The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21
Politics in Rockingham.

REPUBLICAN AND FUNDER SPEAKERS LOCK
HoRNs-PAUL AND ALLEN SENTINEL T
AMONG THE PEoPLE-JUDGE HARRIS SUP
PRESSED BY RE-ADJUsTER LUNG POWER
AND BASS DRUM, &c.
HARRIsoNBURG, VA, Oct. 10, 1880.
Editors Valley Virgniaa.
Yesterday was day long to be remem-
bered in the annals of Rockingham politics., 1t
being court day, the usual large crowd always
to be seen in attendance upon Rockingham
county courts was on hand 1t had for some
time past been advertised that the Republicans
would have meeting to be addressed by j.
Yost, ESQ.,, the Republican Elector 1or this
district, and other speakers.
Mr. Yost arrived on the II O'Clock train.and
with him A. A. Gray Esq, the Democratic
canvasser, on the May ticket for the district.
A division of time was asked for, when it
was soon arranged that Mr.. Gray should open
in speech of I of an hour, Mr.. Yost to follow
in speech of same length, Mr.. Gray to reply
in 10 minutes and Mr.. Yost to respond in 10
minutes. Then Judge Allen, candidate for Con-
gress to speak for an hour, if he arrivedin time,
If moi, then some other Democrat to take his
place. and Mr.. L. l.. Lewis on the Republican
side, to close the discussion in an hour speech.
At the time for the speaking to begin, the
court house was filled with a crowd, eager TO
hear the speakers, which consisted OF num-
Der of Republicans, a larger number of Fun
ders and much larger number OF Re-adjus-
tiers.
Mr.. Gray led off in a speech which consisted
of the usual rehash of the ISLANDERS against Gen
Garfield and the Republican party.
When Mr.. Yost came to reply the audience
seemed curious TO hear what SO young looking
II an would have to say. But hardly had he
uttered his first sentence before their curiosity
gave way to interest, which continued to in
crease until rounds OF applause greeted the
able and eloquent utterances OF the young Re
publican orator. Mr. Y ost in mastery man
ner presented the great principles of the Re
publican party, which, with ability, he showed
the people OF Virginia. especially, should
support if they were true to their own
interests and with equal ability reviewed the
record OF the Democratic party, which party
he charged was responsible Ior the untold woes
brought upon the people OF Virginia in the
past and from which they were now recov
ering by reason Of the enlightened and pro
gfessive policy of the National Republican
party lie was especially happy i'll holding
up the splendid financial achievements Of the
Republican party, and in his exposition OF The
tariff question. The Republican party hi
claimed was tor fostering and protecting oul
acme industries and for the elevation OF Amer
lean laborlng men aboyctne degraded condition
ot the pauper iaborers OF Europe Perhaps no
part OF his speech Was better received 10y his
dppreciative audience tam thai portion oi it, de
voted 10 the elucidation vi the tariIl. When
he concluded his Speech the house rang Will
cheers That wei might have niled his bosom
With pride.
Mr.. Gray, Ill his reply again rebashed tho
SANDERS against GEM Gaiiieu, whom ht
charged wltn seutonalisin and with hatred o.
The Confederate soldiers. He asu pitched int
the Readjustcls, aud called upon the Demo-
Gratis pfesci To help 10 save lhe State from the
disgrace OF Il hepuoilcan triumph. Some en-
iilt!si;istic funucr, during Mir. trays speech
called for three cheers Tor Hancock, which
were family g ven, when some one proposed
three Tor john aui winch were gwen with d
VIII followed by long continued cheering, Which
for several minutes prevented MIR. tray IRON,
proceeding with his speech. He was nnaily
allowed 10 continue and finish bis speech
Mr.. lost linen took the floor TO rejoln. He
said his time was too short TO devote much o.
it to the unnecessary defence OF Gen. Gartlelu
from demo, Ratio ISLANDERS which already hau
Deen exposed, aud which the best men OF the
democratic party, like Mr.. seymour and Sena
tor Bayald, were ashamed to repeat.
His concluding speech Was characterised 10y
the same ability his first, and was receives
with equal satisfaction and applause. AT lis
conclusion, Judge Allen not having arrived
owing to the detention OF the train upon
which he lett Woodstock, Judge Harris ap
peared To take his place, when scene toll
lowed which will long be remembered by
Judge Harris and those who Witnessed it. Ihi
Pau men determined that he should not speak
and the widest disorderprevaled. Men snout-
ed themselves hoarse; some calling for Harris
and many more for Paul. After long anu
ruthless attempt TO proceed, the Judge gave il
up as u hopeless job The crowd 10y this
time, with The exception OF the republicans
present, seemed to have given itself up to the
widest demonstrations for their respective
factions OF the democratic party.
When Judge Harris gave way, and Mr.. L.
L.. Lewis rose to conclude, the 1under demo
Gratis present left the courthouse, and the re
adjusters, evidently satisfied tor the day with
thelr triumph over Judge Harris determined
to leave also. Mr.. Lewis declined TO proceed
with his speech, and SO the day ended.
FOO much praise cannot be accorded to the
splendid manner ill which our young electoI
acquitted himself. His praises are upon the
lips OF every republican who heard him; even
lie most partisan OF the democrats present
speak in highly hatteiing terms of his effort
Rockingham republicans Will do their duty
fully on election day.
HARRISONBURG.