Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-10-11
Gov. woodford and Gen. Sherwood in
PerrysbuFg.

One of the most argumcntative and con-
vincing speeches, on the issues of the cam
paign, was delivered in front of NoRroN's
Exchange, in Perrysburg, on Friday even-
ing last, by Gov. S. l.. WoopFoRD, OF New
York. There was no attempt at display,
no ciap-trap, ard no vituperpton Of other
men none Of the tricks or sophistry OF the
demagoguc, but a plain and lucid state
ment of facts, which appeared to be largely
appreciated by the audience. 1t was an
able vindicotion of the course Of Gen.
GRANT and the policy oi his Administra-
ton, showing how the President is not a
man Of words but OF deeds, and IT, as his
enemies allege, he has no ability, "then he
is the most fortunate man living"
The speaker in humorous style showed
how Gen. GRANT had "blunndered" into
Vicksburg, "blundcred" into Fort Donel-
son, and "blundered" into Richmond how
he had "blunderctp fnto paying S3oO,O0O,-
900 Of the National debt, Sc, and would
next November again "blunder" into the
White House.
The "one-term" theory, the ku-KluS
law, and the protection of American eiti
zens, at home and abroad, were dwelt upor
in a brief but pungent manner, while Sen
ators SUMNER and ScuURz received due at
tention.
The speech, which was over an hour
length, was heard with the most respectful
and earnest attention throughout, ans
greeted with frequent and hearty ap
plausc.
No special efforts were made to assembl
a large crowd, there being no music or fire
works, but the meeting was respectable i
numbers and character, many ladies bein
present, and all highly enjoyed the treat q
listening to so able and talented an oratol
1t was attended with good results, arousin
our people from the political letharg
In which they we're drifting.
/ Gen. I. r. SHERWOOD was present an
in response to the numerous calls, appear
ed upon the stand and expressed his graft
ication at the large Number of ladies IN
gentlemen present to welcuRFe him, but b
would not occuy their time IN discussin
political issues, as they had been so abl
and eloquently treated by the previor
speaker. He said he had supposed tn
question would simply be whether tn
Sixth District should be represented j
Congress By a Republican or Democra
until secIet circular was handed him
few minutes previous, and which he rea
to the meeting. 1t was issued by tn
liquor dealers of Toledo, and called upo
the voters to support Mr.. HURD, on th
ground OF his being favorable to that ira
fc. The circular in question was issue
and circulated just on the eve Of elcctio
as an appeal to the passions of men, and
cajole the unrehecting, for a moment
thought will convince them that the sui
ject is one which has nothing to do with
Congressional election.
How destitute OF argument must be
cause, and to what extremes its advocate
are driven when recourse is had to sue
vile means, and such contemplate tricl
to bolster it up. 1t is on par with ii
story OF SHERwooD's desertion, publishe
in the last issue Of the Toledo Democrat b
fore the election, saeposing there woul
not be time for reSutation.
"For ways that are dark and tricks thu
are vain" commend us to the Democrat