Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-10-28

COL O.. T. Boards SPEEcH.-Col. o. T.
Beard, of Richmond, arrived here on the yester-
day afternoon train, about Is minutes after the
adjournment of the Radical meeting in the
Courthouse, and he was met by friends and es-
corted to the Courthouse, which was filed in a
few minutes after it was announced that he had
arrived and would address the audience
He is a Republican who supports the Conserva-
tive ticket in this canvass in this State. He is a
man Of fine address, and speaks with grace, flu
ency and marked ability. After being intro
duced by Mr. Chas. Grattan he spoke for two
hours to delighted audience who wished him
to go on when he closed. It did not seem half
that long to his auditors. His speech was such
as should do great deal of good He showed
conclusively that it was the interest of the col
ored men to vote with those with whom they
lived. As our paper was about going to press
when he concluded, we cannot give such a no.
tice of his speech as it deserves. We cannot
give even brief abstract of it. We can only
say that it was good, both in matter and manner,
and did great credit both to his head and heart.
When he concluded, the audience compliment
ed him, by giving him three hearty cheers.
P. S.-Col Beard is now speaking to large
crowd in the Courthouse yard-having been
called out by complimentary serenade.
RADICAL MEETING-Th Radicals held meet
ing in the Court house on yesterday. On motion
of Maj Jno A. Hartman, Judge David Fultz
was called to the chair and Sam'l NJ Yost ap-
pointed Secretary. The Chair introduced Hon..
l.. ii. Chandler, of N orfolk, an experienced and
lib-tongued canvasser, who spoke for several
hours in his usual fluent style to the special de-
lectation of the negroes who crowded the gal
leries, and seemed to enjoy with gusto the re-
marks of the speaker.
He was followed by Col. J. 81. Rives, of Abe
marie,
The galleries were filled with negroes, and the
lower part Of the Courthouse was filled with
whites, the large majority of whom were con-
servatives, who were. inspired by the speeches
made on this occasion with increased determine
ton to work zealously from this time till sunset
Of election day in behalf of the Conservative
ticket. The efforts which the Conservatives see
the Radicals are making, should have the effect
of redoubling ther efforts in behalf of Conserva-
tive party. Such we hope will be the effect
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. RAMsAY.-Mrs.
Ramsay, upwards of seventy years of age, and
widow of VIM Ramsay at one time high sheriff
of this county, died very suddenly on Tuesday
last near Waynesboro under the following cir
cumstances. She had been on visit to Abe
marie, and came to Waynesboro with the view
of.paying a visit to the family of Mr.. Jas. Paul
in that neghborhood who is distant relative of
hers
When they had gone about II miles from
Waynesboro, Mr.. Paul discovered that Mrs.
Ramsay was speeches. and helpless Before
getting home he sent for DR.. Killian who arr-
we'd there about the time that he did. He lives
about five miles from Waynesboro. We under
stand that there were still some slight evidences
Of life when the Doctor first saw her after arri-
val at Mr.. Pauls house. She died from heart
disease Her remains were taken to the neigh
borhood of Craigsvile, where she resided.
On Saturday night last, there was good meet
ing held at Andersons School House, about five
miles from Staunton, which was addressed by
Gen. John Eohols, Mai. Marshall Hanger and
G. w. S. Turner.
At the same meeting, Conservative club was
organized by the election of Mr.. John Hussey
as President, Mr. Emanuel Pence as Vice Pres
ident, and Mr.. B. Silling as Secretary. A work
ing committee was also appointed.
A Conservative meeting was held at Fishers
vile on Saturday night last, at which speeches
were made by Messrs. Charles Grattan, Ed. Ech-
OILS and VIM. Patrick
On Saturday night last, at Waynesboro', there
was a good meeting which was addressed by
Capt. JAS Bumgardner, Jr., and Geo. M. Har-
rison. We shall expect good account from
Waynesboro' on the day of election.