Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-11
GRAND CONSERVATIVE RALLY.
Able and Eloquent Speeches by Gen.
Kemper and Maj .DOOley-Remarks

by MeSSrS. stuart anu Delaplaue.
If the idea had been entertained that the re-
suit of the recent State elections had depressed
the enthusiasm of our people, or IN any way
abated their ardor in the cause Of Conservatism
and reform, it was dispeed by the demonslra-
ton last night, when, notwithstanding the un-
favorable change that took place in the wealth
er, in the afternoon, and the cold blasts that
came from the Northwest one OF the largest
best conducted and at the same time, most en-
thusiastic meetings of the campaign, was held
in the new market building
John B. Slnoot, County Superintendent, pre-
sided, and introduced as the first speaker Gen.
Jas. L. Kemper. of Madison, who made one otthe
finest speeches that has been heard here, or
elsewhere. for long time. He secuted the idea
of giving up anything because Ct the reported
triumphs Of the Radicals 10 Pennsylvania aud
Ohio and said that he felt like the old Roman.
who. after Hannibal with his victorious armies
had encampcd near the great and proud capl
tai, mounted the walls OF the city, aud viewing
the camping ground Of the enemy, purchased
and paid dcwn il good gold the full value OF
the land occupied by the foe; and he thanked
God that If there was one man 10 the audience
who felt like succumhlng no drop OF the blood
of such an one coursed through his veins, Gen.
X. reviewed the politlca! situation since lS63.
and showed that Virginia inaugurated the great
reform movement when Gov. Walker, who had
been Republican, was taken up.aud with hun
such glorious victory had been achieved. La
reference to The record Of Mr.. Greeley, the
sneaker said that he thought the question OF
record had been settled more than eighteen hun
dred wears ago. and cited the parable OF the Is,
raclite who fell among thieves and was robbed
and wounded, and left for dead, and but for the
assistance of one of the desplsed Samarltans,
would have died Two of the unfortunate man
own blood cast religion, aud politics had
rassed By and left him to his fate, aud it was
reserved for man whose record was OF the
worst possible description, to come forward and
extend helping hand TO rescue from The Jaws
of death him who the ''scalawagS OF that day
had deserted and gone over TO the other
side. Gcn. X, in reference to the Louisville
nominee, said that he was reminded OF the good
old man who had to labor hard all the week
and 'dispcuse the gospel on Sunday, aud who
had but two oxen upon which he relied tor the
m ans to plough; when unfortunately one day
one of the aforesaid oxen laid down and died,
=
hi, distress his wife reminded him that on each
Sunday he taught his people that the Lord
gave and the Lord takcth away; blessed be the
name Of the Lord, and urged him to apply his
own teachiug. Well, said he, it is SO, but
what use the Lord can make OF that Que blind,
half starved and decrepid old OK, | can't I'M
dcr>tand: and said the speaker, | cannot, tor
the life of me, see what Mr. James Lyons and
his coadiutors want to bring Mr.. o Conor in-
70 the field for The speech abounded in eo-
uuent flights, happy citations sound reasoning
and convincing arguments, and although the
sneaker Iabored under indspoSition, was deliver
ed with spirit and animation, elicitng frequent
bursts OF applause, and producing most graft.
flying effect.
Mr. Smoot then introduced Major j. H.
Doolcv. of Richmond city, who commenced his
speech by saying that in addressing an audience
he liked for them to see him, and did not like
his view of them obstructed BY stand. 1t was
the same he said, with the United States Gov
ernmeut; he did not like the return OF Virginia
to her former position and Influence to- be OBJ
structed by harsh and arbitrary laws. This was
his first visit to Alexandria, and although he
was a stranger to them, there Was yet bond
between them; he and they being residents of
the same State, and actuated BY the same de-
sire-the overthrow OF the Radical party. lie
reviewed the acts Of the Federal administration,
and showed how ruthless y all the safeguards
guaranteed by the Constitution and the laws
had been invaded for the purpose of perpetu-
atipe Gen. Grant in power. He gave extracts
from the letters aud papers of VIM Lloyd CARR
son, Secretary Boutwell,, Morton. Conkllng aud
others. to show the animuS by which the Radl-
cal party was actuated in the campaign, and
how little the South had 10 expect from con-
tinuation of Gen. Grants administration
He took the State Of Louisiana and de.
picted the former prosperity that had
existed there, and then gave a graphic and
touching account Of the desolatl0n that existed
there now. 1t was the same with South Caro-
lima: all her Offices We're filed with carpet bag
gers. thieves and adventures. His review of
Gen Grants personal shortcomings was most
scathing. He concluded by urging the audience
to vote solidly for Horace Greeley, who prom.
ised to inaugurate better state OF things and
a return to constitutional government. Mr..
Dooleys speech was an able and impressive one
and made decided and lasting impression.
upon his audience He has every attribute
that is essential for successful public speaker.
His manner is calm and deliberate; his delivery
good, aud if his speech of last evening is a fair
sample. he possesses oldtoIlcal powers IN no
ordinary degree.
At the close of Maj D.'s remarks, loud calls
being made for Mr. 5. c. Neale, that gentle
man came forward, but on account Of the
weather, the lateneSs of the hour, and the able
speeches to which the audience had been treat
ed, besides suffering from an affection of his
throat, apologized for not responding, but
promised that on another occasion, at an early
day, he would take pleasure in addressing his
fel!ow-citizens upon the issues of the campaign,
in which he felt so deep an interest.
COL G. Il. Stuart, in response to calls, made
some humorous remarks, causing great mcrri-
ment, but Interpreting them with much good
advice, especially in reference to the import
ance of preserving, intact, the Conservative
organization in Virginia, and continuing the
control of the State in the hands of our own
people. He contended that the South having
made the advance in the effort for perfect re-
Cancellation in taking up Republican like Mr.
Greeley, that the good people throughout the