Semi-weekly interior journal., 1883-07-31
Garrard County
DEPARTMENT.
ItOBT. II. WEST, I;dItor.
LANCASTER
DEPARTMENT

tNNGNoIEH.
Hon. William Bsrkele has announced
himself candidate for the Iegislatur,
against the democratic nominse (By
telephone last night
delayed Matler)
We are glad 10 learn that Judge Ows
ley and family will not leave our town. liz
expects to build an addition L. the house
on the lot he reserved and live there II
IL one Of the most beautiful sites arolnd
eur town.
-OUR NEXr GovERSoR -As per prcvi.
Gus announcement, Hon. Proctor Knott,
democratic candidate Tor Governor Of
Kentucky, addressed his fcllow-ciiiz,ns Of
Gsrrsrd county, at the Court house yes.
terday. The sddrcss throughout was by
far the most maslerly political speech ever
delivered in our Court house. liis intro.
duciory, 10 which he gave brief history
Of of several ancient Republics, was rheior.
ically grand, and drew the undivided at
tention Of his auditors TO him. lie then
discussed In style digniied. yet firm. the
platforms Of the democratic and republican
parties, showing the grandeur and sublim.
iiy Of the one, aud the utter insuilicienoy
Of the other TO meet the want. aud just
rights of the lsboring class Of our people.
His discussion Of the tariff wa complete
and convincing; his premises we're ~ plain
and conclusions 40 clear, that the smallest
child that could understand at all, could
comprehend his meaning. His speech was
interpreted with chaste and refined anec.
dotes and Illustrations, which brought
from his auditors round afer round Of ap.
plause. lie srraigncd his opponents in a
manner, the dignity Of which could not be
surpassed by the most eminent divine; and
in speaking OF his own party he did il in
the same lofty manner. STOPPING to moth
ing that was little, he spoke straight
along" swaying the audience at his will
Men Who came out Of the Louisville Con.
vention Jones men, after listening 10 Mr.
Knots speech openly Acknowledged the
greatness Of the man, and were heard to
say that the convention had done we'll In
the CONVENTION Garrard county was heart,
soul and body Tor her hnnored citizen,
Judge Owsley, but when she saw that his
illustrious opponent was the choice OF the
majority OF the State, she acquiesced with a
hearty good will, and with her accustomed
msgnsnimity, will give Mr.. Knott hand
some majority. In closing his speech he
paid very handsome eulogy TO the ladies,
quite a number Of whom were present A
large lithograph picture Of Mr.. Knott, fur.
nished by Mrs. Judge Owsley, decorated
with floral wreath the handy work Of
Mrs. Tom Wherrili, hung just back Of the
AT the close Of hi- speech our
next Governor was presented with beauti.
ful floral tributes by Mrs. X. H. Tomlin- |
son, Mrs J. X. Young and Mrs. X X West
Mr.. Knott acknowledged the compliment
TO his greatness in a few we'll worded zen.
Ienoes. Mr.. Knott was introduced 10 the |
audience by Judge owsley, in an elegant
little speech. The entire audience paid |
rapt attention during the entire two hours
hat he spoke, and all were impressed with |
he worth of the man. Judge and Mrs |
Owsley entertained Mr.. Knott and few
gentlemen friends at tea Wednesday eve.
ning. A more pleasant or agreeable eve
hing was never spent. Mr.. Knott was en-
ertained during his visit here by DR.. +.
D. Young and Judge Ow,ley.