Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-26
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER &C. 1873.
POLITICAL.

ence being one or the largest ana most respect
able that has assembled in this city for years,
and the speeches delivered on the occasion
eminenty worthy of the men and the cause for
which they are so nobly battling.
Mai. John w. Daniel, of Lynchburg, was
first introduced to the meeting BY Capt. James
NJ. Steuart, who took the place of MIR. John
B. Smoot chairman of the County Committee,
who is absent from the city, and for more than
an hour and half did he command the undivid-
ed attention, and elicit the frequent applause,
of the large audience.
Mai. D. took as bis theme the Radical plat
for,u and the Lynchburg speech of Mr.. Il, W.
Hughes, and clearer expose of the talacies, 10
consistencies and deceitfulness OF both has not
been heard in this, or any other campaign. 1t
would be 40 act of injustice to the speaker to
attempt synopsis Of his remarks, and we re-
frain from even an attempt. be INDUCED IN
no clap-trap or Ad captandum argument, but
dealt with facts, and adduced conclusions that
must have carried conviction to the minds OF
all who are not blinded by prejudice. AS an
orator Major Daniel has few, if any, superlors
in the State, and his effort last night fully
equalled the aDticipations of his hearers Ills
manner of dealing with statistics relieved them
of all "dryness, and by his ability and style
he infused even into the figures high degree
of interest, while his occasional apt anecdotes
lent piquancy to the argument, and his frequent
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his audience. His comparison OF the candl-
dates of the two parties was most damaging to
those on the Radical side, and the contrast with
the Conservative leaders showed the eminent
fitness of the latter for the positions for which
they have been nominated, and the necessity
of their election for the continued prosperity
and future advancement of Virginia. 1t Is
hardly necessary to say that his illusions to the
llth and 18th Virginia regiments, that had
marched side by side, and fought so CALAMITY
on so many battle fields, during the late war,
were received with rounds Of applause, and the
recital of the noble deeds of Kemper and With
ers in the field, and Daniel in the councils of
the State drought down the house. The
speech was truly great one, calm and dlspas,
sionate, yet forceable and convincing and must
do good.
Upon the conclusion of Maj Daniels speech
ex Gov William Smith, Of Fauquier, was
called for, and though the hour was late, and
as he said, the whole ground had been so ably
and thoroughly gone over, yet enthused by the
occasion, and feeling such deep interest in the
success of the cause, he proceeded for short
time to exhort the people to renewed exertions
to save the State and keep the control OF Its
affairs in the hands of those who will continue
to administer them for the good of all. lie
warned his hearers of the impending danger
of continuance of Radical supremacy in the
country, and depicted the evils to result from
the head-lopg course now being pursued by
the leaders of that party, and contended that
unless there is return to the principles OF
government as laid down by the fathers of the
Republic, anarchy and despotism will sure
ly follow. At all hazards, he wanted Virginia
saved from Radical misrule, and the admins
tration Of the State government kept in the
hands of the people of the State, who are IN
the majority, and who know how to govern for
the welfare of all. He was opposed to the ig-
norant, lead by cunning adventures, obtaining
sway over the destinies Of the old Common
wealth. The remarks of Gov. Smith were we'll
received, and he was frequently interrupted by
applause. He said though he had to acknow
ledge the effects of age upon his physical con-
dition, yet his heart beat as warmly, and his
will was as vigorous now for the fray as in the
days of his youth, and right nobly is he battling
for the cause, in the success of which We are
all so deeply interested.
At the conclusion of Gov Smiths remarks
the meeting adjourned.
It's proper here to state that COL L. B.Tay-
lor, canvasser Of this Senatorial District, who
was announced to address the meeting was on
the stand, but was suffering go from a recent
neuralgia attack, that he was unable to speak.
He will address his fellow citizens here at an
early day.
AS stated in yesterdays Gazette, Governor
Walker was unable to be present. having been
called suddenly to Philadelphia on Tuesday last,
on business, and was not able to reach here in
time for the meeting.
Carkson band entertained the meeting with
some very beautiful music, and everything pass.
ed off 10 the most agreeable manner There
were good many colored men 10 the audience
who listened with marked attention to the
speakers.
The Conservative voters of King George are
requested to meet at the Court House on Oc-
tober 3D. Court day. Nominations Of Com
monwealth's Attorney, Treasurer, Sheriff and
Superintendent of the Poor will then be made.
Messrs 4. M. Braxtou, Jno. Critcher,
Chas Herndon and B. B. Douglas will ad-
dress the citizens of King George next Court
day.
Mr.. James B. Sener, member Of Congress