Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-27
GEORGETOWN, Ky.
Nov. 81, 1884.

ANDs iJOC II
Since Democratic celebrations are
the order Of the day and the whole
country is indulging in one grand
jubilee over theDemocracy's triumph,
it might not be embarrassing to your
many readers for me to make men
ton of the celebration held here on
last Thursday night Nov. 90; not
that it excelled in spendor or in
grandeur of display the many SINH
lar rejoicings which have been held
throughout the state, or it may not
even have approached near the one
recently held in your city, yet as an
evidence of enthusiasm and rejoicing
in this part of the state, It is deserv-
ing Of mention.
The procession was formed about
7 P. NJ. and amid the booming of the
guns, showers of sky-rockcts and
roman candles IT proceeded through
the various streets of the town. All
the houses wee illuminated, and the
whole town presented variegated
scene of beauty. About s o'clock the
crowd assembled on the west side of
the courthouse to listen to addresses
from various able speakers. Col. W.
g. p. Breckenridge, Kentucky's "sil-
ver-tongued orator." spoke first. Col.
Dreckenridge's fame as orator is
widely known,and he is certainly one
of the most distinguished SONS of the
"blue-grass." lie spoke of the occa-
sion for rejoicing as being one of the
most signal in our history. 1t had
been twenty-four years since the
Democracy had assembled themselves
together to celebrate a victory. Many
had despaired of any future triumph,
but that the right had at last tn
umphed and we stand victorious af-
ter hard fought battle and have at
tanned the contamination devoutly
wished. lie said that we wereahe
obeyors and the indicators of the
law, it would be our highest endeav-
or to inforce the law and give pro-
lection to all, and with Cleveland at
the helm of state, the old ship would
ride triumphantly and CALAMITY into
the harbors of safety. 1t is useless
to give even brief outline of the adj
dress, since l cannot do the speaker
justice. Col. Breckenridge succeeds
Blackburn as Congressman from this
district and in him the Democracy
has most able exponent of her prin-
ciples, and most powerful advocate
Of her rights. lie was followed by
Hon. j. Stoddard johnson, who de-
liyered brief but thoroughly patri-
otto and entertaining address. lie
said that lie went to school to Blaine
when he taught in the Western Mill
tary Institute formerly located at this
place, and that while he had gained
much of his classical learning from
him he had not gained any of Blaine's
qualities. That even then Blaine
showed that spirit which has been
prominent III all of his actions-a
spirit of domination. Other speeches
were made which want Of space and
time forbids me to mention farther.
Our able ex-Congressman, Hon. Jas.
a. Mckenzie was expected to be
present, but he failed to come, which
was source of disappointment to
many, your correspondent being
among the number.
The celebration held in yonr city
was fully in accordance with the true
Democratic sentiment of Christian,
and it would have given the writer
much pleasure TO have been present
although he was bebarred on account
of not having reached the requisite
number of years, from lending any
other aid to Cleveland then hurrah-
ing for him.
Perhaps it might no. be amiss be-
fore / close, 10 speak briefly of the at
traction of this beautiful little city,
noted principally as center of
learning. Situated i'll the midst of
the bluegrass region, its location is
certainly noticeable for its many nat
ural beauties. 1t is on the Cincinnati
Southern Il. r., about 70 miles from
Cincinnati and II miles from Lexing-
ton. Georgetown College is an old
institution having been founded in
1929, and many men now filling dis
tinguished positions III the nation
have gone forth from her walls pre-
pared by good foundation for the
duties and stern realities of life. The
college is in most prosperous con-
dition, due in great measure to the
energy of its President Rev. r.. M
Dudley, d. d., l.. l.. d., and to the
ability of its faculty. There are q
large number of students this year
The Georgetown Female Seminary
is also of much note. There is quite
an able corps Of instructors presided
over by the principal, DR.. j. j. Ruok
er. Quite number of young ladies
are in attendance.
If We go upon the assertion tha
brevity lends interest, 1 fear that thi'
letter not possessing the first qualit.
does not possess the last and for feal
of lessenlng the interest still more
,, l will hasten to conclusion, wishing
the SOUTH KEFTUCKIAN much sue
cess. Yours truly,
JIG. M.