Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-10-24
Rockingham CouGederates.

The following correspondence, taken
from the Washington Republican of the
Goth, speaks for itself 1t is a healthy
sign. We know Capt. Ralsion, who was a
true soldier, Is a successful farmer and
stock dealer, and a gentleman Of high
character, as are the Confederate soldiers
generally of old Rockingham. Read the
correspondence;
HARRisounuRG, Va, October l5.-ii
anybody has any aauat shat the Repuhli-
can party Is making progress ~ Virginia
the following invitation to General o.
gan, signed by five hnndrod and twenty
seven Confederate soldiers who will cast
their first Republican ballots this year VIII
probably dispel it. The petition was cir
culated by the soldiers themselves, ana
has been signed only by residents OF
Rockingham county. IL is tribute oi
brave foes TO the cOmmanderoi on equally
brave foe, now happily united as Iiiend''
II will show the people Of the North more
plainly than anything else can that the
war is over, at least in the Shenandoah
Valley, a SPOT where il once ragged iiercfsl.
II General Logan accepts this cordial ~
vitation thus rendered he viii certainly
be welcomed by one Of the largest meet
ings be has yet addressed, and among his
most enthusiastic listeners will bc not on.
~ the 527 soldiers whose names are signed
10 this petition, but hundr dis of Others
from this and adjoining counties
The petition is as follows;
HARRIsoNBURG, Va, October, l.,i.--
To Hon. John 4. Logan: We the under
signed citizens of Rockingham county,
Va. having been, during the recent civil
war soldiers in the confederate army, and
NOT one of ms ever having cast q Rcpuhli-
can ballot in National contest, and in
tending TO vote on November 4 next for
James G.. Blaine for President OF the
United States. and YOU for Nice-Prcsidcnt
Of the United States, respectfully request
that you deliver an address on the po-
liical situation. in the town of Harrison
burg, Va, at such date this month rs shau
best suit your convenience and respectful
hearing, recognizing in you, az we d.
brave and chivalrous foe in time OF WAS,
and statesman worthy our support n
time of peace.
fer of invitation, transmitting the petition;
HARRIsoNBUEG, Va, Oct Il, l7OL
/ Gen. John 4. Logan:
Derr Sir.-I herewith transmit you an
invitation from 527 Confederate soldiers
TO address the people Of the great Suenan-
doah Valley at this point, some day be-
tween this and the election.
The invitation is signed by none but
Confederate soldiers who vii on the am
dav of November, ISL cast their iifst
Republican vote. This list by no means
represents close canvass of the county.
but was cotton mp hastily. Some OF the
papers with signatures have not been ie-
/ turned. The soldiers OF adjoining cnun-
ties would readily have joined ~ Inns in-
yitation had they been askod. The signc
/ of this invitation are. ] assure you, lfuc
and tried men, heroes under ) 'onc"an
/ Jackson. .Jeb Stuart. aud other immortal
| Southern leaders. IL is an invitation if0m
/ braue men to a brave commander OF ih u
aforetime enemies. / sincerely trust %
/ will be vour pleasure 10 comply with Their
request. joins H. .hAi-S -
Late Capt. G. 5. A., Chairman, Com
Providence permitting pfo'iacleu
meeting will begin at Hamburg next
Saturday night, the 22th inst. Services
on Sunday morning and night and at
night during the most Of the week
A protracted me- ting will begin al HOPE
West Of Woodstock ON Sunday morninF'
the 2l day of Nov. (be.ng the LIST sund'y)
Preaching morning and night.
There will be preaching a. Union oh
Saturday night, the Isl day OF