The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-11-01
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING AT NORTH EAST

ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING AT NORTH EAST.
Hon John A. j. Creswcll Speaks to the reo-
pie of the Fifth-t Good Turn Out
stormy Night.
The Republicans Of the Fifth district,
notwithstanding the stormy weather of
last Thursday evening, turned out in
force to attend the meeting set for that
time, aud when the time arrived the new
G.. A. X. hall presented lively appear
ancc. The cornct band of that town was
stationed in the gallery and during the
intervals between the speeches discourS-
ed sweet strains.
John w. Falls was called to preside
and list of Il dozen or more vice presi-
dents were named. among them being
the oldest and one of the most prominent
citizens of the district, johnson Shippers,
ESD, who is 93 years of age.
After the meeting was organized the
president introduced John +. Wilson,
Esq, of Elkton. who made brief but
stirring speech. He was followed by the
speaker of the evening, Hon. John y. J.
Crcswen, who was heartily received.
Mr. Creswell spoke fox more than an
hour, calling forth frequent bursts of
applause. He reviewed the issues Of the
campaign in Il clear manner, handling
the subject as enc who thoroughly I'm
dc "a tar l,.i il |, of
lie drew striking pen portraits of the
opposing candidates, exhibiting the pig
my like proportions i'll all that goes to
make 4 fit man for President of the
United States, of Cleveland as compared
with James q. Blaine, and compared the
fearless patriotism of Logan with the
apprehension of Hendricks. lie show
ed the grand progress of the country I'M
der Republican rule, as compared with
that under Democratic control; speaking
of the howl of the Democracy over the
fact that the government held surplus
in the treasury. lie said the Democratic
party was always opposed to a Surplus.
They never allowed dollar to remain in
the treasury over which they had control
and he instanced the fate of our own
state in this respect, where not only was
treasury depleted. but the sinking fund
and everything else used up.
We would like to have been able to
give Mr.. Creswell's speech at length, but
want of space prevents. 1t was mas
telly effort throughout and called forth
enthusiastic applause. Train time hav-
ing arrived, that being the only means
of reaching home that evening, Mr.
Creswell was compelled to cut his adj |
dress off just at the most interesting
point and take carriage for the railroad
station, which he reached just in time.
r. c. Thackery, Esq, followed Nh
Creswell, and although it wanted only a
quarter of nine, and the train was due
at four minutes after nine with the sta
ton mile away, Mr.. Thackery got in
some telling licks at the enemy. Before
he had spoken minute the house was
ringing with applause, and it was kept
up until he hurriedly left the plat form
and made his best time for his carriage
at the door. 1t was just nine o'clock
when he jumped into tho carriage and
the driver pnt whip to his horse. 1t was
very uncertain whether he would catch |
the train or not The driver piled the
whip and the horse fairly flew. AS they
crossed the bridge, four or five hundred |
yards from the station, the train was
hauling up there. As the train was
starting, the carriage stopped at the
lower end of the platform. Mr.. Thack-
cry jumped out, aud by running caught
the rear end Of the last ear.
Notwithstanding the short time al
lowed the speakers, they did good work,
She addresses ranking among the best we
have heard during the campaign.
MEETING AT ELKToN
The rain and darkness did not keep
Elkton Republicans at home either, but |
a goody assembly met to hear Haltis
kennard, Esq, of Baltimore discuss the
issues Of the campaign. Mr.. KennalG |
is forcible and pleasing speaker, and he |
showed up the pretenses and frauds of
the Democratic party, thoroughly. His |
address was heartily received and fire. |
quently applauded. The enthusiasm and
hearty interest in the cause of right, APP
parent among Cecil Republicans, argues
well for the outcome of TUESDAYS cleo |
ton here.
MEETING OF THE COLoRED BLAINE AND |
LOGAN CLUR.
The coIored Blaine AMI Logan club Of |
this town, had public meeting in the |
Court house last evening of |
Baltimore delivered an address. He is
an excellent speaker, thoroughly posted |
in current political matters. and held the |
attention Of bis audience all the time. !
His speech will rank with any that have |
been delivered here during the cam
paign. The club is made up of the best,
indeed nearly all OF our coloreti citizens
and is heart and soul for Blaine and |
Logan. If there were a few more such |
clubs in the county. the Republicans
would sweep it.