Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1880-08-11


Daniel, at the train and accompanied
him to the Court House. He lmmsdi-
ately proceeded to open the discussion
aud in a mastery manner contrasted
the policies Of the Republican and
Democratic parties and the characters
Of the candidates who were placed be-
fore the people by the respective par
ties, AS soon as he touched the Ma
hone party with the Norton-Syphax
Republican attachment, the wlncing
began and notwithstanding he was to
be followed by Capt. John S. Wise, the
chosen champion Of the Malone party,
he was subjected to frequent and I'M
necessary interruptions. His speech
was one ofthe most beautiful, eloquent
and scathing efforts ever Emade in
Shenandoah county and while lacking
the bitter lnvectiye, was generally
thought to be equal to the great speech
of Hon. Henry A. Wise, made in this
county, about twenty-five years ago.
His speech was enthusiastically received
aud carried conviction to many hearts
who are really desrous to see Hancock
and English elected.
Capt. Wise followed in speech OF
one hour and thirty minutes. lie han
died his republican friends very lightly
and as evidence Of the bond between
the two parties, the leading Republican,
Of this place, cheered him most enthusi-
astlcally. His speech consisted princi-
pally ola discussion Of the State debt,
bis own personal grievances upon the
part of some Richmond Club, and
denunciation of the Democratic party,
as Funder faction. In point of merit
as speech, it was far inierier to that
Of Major Daniel. 1t was disconnected,
lacked sound argument, but was spnght-
", we'll adorned with anecdotes and
was really above the average speeches
Of the party with which he is in appli-
cation. Capt. Wise is son OF Hon.
Henry A. Wise. He Is genial, sociable,
quick, and as we learn from the discus
sion, a recent convert TO the new party.
1t seems a pity that man with his
talents should so far forget the interests
of his native State, as to accept posi-
ton upon an electoral ticket put up by
mixed convention Of negroes, repub-
llcans, Office seekers, sc.
He spoke out his full time, and seemed
anxious to put off as far as possible, the
reply Of Major Dauiel, which lie well
knew would sweep aside his fimsy,
disconnected harangue. In this he was
not disappointed. Scarcely had Wise
taken his seat when Major Daniel arose,
with dignity which seemed to compel
the respect and admiration OF the
crowded house and before he could utter
a word, cheer after cheer from the
Democrats Of the old Tenth Legion
rent the air. When he commenced his
speech, it was evident that Capt. John
S. Wise would have full use for the
claws which he proposed to use on
Monday. Ifever a speaker received a
dlgni6ed but cutting rebuke, the adj
vocate of the mongrel ticket received il
| from Major John w. Daniel. lie hurled
back all interruptions with such vigol
and skill that the opposition soor
abandoned these tactics. To every hit
which Major Daniel made there wal
an outburst Of genuine applause which
struck dismay into the countenances o
the Mahoneites and their reinforce
lAents from other counties. He closel
with an eloquent appeal, praying tina
those whom God had united should no
be put asunder by this man commits
stoned by a convention Of negroes, Re
L. publlcans &c. His speech EVIDENT
= had a fine effect.
He was followed by Capt. Wise, bu
as the meeting had been in session
continuously for six hours, it was I'm
possible to hold the crowd longer, "
on the appeal of Capt. Wise 10 HI
party 10 remain, many Of them con
tinued in the house and listened 10 th
Capt.'s final effort.
4 He was followed by Ger. Jas. II
!. Williams. Our reporter only hear
a single remark which was, II tell 20
e there has been no Democratic party !
!, Virginia since the war;"
,ri After the General had delivered hin
!. self TO the satisfaction of his party, ID
y Jones Of Hawkinstown offered a lot
1t resolutions which were adopted BY d
IS ylded vote. The results Of the da
d were highly satisfactory for in spite
C the noise made by the Edinburg cho
r. and Woodstock boys who say they wei
h. paid "to boiler" for the readjuster
IN there was a sincere expression Of opll
IL / ion in favor of the Regular Democrat
l. party, which was highly encouraging
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