Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-02

continued, and the report of the Secretary of
the Treasury showed that S35 000. 900 had
been collected through It. $50, 000. 600 had
been paid in salaries and over 81, 900, 900
had been used In prosecuting vlolators Of
the law. In this section the oppressiveness
of these laws was well known. They were
abhorrent to our people. The intricacies of
the law could scarcely be understood. They
reminded him Of a lsbrynth in garden in
New York city-it is easy enough to
walk into it, but you cannot find
your way out without guide. The triumph
of the Democratic party means the aboli-
tIon Of these iniquitous laws. Another fea-
ture Of the Democratic party is representa-
ton OF the will of the majority, its liberal
views, and its strict adherence to the prin-
ciples OF constitutional liberty. It was not
his purpose, however, to discuss these priv
eiples. He was here only to express his
ideas of the duty that every Democrat
owed to himself and to the party.
His only apprehension In this
matter arose from the lukewarm
ness of the people, and the fact the efforts
of their opponents were moderated. No one
questioned the fairness of the nomination
of the present standard bearer OF the party,
and It could not be possible that any true
Democrat would abandon principle because
his personal friend was not chosen and re-
nominee. He harbored no revenge,
aud would say nothing against the honesty of
the opposing candidate, who, however, was
a Republican, and he would urge upon his
hearers not to foget that terrible period in
the history of Georgia when the Republl-
can party sought to fssten oppressive rule
upon them, and he referred to the deceit
fitness and hypocrisy Of the party, the
course pursued by it's leaders. Greeley,
B 3echer and others in 1860, and
their action after the war.
He urged them to be true to their manhood,
and to stand steadfsst to their duty and
render full support to the candidate Of their
party. They should not now falter. While
he would not desire to characterize those
who remained away from the polls SIS de-
serters from their post, he would say that 1t
would seem to be like 2 soldier asking for
leave of absence on the eve of an engage
ment. Loud and continued applause
After Capt. Mercer had taken his seat Col.
Lester introduced J. r. Saussy, Esq, who
was received with warm applause. Mr..
Saussy, after q few pleasant predatory re-
marks in reference to his ignorance Of poll
tics, stated that he had consented to
appear here tonight to use
his humble endeavors to assist
in bTacing them up and urging upon all
good Democrats to 90 in solid phalanX to
the polls on the 7th of November and cast
their votes for the Democratic candidate.
There never had been an election during
which they had not heard of q crisis or the
Republic being in danger. He had no appre-
hension on that subject. He believed that
there was enough OF virtue, honesty aud pa
triotism In the two parties to prevent the
destruction Of the Republic. Applause.
There was, however, an issue presented de-
serving their serious attention. The Repub-
lican party, which had been in power so
long, and which had worked such injury to
the material interests of the country, Was
seeking to perpetuate its power. He would
indulge in no psnegyFics of the Democratic
party. 1t was found to-day cOntesting
every zach of ground with the un-
scrupulous Republican party "a party
of bosses-that has maintained its control
upon the country by presenting false issues.
1t is the province Of the Democratic party
to GUST from power these eormOrants who
are fattening upon the substance of the
people. How now stands the struggle2 The
cry Of victory comes all along the line, and
cheering news sweeps over the country.
The Republican party have waved the
bloody Shirt to inhsme the passions
is Haunted before an Infatuated
bull, but It has been done so often that the
Radical bull has become disgusted and now
turns tail and runs at the sight of the flag,
aud the people cry "Oh, gives us q rest"
Laughter and applause This outrage
business is at an end, and throughout the
country the people are becoming disgusted,
The news from Ohio, from New York and
Pennsylvania is indicative OF the
ground swell which, like q tidal
wave, will sweep all before It,
The people are sick and tired OF bosses, and
are determined that the people shall rule.
When we have such news from these States
is it the part of wisdom or common sense
for the people Of Georgia. who were the
first to rise during the dark days Of recon-
struction and assert their rights, and who
have demonstrated to the world their right
to the proud title of the Empire
State of the South, to throw
q brilliant victory? There must be dis
cipline aud obedience to the will Of the
party, and to the principle that the majority
shall n. When the Democratic
party Nounty,in mass meeting assem-
bled, = preston to their choice of a
candida kas 1t expected that If that
candidat filed to receive the nomination
that they would become Indifferent to the
result? The convention which nomi-
mated a candidate was held In
your own midst, its methods were fair, and
there we're no forged proxies or fraudulent
statements, as with the New York Republic
can Convention. A standard bearer is
presented to you. He NAV not have been
your choice, but he is a Democrat, repre-
sents Democratic PRINCIPLES, and Will faith
fully maintain them. Every msn who calls
himself an honest, intelligent Democrat
should render him support. You would be
wanting in selt-respect II you fail to
stand by the party and decline to
sacrifice your individual prefer
ence for the good Of the party. WHO'S not
for us Is against US IN this fight. The issue
is before you and you must choose. Every
Democrat who stays away from the polls on
the day Of election is virtually helping the
enemy. The speaker here related an anus
ing anecdote OF Pike county soldier during
the late war, who was encountered by the
late lamented Capt. w. w. Paine. He was
fearfully discouraged by the situation until
the battle opened, and then was braced
up, and went in to win. He hoped that all
Indifferent and Responding Democrats would
feel In the same way when the election day
rolled round. Because they did not get the
men of their choice they should not cry
about 1t. Col. Nichols friends had stood
to him, aud he received the nomination
fairly, and IL in the future he Che speaker)
might chance to be a candidate for Con-
gress, he would like TO have his friends see
him through with equal fidelity, aud he
might then want Col. Nichols to make
speech In his behalf. Laughter and sp-
plause.
He always was willing to take man as
he was presented by those who knew him
best, Colonel Nichols had the guarantee
Of the people who knew him best,
and the devotion of the delegates
of the Wiregrass region to his in
terests showed conclusivelY that he
must be man Of considerable popularity.
He knew him, however, to be q friend Of
Chatham county. Col. Nichols had shown
that In the Legislature and In Congress from
this district. He was faithful before and he
will be faithful in the future. de appealed
to the assemblage not to be deceived by the
apparent inertness of the Republican party,
and to lose glorious victory by their apathy
and indifference. On the day Of election they
would find the Republican cohorts In force
st the polls, and it was their duty to be
present and secure the triumph Of the Dem
ocratic candidate. Now who is the Repub-
lican candidate2 Do you know himl What
claims has he to be Representative from this
district? He judged Colonel Nichols by
the recommendation and support OF his
friends, and condemned Colonel Atkins for
the dIsspprobation of his friends. Should,
by indifference or apathy, the Re-
publican candidate be elected from
this district the strange anomaly would be
presented Of sending q man to Congress to
make laws whose confirmation as Judge,
after appointment by Republican Presi-
dent, had been refused by a Senate COM
posed Of the. pick of the Republican party.
A man who was not considered capable OF
expoundlng the law certainly was
not competent to make laws, as the
creature should not be greater than the
CREATOR Applause. In closing the
speaker called attention to the fact that the
people of the district would not only have