The Portland daily press., 1868-11-03
he congratulated the Republicans that another

he congratulated the Republicans that another
glorious victory was at hand. Greater than
ever before. Greater than Grants victory at
Vlcksburg, Sherman's march, Grant at Rich
mond, Lincoln's New Years present of free
dom in 1868 to 100000 slaves-the final res
cue of our country from the hands of rebels
and traitors. See to it that eyery. man votes
and aids in the glorious result. loud ap-
plause.)
Hon. Nathan Webb was the next speaker.
The influence of Peace, resulting from the
September and October elections has already
been felt. The contest was then really tonight
and hence the present lack of excitement
Inc democracy gave it up long since. Truth
mas Deen mighty and prevailed over error One
OF the humorous features of the campaign is
the democracy claiming 10 be the defenders of
the rights OF man, and yet depressing 1000 900
of men; claiming to be the friend of the Labor
ing man ana yet depriving race of their Just
rights OF LABOR. Great indeed is their love for
the people! They encourage tyrants and reb-
els IN their nefarious deeds, and then ask for
the votes of the laboring class. Like wilkins
Mlcawber, also, they propose to paw the debt
IN l. o. us and then feel easy, thinking thew
nave ceased to owe anyone. Thus they are
endeaVorlng to maintain the moral dignity of
the nation. The Republican party declares
the nations honor must be kent and no moro
paper promises issued. Pay the debt in gold
anu save our good name. We advocate an I'M
impaired credit, and untarnished honor. and
thus lhauguratlng a prosperity unparalleled in
the history of the world. (Applause).
Thomas b. Reed was then introduced and
made most excellent speech, which we re-
gret we nave not room to notice more fully.
NO one doubts, said he, the result. Since
the october elections victory has been sure
In foreign lands Kings and Emperors rule ma
tons as they will. In this country the peonle
are tne power. Andrew johnson attempted to
tnwaft the people and most ANONYMOUSLY
ialied. Inc fatal consequences of such usur-
pation is seen in the anarchy and disasters at
the South and the unrest at the North.
In lighting Democratic Philistines ard
heathens we musG hold up the heads of our
leaders as In the time of ancient prophets The
democratic party are sorely troubled about
what VIII be said OF them after death, Caueh-
teri. He reviewed the record of the Democra-
cy and ridiculed the statesmansbip of piarce
Buchanan and Seymour. The latter's course
was severely criticised, and his double course
as to finances before and since the New York
Convention was fairly exposed.
In conclusion Mr.. Reed made most peril
nent allusion to the duty OF the hour, and spoke
OF the longing of Democratic saints" TO reion
over us and partake of Custom House pud-
dlngs and fat salaries. So vote that freedom
Will be guaranteed to every man, on every por-
ton OF this land and the Declaration of indie.
pendence be realized as an accomplished fact.
Let, then, to-morrow's sun go down upon the
triumphant election of Grant and Colfax nv
an overwhelming majority loud applause. J
The meeting was glorious one, and closed
with rousing cheers for GRANT and CoLFAx
adjournng to meet at the polls.
Once more to the breach, the bugle calls y
Rally once again for the cause of Justice, Lib
erty and Right! Let Portland roll up rous-
ing majority for GRANT CoLFAx and VICTORY.