Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-09-08
Last Grand Rallies.

| MONTPELIER IN BLAZE OF GLoRY-BRIiLIANI
LAMENTATIONS. - SCENES OF BEwmDERiSo
BEAUTY. -oRASD roRoHLIGBT PROCESSION
CROWDS or PEOPLE.
| lettering age, whose memory is grounded In the
early history Of Montpelier, and embraces every
notable event which has transpired at the state
capital for more than half a century past, looked
on bewilderingly Thursday evening at the magi-
cal scenes that burst on the view when darkness
descended on the town thoughtful middle-age
gazed with tempered interest ON the reproduction
among the green hills OF Vermont Of the enchant-
ing scenes OF oriental splendor which captvated
their youthful fancy In the Arabian Nights en-
tertainment; and impulsive youth viewed with
| open-eyed wonder the transformation wrought in
their native streets by the lighting up Of thou
sands of Chinese lanterns In Kaleidoscope variety
| oil color and arrangement, and windows illumin-
ated with innumerable tapers or shining with
transparencies OF the national colors In endless
tasteful devices. To the juveniles IL was their
first impressive lesson in stirring national events,
and by 1t they will measure the intensity Of polti-
cal enthusiasm in the future as their elders Judge
the present by the standard Of 1910. The initial
proceedings Of the evening were held on the Pa
head Of the Garfield and Arthur clubs led the
way at half-past seven o'clock, and the enclosure
was soon alive with the gathering concourse of
people. The band played several pieces 10 the ac-
ceptance of the multitude, and at eight o'clock
Hon b. F. Ffeld, president of the Garfield and
Arthur club, introduced
HON. BERNARD PETERS
OF Brooklyn, ~ Y, and editor OF the Times of
that city. Mr.. Peters made an effective address
OF general character, strongly painting the gem
eral features OF this campaign, and contrasting
the elements of strength that favor success now
with those which were against the Republican
party in 1876. Among these elements are the
general prosperity that prevails in all our indus
trial, commercial and agricultural interests and
the feeling OF satisfaction and contentment that
exists among all the aborng classes, az compared
with the depression In business and the discon-
tent among workingme four years ago. The
purity of President Hayes administration, unex-
ampled in the history OF the country since the
days Of Washington, the success and perfect hon.
esfy OF his financial management in all It's de-
partments, the favor with which business men
view the policy Of the present administration,
and the assurance felt that the election OF Gar
field and Arthur would he a sure guaranty Of the
continuance Of the present feeling of stability
and confidence, were among the reasons that
pointed conclusvely to grand Republican tri-
umph In November especially when the splen-
did record OF the party during its entire existence
ia placed In comparison with the unpatriotic rec
ord OF the Democratic party with its greenback
affiliations, its evident control by the south, and
Its unpronounced views on questions OF the high
est Importance to the material prosperity OF the
nation. He confidently foretold great Republic
can victory in the Empire State. An honest
election would be enforced in New York city and
Brooklyn. All the civil power which four years
ago was in the hands OF the Democrats, and
welded by the crafty occupant Of Cipher Alley,
is now in the hands OF the Republicans The ST.
lent business vote of New York city, which,
among Democrats as well as Republicans, favors
GARFIELD and Arthur I'm business principles and
the new recruits from the ranks OF the young men
who will cast their first vote in November, and
who will naturally ally themselves with the Re-
publicans, insure Republican victory in New
York. Union and harmony such as had not existed
since the early days Of the party prevail in New
York, as well as all over the north and the
speaker predicted Republican victory in every
northern state. To further this end, 10 closing,
'pon 'oinion.ers 'he importance OF
sing 'no nepuon'"n caho'da.es 'he largest pos
sbe majority in the approaching state election
M ,o''e 'o"presSeu very enectVe speech
-, ,"e sp"eo Vi '"e"'y minutes ne mas rem
dered yeoman service in this campaign, and
earned the hearty goodwill of his fellow Repub-
"' y, 'e'"on'. lhree cheers were given ior
vi. 'po"Aei' anu "'' r'ne'd 'heh announced the
''u'i Vi '"o
rohchLIdHr PROCESSION.
Inc members OF the different clubs formed on
state street In the following order; Montpelier
corhe' oahd' Boys In Blue, Young Republicans OF
Montpeher' school Boys club, Mortified band,
Mechanics club, Montpelier Garfield and Arthur
ciuo' Waitsheld drum corps visiting clubs, con-
spicuous among which was the Waterbury Gar
heid ana Arthur club numbering one hundred and
nifty strong AT half-past eight signal rocket
announced TO the expectant jewellers along the
line OF march that the procession was In motion,
ana the cleaning line plotted by vehicle bearing
TWO locomotive headlights and led by General I.
T. fltkin' John l.. Tuttle Captain ii. c. Lnll and
oghtney Jangraw on horseback, moved up State
street ana during two-hours march traversed
the route laid down in our last issue Many of
our citizens were compelled by the extent and
oil nlaraRf IN aha. ...t.. ~