pigott secretary. j. w.
James Esq, then introduced Governor.
Peirpoint, who held the audience char
med by his eloquence for over two
hours. The old 'IDGr horse, Z" the pride of
our growing State, certainly did great
honor 10 himself, increasing his jnst
fame as political orator. Time and
spacs forbid lengthy report OF his
remarks, ..ss-.El1a Ohm
He began by reviewing the history of
the past eight years showing the dis.
LiuCt elements OF society both North
and South, in general terms, giving a
history OF secession, and the deternl.
Ined effort OF the ruling class, in the
ernment," more particularly, the officers
OF the slate of Virginia; Showing that
nearly all the taxes drawn from the
people west of the Alleghanies had
been expended in the East TO build
up institutions of learning to educate
the people in treason, that they might
the better, make n successful war on.
The Iree institutions OF our country,
IN internal Improvements, railroads;
and canals, tor the transmission oil
troops and munitions of war when
treason should be ripe, and revolution
HoI Dad in the land. Heshowed the con
diIiUn fIhe poor people in she South to
be ono OF abiect slavery. They were
almost totally excluded from educa'
lliOnal advantages, and the elective
franchise. TIE s.Chivalry" said, You
poor white trash shall not send your
children TO our Schools" Thus they
were debarred from the privilege OF
rising in the world, denied inli compe-
IiIton in the race of life, privilege
which the Constitution, and the very
fundamental principles of our Gov
eminent accord TO every American Gil
izen. He dwelt upon the treason OF
Andy Johnson, and the disastrous
Effect 1t had upon the people of the |
South, and said that when the armies |
of the South had laid down their arms, |
they were humbled, willing TO do any
thing If only they might be- allowed to |
enjoy life and property, both OF which |
they had forfeited by their treason, the
highest crime known TO any govern
ment. But alas! when 1t was known
that the great head of the nation was
with them, and for them, they came
forward blatant for restoration 70 pow
er, to positions of honor and trust,
which many OF them had once filled,
but in the hour of the nations peril
voluntarily deserted, peEjurinR theu-
selves in the act. These, he said, are
the same men, with their hands yet un-
washed of the blood of slain patriots,
who now come demanding this power.
and in the event of honest defeat
threaten to again deluge the land with
blood.
The Governor closed amid the yocif-
erous applause of his hearers.
Then came forward our next Cover
nor. Hon, ". Z. Stevenson, who said
he would endeayor to begin just where
the Governor left OF. His speech was
Eeplete with practical facts concerning
the vital issues before the American
people to-day. and backed up with |
facts, and figures, constituting an ir-I
REPUTABLE argument.
shall not attempt to tell you what
be said, as most OF the readers of the 1
Intetligeaeer, have undoubtedly heard |
him. or will during the campaign. Snf-
ice It to say his speech was excellent.
in point OF logic, fact and eloquence,
and LETT a lasting impression ON the |
minds and hearts of his hearers. His
indomitable patriotism, courage, and /
industry will surely win, aud he. with |
our other State caudi dates. OF the Union |
Republican party will be elected by |
such au oyerwhelming majorlty, chat |
the Seymour and Blhie feVoluttonlsts |
OF West VirE tnta, " ~; be buried 80 deep /
that wd shall hear no more nom then
until Gabriel, = trumpeI shall awake the |
nations OF the earth. - lsasa "a ~ SD
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