The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-04

steadily increasing, and had reached point far
beyond that whioh some Of their own ablest
ins Ths sa ea 20 osT n9 Ssnosa,on
to retrench. The efforts Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives to cut down expenditures were
thwarted bv the Republican Senate, and the
proposed economy Of the Heformers was made
the occasion OF sneer on the part Of Republi-
cans through the campaieo. 70 elect them,
therefore, was to continue the existing state OF
anars.
Mr.. Wells then ridiculed the position OF the
Republicans regarding the financial question In
this canvass. Hs spuke Of the revenue laws,
criticised the decisions OF the Secretary OF the
Ires:nry and told some smus,ng s,oriss, VIII
The fnct was that thu Secretary was managing po-
litical matters down South with so much ENERGY
that he was unable to attend to his own busi-
ness. The nrst move In the dii cotton OF Reform
and change was the election OF Samuel j. III
den. When that was first accom- plished no
would aid in bringing back the country to whore
II was In better times, but there could
be no prosperity without a change; tor
the Republican party during the past fifteen
years OF Its existence had shown no sympathy
with com mercial freedom. Tho speaker then
merchs,n under ihe RepubiIcap Revenue uH laws.
Ii was absurd for Mr.. Evarts and Mr.. Schurz to
come before an Intelligent audience and al
vooate toe continuance in power OF the
Republican party. The political storm that
was now gathering would clear the political at
mosphere, and after that storm ceased men
would breathe freer, because there would be re-
stored to the atmosphere that freedom OF prin-
cple and policy by which alone popular freedom
The applause as Mr.. Wells took his seat beg
gsrs description. The vast assembage, seem
inRly with one accord, rose to their feet, men
stood on the seats waving their hats, and their
cheering drowned even the blar q OF trumpets.
Now and again tho cheering ceased. only to be
renewed and intensified. until II died away Ut
last from sheer exhaustion Of lung power. Quiet
having been restored, the Chairman introduced
MIR. James 5. Tbsyer.
At the outset Mr.. rhayer craved. and certainly
needed. the sympathy of hts audience in follow
ing such an exhaustive ADDRESS as that Of Mr.
Wells. He, however, could briDg words
OF oneer from the northern and west
ern parts OF the State. They we're now as
snred not only OF victory but overwhelming
victory. The old Democracy are In the field
and seeing their unbroken lines Is enough to
place the result beyond question. but another
and refreshing sign Ia the penitential humor of
tue Republicans. They are beating their breasts.
acknowledging their sins. and Offering the
quaint petition Of "a little more time to
show form the fruits meet for repen-
tance." 1t has been decided. however.
that their penance Is not to be dono
In the enjoymens Of official emolumeIt. They
will be treated to a lentcn feast snd Will expate
In leannoss the sins OF their days Of arrogance
una peculation. tApplause.l The Empire state
OF the South has sent us word that Georgia 10
Democratic Dv 10000 The Empire State OF the
North on Tuesday next will return the compli-
Inent and go 10000 Detter.