Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-09-24
Special correspondence.


When nation or race succeeds in
gaining an emancipation from tyranny,
in throwing off the shackles that have so
long oppressed them, il is usual for them
to frequently assemble en- masse, and thus
mutually testify their happiness in their
newborn freedom OF such nature was
the Republican Demonstration in this
city on Saturday last. In pursuance Of the
arranged programme, tens of thousands
Of white and colorcd Republicans hast
encd to their respective rendezvous so
soon IA the shades of night east the city
into darkness yet as they assembled, each
man carried a flaming torch, the aggrc-
gate display Of which illumined the
streets with the light of day. A hun
drcd clubs appeared in full force, clad in
handsome and tasteful uniforms, and at
tended by numerous bands of music,
which gave animation TO the impressive
scene Thousands of transparencies, with
innumerable notices, were borne aloft by
stalwart arms, among which, pre- eminent
ly conspicuous, was fine representation
of the Mechanics Institute, with the
murderous rutiians who erewhilc assassin
ated the members OF the convention, and
the motto, "These are our best Friends
Business was entirely suspended on this
occasion, the stores being universally
closed, and many citizens remaining with
in their houses still, the streets through
which the procession marched were full,
and the sidewalks were crowded to their
utmost capacity. From the cessation for
the time of the ordinary avocations of
business, and from indehnable rumors
that had pervaded the city during the
day, there seemed to exist an ominous
panic among the community pressage
OF impending evil--no doubt enhanced
if not created, by the fact that it was as
.ccrtaincd that the Democratic clubs had.
during the week, been making purchases
of many thousand revolvers and other
arms Happily, all these fears and APP
prehensions proved groundless, for never,
perhaps, has so large body of men, I'M
der such circumstances, behaved with
greet dignity, propricty and decorum
Nevertheless, we think we only represent
the prevailing sentiment when we say
that each thoughtful man heartily con-
graduated his fellow when the excite
meut was over, and thanked God that no
disturbance had occurred to mar the tran
guilty of the evening
The rcbcl-Drmocratic party in Louisia-
ma. ndcterrcl by. the severe lessons
taught them, arrogant and domincering
even in their adversely, and unmindful of
their oAth~, a. paroled prisoners, to OBJ
serve their parole land the laws in force
Whore they may reside" continue to man
fest throughout the State the most deter
mined hostility to the Constitutional Con-
grcsrlunai plan Of reconstruction, and set
AT uaught all llws, both human and di-
Il condition of anarchy and quasi rebel
lion
Not day clapscs that Governor War
moth l. not IN receipt of dispatches an
nuuuciuga continuation of those diabolical
mudcrs and outragcs. which, IA in Tenn
and Kentucky, have horriicd and shocked
the s,nsibilitic> uf the civilized world Tits
the first time in the history of the nation,
we believe. when the general government
down murdcrcrs, after State has con-
ies-ci itself unable to protect its citizens,
and II reveals - state of affairs in Louis
iaul which no sensitive man can consider
without a shudder;
Liberal principles are fast obtaining the
predominancy in political circles, and
converts to Republicanism are constantly
deserving their bktse Democratic banner.
The prevailing sentiment among the
masses is essentially Republican, an in
stance of which may be noted in the ac-
tiyity and prosperity of the Irish Repub-
lican Club" a body of intelligent and en-
hghtenel men tina. bids fair to remove the
stigma that has heretofore often attached
to our adpotcd fellow. citizens from the
Emerald Isle.
The Legislature distinguishes its ses-
sions by marked attention to business
that is inlpleasing contrast to those assem-
BLEED here underline aRcien regime. Sew
eral bills having regard to sanitary meas
ures have been recently introduced among
which may be mentioned one by Hon.
Mortimer + Smith. of the Sixth Senato-
rial District, providing for the appoint
ment of an inspector of live stock. Such
an officer, at this time especially, is much
needed, and New Orleans is certainly be