Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-03

cheering. The flag is one of the largest in the
city, ard bears the names of Washbum and
Talbot, George T. Hoar, and Grant and Wilson.
The meeting was called to order by Charles A.
Merrill, Esq, who made a brief address. He
said the nag symbolizes to us what has already
been accomplished by the republican party and
what is promised in the future, and 10 these
principles we renewedly dedicate it and our
selves. You have as Il standard bearer for this
flag a man in whom the people have confidence,
and whom they propose to reinstate i'll his pres
ent high position for the next four years. Under
his lead reconstruction has been accomplished,
and reconciliation is now in progress There
can be no permanent reconciliation until those
lately in rebellion show signs ofwishing it, then
the republican party will gladly welcome them.
W. A. Gile, Esq, was the next speaker. He
paid a euogistic tribute to the men whose
names are inscribed on the banner, and CON
traSted them with that Of Greeley, who he said
has been adopted as a figure head by the democ-
racy, that through him they may be enabled TO
regain the power they have lost. He closed
with an earnest appeal TO his hearers to stand by
the principles and candidates Of the republican
party.
Col w. S. B. Hopkins of Greenfield was then
introduced, and was greeted with cheers. He
made an eloquent and convincing address, and
was listened TO with marked attention. lie
began by saying that a stranger just landed
upon American soil would naturally ask the
meaning of the many vast assemblages like this
throughout the country and would be answered
that the American people are engaged in select
ing president and vice president to serve them
for the next four years. The question would
then arise what are the issues at stake that
should cause so much excitement? To this
question the speaker proposed to turn his atten-
ton. He deplored the personalities with which
the present campaign had been dSgraced and
proposed TO treat the topics at issue in a caIm
and fair manner. The question is not one to
rush into with blind enthusiasm, bat should be
considered carefully and thoughtluy by the
American people. A party has sprung up with
is corrupt. The speaker said he would not in
suit the intelligence of his hearers by refuting
the stories relative to money taken from the
treasury to secure Grants reelection, and called
attention to the fact that the cry of corruption
has always been used against the partyin power
by the "outs." 1t is simply Trick to gain
power. Another complaint is, that the south is
governed by military rule, and the kukluX law
is denounced in the severast language. The
speaker explained the eXigencies which
gave use to this law and said
that it was eqaliy binding in Mas
sachusctts as in South Carolina. The peo-
pie of the former state are not affected by it be-
cause they keep the peace; but let any body Of
men undertake TO deprive a citizen of his
rights, and the whole power Of the adminiStra-
ton would be turned against them, This is eX-
acty the state of things at the SOUTH if the peo-
pie there would keep the peace there would be
no cause for complaint.
The speaker, abiding to the record of the re-
publican party, showed that by the acts of the
last congress in reference to the hours of labor
for the workingman the party had shown itself
progressive and a friend Of the laboring man.
Speaking of the cry of universal amnesty, MIR.
Hopkins said that Gen. Grant, when he accepted
the surrender Of Lee and pledged safety to his
prisoners, took the first decisive step in this dis
recton. He has also shown spirit of clemency
the universal amnesty bill, which would doubt
less have passed congress at the last session,
but for the opposition of Senator Sumner.
The speaker said he believed the enthusiasm
manifested in this campaign is due to the fact
that the people of this country believe tried
and honest public servant has been foully
abused and slandered, and they propose to
stand by him. This is the cause of the enthusi-
assn which has carried Maine and Vermont and
will sweep state after state until the November
| election.
At the close of Mr.. Hopkins address three
| hearty cheers were given Tor the speaker, for
| Hon. Geo. F. Hoar, Washburn and Talbot, and
| Grant and Wilson, after which the procession
reformed and marched through Elm, Chestnut,
Harvard, Highland and Main streets to thGiTan-
| ners' headquarters, where it dsbanded.
The cavalry corps made a fine appearance,
though, in consequence of a failure TO receive
their hats and torches, they were obliged to ap-
pear only partially equipped as regards uniform.
The cadet Tanners made their first appearance
in the procession and attracted complimentary
notice by their soldierly bearing.
Greeley and Brown.
The supporters of Greeley and Brown in the
fifth ward raised a large campaign flag at the
junction of Milbury, Water, Vernon and Green
streets last evening. The square was brilliantly
illuminated by large bonfire that was kept
burning all the evening. The Fathew Mathew
temperance band furnished the music Tor the
occasion, and a large crowd of spectators wit
messed the ceremonies. Speeches were made by
NJ. j. McCaherty, 7. E. Murray and John R.