St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-13

to do this and that, and had failed in
all but imprudence and cowardice. In
this connection Gen. WOodford spoke
directly to his ''Dear Democratic broth
ers," and gave detailed history of the
Democratic party from 1856 up to the
present time, showing it's utter incom-
potency to manage the affairs of this
nation. Of Gen. Hancock's letter, he
said the distinguishing feature was its
"discreetness." He says nothing of
consequence. He is wisely silent. The
points made by the speaker were "short,
sharp and decisive" His closing re-
marks, to guard we'll American citizen
ship, free speech, the rights of all, and
for Vermont especially to do her full
duty in the coming election, were in
deed eloquent and inspiring.
Major Clark then sang the "Demo-
cratic Record of Twenty Years." after
which was sung orally Round the
Flag" the Lyndonville band closing
the exercises of the afternoon, appar-
emily to the satisfaction of all. There
was an adjournment until 7 o'clock
pm.
At an early hour of the evening peo-
pie began to assemble at the town hall,
and soon the building was full. The
exercises were opened by music from
the Delaire band, and song by the
Club entitled "Honor and the Right"
after which Col. Fairbanks introduced
James Colby, Esq, a young man born
in this place, son of the late James
K. Colby, but who now resides in New
Haven, Conn. Mr.. Colby was warmly
greeted by the audience, made a very
appropriate opening, and gave evil
dence of study and forethought in the
principles of government He explain
ed the differences of the two great par
ties, saying Democracy had delayed in
taking hold of important questions ;
criticized the doings of the Democratic
party; referred to the necessity of
guarding the safety of the ballot-box /;
of proper Civil Service reform of the
great monetary interests of the coun-
try and the probable results if left to
this party to manage hereafter. He be-
lieved the Republican party had man
aged well, and it was not wisdom to
make change. The speakers remarks
were we'll received and frequently APP
plauded.
Another song, and Col. Joyce of Rut-
land, member of Congress from the first
congressional district, was introduced.
He began by saying that intelligence
was the criterion of nations presperi-
ty; that Vermont people were of this
stamp; that if all the other states were
equally so, everyone would be Repub-
lican to day. 1t was solemn sight to
see 100000 of people in a country
like ours. 1t was the duty of all to
vote, and to have equal privileges. The
great issue of this country is the ire
pressible conflict of ideas, which mus t
in some way be settled. There will be
no true peace until this is done. 1t
will be union or disruption. This cleo
ton is the last chance of the South
And when the matter is finally settled,
he believed the Republican party would
do it, and in doing it would find per-
manent security. Our present admins
tration is the purest, best, and most
prosperous the sun ever shone upon.
Our money panic was brought on by
the rebellion, and the rebellion by the
Democratic party. The Greenbackers
were dead-killed by Divine Provi-
dence and John Sherman. The Repub-
lican party is the cream of all other
parties. He believed Lincoln was elect
ed by Providence. The Democratic
party had bequeathed nothing to the
nation. Republican rule had secured a
balance of trade in our favor. Demo-
cratic rule since 1874 had not fulfilled a
single obligation promised. Republican
rule had brought peace and prosperity
as every one can see. The Democratic
record had been bad all the way
through the late Congress, as he per-
sonally knew. Business had been ne
elected in looking for the Presidency,
and done Intentionally. He felt sure
Democrats would seek to pay Southern
claims, pension Southern soldiers, and
repeal the tariff laws. These questions
are serious. There is imminent peril.
Republicans must ward off the impend-
ing blow. Garfield is great man and
fit to be leader in this crisis. Han
cock is Democracy and Democracy is
the South. To you, Republicans, is
assigned great task, and may God
grant you victory. Col. Joyce spoke
rapidly and with great earnestness, and
it was evident the audience was in com.
plete sympathy with him.
All the speakers made many forcible
and incontestible points, only few of
which we are able to notice. Suffice it
to say, the work has we'll begun, and
may it be kept up until the object is
accomplished. The exercises closed
with music by the Glee Club and the
band.
Brattlebero will sell two of its hand
,n!re-engines the 11th at auction, be-
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