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I'- —-Mr. Hammonds again took the floor in reply to the arguments of the gentlemen of the negative. “Both my clients” said he, “say that the Republicans have done nothing for them. When did they get their rights then.” In eloquent langtiage he then went on to show good reasons for hie loyalty to the Republican party. In reply to Mr. Porter’s charge that his opposition to Mr. Porter’s acceptance of the nomination was inspired by jealousy, he said that there was no position on a Democratic, ticket worthy of ln-uijd jeahms of, and said that he did .j t propose to leave his old home for a i.ew one until he knew whether or not die roof leaked.In replying to the affirmative Mr P rter dodged behind the constitution and the amendments with all the agility ■rlt; slavery Democrat in the days lt;! 1860-64.In reply to the charge that the Republicans had been using the colored race as tools and cat’s-paws, Mr. Grant suggested to Mr. Porter that that was just what the Democrats were doing withhim now.Mr. Ford threw himself into the breach with the statement that “If we have a horse to sell we sell him to the highest bidder,” and this seemed to amuse the audience greatly. Mr. Ford rallied and said that the negro vote couldnot be bought.Mr. Saunders closed the debate with an eloquent appeal to Mr. Porter’s sense of gratitude.The decision of the judges was given to the negative side of the question.Mr. Julius was then presented to the audience and immediately launched out into a torrid Democratic speech.Elder Henry then came forward and stated that he was neither a Democrat nor a Republican, and then began an appeal for office which left the impression in the minds of his hearers that he, at least, was ready to accept anything in the way of an office, no matter where it came from.
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Massillon Independent
Massillon, Ohio, US
Fri, Apr 02, 1886
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