The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28

Democratic Enthusiasm.
Archer, John GrasOn, Dr. GOrsuch,
Chas. II. FendaII and VIM. Young.
The pent-up Democratic enthusiasm of TWEEN
ty-four years found expression in Bel Air, on
Monday night, in The largest and most beauti-
full torch-light procession ever seen in the
town. The houses, during the day, were nearly
all decorated with flags and bunting and the
town presented an unusually gay appearance
A strong northwest wind, however, induced the
fear that the illumination would not be a sue
cess but the wind fell the air was calm and the H.
Elimination was entirely successful Nearly all
the houses and lawns were brilliant with
candles in the windows, Chinese lanterns,
torches, &c. Mary of the decorations were
beautiful.
Some of the Republicans, with cOmmendable
good feeling and taste, rejoiced with their Dem.
ocratic neighbors aud friends by handsomely H.
Illuminating their residences. Among them were
Mcssrs. N. N. Mock, editor of the Times, and s.
A. Williams.
About eight o'clock the procession began
forming in Main street, opposite the Court
House. 1t was led by red chariot. The
Cleveland Stalwarts, band of fifty men, the
most OF whom were six feet tall, came next.
Each one carried q huge wooden axe. Mr.. VIM.
Scarf bore a transparency, with the notices
"Cleveland Salwarts," "We struck at the
root p" Many of our prominent citizens were
among these stalwarts. Mr.. John G. Rouse, of
Bel Air, was their marshal, and arranged this
feature of the procession.
Behind them came large wagon drawn by
Mr.. Johns II. Janney's team of six fine mules
The sides and ends were covered with tri-cOlored
muslin and ornamented with various devices. On
each side was an angel with trumpet, appar-
emily sounding forth the glad tdings that the
United States are once more free from Republi-
misrnlp II also hnra the
lection to monopolies is no protection TO Far
mers." This wagon came from Dublin district,
the decorations ON 1t having been executed by
the artistic hands of Mrs. Janney. Fireworks
were displayed from the wagon, but unforu.
nately the decorations were accidentally set on
fire. before the procession got half way around,
and all its beauty was destroyed.
After the wagon came long line of men and
boys with torches, transparences, lanterns, &c,
broken here and there by carriages and wagons
A delegation from Jarrettsville was in line,
with a band of music. MIR. VIM. +. Hanway
was the marshal of this delegation.
The Chief Marshal of the procession was Mr..
Robert X. Carman, who was assisted by a lar ge
number of wellmounted aids
Two bands OF music were in line, the Warren
and the Maryland Line bands from Baltimore
county. They were accompanied by their in.
structor, Mr.. Isaac Bowser.
Mr.. j. H. c. Thirlkel of Baltimore, the we'll
known manufacturer of cans, presented to the
Democrats of the county fifty torches, as a
token of his appreciation of the occasion and
his Kind feeling for Hartford county. He was
warmly thanked for his kindness.
After marching through the town the pro-
cession was turned down the Abingdon road
and marched to he "Homestead," the residence
of Mrs. Mary Farnandis The house was bril-
liantly Illuminated throughout.
In the meantime large crowd gathered in
the Court House, where meeting was organ
lied, with Hon. Charlton w. Billingslea chair
man Thos. II. Robinson and w. s. Forwood,
Dr., Secretaries.
A letter from Senator A. P. German was
read, expressing his regret at his inability TO
meet with and congratulate the Democrats of
Hartford upon the glorious victory won on the
4th of November.
Judge Billingslea then introduced the first
speaker, Mr.. Joseph Thompson, of Baltimore.
1t was difficult to procure order, the hurrahs
and shouts being deafening and almost contin-
nous. Several times MIR. Thompson tried to
speak, but some lusty voice would hurrah for
Thompson, or for Cleveland, and a universal
shout would go up. Mr.. Thompson bore the
interruption with great good nature, and at
last, when he could make himself heard, lie
remarked: "Shout away. would
rather hear you shout than talk myself"
Mr.. Thompson then began his speech, but was
again interrupted by the arrival Of a portion of
'sThe Coming democrats" When order was again
restored Mr. Thompson congratulated the peo-
pie of Bel Air upon the strong demonstration
ed to actuate not only Democrats, but those who
differ with us. The first emotion in our hearts.
he said. was "Glory to God in the highest" for
the election OF Cleveland and Hendricks. We
were divided by a sectional principle, but now
we are united with solid Democracy. We re-
joice in our success. 1t is good man who puts
his hand in his neighbours and says, ~ rejoice
with you" 1t is better man who can be sorry
with his neighbors who have lost. Now we are
sorry with our Republican friends-not too sor-
ry, but just sorry enough to make us feel glad
we won. He said one reason Blaine lost was be-
cause he had charged Mormonism on the Demo-
cratic party, Democrats had not such lucrative
than one wife hence 1t was impossible to charge
Mormonism on the Democratic party as yet.
Blaine had struck on the tariff and claimed to
protect the workman. Tariff, said MIR. Thompson.
is one of the hardest things to unravel. He had
found no one able to give him a satisfactory solu-
ton of ii. Tariff simply means a tax. If you
take from the citizen more than ia necessary to
support the government, you rob him and do not
make the government any stronger or BETTER
The present tariff has failed to produce the effect
the Republican party intended.
Protection to the laborer has been rolled out
in huge chunks by Republican orators for "a
tramplng upon the heart of the laborer every
time. The speaker paid an eloquent tribute to
the laborer. The pen, he said, may be mighter
than the sword, but the hammer is mighter
than either. The hammer is the symbol Of toll
and the sword is the symbol of violence No
country can know refinement without the
The tariff has two properties-revenue and pro-
lection. Mr.. Thompson illustrated this as he did
other points, by a laughable anecdote or quaint
After years of darkness the light has come,
1t is the new birth of Democracy-the union OF
hands and the union of hearts. This is our coun-
try. and we invite all to come from all lands
Here they shall find happy homes, under the
blessed flag Of Dem ocracy.
Hon Stevenson Archer was loudly called for,
and came forward amidst loud applause. He
Democratic party they would have been dissi-
pated when he saw the ladies, as he did tonight,
leading helping hand to the good cause. This
Gratis alone but the people OF the whole country.
We have not only shown that we are free and
equal. but that we can govern ourselves He said
he would not make speech. He felt like the
under dog In fight who has at last got on top,
and after being the under dog for "a years, after
getting on top he did not feel like barking.
speaker he ssid Il had bes% cSarseS esa.
the Democratic party could not 20 into o
campaign without making mistakes. He was
thankful the Republican party had made the mis-
Maine; thankful for the Mulligan letters for the
Delmonico dinner TO monopoliste, and for Burch-
ards Rum, Romanism and Rebellion speech. He
paid compliment tn Hon. A. p. German, the
Wellington who had carried the Democratic
party to victory. He said the Democrats of Har-
ford ought to be particularly congratulated on
thought she bad honestly gained tor one Of her
sons the nomination for Congress. and during the
everybody asked, what will Hartford
thanks Of The enrs district 6y The vote SSe
at the last election.
DR.. j. H. Gorsuch, of Baltimore county, was
also called for He congratulated his hearers
majority Of the people of this country. Each
man 10 d constituent part of the great republic
and we must is0t forget or evade our duty at