Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1880-05-26

seat and the regular routine OF business
was resumed. The secretary announc-
ed that reports from divisions were in
order, and the chief calling one division
after another heard the reports.
In response to the call, South side
Virginia, bustling active man, with q
pleasant smile and a squesky voice re-
ported everything lovely. He SAID that
while they were discouraged BY the
Stanton disaster, be had many con-
ferences with the leading Republicans
of his section, and that he felt confident
that he could secure more than half the
republican vote. 1t will only be nee
essary to promise few Offices to the
more prominent negroes and the patron
noe of these offices would secure al
most the entire colored vote, The
hall here resounded with applause.
The Chief looking sharply inquired,
How about the Democrats Well, he
resumed, we still have some of them.
Quite number of them want Offices,
and by liberal promises. l have secured
q number of the loud talking boys, who
shout readjustmeut," all the time.
We can't count on many Democrats
Int we will be able to hold fast to some
of Them"
The Chief pronounced that a good re-
port, and congratulated the brother ter
his zeal and activity and assured him
that for the faithful, there is large re-
ward.
A number of divisions were reported
IN order, some giving very highly COL
ored view of the prospect while others
seemed to be almost hopeless.
When, however, the Valley district
was called, 1 listened with renewed
interest to the proceedings. The Chief
and all the subordinate officers exhibit
ed great anxiety and almost deathly
silence was broken by the representa-"
tive Of the Valley, when in mournful
tones. he announced that the prospect
in the Valley was very gloomy. The
Chief seemed startled, aud gave ex-
preston to his great establishment.
1.-THE Valley doubtful! Why 1 consi-
dered that territory ours beyond doubt,
II did much for our ticket last election
aud no people have ever had a fuller
presentation OF readiuster arguments
than they have had. Tell us. why do
You consider the Valley doubtful?
Representative. We'll sir, the people
of the Valley are Democrats, in infancy
they were nursed on Democratic milk,
and all power above and below can not
induce them to 60 back on Democratic
principles. Whenever the Democratic
nominations are made and hickory
poles flaunt the flag of the Democracy,
Il is not werrh while to preach to them.
They are going to vote straight Demo-
cratic ticket.
Chief. Why, 1 au astounded. l
thought the Valley people were reads
iusters. Can you not make them De-
lieve that we are the only true Demo-
Gratis and that all that vote against US
are Funders, Bourbons, and so'called
Democrats
Representative. Yes, have tried this,
and the last time one of the most faith
fal Readjusters was heard to remark
"That's too thin"
Chief. Have you preached up re-
adjustment to them A?
Rep. Yes, to such an extent that
many who were thought to be among
the mos, faithful have become nausea
ted.
Chief. Have you tried coupons ano
non.taxable bogds?
Rep. Yes, 10 my hearts content
WHY have actually talked about cou-
| pons and untaxed bonds, till every
body is disguised with the terms.
Chief Well; 1 think 1t would be vel
IN talk 10 Them about war and recon
struction interest. That, l am SUR
will bring them TO US.
, Rep. That has been fully tried and
: can not see that it will draw any sap
port. ~
Chief. Do they understand theiln'
dependent ticket argument?
Rep. Unfortunately, they undsrstan'
: it too well, and even the strongest Rs
l adiusters of the Valley have declared l
: favor of the nominee Of the CinciDna
convention.
Chief. Well, well, what can we do
Can you not make the people bcliev
that we are the true Democracy, an
that if they 60 against US, they belong
: TO the Court House clique? For 20
know. in desperate emergencies, IL
attention Of the people can be arouse
instantly by the cry of "clique" and
!. YOU can make them believe that we al
!. not a clique, that we are the people
:, friends, while all who oppose us belor
;. to the town clique" it may have
: fine effect. / have often noticed th'
in almost every county, there are pal
ties who are always looking for clique
> and we have elected many officers OF
!. that cry alone. Will not this cau'
have some effect.
Rep. Shaking bis headD Most worth
= Chief, all these things will do no goo
s Chief. Well, tell them the minists
t and the press are against as, beeau
:, we are for the psople. Can you n
e create party on this issue!