The New York herald., 1872-07-25

where, reviewing the history of the war, defining
the policy Of the administration and pleading In the
dressed himself to the old Henry Clay wings and
old jackson democrats, and begged them To join
IN the work OF reconstruction and reconciliation.
Inc desired success was not achieved, but he be-
heved that had his advice been followed and had
proper spirit been shown by the republican leaders
IN virginia, the State would have been sooner ad-
nttted into the Union, equal rights would have
been sooner secured, and the republican party
MAJORITY OF 10000 IN VIRGINIA TO-DAY.
Mr.. Wilson then reviewed at length the history OF
the republican party In connection with the Recon-
snd i ss ss Ks kas ses
ne called attention to the provOcation for their
enactment, defended them fully, and asked con-
was the most jealous advocate for the passage
OF those acts. Every act OF the administration In
approval. II democrats had come to take the same
view OF these things they had indeed been con-
yerted. But he thought they were not converted
enforcement Of the old Methodist rule OF probation.
Let the new converts stay six months on prOba-
endorsement Of the Cincinnati platform, OF their
eulogums OF Greeley and OF their admiration for
they win vote for Grant for President and send to
Congress nom this district man who will
VOTE FOR MR. SUMMERS CIVIL RIGHTS.
Great appiause.) Let them elect q republican
Governor and republican Legislature, and per-
haps after all this their right to call themselves
success OF the republican party in November by an
overwhelming majority, and spoke with enthusiasm
siy for 1t still existed, and 1t would vindlcate its
right to existence by future as brilliant as the
past. He took his seat amid great applause.
LETTER FROM AN Ex-GOvERNOR OF SOUTH oARO-
LIMA.
The following letter was received from James L.
Orr, Ex-Governor OF South Carolina-
ANDERSON, s. c., July 20, 1872
arms Sssn S Ion
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make their hostcs against the republican party Of s
not the south with equal pr9priety make their
action towards the North! II were at your meeting
hesitate Sns before 6s determined cast MS against
lican ticket have the honor to be, respectfully
your obedient servant, JAMES L. ORR.
To JOHN W. WALES Richmond.
Speeches were also made by Colonel John r. Pop.
ham and Colonel r. W. Hughes, two of the most
prominent republicans Of the State. Colonel
Hughes was one OF the editors OF the Examiner
during the war, and Is now the republican candi-
date for Congress in the Eighth district There
were over five Thousand negroes present In the
Park during the speaking. Very few whites were
among them, and those not sympathzers.
At the conclusion OF the speaking, which con-
tnued until dark, the vast assemblaRe formed in
procession, and with torches, Chinese lanterns,
music, flags, banners and transparences paraded
the principal streets. The display was mag
nificent one, the grandest political pageant
witnessed in Richmond since the war. There were
several thousand in line while the sidewalks were
thronged all along the line with cOlored people of
all ages and sexes. Everything passed Off quietly.
There was not the slightest disturbance during the
day. and the very best feeling prevailed among all
classes