The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-09-21
THE CAMPAIGN.
A DAY Of JubiIee at elenrilIe.

Friday. The l1th inst, was great
day at Gleuyille. In addition to its
being the first day oftho Circuit Court,
Colonel Wilson, the Democratic cundi.
date for Congress, and other orators,
were advertised to speak there. Aud
to crown all, along came q circus show,
The town was crowded with people
the gathering being much the largos,
that had assembled in Glenyille since
tho "lute difficulty"
AbOutlOl o'clock the crowd repaired
to the Court House-the meeting was
called to order, and Colonel Wilson was
introduced TO the people by Mr., Lively,
1t is impossible for US to do justice to
the magnificent address delivered by
Mr.. Wilson, aud we shall not DO his
effort the INJUSTICE of presenting sy-
nopsis Of il to our readers. 1t was
complete, crushing and unanswerable.
For nearly two hours be held the large
crowd completely cbtranced. His or
raignmept Of the Republican party
pre- ented that organization in its true
light; and no took caro- to quote only
from their own record. Beginning
with tho history of Republican politics
10 the United States. he traced Its
record down to the present time. show.
ing their reckless disregard of law or
propriety. and their ruthless attacks
upon the liberties Of the people,
He referred at length to the plan
laid down at Wheeling by Governor
Stevenson, that ";n this contest Ma.
tiOnal politics should be put into the
background" and the speaker ex-
posed this thin attempt to distract the
attention Of tho people from the great
issues now before the country. He
proved from the records that the Re.
publican party were pledged to pass
the Civil Rights Bill, and showed that
they knew defeat stared them in tue
face in this State if they advocated it
here. They would vote for it, if elect.
cd, as they had voted for other iufamies
which they had solemuly pledged them.
selves to oppose il the past.
Tho vast crowd we're shocked by the
showing Of misrule and extravaganza
presented to them; aud almost every
one that heard the speech loudly pro.
iessed their intention to drive from
power, 50 far Us they were able, the
cornorants who were destroying the
free institutions bequeaihed to US By
tue fathers.
Mr.. Wilson was followed in brief
speech by Mr.. Robert r. Fleming who
personated General Golf. He said be
was authorized to state that General
Golf was opposed to tho Civil Rights
Bill /; and made tho best defence Of
Rudicalism, in a national point Of
view, that could possibly be offered.
But it was easy to sec that Mr.. Elem.
ing was out Of bis elamcat. Usually a
bright orator. the word, fell from bis
tongue as il he had to forcethem /; aud
after speaking a few minutes he ended
by a very graceful declaration that
Colonel Wilson was an able gentleman,
worthy Of the position to which he as.
pred and that he knew in the event
Of his election, the District would be
well and faithfully represented. 1t
was thought in Glenyiilo that Mr..
Fleming illustrated in bis own porson
the old story Of Damon and Pythius.
So strong was the regard Of tue latter
for the former. that DO offered his own
life for his friend; and it appears that
Mr.. Fleming, actuuted by like lonora.
bic motives, would sacrifice much that
men hold dear il behalf Of his friend,
General Golf.
Colonel Wilson replied in brief and
good naturcd reply; and after dispers.
ing as chat before tho wind tue lame
arguments Of Mr. Fleming. be paid a
most elegant tribute to bis opponent
aud to Mr.. Fleming.
This was a gathering long to DO 70.
membered. Both sides had oil the
timo they asked; fair play and the
most extreme courtesy prevailed; the
issues were discussed in sn able and
dignifed manner, aud the utmost good
feeling prevailed. The Democratic
banner Is more firmly fixed than ever 10
Gilmcr county and may it ever float
proudly, the ensign of liberty and good
government.