The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-06-15

.-.-ssav was received here on FRIDAY morn
% .-oused an enthusiasm which, increas-
t0,,iv throughout the day, as telegram afleE
-, arrived. eliminated in determination
- l., the occasion pass without some public
-,i,;on Of the fact that our favorite, Blox-
h.s hv the combined wisdom of the entire
,,.-,r Of the State, IN solemn elaboration, been
..riu,ouslv chosen as the standard-bearer OF the
nsnocrscy in the approaching conflict.
o'clock a committee of citizens was con-
"a and arrangements were made for tender.
-, n the new candidate serenade, as fitting
- appropriate expression of the unbounded
..,;sfsction fell by the people of Tallahassee and
,..;,;,v ST the result of the work of the conven-
il0n
O'Clock p VI the loud boom Of the can
~, stationed in the edge OF the Capitol grounds
-. no;ice that the hour fixed on by the COM
-.;,,ee had arrived and the people began to
Gather IN large crowds within the enclosure
A large number Of citizens and ladies appeared
IN he ample portico OF the Capitol, and the
snsce below was filed by an eager and excited
multitude The great building was handsomely
Illuminated. and torches, lamps and lanterns
shet bright light over tne gFOunus
Tie gun squad under the command of Messrs.
Ton, Costa and Tom Cook worked their piece
viii hearty good will, until Governors sa-
llie had been fired.
The Governors Guards, in full uniform, hav-
n formed on the corner of Monroe and Jeffer-
On streets. marched into the grounds headed by
ne Tallahassee Brass Band, and took up their
=
i0'
Color bearer, Sergeant J. J. Johnston, was en-
,--s,ed bv Adjutant-General Dickson with the
safe flag a magnificent blue silk banner, five
bg seven feet in size, bordered with golden
f-.nge and bearing in its centre the coat of arms
n the State painted in oil and surmounted by
ihe State motto, In God we Trust" Below
tie coat Of arms appears the name Florida in
arge gilt letters Sergeant Johnston having re-
os.yed the flag. by the hands of Captain Moseley
retired 10 his position, and. at the word, the
cympa,.y gave three hearty cheers for the flag.
Alter the execution of one or two stirring
pieces by the band, the hero of the evening was
.ol..y called for, cries of Bloxhamr ~ "Blox-
lau Fe-echoed through the grounds in all d.
REGIONS
T. response 10 this call, Captain Bloxham
-.sl- biz appearance on the portico, accompa-
49, is Colonel T. W Brevard, the silver
,aar1ed orator OF Middle Florida
The appearance of Bloxham was the signal for
perfect storm of cheers, loud, hearty and pro-
0lged, and the band added 10 the enthusiasm OF
lie moment by short and brilliant piece of
u 49,
.seu near 10y at intervals drowned the noise OF the
caeeriug
Col Brevard introduced Mr. Bloxham in the
lowing neat speech:
Ny FeLIo1e citizens ! amy here not with any
purpose TO speak 10 you myself but to discharge
q cuiy which has been assigned To me of a far
more agreeable character: | am here to introduce
% YOU one who in truth, needs no introduction
- any Democratic assembly in this State, and,
.easi of all in Leon county and who has been
-elecied US the bearer of the Democratic standard
throughout the contest which now confronts US
need scarcely add that l refer to that true gen
leman, that tried and veteran Democrat whose
voice. during the past fifteen years has been
heard on The side OF right on every political bat
lle-helo in Florida your old friend and neighbor,
William D. Bloxham.
Another round of cheers resounded through
the solemn arches of the over hanging live oaks,
and, when quiet was restored, Mr. Bloxham re-
sponded in substance as follows:
Ne Friends: This demonstration bv The asso-
-izies Of my childhood, the companions of my
yOaih and the friends of my manhood brings
- my heart sentiments the tongue can never
l.ier and my simple thanks is all the tender |
-sn make 10 you in return Our forefathers pro
Eided for the periodical return Of popular cleo
II
ely We stand TO day upon the eve of one of
Hose important events. Each party is marshal
az iis forces and selecting its leaders, prepare
10y 10 the grand struggle which has a continent
~ The arena. the world for spectators and the
he Of Republican Institutions as the prize to be
'oltended Tor Ia this emergency Florida-the
--.ia o. the olive and the Orange-calls upon one
% heT humblest sons 10 take place in the pic
re
II accepting this unsolicited honor, it shall
BOT be nv province to foster or engender the
znimOsities of hate Noted Republican leaders
g Florida may present themselves in tn e aspect
O.; Wading through blood and branding all of
LIE Conservative Democracy as towards" We
'oTei no such position. Such language may be
liable for the slums of decentralization, but not
ior The enlightened public sentiment of the day.
No. whatever the result, let Us rather cult
F2'e kindly feelings between all classes of our
population, and let US endeavor 10 build up our
EroElng State. Let US develop its resources,
bnlc our railroads and canals, make navigable
~ water courses, and inaugurate the general
f-u-peTliy by Individual accumulation.
To do this. we must have immigration. Let
e invite II let US encourage it. As of old
emple was built upon the brow of Morah by
NznaanHe and Tyrian as Lebanon gave her
riars 20 Il, and Ophir her gold, 50 should We
Leslie 10 make Florida one vast temple of me-
-aancai. manufacturing and agricultural indus
" by inviting the brain. the muscle, and the
cap.i4l Of men from every cline, and from every
--tilOn OF our common country.
IAe people Of Florida in Convention assem-
bied. having placed our banner in my hands, it is
cleering for me to know that / shall receive
iae support Of the liberal element of the Stale,
al o. my old Deghbors, and of so many
ieiow-ciiizens 10 other sections, most Of whom
49, my personal friends and acquaintance, as is
-Fldenced by the large number of greetings re-
oe.Ted by me to-day from every quarter of the
safe You have taken me entirely by surprise
z this impromptu and expressive demonstration I;
bat the booming of your cannon the cheer
strongly 10 inspire me with the determination
that, having been entrusted with the Democratic
standard in this campaign, will use every effort
e. bear il on 10 victory.
To nv young and enthusiastic friends of the
GoTernOr's Guards, | can now only return
nv sincere thanks for their presence on this &C.
caslOn, and say 10 them that | am still further
encouraged to enter this campaign, by their pres
snce and hearty support.
At The conclusion of the brief address of Mr.
BloxhAm, Mr.. r. c. Long was loudly called for,
he having been discovered near the speaker with
! very large and elegant bOquet Of flowers in his
hand He stepped forward and presented the
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