Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-09-16

W1therS and Daniel by large, decisive and
triumphant majority, and are resolved to do their
duty to aid in effecting that result The nitiato-
ry steps towards efecting thorough organiza-
ton were taken last week, in both wards of the
city, and the meeting held for the purpose of
forming clubs were of such character to
cheer the hearts of all, as they clearly indicated
that the spirit Of the Conservatives was aroused
and gave earnest of the manly and patriotic SER
vice they would render in this canvass.
On Wednesday night, the Conservatives of
the LIST Ward assembled in Fireman's Hail.
Gen. John Echols, as Superintendent of that
Ward called the meeting to ORDER and explained
the object of the meeting. On motion of P. B.
Hoge VIM. German was elected President of
the club. and on motion of Gen. Echols, A. S.
Mauzy was elected Secretary. On motion, a
committee of FIVE was appointed,-t which the
President and Secretary should be added
whose duty it should be to draft a constitution
and bylaws for the government of the Club and
to solicit membership. The President appointed
the following: P. B. Hoge, T. j. Crowder, R.
w. Burke, Jas. Ker, and Gen. John Echols.
1t being observed that Gen. Jno. E. Roller,
late State Senator from the Rockingham Dis
trict was in the Hail. Gen. Echols, on behalf of
the Conservatives present, expressed the hope
and wish that Gen. Roller would favor the audi
ence with some remarks and tell them what they
might expect the great county of Rockingham to
do in this contest. Being then loudly called for,
Gen. Roller responded, and delivered BRIEF bat
good, speech, in which he said that Rockingham
would in this contest do her whole duty.
S. Travers Phillips then announced that Mr..
Henry B. Tompkins of Savannah Georgia was
in the Hall, who lived for some time under Rad
ical rule, and could speak of its horrors from
sad experience The audience thereupon called
upon him for speech. He then arose and COM
menced by saying that the call was as unexpect-
ed as it was fattering. He soon showed that he
was an excellent speaker, and his description of
the manner in which the Radicals ruled his State,
when they were in power, was deeply interest
ing They got them out of power by thorough
organization and hard unceasing labor during
the canvass, and said the Conservatives of this
State should organize their forces thoroughly
and work, work, work, till sunset on the uay of
election.
After these gentleman from abroad had spoken,
able and patriotic addresses were delivered by
Gen. Echols. Maj. Thos G. Elder, Capt. as.
Bumgardner, Jr., and s. Travers Phillips, after
which the meeting adjourned to meet on next
Friday night to complete the organization of the
Club.
The Conservatives Of the End Ward met in
the Town Hall on the next night-Thursday-
for the purpose Of organizing Club for that
Ward VIM. A. Burke, as Superintendent Of
that Ward, called the meeting to order and ex-
planned its object. On motion of W. 81. II.
Lynn, Capt. j. g. Marquis was elected Presi-
dent, and on motion of w. A. Burke, Chas. w.
S. Turner was elected Secretary. On motion,
the President appointed committee of five to
report constitution and by. laws for the govern
ment Of the club to which the President and
Secretary should be added. He appointed the
following: w. Fl. Il. Lynn, j. A. Armentrout
j. M Hardy, Maj. FL. M. Bell and Capt. j. H.
Waters.
In response to calls, Hon. A. II. II. Stuart,
Hon. r. O. Mills, member of Congress from
Texas Gen. John Echols, Maj. Thos. G. Elder
and Capt. JAS Bumgardner. Jr., delivered able,
eloquent and patriotic speeches.
The facts given by Hon. Mr.. Mills concerning
the suferings inflicted upon the citizens of Texas
by the Radicals whilst they were in power in
that State were startling and amazing, and if
they could be made known or he could be heard
in all parts of this State, it would certainly add
many thousands to the Conservative majority on
the day of election. We hope that, as he will
be here for some time, he will favor our people
with number of speeches.
Virginians do not appreciate how much evil
they have escaped by retaining the government
of the State in Conservative hands, till they lear
Intelligent men from other Southern States less
fortunate describe the horrors of Radical rule
If Vrginans act wisely, they will never give
the Radicals an opportunity to ruin their State
Their duty now is to do all within their pow
to swell the Conservative majority to many
thousands in November next. Nothing should
be allowed to keep any one from the polls
Every vote should be polled. Conservative
: votes are more precious than rubies and should
all be collected in the ballot boxes on the day
of election. They will constitute the treasure
and be the means of the salvation of Virginia.
REV. MOSES d. HoGE, d. Don Sunday
evening last, this distinguished pulpit orator
preached an eloquent and excellent sermon in
the Presbyterian church of this place. The
text was, 'FoILoso thou me- being the command
of Christ to Simon Peter, as recorded in the
22nd verse of XXI chapter of the Gospel accord
ing to ST. John. His subject was, What it is to
follow Christ, and How we shall follow Him.
He must first be recognized. and it was love
which enabled us to recognize Him. as it was
''that disciple whom Jesus loved," who said unto
Peter, ut IS the Lord" when the other 'disci-
pies knew not that it was Jesus" who stood on
the shore at the sea of Tiberias.
We can see nothing Alright unless we see
Christ-canno OF understand Providence, nor read
the Bible Alright unless we recognize Christ and
can say, as st. John said, ut is the Lord" It
is the loving heart which follows. and it is the
eye of the heart which recognizes Christ.
To follow Jesus is to live, speak and act just as
He would do under similar circumstances He
must be followed persistenty and continuously
to the end of the journey of life, however great
the obstacles to be overcome or the trials to be
borne, or the temptations to be resisted.
From the same pulpit in the morning, the
Pastor of the church, Rev. VIM. E Baker,
preached, to a large congregation, an excellent
sermon, for which his recent visit to Euro pc
suggested felicitous illustrations
GRAND MASS MEETINGS AT STAUNToN.-On
the Goth of this month, the citizens of this Coun-
ty will have the pleasure of hearing both Gen
Kemper and Col. Withers at this place The
appointment for Col. Withers to speak here at
that time was made some weeks ago. and since
then the Executive Committee have made an
appointment for Gen. Kemper also to speak here
at that time.
Evarv Conservative in the COnntv who con