The daily gazette., 1876-11-02
Local Politics.
MEETING IN SOUTH wILMINGToN-TH
JEFFERSON CLuR MEETING

JEFFERSON CLUB MEETING.
Last night a rousing meeting of the
Second Ward Democracy, was held over
in South Wilmington. The flute band
furnished music and the greatest enthu-
siasm prevailed.
The meeting was called to order by
Col. Robert III. Taylor, on whose mott on
the following officers were elected
President-Joshua Baker
Vice Presidents-Wm.L L. Gilbert, j Jacob
Brown, VIM. Silly, Smith Hewitt, Jas.
Christy' Samuel Ferris, Joseph Bradford
Owen Palmer, Hugh Sweeney, Daniel
Urmy, James Quinn.
Secretaries-S. Townsend, John Moore,
Henry Keinley, John r. Duntze, r. Fitz-
patrick, VIM. Kelley, II. b. McIntire and
John Hewitt.
Geo. Gray, Esq, of New Castle, was
first introduced and responded in an elo-
quent and effective speech, He depicted
the present business depression Of the
country which was the legitimate result
of Republican misrule and showed how
absolutely necessary was the election of
Saml j. Tilden, in order that confidence
in business circles may be restored, and
the shameless corruptions of the Repub-
hcan administration reformed and cor
rected.
Mr.. Gray's speech was vigorously ap-
plauded and he was enthusiastically
cheered at its conclusion.
Alexander Cooper, Esq, also of New
Castle followed Mr. Gray in an able and
mastery address. He portrayed the evils
and corruptons of Grantism and showed
how urgent was the necessity for an en-
tire change of national administration
He also commended the excellence of
our county ticket, and urged its hearty
support.
Mr. Cooper was also loudly applauded
and cheered, and when he concluded the
meeting adjourned with ringing cheers
for the Democratic National, State and
County ticket.
THE JEFFERSON CLUB MEETING.
At a largely attended meeting of the
Jefferson Club. last night, Henry C. Tur-
ner, ESD, made an interesting and effec-
tive address, which was vigorously ap-
plauded. Afterwards business meeting
of the club was held, when large num-
Der of persons enrolled their names for
the purpose of turning out with the JEFF.
ferson in the parade tomorrow night.
POLITICAL MENTION.
Hon. Thomas f, Bayard will address a
Democratic meeting in Chester, Pa, this
evening. On Saturday night he will
address the Democracy of New Castle.
This evening grand Democratic rally
will be held at Toys Tavern, Rising Sun
when addresses will be delivered by
George Gray, H. G, Turner and Harry
Sharpley, Esqs.
The Williams Club will meet at their
headquarters, at o'clock, sharp, tonight
to attend this meeting. They will be ac-
companied by the Rokeby Cornet band
Other campaign clubs will also attend.
The Terrapin club will meet at the
Democratic Headquarters this evening
at 5.45 o'clock, sharp, for the purpose Of
visiting Chester, and participating in the
meeting and procession in that city.
A grand Democratic meeting will be
held at the Black Horse Hotel, Front and
Justison streets, on Saturday evening
next. Addresses will be delivered by
Mayor Whitley, Gen. VIM. Reynolds
| Chas. D. Crutchfield, Walter Cummins
III. G. Turner, Esqs. and others.
All persons intending to participate
with the jefferson Democratic Club, IL
| the parade on the Sd inst, will meet a
headquarters, Bradford Building, thii
| evening, at o'clock for drill. Thoma
| r. L ally, Marshal.