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back candidate for Congress, was intro
dused to the audience by Mr.. J; B. Camp
bell, after which ne entertained his hearers
in three hours speech. It was a notice.
able fact; that Iii this speech Col. Joties
had softened down considerably; in fact,
he pidnibed the financial plank Of The
Democratic platform, save and except in
his pc, theory of absolute noneS! He
spoke in he utmost good huirsGr, and
seemed strongly impressed with tie idea of
suiting his speech to the occasitn. Jones
has large Number Of warm supporters in
that section; who expressed themselves well
pleased with his remarks:
AT the conclusion of JoneS' speech,
DINNER
was announced, and the audience re-
paired to the tables and did ample justice
to the good things set so temptingly before
them.
AT 3 o'clock speaking was announced as
again in order, and Major Campbell, mas
ter Of ceremonies, introduced to the audi
ence, Capt. J.. NJ. Williams, Democratic
nominee for the Legislature, who delivered
n fine speech, Democratic in the strictest
sense Of the word.
He commenced by saying that he was
not politician, but that he was true
Democrat; that he planted himselfs quarely
upon the Austin platform, and that he pro-
posed to make the canvass on that basis;
he favored the thorough organization of
the Democratic party; that organization
was the ark Of our safety; drew striking
comparison between Hancock and Shep-
ard; knew that Shepard was the preference
Of large majority Of the Democrats Of the
District for Congress, but that Hancock
had received the nomination Of the party
and thought him entitled to its support; he
was not an ardent admirer Of Hancock but
would support him as the party nominee;
could sac no necessity for a new party to
carry out the needed reforms, as the De-
moeracy were pledged to and would carry
out measures or reforms necessary to the
prosperity Of the country; charged the
Greenbackers with favoring high tariffs,
which was opposed by the Democracy;
couldn't see that the people could expect
anything of party headed by such men as
Ben. Butler, whose greatest boast was the
robbery and desolation of the houses of the
good people of New Orleans, and the State
Of Louisiana in general; and Brick Pome-
roy, who bolted the Democratic ncmina-
tons for President and Vice-President made
at ST. Louis, and who, ladies and gentle
men, enjoys the reputation OF having de
serted two or three wives. Laughter
Believed the people of this country compe-
tent to govern themselves. and was conf
dent that there was enough honesty and
purity in the Democratic party to carry the
ship Of State through the financial storm in
safety; admitted that the party had been
injured by capitalists and bond-holders,
who had obtained admission to its ranks,
but they had been speedily gotten rid of;
was opposed to National Banks and the,
National Banking system; thought itf10G
mental to the prosperity Of thes
considered them in the light OF L.
men between capital and labor. Hes
posed to contraction, but favor an
economical administration of public affairs;
thought, that as the Democrats were doing
SO much for the country il was not right
to desert its ranks, upon the ground that il
was being abused by certain aspiran,s for
position; was for purging the party of its
impurities, if any there be, and drive ou,
those unworthy 10 fellowship, who were
to peryert its name to their own
selfish purposes, from its folds. He could
not look upon Col Jones in any other
light than that of a disorganizer, hence he
opposed him.
The speaker next made reference to State
matters. 49,
He believed the State in more pros
Gus condition than that of any other SialE
in the Union; but favored a. further re-
trenchmen; in public EXPENSE; favored a
reduction in taxation; believed some off
GERS and employees in Office received too
much pay for the work performed, there
thought that the appropriation Of $1,000
per annum, for the maintenance OF the
mansion. too much; there had
also been too much extravaganza shown by
Legislators felt that 1t was the duty of the
State Legislature to regulate railroad
tariffs, which should be done al the earliest
possible moment. He bitterly opposed
the produce tax, thought i, worked hard
ship upon the people; that the taxing OF
the ground, and then the products of the
same, was species of legal robbery, and
pledged himself, If elected, to do his best in
bringing about remedy for this evil.
In speaking of county matters, Captain
Williams stated that it was his belief tina.
some of our county officers were getting
too much pay; didn't blame the officers,
but thought the law at fault; would iavora
reduction in some Of them; though, it an
outrage that the, county should Pay the
Sheriff 40 cents per day for feeding prison.
ers; when 10 cents would be amply sufii-
Gent; believed that the County Commits
sioners had not done their duty, that bills
had been approved and allowed by them
that were not warranted by law, for instance,
the furnishing Of wood at the jail, and the
paying Of SIS to the District Clerk for in
dexing book, which should have been
done by him as part Of his official duty,
free Of charge. He classed the Jail as
county clearinghouse, and believed it
netted the Sheriff more clear money than
was made by any hotel in Brsnham. He
was in favor Of check being placed upon
such profiigacy; was in favor of purchasing
a county poor farm as home for county
convicts and paupers, and was confident
that such an Institution could be made self
sustaining, besides saving to the county
5000 year now paid out for the support
Of paupers; with the purchase of the
e. 49, Haa faV
off in the number Of county paupers. He
was not in favor of offering rewards for
criminals; II sheriffs would do their duty
there would be no necessity Of offering re-
wards; would suggest that sheriffs be
elected who are not afraid to make arrests.
In addressing the Germans present, he
said:
The Democratic County Convention has
complied with your request, and placed
three of your best and most honored citi-
zens upon the ticket, and now thought
they ought to rally to the Democratic flag
and help to elect the ticket
C. c. LocHETT,
candidate for County Attorney, was next
and made good, sensible and
humorous talk, in which he got off some
fine anecdotes at Jones' expense.
SETH SHEPARD
was next called for, and in responding,
said he believed the people of that section
would much rather have him eat with them
than speak to them just at this particular
time, however, he would endeavor to give
them some of his opinions upon the money
question, and proceeded to deliver speech
upon the finances, handling the question