The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1869-09-30
emancipation Day at Ironton.

IRoNToN, Ono Sept 22, 1863.
D. MAcKLEY, Editor jackson Standard:
At 8 o'clock, p. NJ, the steamer Molie Norton
arrived in port, carrying jubilant multitude of
colored citizens from Portsmouth which was
hailed by 13 rounds from the Ironton 12-pounder.
At > o'clock, A. NJ, the steamer Victor No.
arrived from Gallipolis, carrying oil the dele
cations from Gallipolis and intermediate points,
among which was the fraternity known as the
"Gaipolis Division No. l, Colored Sons of
Temperance, clothed in regala, carrying with
it q banner, which for beauty and grandeur, ex-
ceeds anything we have seen in Ironton. At
10 o'clock, A. NJ, the Ironton procession car
rying mottoes-"In God we Trust"-"Union
and Liberty" rsal Suffrage &c.-met
the several delegations OF the bO at landing, and
uniting, after parading the principal streets of
lronton to the strain of music by the Harmonic
Band, repaired to the fair ground, where was
prepared free dinner
J. NJ. LangstOn, falling to make his appear
ance, as announced, the first speaker announced
was 7. f. Cassels, formerly of jackson county,
Ohio, now in charge of the Colored Schools Of
Ironton. Mr.. CasSels is young man of liberal
educational attainments and fine talent.
After reading the most pertinent clause Of the
Emancipation Proclamation, Mr.. Cassels care
fully reviewed the history of slavery, noticing
| in turn all of the Congressional and Judicial
struggles bearing on the subject of slavery,
proving conclusively that the rebellion had its
origin with the Introduction Of slavery in 1920.
With pathetic eloQuence Mr.. G. deliberately re-
viewed the conduct of the negro from the Rev.
olutlon up to the present time, showing conclu-
sve y his fidelity to the American cause in the
several wars Of the Revolution, 1924, and the
late struggle.
Gen. Cary had said If he, (Cassels) being a
cololcd man, knew as much as he (Gen. Cary,
he would vote the Democratic ticket, To which
he replied, that If knowing as much as Gen.
Cary would cause him TO vote against the best
interest Of his country, and of his people, he
prayed God that he never would know as much
al. The able general.
After reviewing Gen. Cary, showing the in-
cons islency of his objections to the 18th Amend
ment he warned his people to beware Of the
witty, Aattering words Of such demagogues and
hypocrltes. He did not fail to notice Ralph
Leete, showing flom official documents the fal-
slty OF his assertion that the Amendment con-
tanned the words to 'hold office" At the close
Of his speech, three round cheers went up from
the assembled multitude, who had listened with
interest to the eloquence of the young orator.
He was followed by e. S. Nookes, also of
Jackson county, who was followed by Rev.
Philip Tolliver of Cincinnati. NJ. TolliVer 10
as black as the hinges Of midnight, but he Is an
able orator. he held the audience Ia hours,
willie he pointed them the road TO success and
distinction, claiming that the two essential ele-
meuts are education and tie almighty dollar.
After three times three cheers, all returned
happily to their homes, and the 22d ended with
out an angry word. Can Democratic audi
rnce boast OF the salnc IL was complete
uccess. MEMO.