The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1876-11-02

ing good work. But hear my goodly
Voice, dear Democrats of Andrew coun-
ty, while I briefly compare the status
and tactics OF tho two parties. The ele-
ments composing the Democratic party
In this state are, first, Catholic Irish.
who II in power would abolish our
present public school system. and taz
the people to support their Church and
Scctarian Schools. Second, Copper
heads. who. If in power, would assume
three billion dollars of Southern debt
and tax tho people to pay it. and Third.
Rebels. say Rebels, because only q
few evenings ago the American Flag
over the head quarters of the Republic
can State Central Committee in this
City, was insultcd by Democratic
procession. We can only judge what
they would do, II in power by what
they have done in the past. Oh We Hv-
draheaded "Reformers" for shame sake
desist. "Remove not the ancient land
marks which thy fathers have set" and
these elements are being led by nest
of broken down Politicians and Politi-
cal Dcmagogues. 1t is fact that can't
be denied, that the leading and most
respectable Democratic Orators of the
State, who have heretofore taken the
stump in defence of their party, are this
year as silent as mutcs, and permitting
the campaign to be conducted by a class
of inferior men. Their tactics on ihe
stump is to SANDER and abuse the pres
cnt administration. and brand Republi-
cans generally as pilferers and thieves.
And off the stump. to publish low, dirty,
vulgar, slandering, campaign newspa-
pers to break up Republican meet
ings, and to urge Foreigners to vote
whether legal or not. They are now
natnralizing an average Of one hundred
Foreigners per day in this city, all of
whom will vote the Democratic ticket.
The Republican party here is COM
posed Of but one element, viz: The 10y
al, Intelligent, law abiding citizens Of
all classes OF trade and industry, and
who are being led to victory by the
most able statesmen and orators, OF
good standing and unblemishcd reputa-
ton, that the State affords. Their :ac-
ties are simply to discuss fairly and
manly. They publish. no dirty cam.
paign newspapers. nor try to break up
Democratic meetings by mob force.
Both parties are well organized in ev-
cry county and town throughout the
State, and the contest is already at boil
ing heat. San Francisco is expected to
poll about 5000 votes at the coming
election, which is about one fourth of
the vote of the State, and in all reason
able probability, rs San Francisco goes
SO goes the State. Therefore both par
ties are alive to the fight. They each
have enthusiastic organizations in ev-
cry Ward in the city. The Democrat
ic ward clubs are centered in one main
club, called the Mcclellan Legion
under the auspices of which they ar
range for Mass Meetings, Torchlisht
Professions, sc. Their Mass Meetings
are usually large and enthusiastic. They
have had one Torchlight processio n
which numbered about 1000 people and
was ratherimposing. The Republican
ward clubs all center in one grand or
ganization called the "Hayes Invinci-
bles.", Horticultural Hall is located in
central part Of the city. 1t is about
250 feet long by 1000 feet wide, with a
gallery On each side and will hold about
5000 people. The '.IIayes Invincibles'
have this immense Hall leased Tor the
campaign, which is always open. On
Tuesday evenings regular meetings are
held. The officers Of the club devote
their entire time to its business. 1t has
one good Brass Band engaged for the
season, and u glee club composed
of tour ladies and four gentlemen. all
first class vocalists. Programmes are
distributed to the audience at each Fri.
day evening entertainment, which con-
sisis Of music by the band, addresses by
able orators, campaign songs by the
glee cub, and recitations by promi-
nent lady elocutionists. Who ever
heard Sheridan's ride recited at Dem
ocratic mectings These entertainments
commence at 8 p. m, and long before
that hour the Hall is usually crowded
with people, respectable proportion oi
whom are ladies. On a. stand in the
center of the Hall is perched real live
Eagle, measuring about ten feet from
tip to tip, and frequently, in moments o.
applause and enthusiasm, he flaps hi:
wings at full length as II to say "Hur'
rah for Hayes and Wheeler!" This clut
now numbers over 1000 legal voters,
and is increasing its membership daily
at a rapid rate. AS necessity in form
ing professions, &C., the club is dividet
into Companies, which arc classified il
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alphabetical order and all appear in uni
form. The first company. in forming
procession is tho Artillery 80 men, uni
form red caps trimmed with white blue
red shirts and black pants. Next is thu
Fire Brigade, 100 men. Uniform ret
caps aud capes trimmed with white blue
Next follows the Advance Guard. whicl
s composed OF men six feet and over II
height, and is lSs strong. Uniform
blue. caps :and capes trimmed witt
white and red. with "a. G. Hayes In
vincibles" inscribed In circular form OF
the back Of the caps. and white cham
OILS skin bib aprons. with large blu'
shield on the center trimmed with whit