Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-12
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SEYMOUR AND BLAIR MEETING. The Sey-
mour and Blair demonstration last night was
complete success, and was gratifying evidence
Of the fact that in November next, whether
their votes be counted or not, Virginias sons
desire to march to the polls, if allowed to do So,
in solid pha!anx, and cast their ballots for Sey
mour and Blair-for the government of the
country in accordance with the principles of the
Constitution, and for the rights Of the indivld-
ual States under that Constitution.
At eight o'clock, in Liberty Hall, a Seymour
and Blair Club was temporarily organized by
the appointment Of Col. Geo. ". Brent, Chair
man, and the appointment Of committee
composed of one from each ward, to nominate
permanent officers, and report at meeting to
be held in the same hall on Friday night next,
at eight O clock. Further proceedings were
then suspended, and those who had assembled
in the hall adjourned to the front OF the Man,
sion HOUSE where large crowd had collected.
A platform had been erected in front OF the
entrance of the hotel, around which we're suS
pended lines Of Japanese lanterns, and above
which hoated the banner Of the Democratic
club Of this city of the year 1852, while the
front of the Sun Fire Company engine house,
directly opposite, was Illuminated and adorned
with large flag upon which was inscribed the
names OF Seymour and Blair. The windows OF
all the buildings in the vicinity, and the baco-
MES of the hotel, were filed with ladies, whose
presence and applause greatly enhanced the IN
terest of the occasion A largo bonfire was
kindled at tho intersection OF Cameron and
Water streets, one square below the hotel
Statutes were fired by the ''coon killer "a piece
of small ordnance, buried during the war, but
'resurrected'' at it's close-and sky rockets and
Roman candles discharged during the intervals.
Col, George W. Brent, having on motion OF
Judge Moore, been called to the Chair, IN
few appropriate and complimentary remarks
introduced Hon. Montgomery Blair, who adj
dressed the assemblage in very able Speech
and one that was much applauded. He was
followed by Gov. Green Clay Smith, of Mon
tana, who made an old time Virginia hustings
speech, that struck the sympathics of his hear
ers, and won him their plaudits.
Gen. King of Arkansas, next addressed the
meeting in few remarks concerning the favor
able result OF the next Presidential election in
his State At the conclusion OF Gen. Kings
speech, though late, in response to frequent
calls, Judge Moore, COL George w. Brent,
and Capt. D. L. Smoot; each made few we'll
timed remarks assuring the gentlemen from
the reconstructed States that Virginia in the
never ending flight Of future days would always
strive to do her duty; and thanking them in
behalf Of the audience for their words Of COM
fort and hope.
Mr.. Blair's speech was strong and able ex-
position of the political topics Of the day, and
made deep impression. Indeed all the speak
ers acquitted themselves ably, and gave great
satisfaction to all who heard them.
The meeting then adjourned after giving
three cheers for Seymour and Blair, and for
the distinguished speakers who had addressed
them