The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-10
OUR RALLY.
AS SEEN BY A VISITOR.


tions, and of the assembling togett-
er of the unterrifed Democracy, bat
it takes being present on such an
occasion as the Democrats Of Halt.
fax county had at Scotland Neck
last Saturday. to realize the full
meaning or these. Glorious old
Halifax has been spoken OF in days
gone by as the "black county,, srg-
nifylug that it was not only domina-
ted largely by the black element, but
that nothing good could be expected
to come from it. However, after see
Ing her demonstration on Saturday
We wanted to throw up our hat and
exclaim "give Halifax the banner
and Pot her in the front rank"
The Reflector has many admirers
(of which We are proud in and
around Scotland Neck, and a desire
to De with them aud see old Halifax
spread herself took us there last Sat.
urday. Almost the first thing wits
messed after getting there was what
looked like q vast army coming in
the distance. Down each sidewalk
were thousands Of people on foot,
while in the roadway was cavalcads
half q mile long. There were few
over 500 mounted horsemen
and nearly every rider carried a flag.
In the procession were the oirls Of
the female schoul all wearing Cleve-
land and Stevenson caps and then
came the cadets from Prof. Allen 3
Military school. We were sstonish,
Ished to find 40 many colorea men
in line with Halifax Democracy;
quite number of thep rode with
foot was up IN the hundreds. Chief
Marshal T. w. Fenuer was IN charge
of the procession and managed 1t
with marked success.
The great crowd fled into the
grove in front of DIR. Woods resi-
dence where the speaking was TO
take place. Here seats for 5000
people were arranged, bat still hun.
dreds were left standing. Fully s..
900 took part in the demonstration.
The ladies' were out In large numbers
lending their smiles and encourage
ment TO the occasion. The splendid
brass band from Wilson was there
and made the air merry with excel
lent music.
When the vast throng came togeth-
er they were raped to order by edi-
tor Hllliard of THE DEMOCRAT. He
said it was the greatest demonstra-
ton Scotland Neck had ever known
the greatest Democratic rally Hal
flax had ever seen. He announced
that Mr.. w. A. Dunn would intro
duce the first speaker. When Mr.
Dunn said the Democr attic party is
not dead, the solid South is not bro
ken, he was greeted with tremen-
dous outbreak OF applause. In we'll
chosen words he introduced Hon. w,
R. Henry. who spoke for three hours
and dealt ont sound democracy With
sledge hammer effect. Though be
urged the crowd not to consume any
time with applause, their enthusiasm
could Dot be held in check and loud
cheers betokensd their appreciation
Of his words.
After him Mr.. R. 81. Smith. Jr, 10
a handsome manner introduced Fred
Woodard, Esq, Democratic candi-
date for Congress in the Second Dis.
trict. He spoke for an hour and a
half, and handled the Issues under
discussion With clealness force and
effect. He was gree ed with ap-
plause all through bis speech.
After these two great speeches the
entEu siastic people were still ready
to listeI longer and called loudly for
Buck Kitchin. Capt. Kttchin talked
for an honr and his was pronounced
by many the grand speech OF the dar.
He is every inch man, Democratic
to the core. and made such fervent
appeal for Grover Cleveland that the
crowd rose up in grand shout for
our next President
1t was grand day, glorious day,
and if Halifax does not roll up big
majority for Democracy next Tues
dav the Reflector is 20 interpreter OF
signs. Three cheers for Halifax, al
ways!