Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-08-21
Campaign Notes.

SAMUEL PROCTOR (colored), who was one of
the si8ners of the letter addressed to Mr.. Sum
ner, is out in a card in which he says 'sBe-
tween Greeley and GRAFT, am unequivocaly
for the latter am one of those who believe
| that it is unwise for the colored men to aban-
don the good old Republican ship in this our
most critical time. She has borne us safely
through the rough seas, when no other aid
was near, and believe she will yet bring us
safely into the harbor OF civil and political
rights. While 1 honor Mr.. Sumner, and am
truly grateful for his many efforts in our be
half, cannot loose sight of the fact that al
the measures introduced by him were made
laws by the Republican party, and have been
enforced by President Grant. In justice to
that party and its nominees, / must give them
my hearty support"
HE Washington Republican having an
nouDced that it would publish all ndmes of
colored men who supported Greeley that might
be sent to it, eleven have responded, seven O
whom signed the letter addressed to Sumner
HORACE GREELEY is said to be hard at work
on new encyclopedia, which he wants to
finish before his inauguration as President of
the United States. But he needn't hurry on
that account
THE following adoption of the Mabel waltz
is very popular in Iowa at present =
Father, may go out and vote %
Yes my child, and freely;
Put on your little hat and coat,
But don't you vote Tor Greeley"
Hon. J. ENos NEFF Is the Democratic cam
didate for Congress il the Fort Wayne Ind.)
district
REPUBLICAN ratification at South Bend on
Saturday, was largely attended, several thous
and being present, with delegations from
Meschawaka, Niles, Michigan City, etc. Amid
enthusiastic cheering Vice-President Colfax
was elected to preside i'll few preliminary
remarks he introduced Senator O. P. Morton,
who SPOKE on the national is5ae one and one
half hours. At the conclusion OF the Senator's
speech Mr.. Colfax was loudly called, and re-
sponded at some length.
THR California Republican Convention ON
Friday nominated full electoral ticket. Gen.
Miller, of the Ala ska Company, and John B.
FELTON,, were ch osen electors at large.
A GRAND Republican meeting was held in
Hudson, St. Croix county, Wis, on Saturday
last, both afternoon and evening. The people
gathered in large numbers, estimated at more
than two thousand. In the afternoon the
crowd was sloquently and effectively addressed
by Hon. Matt H. Carpenter and ex-Gov. Fair
child. The speeches were able and gave great
satisfaction. IL the evening, Senator Carpen-
ter, ex-Gov. Fairchild and Judge i. H. Hum
phrey, made stirring speeches which were re-
ceived with tremendous applause.
The Republicans of Colorado have unani-
mously nominated J. B. Chaffee to Congress
SEVERAL meetings Of colored voters have
been held in pttsburg aud vicinity, at which
resolutions declaring in favor of Grant, despite
Summers advice, have been unanimously
adopted. The colored vote is solid for Grant
in that section.
The colored people Of Obertine, Ohio, also
repudate Sumner, and promise to vote solidly
or Grant.
LOCAL. elections were held in Kentucky on
Monday. AS party lines were not closely
drawn, the result is without significance.
GREELEY is fitting about in Rhode Island.
He is expected to take wing for New Hamp
shire on Wednesday.
| GEN. MORTON G. HUNTER, Republican candi-
date for Congress-, addressed large audience
at Terre Haute, Ind, on Monday evening.
! SENATOR WILSON addressed monster meet
ng in indianapolis on Monday evening. The
wigwam was filed to repletlon, fully one
/ thousand being unable to gain admission.
Besides Mr.. Wilson, Gen. Fennel, Hons J. W.
Gordon and Jesse Horton and J. W. Campbell
made speeches.
THE Republicans of Hardin and the sur
rounding counties held large enthusiastic
meeting at Acldey, Iowa, on Saturday event g,
and a Grant and Wilson club was organized.
/ THE Republicans of the Seventh Michigan
district have renominated O. D. Conger, of
| Port Huron, for Congress.
| GIN. W. S. HILYEAR, Ct New York, spoke at
Louisville, on Tuesday evening, to the Ger
man Grant and Wilson club. A large and at
tractive audience was present.