The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-10-07
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present management, and on each side Of the wall
several inscriptions, conspicuous Of which
we're ''1he Urion Mnst and Shall be Preserved" and
Liberty, Equality and Fraternity" A fine band was
stationed in the lobby, and discoursed most excellent
music.
The meeting organized shortly after O'Clock, by
the selection OF Henry G. Townsend, ESQ. as chair
man.
On assuming the duties OF his position he said he
would at discharge the pleasant duty intrusted
to him by introducing the speaker of the evening,
Hon Wayne w. Weigh,
Who was received with hearty applause. He spoke
substantially as follows:-
Ladies and Gentlemen Our cause is not struggle
of factions for places and patronage but the great
cause Of American Democracy is in peril; We have
perish from the earth Such 10 the bright revelation
as flashed to us from Vermont and Name and what
of the victer OF hundred battles, General Grant,
and on the other, Seymour. No one now can be
neutral No man can serve now, two such masters,
for of old, "he will love and despise the other"
When the first slave ship disembarked her cargo at
other came from the Maldo'oer. From one came
slavery meaningpolitical inequality, while the other
was freedom, meaning political equality. The innu-
ence of the pilgrim ship was to extend all over the
land until it should accept the challenge, as it did of
slavery and declare by the life of Abraham Lincoln
appause) it should no longer be in this land. "All
men atsd free and equaas declared by Thomas
Jefferson was the great keynote OF true Democracy
and yet though the hateful theory of slavery hid
From 1890 to 1910 the conduct Of America was con-
troed the destinies of the country and therefore IL
fair to hold them responsible for the evils brought
on the country. They led the people step by step
down to disunlon and war in the cause of slavery.
The history Of the Democratic party for forty years
came In 1920 1885, 1874 they promised peace on sun
dry conditions but in In 1850 they demanded the
Northern people become catchers of runaway slaves.
The law wae passed. and there was less of peace than
ever In 1854 the Missouri Compromise was
peaed, but there was no peace.
In 1855 they said II the Southern STAKEHOLDER could
carry his slaves with him from wheresoever they
would, there would be peace. They afterwards said
If You elect James Buchanan President there will be
peace forever but on the contrary, the Democratic
party robbed the Treasury tore down the flag, and
threw down the challenge to battle. Such was the
result of Democratic administration. In the nine
teenth century, in spite of all modern improvements
and progress 1t was destined that, by some means or
other, that Massachusetts to be kept down to the
level Of South Carolina.
When the first gun was fired on Fort Sumter, all
the land was in flame of civil war. The Rebellion
was born in the name of Calhoun. Thirty years
before Seward or Lincoln he diseoursed the "irre-
pressibe conflict" The wonderful policy OF his ge-
MUS need not be recOunted, as it is wel-known The
Democratic party, and that only, was beaten back
from Gettysburg, trampled by Sherdan's cavalry in
the Shenandoah and were driven to unconditional
surrender.
Since the Appomattox Court House surrender that
party has been prisoner of parole. Why,
then, should say much about it2 1t is fair to
say tried to draw the sword of treason and stab the
country to the heart. 1t failed only because OF the
yalor Of that glorious army every member of which
he loved and revered for their devotion to the flag.
AS dead party the Democracy have principles by
which to live. To-day they have policy, but pick
up the creeds which the Republicans have thrown
away.
Three years ago secession was settled and now the
Democrats declare that question is somehow settled
Three years from now or the party lives that long)
they will declare they have always been in favor of
payiI the just debts of the nation. The Democratic
Conv, ntlon of New York finally settled Seymour
after Ten days of dreadful heat This party, therefore,
which preends to succeed the great Democratic party
of old, had to take ten days for nominee for Pres-
The destinies Of the nation however, are now to
be committed to another party, with leader Of
Repu blican party has the mission Of incorporating
| the doctrines OF the Declaration of Independence
of breaking the letters from four millions of
| human teings, making good the language of the
Declaration, that "al men are free" II must also
now make the Constitution speak the other truth OF
| the Declaration, that there shall not alone be
liberty for all, but also equality for ALL 1t must also
secure liberty of speech and the press Our oppo-
| nenis must be at liberty to attack our policy.
The payment of the national debt is now not part
of the contest but in fifteen years from now the loyal
party of the country who contracted it to put down
Democratic treason will pay it, If they assa us for
exrayagance, we point with pride to the Republican
administration cost more in gold than the last year of
the Republican party in paper applause? 1t is a
| stop the murder of loyal men Continued applause),
which is to be the test of the Republican party to
govern the country.
Now comes the great test of administrative ability
and in ninety days after the 4th Of March it will be
aec.aea forever x whetnet sne p hepuonSsn parry de
make inqusition for every drop of loyal blood al
| ready shed. The Republican, party must see to it
that the author of the Camilla massacre be hanged.
| (Applause) If necessary, reorganize obedience 10
the law by the sword and the bullet.
If there is a Ku-Kux-Klan ninety days after the
4th OF March, the Republican party deserves fur
ther success but the new President, General Grant
will choke the life out of it. The hut of the black
stately mansion in Philadelphia. General Forrest
spoke in New York; then Lloyd Garrison should
Il paaE1 In NaIu Orla Hhara ia nnyu alit
In four States men are being beaten and hacked be-
cause the Of the Union is being kept, and the
most important duty Of The incoming administration
is to zee 10 this, and any man who bothers Genera
Grant about office until there is peace from Main.
10 Florida is traitor to the Republican organization
The speaker gave notice that ne would not submit
that his vote should be overcome by fraudulent o.
| illegal voter.
AS Grant is now closing on the lines, and the har
binger OF victory floating every wing, the Demo
cracy resortng to most gigantic frauds to defeat
the win Of the people. The Republicans were pre-
| cepting that they would I'LL the pockets of ever,
drunken scoundrs in the city with the right Of fran
| chise
To the American people is committed the leader
ship of all the nations, yet in all the streets and alley
are found mems pockets fled with fraudulent papers
conscience labor and property can ne longer counte
nance an organization given to such practices. Whe
Grant is elected TO the Presidency, and has driver
away every foul blot OF treason, then indeed ther
| will be a lasting a permanent peace.
| THE CONTROLLERS OF PUBLIC SCHooLs.-Thi
| body held their regular meeting yesterday after
noon. Their own room being numbered with book
and other supplies for the various schools the bod
met in the room of Select Council. Mr.. Shippen
President, was in the chair.
| A long batch of communications were receive,
| from the local boards
From the Fifteenth was received a note appoint
ing to positions as teachers Mary p. Gamer, Lotti
| 7. Eckteldt, Emma kaufman and Lizzie McDuffie
From the First was received note announcing
the appointment of Mary II. Hartshorne as thirt
assistant teacher in the Henry Clay Boys Gram