Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-18

attended and vas organized BY the appoint
meat Of the following officers:
/ President Josiah Harris OF Bloody Run.
Tics Presidents Geo Blackburn, 6. D.
Trout, Adam e. Dibert and Basil Browning.
4 Seraaria G. Smith ard James c.
Russell
/ The Chairman Of abe GoBaty Committee,
W. NJ Hall, opened the meeting WIKI few
humorous remarks preparatory 10 introduc-
ing Capt W. c. Holahan as the fFst speaker.
Mr. Holahan responded in neat and for
chile speech, reviewing and correcting the
mis-statements Of the Democratic orators Of
the previous evening and exposing the falla-
cies With which they attempted to mislead
the minds Of the few who had assembled to
hear them.
The Committee on resolutions then pre-
sented the following, which were read aud
unanimously adopted.
Resolred, 1. That the Republicans of Bed
ford County in Mass Meeting assembled, do
hereby express their hearty approval Of the
administration Of General Grant and point
with pride to the $50 OQ0, ,0Q0 Of the public
debt paid ia ten months. a. the best proof Of
bis faithfulness TO the party pledges of econo.
my, and as the most triumphant refutation ei
the copperhead charges Of extavagauce.
ResoiCed, ? That We heartily endorse the
course of the Hon. s. Cameron and Hon.
JohB Scott. our representatives in the Senate
Of the United States, aud that 10 them We
have cham pions that viii truly represent the
Republican party and yigilautiy guard the IN
terests of Pennsylvania.
Resolge9. 9. That ia the tHal passage Of
the Fifteenth Amendment The nation has az
last practically recognized be great principles
enaneiated IN the Declaration Of Indepeu
dence By jefferson aud his compatriots when
they declared chat al men are created equal
and endowed With certain inaiienable rights
among which are life, LIBERTY and the pur-
suit Of happiness.
Resolged, g. That we cordially approve of
and endorse the course of our member Of
Congress, Hon. John Cessna, and especially
his advocacy Of protection to American la
bureTs against the competition OF foreign pau
pers, and that we recognize in him an able and
faithful defender OF The principles ofiFue Re-
pubhcanism, AID We do hereby recommend
him 70 Ike Republicans Of the District for
denomination.
Rss0lcsd, 5, That we also endorse the
course OF orr n7enlber of the Legislature,
Hon. j. II. LOngeaecker and that We especi
ally spprove his course ia supporting all
measures favoring retrenchment and reform
In the state administration
ReS0lrsd. O. That the administration Of
Governor Geary meets the approval of all
true Republicans. and that IN the lesseniug
of taxes and the rapid payment of the state
debt, the people have the most convincing
prcaf of his failhfulness and ability.
ReSolCsd, Z. That as citizens OF Bedford
County. we protest against the eXtravagance
and Encouragement OF our Couaty and Poor
House finances and charge the responsibility
therefor upon our political adVersaries, who
have so long had exclusive control, and that We
call upon the Tax payers to awaken 10 their true
interests aud iEaugurate reform, and that We
favor The immediate election Of a suitable
Poor House. properly located, such as viii re
keve the county from the disgrace of the pres 4
ent state OF affairs.
Res0i1ed, s. That in view Of the retrogres- /
sive and iliibefal measures advocated By
copperhsadism We regard the continued sue
cess and rule of the Republican party as es-
seHtlal 10 the future advancement, peace aId
prosperity of our whole country. and We
hereby pledge to il, our constant, faithful and
hearty support.
JoHS LUTz. Chm n. Bedford,
D. S. EiII0rT. Bloody Run.
C. ". AsHCoM Hopewell twp.
WG. kARYs Hopeweii.
DAS'L Fl. J0BDAS, ;. Woody.
After the reading Of the resolutions, the
Hon. John Cessna was loudly called for, and
in answer, addressed the audience in q speech
Of more than an hours length. Space will
not permit Us TO do justice by presenting
fulI report of this mastery effort, but We must
esHteat ourselves with saying that it was ire
sistable in its logic, and replete with argu-
ments which none but the most preiudiced
would dare to call in question. At the close
of Mr. Cessna's speech. on account Of the
latensss Of the hour, the meeting adjoarned.
THg DEYocRArs held their accustomed
pow-wow on Monday evening last. Afserits
organization, B. f. Meyers was introduced to
the audience and spoke for about an hour.
The frst half Of his speech was devoted to
tirade against the Republican party for sup
porting the 10Th Amendment In the course
Of his remarks he said that the negroes would
not have asked the right Of suffrage had not
The Radicals offered il 70 them, and that the
Republicans were bribipg the negroes by Of
fsriug them the Amendment as 1he price Of
their votes. After be finished With the negro,
be took up the subject cf the expenditures Of
the Administration, and attempted to prove,
by reciting the editorials Of the Gazsfte and
Patriot, that Grants Administration Is much
more. corrupt ard exirayagant than was john
sons. Mr.. Meyers was listened to with great
attention. not being interrupted By any noisy
applaases either during the progress Of bis
speech OF at is close. Alter Meyers had left
the foor, loud and repeated cries of Kerr
Kerr Kerr brought that gentleman 70 bis
feet. Mr.. Kerr was aercr so truly eloquent
He proved beyond the peradveuinre Of
doubt that nsiher Grant, Congress, or the
Pennsylvania Legislature knew anything
The eloquent gentleman closed with the fol-
lowing beau1ifuI aud touchiHg peroration, 81
have but one more word to say and viii
leave you. He said the word and left, as
the big iears flowed down the cheeks OF all
who heard him. a motion 10 adjourn was
then made, and al 81 O. clock the three score
Of human souls who we're in the Coart room
slowly and sadly left The whole atfair pu1
one il mind Of the funeral obseqaies Of de-
parted friend. c.
Tbs WEkTHER this week has been very
changeable. a warm South wind on Satur-
day and Sunday etfee.ually destroyed the
three feet Of snow. of last week. We had q
continuous jingle Of bells on our streets as
long as the sleighing lasted. Monday morn
ing was usbered ia with heavy rain which
contEued until about 9 o clock P. NJ. This
rendered the roads almost impossible for
wheeled vehicles, and the consequence was,
nearly all our Court people had 10 come TO
tavn on foot or horseback. Quite a number
when they got here, were completely soaked
On Tuesday, We had q regular genuine touch
Of Spring. A aock Of geese flying dowa Ju
Llama streefsa as We write is, according 10 some
of oar weather prornostiCafors q sure sign Of