The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-08-07
REPUBLICANS ORGANIZING.
Large, and Enthusiastic Meeting
In lie sixth Ward Sat.
F ~ turday Night.

Hr III INC blKLu vthEA BStAls
turday Night.
Addresses by q. ID. Hubbard, Jn0.
A. Hutchinson and DIR.
Updegraii.
Despite the threatening weather OF
evening, the Republicans of
Wheeling turned out en- masse and at
Tended the meeting in the Sixth Ward.
The Hayes and Wheeler Guards OF The
First, Seventh, Third and Fourth Wards
and colored club marched in procession
to the place Of meeting, accompanied by
four bands ofmusic. There were proba-
bly, about four hundred men jn line, max
Ing a very creditable display indeed. A
platform, erected on 31st street,
near the La Belle Mill, for the aecommo-
Ilatiop Of the speakers, was ,gaily, decor
ated withssbanners and Chinese lanterns,
with a very happy effect. By the time
the procession arrived, a crowd estimat-
ed at from 1000, to 1900 in number had
gathered about the platform.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
Geo. Linch, who nominated for chairman
Hon. A! B. CALDWELL Mr.: Caldwell was
unanimously chosen 10 preside, after
which Mr.. James D. Stanton was elected
Secretary. A committee OF five gentle.
men from the Fifth and Sixth wards was
then appointed for the purpose Of organ.
izing a Hayes and Wheeler club. The
committee IL as follows: Geo. P. Linch,
q. &. Murdoch, Jacob Kemple, J. d.
Stanton, Theo. Keller. The committee
will receive the names Of those desiring
to join the club, and call a meeting at an
early day for organization.
This business having been disposed Of
Hon. G. D. Hubbard was introduced and
delivered brief but forcible and effect
i've address. Mr.. 1fubbardS remarks
which did not occupy more than ten min.
utes, were received with enthusiasm by
tho crowd. He spoke Of the connection
OF the Democratic party with the public
schools, eulogized in very strong Language
the gentlemen composing the Republican
State ticket, and concluded by introduc'
ing to the audience our candidate foi
Attorney General, ~ -ao"
JoKRA. HUTCHINSON, ESQ.
Mr.. Hutchinson, upon coming forward
was greeted with u burst Of applause
which made the welkin ring. He pre-
faced his remarks by. saying that the, con
test, commenced Between opposing par
ties and policies, for supremacy, sum
mons the people 10 politicaiinquiries ant
investigations. The Republican anC
Democratic parties have nominated thell
leaders-avowed their principles-anc
call upon US for earnest support. Be
tween theset parties apd platforms, eled
ton must be made. One or the 'othei
must govern this country. One or thu
other must administer the governmental
affairs OF the people. One must be takcr
Ind the other left. n
After faithful examination, wha
shall he our choice? And how shall w
make It? Shall it be the choice OF pat
riotism-of intelligence-of a calm anC
fair consideration OF the record and his
tory Of these parties? Are veto beguidet
by our informed judgments, quickened BY
conscientious convictions OF duty; bount
BY the obligations Of honor-buoyed By
faith and hope in those just maxims o
free government, which this Centennial
year, with It's fruits and glorics Of power
and progress, make doubly dear TO Vi
as American citizens? Or shall we heet
the dictates Of passions, take counsel O
our ,prejudices, decide the most momen
tous questions Of the hour Us we cros'
the threshhold Of our nations second cen
tury, in the midst Of bitterness and hate
in The spirit Of vengeiul recrimination
The election We shall make concerns
all the people; every man, every business
is to be affected. We are to choose lik,
men Of business-wisely, prudently
Claiming our suilrages, the two politica
parties bid us look into their history, in
yestigate their respective titles to oul
support. Each wants our confidence
Which should receive il? Each pro
claims reform, each presents its plan, ant
the distinguished citizen selected 10 exc
cute its plan. EVERY tree il known b.
It's fruit This is the test OF the ages
Unjust be ours. A party SO cxtravagan
in It's wordiness and promises Of reform
qontrasted with its antecedents, is like
Sheridans bankrupt, who .discrediu
his note by Offering too much &c
curity. The oft.repeated word "Reiorm'
by that party creates the suspicion tina
the word really means nothing but re
heated Fraud. "The devil can cit,
Scripture for his purposen-so the Dem
ocratic party can make broad its plylac
teriss. and for a show make long prayer
and thank God II is not and nevcriha
been like other parties, and its Chic
Apostle can say, t'It is not !, but tn
idea OF Reform, which | represent"
Who Is tho Red Riding Hood, to b
deceived into complacency and devourcC
by the rayenous wolf disguised in the oil
woman's clothes? What is the histor,
and the antecedents OF the Democrat
party? When and in what House o
Refnpe and Correction did IL become Re
formed9 Who ANAL tell us The time nm,
Mace If ia sudden conversion TO pse,lio
t;obt and trnth? Who Of nil The angel
mi min;sters Of grase. was That BENIGN
III osetwbicL gayef n 4 nav lila n nav
bir,b% Was tbs great transaction don,
m tho road 10 Damascus when Il rage
with hatred, malice and every evil thing
breathed ont threatenings and slaughter
SsaiSst ali Who loved freedom Bette
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