Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23
Another Ronsing Rally.

the people were addressed by Professor u W.
Iangston, Of Washington, D. G.. Notice Of the
meeting was not given until the afternoon Of the
same day, yet there was large gathering levine
ing the fact that the Republicans Of this vicinity
are awake and can assemble ON short notice.
The Montpelier Cornet Band was In attendance,
and every preparation was made for an enthu-
siastic meeing-it proving to be ~ much 40 a.
any we have had.
Hon. y. r Walton, In few well chosen re-
marks, introduced Professor lang-ton, who was
warmly received, and spoke for an hour and
half We give an abstract " his remarks ~
follows
lie did not forget that he was In Vermont
among free thinking, intelligent people. lie
would speak to them with words Of truth and
sobemess, and hoped his words would be received
in the same spirit as that in which he uttered
them lie did not forget that he was one Of the
four millions Of people who were emancpated
amid the thunder Of the guns Of ue North. Recol-
Letting this, he thanked them for his emancipa-
ton, and for that Of his fellows lie hoped that
none Of his emancipated brethren would cast
vote otherwise than for the best interests Of the
country. People had an idea that negroes were
Republicans from instinct u, was not Repub-
lean from instinct; but It was because he loved
his country and believed that the Republican
party was God-ordained for the preservation Of
liberty and the true principles Of the country IL
Is the party which stands ON the constitution.
The democracy hold that this il a white mans
country, and consider the negro sort Of non
descript But the word ,rhHe Is not in the con-
sttution, and he thanked God for IT, When they
ask him 10 vote, he inquiries into the character Of
the party for which he is asked n vote ~ a. 10
discover II II is the party which has at heart the
welfare Of the nation lie said the democratic
party is in favor Of slavery in favor OF secession
and rebellion They gave no sympathy to Lin
coin in his work Of freeing tie slaves On the
other hand, the Republican party defends the
Liberty Of all men they ame into power cor that
purpose.
II the democratic party have reformed. let us
have the evidences Of IL. Look at the st Louis
Convention and see how the slave oigarchy Of
the South controlled matters there Read Til
dens letter--read the party plationn--and see
what evidences Of reform you find What will
happen II Gilden il elected? The South will say
To the government that they have been deeply
wronged, aud will claim payment for what they
lost Tilden will reply" Certainly you -hall
have payment for all the damages You have sus-
tanned ben Hill will say to Tilden. IL like
your doctrines and your way Of doing things
Now then, Mr.. Tden, am going 10 take Georgia
out Of the Union And Mr. Iilden will be per-
fectly acquiescent, and wish the rebel success in
his operations. Tden is DESTROYS that the South
em people should control the negroes, and thinks
II would be better So The speaker said he loved
the -o-called "carpet-baggers for the good they
had doue. They we're the greatest blessing the
North had ever sent TO the South They had
done a great deal to elevate the negro-had stood
many times between him aud the mob. But all
the bloodshed-al the treasure expended-will
have been in vain il the democrats come into
power. lie had no fear that the people would
make su-h a change There is no such retro
erosion, with such leaders as Blaine aud Car
field to battle for the cause in the halls Of Con-
gress He was satisfied with Hayes lie declared
him 70 be good mana strong mana brave
man with Hayes living, we can't go back at
all. lie will lead Us onward to victory.
As to the currency question, he said he loved
the greenbacks. Why Because behind them
stands the pledge Of the best nation on the earth
the pledge that they shall be redeemed. What
were the democrats crying for, II not imitation?
Is that a " change Of system We have the best
banking system in the world, and no thanks to
the democrats for it, either There is no failure
10 this system The democrats want To go back
10 shinplasters--the greatest curse the country
ever had. II they want change Of system, oil
reform, why didn't they inaugurate 1t in the
House? Bat they have damaged and hindefed
the departments Of government, and put off tn,
payment OF honest debts. Put them into powe
and see what they will do. They have neve
originated one fundamental thought or principle
which would be Of advantage to the people-anC
why? Because they don't read anything-they
don't know anything-they can't say anythin.
but reform =! How do they reform2 Thel
put Union soldiers out Of office, to put conieder
ates in. lie gave the component elements Of tn,
democratic party ignorance. hatred Of th'
negro. sympathy with the rebels, etc.
What can you say against the Republican party
What capacity, ability and fidelity had beer
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