The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-24
10 the Editor Of the state Journal.

10 the Editor Of The State Journal:
An immense and enthusiastic mass meet
ing, the largest that has assembled for a
long time, convened last night at the
Masonic Hall at this place. The meeting
was presided over by Capt. j. w. Mckin-
sey with j. Frank Lewis as secretary. The
object of the meeting was to listen to Hon.
Chas. Ii. Porter, of Richmond, and other
gentlemen.
This gentleman had been sent by the
State Central Committee to adjust the differ
ences that have unfortunately occurred in
our ranks. Mr.. Porter arrived by the IL
O'Clock morning train from Richmond, and
after carefully examining the case, consult
ing both factions, and making diligent in
quiries, he pronounced that the first legal
ticket should be supported, and we are
happy to be able to state that the major
ity, if not all, Of the friends of the second
ticket acquiesced, and submitted to the
Hon. gentleman's decision; and we fur
ther inform our Republican brothers of
the State that we, the Republicans of
Danville and Pittsylvania county, are now
prepared to go hand-in-hand, with one aim
and with one purpose. We mean TO wipe
out the Democracy. Our prospects are
Frightening every day, and we mean to
20 in and win. We mean to show where
we stand on the 7th of November next.
Mr.. Porter's address lasted nearly two
hours he went for the Democracy heavy.
The benefits of the Homestead Act were
thoroughly explained, as were also the
wrongs of the Funding Bill. After paying
his respects to the Democracy, Mr.. Porter
addressed himself to the large number of
Republicans present. lie urged united ac-
ton and harmony. He reasoned with
them, and explained how important it was
that we should have Republican Legisla-
ture--that would electa Judiciary for the
coming six years. His remarks were re-
ceived with much applause. There were
over six hundred Republicans present, and
when Mr.. Porter called upon them to say
whether or no they would abide by his
| decision in regard to the late dissatisfaction,
there was one tremendous shout of AVE.
two white Democrats voting against it. Mr..
Porter ended his speech by telling them
how much joy they had given him. He
could now return to the people of Rich
mond, and to the committee that had sent
him, with the glowing and cheering news
that all was well in Pittsylvania county
thatsthe Republicans had closed ranks and
had taken the field, and meant to fight it
out on that line if it took all winter.
AT the conclusion of his speech, three
times three cheers and tiger were given
for the Republicans of Danyille and Pitt
sylyania.
| AS Mr.. Porter resumed his seat, calls
were made for Lewis Lindsey, OF your city.
Mr.. Lindsey being present, responded, and
| gave us red-hot speech. He showed up
| clearly the actions of the Democracy,
| headed by the great carpet-bagger Walker.
| He urged harmony and active cooperation.
His speech was frequently interrupted by
bursts of applause.
| At the conclusion of Mr.. LIS speech,
the Democracy called frantically for Poss
White. Mr.. White arose, and, amid
laughter and cries of "Sit down, Poss, we
can't vote for you," announced himself an
independent candidate. He will probably
| we consider the best joke that has been
himself says: ''It's the d-dest joke thai
has been played yet for some time" and
claims it to be original.
Mr.. White was followed by DR.. Stovall
who spoke few minutes. After this thu
meeting adjourned.
On the stand we noticed the reporter o
the Whig-the fellow whose face is sc
"chldlike and bland - there was also pre-
sent the editor of that puerile sheet, thu
Danville Times, and some new-fledged re
porters, who looked wise and took notes
rapidly. The meeting has warmed US W
to renewed action; and we managed to en-
Joy ourselves.
/
gentlemen constituting the ''second'' ticke
have withdrawn. Thus ends the grea
"split" that the Democrats have been 81
jubilant over. We are now going to win
Congratulate us. Yours, JUPITER.