The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-10-12


purity and necessity Of the principles enunciated
In their platform At Cincinnati. Gen. Perry has
splendid and commanding presence, an earnest
persuasive style, powerful aud impressive in
argument, and is as modest and unassuming be-
fore village audience as he was daring cour-
ageous and oblivious TO every danger while lead
ing his battalions into the thickest of the battle
He met many of his gallant comrades in arms in
his trip through South Florida
Dinner was then announced, and all were in
viied to partake, and all of the immense crowd
30 Gar as could see, had access to the splendid
and abundant feast that had been spread The
committee of ladies had so arranged matters that
the distinguished guests occupied designated
place at the table, where beautiful. iastefuy de-
signed snowy cakes, savOry meats and delicious
fruits were displayed in lavish proiusion and
abundance. There was magnificent pyramid
cake. and superb cake with the name Of Blox-
ham" was very conspicuously displayed right in
front Of that gentleman, who was surrounded by
our fair daughters, TO many of whom he had
been personally presented.
In the afternoon Mr. McCook made a fine
speech, in which the Republican leaders and
McCook is an earnest and impressive speaker.
and thoroughly coIiversant in political history.
He was stationed here two years as minister in
charge, and is a great avoriie with our people.
Col John w. Whidden, Democratic nominee
for the Assembly from this county, and Rev. A.
A. Robinson, nominee for the Senate, were called
on and defined their positions, and gave expires
sion 10 their sentiments. had forgot 10 mention
that DIR. Durham, a distinguished physician,
formerly of st. Louis but who has been living
here for eight years. but spends his summers
North and had just returned, being called on
responded in one of his plain, witty and charac-
terisic speeches, giving his opinion Of matters
just as they were after being born and raised at
the North as Republican and his experiences
at the South as a Democrat.
Near sundown began dispensing, most of them
remaining in the village to hear the lecture of
Gen. L0ring at night, and soon there was no
living soul on The ground, where during the day
so many moved and mingled together. 1t was
grand success, and l am satisfied that no other
man in Florida than w. d. Bloxham could have
caused such wild and increasing ouburst Of the
feelings of the PEOPLE
When compare the splendid reception given
by the multitude 10 Governor Bloxham on yes
terday with the motley handful who assembled
at Braidentowna week or since To b, ar Como
yer, can't but think just SO different will it be
in November. And on the other hand see the
difference Of the style Of their coming here
Bloxham came in four-horse chaise, nice
turn out il is true, and such an one as The next
wi hon frav al
in, being the best team that could he furnished at
Gainesville; but il was furnished for the Governor
and his companions by the true and faithful
friend and gentleman, who also furnished his
splendid company for the trip Gen. Loring-th
/ accidentally learned. But how came the Re-
publican candidate, Dr. Conover, and Judge
Stickncy? In The United States revenue cutter
flying the American flag, while the deputy Rad
cal Inspector OF Customs at this place takes his
gig. also flying The flag, and brings them from
the cutter and carried them back The United
States cutter and Custom house officers boats at
different points are all at the service of these
private Republican bummers. while but few
days before Senator Call and Congressman David
son, two of the highest governmental officials,
came in their private conveyances. But they
are Democrats, and this is the peoples govern
mcnt
believe nearly every Republican in This Sec
ton, white and black, was out to hear Bloxham;
and am sure that twO-thiIds OF them will sup
port him. His kind, high-toned manner won
over many one, and while he arraigned the
leaders of the Republican party not word of
condemnation fell from his lips against the rank
nd of rlno Ii
cans sought an introduction and Miss Carrie
Able, highly educated and accomplished young
lady, and the daughter Of one OF the most pro-
nounced Republicans in South Florida, was gal
lanlly carried to the table by the Governor and
his courtly and polished attentions created the
finest impression among the intelligent and re-
spectacle class of Republicans. Bloxham has
the faculty of winning over men and women,
possessed but by very few, and the wild enthusi-
asm that follows him everywhere will put him
ahead Of the national and Congressional ticket
in this section.
Ever since his entering South Florida ovatons
have been given him at every place where he
spoke from Brooksville to Manatee such crowds
have never before assembled as now cOngregate
TO hear The gallant Bloxham and his eminent
colleagues. South Florida is ablaze, and Blox-
ham is kindling fame of interest and enthusi-
asm that by November will almost consume the
last vestige of Radcalism in this section. Mana
tee county is determined that he shall have eight
hundred majority Efficient deputy clerks have
been appointed TO register, and we are certain we
can register 1000 names; about fifty of which
will go for Garfield and thirty for Conover
The distinguished party left this morning for
the county site, Pine Level where grand, rous-
ing time is sure to be had. All the Republicans
out there except two or three will vote for Blox-
ham. He has gone IN person see them, to break
bread at their homes, to talk and converse with
them on their wants and developments. while the
delicate Conover floats around on the deep blue
sea in the gilded saloon Of IT, s. cutter, and
lazily reclnes, smoking his contraband Havana,
under the tasseled awning of the Inspectors
gig, borne over the waves by four lusiy colored
brothers.
But then, you know, the darkeys had basket
pic-n and expected and invited Conovcr to eat
with them, but be and Judge S,ickney declined
the invitation Of equality and took dinner with
the whites 81 Major Turner's elegant residence;
and the poor darkeys eat the ground and
dipped water from the ditch while the genial
Doctor and his friend and companion, Judge
Stickney, who had but a few moments before
been debating on the equality of the races sat in |
their armed chairs at the Majors sumptuous