The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-08-08
DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING
Hons, G. w. McCOOk, G. w. Morgan
and IL. e. Chambers Present.
l.50O People in Attendance
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EXCELLENT SPEECHES OF Nc.
COOK AND MORGAN.

the manner in which the leaders of th
party in power have so successfully rob
bed them. We heard various estimate
of the number assembled, ranging iron
one to two thousand. There were abou
l,500 people present.
Hon. G. w. McCooK, Hon G. W
MORGAN, the speakers, and Hon. II. {
CHAMBERS reached here Wednesday eve
ming, the Cd inst.
Arrangements were completed OIL
Wednesday to have the speaking TAX
place from the Eortico OF the Cour
House; hickory trees were hauled in ant
planted about the yard with view tc
shade as many as possible; seats wer,
erected and notices arranged. Acros:
and above the entrance to the cour
house yard was the very appropriate
motto:
mo MORE GRANTS FOR r. r. LAND.
OR PREsIdeats-EsPECIALLY THE DENTS
Stretched across the entrance to thu
portico was this:
"THE DEMOCRACY ALWAYS RIGHT AMI
NEVER WRoNG."
After the dinner hour the eager as
semblage, Democrats and Republicans
and a large number of ladies filed every
available seat; and the grounds in the
yard were packed.
At l o'clock, after the Woodsfielt
Band had entertained the audience witt
some excellent music, the Hon. JAMES
r. MORRIS called the meeting to order
and introduced the next Governor ol
Ohio, the
Hon. GEORGE W. MoCOOK.
Col. McCooK stepped upon the stand
and was warmly greeted by the assem-
5lage. He reviewed and explained
clearly the cause of the decline oi
American commerce and building
His exposure of the tariff swindle on
salt, coal, iron, and the different policies
of the two parties on the subject of q
tariff tax on tea, coffee and sugar, was
clear and forcible. Applause frequently
greeted him during his remarks, The
speech was an excellent one and its eff
feet very decided. At the conclusion
Mr.. MORRIS proposed three cheers for
the speaker, which were given with a
will.
Mr.. MORRIS then introduced the
Hon. GEORGE w. MORGAN,
One of Ohio's most gifted statesmen in
the Congress of the United States.
The General after a few remarks upon
the great necessity of changing the pres
ent corrupt style of administering the
affairs of Government, opened fire with
his batteries of figures, and proved to
the satisfaction of both Democrats and
that they were being beg
CARED and robbed to make the ''rich
richer and the poor poorer. His ar
raignment of Senator JOHN SHERMAN,
for falsehoods on the financial questions,
contained in his speeches, was damaging
to the honesty and truthfulness of that
advocate of the Bondholders, Land
Grabbers and High Tariflites. The en-
tire speech bristled with facts damaging
to the leaders of the party in powe-, land
the administration Of affairs by the mil
itary figure head now luXuriating, at the
Peoples expense,at Long Branch. When
the General had finished, cheer upon
cheer arose from the well pleased audi
ence; and rush took place to greet the
speakers.
Messrs MORRIS, WILLIAMS, AMOS and
others were kept busy introducing the
distinguished gentlemen to the gallant
Democrats of ''Old Monroe"
The Band here struck up lively tune
which was attentively listened to Not
withstanding the close attention paid to
the speaking during four hours, the Peo-
pie remained seated and were eager and
determined to hear more. Hon. j. R.
MoRkIs came upon the stand and intro
duced the
Hon. ROBERT E. CHAMBERS,
The Democratic Nominee for Common
Pleas Judge of this subdivision.
The Judge explained to his hearers
that it was not customary for candidates
for the Judiciary to engage in political
thanked them for the honor
conferred upon him and retired, cheered
by the multitude Mr.. CHAMBERS made
a decidedly favorable impression.
The meeting was the best held in this
county since 1867, and we predict its
results will prove as great as did those
of that memorable year. Let every vo-
ter, present on the Sd inst, impart the
information received to his neighbors,
work increasingly from now to the close
of the Polls on the 10th day of October,
and victory and white winged peace will
reward them, instead of the present
strife, turmoil and corruption.
EE1'he Woodsield Brass Band is en-
titled to the thanks of the Democracy of
Monroe County, for their untiring ef-