The Benton weekly record., 1882-11-02
DEm(2CRArIC RALLY.
eguaage Tat&aa, II. Es. Esuc2z. w. as.
Settle azla1 r. u. Collins Address
sEae People. H..
SUN RIVER, NJ. T., Oct. 28, 1857.


Especial correspondence Of the Record.
One of the grandest political meetings
that ever assembled at Sun River met here
this evening to do honor to the occasion
and listen To the speeches Of the respected
gentlemen whose names appear above.
J. F. Dyas, Lewis and Clarke's popular
candidgte for the Legislature, presided.
1Gessrs Buck, Settle a-d Collins spoke
in their turns respectively and occupied
about forty minutes each. 1t is only neces-
sary to say that their speeches were well
received by Republicans and Democrats
alike and that they made many friends
here. Mr. Collins said that he was not a
speaker, but few minutes attention to
Lis ready address would convince any one
TO the contrary.
Judge Tattan was called last, and ina
very quiet way told truths that may be of
some demiment to the efforts Of O few Re-
publican candidates and their organ to de-
feat the Judge III the near approaching
election. The Judge has a way of stating
facts that the most obtuse have no way of
aoubting them. He took up the different
feeble charges made against Maginnis and
poi, +o5} out the errors of said charges, al
ways haa 1g in his possession documents
to pro4g lacts. He asked if among Ill the
charges made against Maginnis one Of
them showed a tain5 Of dishonesty or stain
upon Maglnnis' character. He fefuted
Mr. Hunt argument saying that Magin-
MS had kept back the Fort Benton reserTa-
tion bill, and proved by documents that
tLaginnis was working daily for its pass
age and ardenlly stayed with it until it did
pass. He showed why ''Wllder's Landing
WAS solid for Maginllis, aud on the same
grounds why Benton was solid for Magin-
ms, and Sun River was solid for Maginnls,
ana said no wonder Montana was solid tot
Maginnis, when he was the best friend she
lever had. H. refutea the idea OF Magin-
his faYofing all individual firm or corpora
Flun to the detriment OF the people, in Of
Eicial OF any other position. lie asked the
voters tot. q fair and impartial study Of the
Islaracter OF any man demanding their
sutfrages, andlf charges were made against
q candidate that could not be established
by proof, it was not fair to believe them.
tie then spoke Of the charges made that =
| ring existed in G3hoteaa county, and in the
same fair, candid manner showed the I'M
possibility OF il. He concluded by read
ling a pleasing address, in which he show
ed rhetoric seldom surpassed; but am not
able to report it. He had advised his heaE-
ers to practice pure. honest and upright
principles At the ballot box as we'll rs else
WfIeFe: fo.teach their children that hon
festy Of principle Of whatever calling was
holy and must prevail; that whoever es@
trays from right must in the end regret III
that morality, integrity and honesty should
be foremost il thought and action; tnal
he who fought with the I ae principle,
however powerful may be the opposition,
would eventually win the fight. Let not III
evil lnfIaenees, hopes Of wealth, notorlety
OF power temptyo to do that which wollld
harm your felloWman. Be not afraid g
face your enemy with proofs Of your honor
though daegers may threaten your lie:
I. Mans if1humanity to man has caused
countless thousands to mourn Let tne
petitions and prayers of the poor and the
Selfish attachments are minor things
treasure them not, but be liberal with your
fellow mar.
Judge Tatfan closed and was loudly ap-
plaudeGl. The Hon. n. S. Ford and Mr.
DYas spoke briefly.
One 0. the Republican candidates was
present and apparently becoming ineensea
III some remark of Mr. Tattan, now arose
and preceded to make his speech, think
it was al for fun, but am unable to say.
He accused the Judge Of trying to blaeIen
lis character. The Judge smiled and ey-
erybody else laughed. The band playea'
and amid cheers the meeting closed.
Yours, JVN.