Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-10-15
Democratic R ally and Pole Raising

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at Colesville.-We are indebted to Mr..
Caleb N. Warfield, secretary of the Coles
vile Hancock and English Club, for the
proceedings of the Democratic rally and
pole raising at that place on Saturday last the
9TH inst, in which he says: The Democrats
OF Berrys District assembled in force at
Colesyille to erect pole and ratify the nom.
nation OF Col. James NJ. Schley, under the
auspices of the Colesville Hancock and
English Club. The weather was fine and
general turn out was the result, many
ladies' grazing the occasion. After the pole,
which is ninety feet high, had been placed
in an upright position, beautiful flag, the
gift of Miss Eleanor L. Burford, a young
lady OF this district bearing the names of our
Presidential candidates together with a
splendid streamer bearing the name of Col.
James M. Schley, was thrown to the breeze.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
Thomas Waters, of S., the President of the
club, who introduced Gen. Edward G. Car
rington, of Prince Georges county as the
first speaker. Mr.. Darlington discussed at
length the letters of acceptance of General
Hancock and that of Garfield, and quoted
from ancient history and the proverbs of
Solomon to sustain his position.
The next speaker introduced was Mr.. C.
$. Moore, of Washington city, who dwelt on
the records of the two candidates in Louisi-
ana and Texas, and exemplifed Hancock's
superiority as a statesman and soldier.
Mr.. Moore was followed by Mr.. II. c.
Claggett, of Washington city who, being
young man, directed his discourse princi-
pally to the young men who will cast their
first and second at the ensuing election and
explained to them the necessity of voting for
Hancock, English and Schley.
Mr.. Guy NJ. Thompson, of this county,
next took the stand and congratulated the
audience on account of its numbers and the
presence Of so many ladies. He also ex-
planned the records of the two candidates
and especially showed to the colored voters
the detriment which would occur in the
event of Garfeld's election.
William V. Bouic, Jr., Esq, of Rockville,
made the closing speech. He started out by
congratuating the people on their pole and
enthusiasm. When at this point horse at
tached to carriage occupied by some ladies,
fell to the ground, and was supposed from
influence of the speaking, and he Mr.. Bouic)
regretted that the speakers had talked the
horse to death, but he had died in n good
cause. He dwelt at length on the inconss-
tencies of Republicanism, the great reunion
of North and South by the election of Han
cock, of sections harmonized good feelings
and confidence restored, and that the country
would be blessed. He devoted considera-
bic portion of his speech to the importance
of eecting our candidate to Congress. He
said that Old Montgomery could and would
select Col, James NJ. Schley; that little
Local Option, little whisky and good
deal of Democracy would elect him.
The Democrats of Berry's are awake 10
the importance of the issues of the coming
election and are confident of q fine showing
on election day. AT our last Registration
we made IA gain of at least fifty votes. Our
club will hold regular meetings every Satur-
day until the election, and nothing honora-
BILE will be left undone requisite for success"