National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-14
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LITTER FROM ANNAPOLIS.

ICorrespSndenee Of The National Republican,
ANNAPOLIS, Nov. Is, 1874.
The iubilant Democrats had a large jollihcatiOn
meeting here last night. It was preceded by
fine torchlight procession, abundant in transpar-
encies, monuments, ships and other devices. The
notices were generally Of moderate character,
and very free from any personalities. Among
them were: ssNo More Soldiers at the Polls"
ITO Let to a Democrat, the White House in
Is5e." "Ours is White Mans Country "The
People Grant no Third Term" General Butler
came in for large share Of motto derisiOn. The
procession under the leadership Of Colonel Black,
chief marshal and the following assistants, A. W.
Wells, John F. Elliott, W. +; Tucker, James
King, made the circuit Of the town, many private
residences of which, with the Executive mansion
and State house, were handsomely Illuminated,
and returned 70 the front Of the City hotel where
q meeting was organized BY Dr.. J. Randolph
The following were the ofheers: President, Gov.
q. S. Welch, John H. Thomas, Arthur Martin,
Sprigg HarWOod, 5. T. Mccullough, A. w. Wells,
VIM. 4. Iglehart, VIM. II. Luck, Jas. W. Allen,
DIR. Chase Green and HARDWOOD Iglehart; seere-
tariet, John T. Z. Hyde, John Ireland and Ferdi-
nsnd Mullan.
Governor Groome made a brief opening speech,
and expected 4 Democratic President in 1879.
Hon. s. S. Cox said that the last election was
verdict for honest government. He said We had
interests Of the republic are bound up with the
Democratic party.
Colonel B. A. Jameson said the Democrattc
party had been the party Of the people. II Is the
party that brought the country TO its former pros
Mr.. George Cotton said that two years ago
things were against Us. The horses had the cpl
zOote and we could not get TO the polls, but this
year the niggers had the epizootie. daughter
The speaker elso sang original song, and after
repealed calls rendered eliza Jane"
Hon L. ]. Henlkle, Cingressman-eleei, ad-
dressed the meeting next, ind sad he supposed
the reason why he received such large minority
in the eighth district OF this county was on ae-
count Of some cabbage seed he had sent down
there. He said the role Of Annapolis pleased him
most Of all. He told them that ne could not say
what the Forty fourth Congress would do he
would say they would not pass supplemental
civil rights bill and make mixed schools.
W. F. Tucker, ESQ.,, closed the meeting.
The Fifth regiment band, Professor Adam II
eel leader, furnished the music. Several intend
ed speakers failed te address the meeting, among
them Mr.. Alfred Carr, Of Baltimore.
An unfortunate accident happened while the
procession was en- route. The horse of Mr.. A. w
Wells backed upon aud tripped the horse of Col
VIM Black which fell With HIS rider under him
Col. Blacks shoulder, and probably his elbow
MI. Arnuger was seriously hurt In a fracas al
Mt. Zion crossroads in this county on Saturday
last, and now lies In pLeeariouse condition
Thos. Sharp, eolored, Is under arrest, CHARGED
with doing It.
IN the second degree In this county, sentences
70 eight years In the penitenuary. X.