The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1870-09-08
THE w ElEIKLY REGIsTBR.

and logic Col Swami gave luil ana
graphic resume Of the principles involved
| and the issue at stake in the present con-
test. lie entered fully into the living is
sues oflhe hour. In mastery manner
be explained the principles Of the Repub-
7 licau party-the national party of the
! country, and 10 eloquent terms advocated
| tho triumph Of Che principles Of the Re-
pubicaps at the October election. The
/ speech Of Colonel Swami, was well re-
] ceived and evoked the plaudits Of large
| aud enthusiastic meeting. Colonel Swami
is undoubtedly. in this campaign, as in
! the last, contributing in no small degree
to the success of the Republican party.
| SPEECH or GENERAL JOHN S. wITcnER.
General John S. Witcher-candidate
for Congress addressed the meeting in
speech Of considerable length and "full OF
stubborn facts" General Witcher gave a
full and eloquent history of the principles
of the National party. He, in a most
mastery manner, handled the financial
question. lie proved that the Internal
Revenue receipts have increased $34, 900.
600 and the customs $19,OOO,0OO under
the administration Of the First Soldier
Of the Republic" -Gcneral Grant. Gen
Witcher in a plain, easily comprehended
manner showed that the expenses Of the
government have been lcssened $50,
1000; the debt reduced S140,000,0 900 aud
the taxes reduced to the amount Of $780,
900. The speech Of General Witcher was
addressed to the REASON Of MS HEARERS
and with no small degree Of commcDda-
ton. The indications arc that General
Witchcr will carry this county by very
large majority The friends Of the "Sol
dier Representative" are numerous here,
and from the reports from tho different
townships, we have no hesitancy in pro-
Ginning that the Republicans of Nicholas
county will roll up q very large majority
for Witchcr.
SPEECH OF GOVERNOR STEVENSON.
Governor Stevenson addressed the meet
in most eloquent and convincing speech.
he gave q full history of the parties
now contesting tho political field, in re-
marks which were frequently applauded,
he gave glowing account Of the origin
and progress Of the Republican party
the party of progress. The Governor
spoke ably on the various issues of the
hour-thc financial question the Flick
Amendment, and other questions which
are now engrossing the public mind.
The speech of Governor Stevenson was
n most convincing one, and hod most
happy effect. You may rest assured that
the Republicans ofthis county will stand
by Governor Stevenson. The people re
gard the Governor as a true Republican
man sprung from the pcoplo-a man
whose interests are interviewer with the
people-a man loyal to the principles Of
Ills party; and whose solo aim is to bopeft,
our young and rising commonwealth.
RESULTS OF the MASS MEETING
Fhe cfectspf this large and enthusiastic
meeting held to-day are plainly seen, Re-
publica1s FROM all parts Of the county as
sure me that they return to their homes
fully determined to work-work vigorous
" for the success of the Republican par
ty next October. Union is now the
watchword and most potent one. Unity
produces harmony. Harmony calls for
action. Action will will result in victory.
Tue present campaign in West Virginia
is momcntous one. Will we havepeace!
Our young and rising commonwealth
needs peace-no more stacking Of arms or
furling of battle fags-uo more armed
truce, but genuine, enduring, uubroken
peace. With hearty appreciation of
your reliable service in the present CAM
paign,
REPUBLICAN.