The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-09-20
Letter from Cuipeper.
CULPEPER, VA, Sept. 1G, IS,

CULPEPER, VA, Sept. lG, 1871.
10 the Editor Of the State Journal i
In accordance with a previous notice,
The Republicans of Salem township met at
''Gaines' Spring." where fine dinner was
prepared by Marcus Wilson, colored. At
Ter partaking of dinner, the meeting was
organized with Alexander Jackson as chair
man, and j. p. Wiggin as secretary. Hem
~ Lghtfoot being called upon, took the
stand and said inasmuch as he had just re-
turned from Rawley Springs, and was pref
ty well braced up by the effects of the
mineral water of that notable place, he
would try to entertain his hearers.
He then went on and gave his colored
friends some very good advice, in reference 90
the importance of being united against the
corrupt Democracy which is now laying their
plans for the purpose of once more getting
control of the government of the State and
ration. Henry's remarks were listened to
with attention by all present.
Mr.. w. III. Eggborn being called for, also
took the stand, and in his usual easy and off
hand style reviewed the acts of the Democ-
racy, both State and National. Mr.. Egg
born said that the Democratic convention
which had recently met in Richmond and
pretended to speak for their friends through
out the State, had wound up with an open
declaration of war against the Republican
party, but not a single word or principle
had been spoken looking to the relief of the
people from the calling oppression which
was now weighing down the spirit of their
people.
The Republican party, Mr.. Eggborn said,
was party of liberal ideas, whose platform
of principles We're well defined, and every
man who had at heart the future welfare of
his country should attach himself to that
party. Mr.. Eggborn made many telling
hits on the corruptions of the Conserya-
tive party, and closed his remarks amid
much applause.
Mr.. L. l.. Lewis being present was
loudly called for. Mr.. Lewis went into a
partial review of the acts and policy of the
opposition, and laid bare to the minds Of
his hearers the misdeeds of the Democracy,
and closed his remarks with a glowing
tribute to the Republican party. Mr.. Lewis
made many very happy illustrations, and
reviewing the acts Of the Democratic party
was often interrupted by applause.
1t is impossible for the writer to do JUS
iice to this gentleman in this brief notice.
Suffice it to say, that his speech was the
speech of the day, and was listened to with
respectful attention.
Our old friends Alexander jackson, Pc
ter Simpson, Taylor jackson, Philip Nell
son, and others, then entertained the meet
ing at some length.
1t being quite late, a motion was made to
adjourn, which was carried. Alexander
jackson announced that there would be a
meeting of the Republicans of ''Catalpa y
township, in the evening at s o'clock, and
invited all to attend.
The Republicans met in accordance with
the announcement of Mr.. jackson, at An
tioch church, and were entertained by Mr..
Turner of the Liberdl Citizen, of Alexan-
dria, Virginia. The attendance was not so
good as at the meeting at Gaines Spring, on
account of the very short notice. Mr.. Tur-
ner's remarks were very interesting and in
structive. and were listened to with appre-
ciative attention. After a vote of thanks to
Mr.. Turner for his presence and speech,
the meeting adjourned. Thus ended one
more days work for the good old Republic
can party. aT
The party in this county is up and doing,
and will give good account OF itself on the
day of election. Let the ball keep moving
all over the State and victory will perch
upon our banners in November.
A REPUBLICAN.