The New York herald., 1873-11-04
VIRGINIA.
Rumors - Contemplated Disturbance
at tho Polls To-Day-Gencral Kem-

HumOrs - Contemplated Oisturbance
st the Polls To-Day-Gsner.l Kem-
Pes's Address.
RICHMOND, Nov s. 1879
Tho most exciting and well contested political
canvass that has occurred in Virginia since the
days OF Polk and Clav closed quietly and peaceaoly
tonight There are grave apprehensions, how
ever, that preconcerted disturbances Will take
place tomorrow, which may possibly result IN
bloodshed- The Mayor OF this city is in re-
ceipt Of Information to the effect that the
negroes, led by certain imported republicans,
contemplate creating riot and disturbances at the
polls, with view to call upon the national govern
ment in the event OF Hughes defeat 1t is given
out as their purpose 70 have the election annulled
In the case OF riot and bloodshed, and to have
Hughes installed as Governor by federal bayonets,
after the manner OF Kellogg In louisiana SO
strong are the grounds for fear that the Mayor has
order the First Virginia regiment to be ready for
duty at a moments cali at any time tomorrow.
Nearly 100 special policemen have also been sworn
In to preserve the peace One OF the companies Is
ordered to remain ct their drill room all night,
and to be under arms promptly at sunrise to-
morrow. What the programme OF the alleged
disturbers Is has not been developed but 1t Is
TACT that lew days since the keeper OF the armory
here was Knocked down and the kew taken from
him. The night alter this the armory was found
OF ammunition were stolen. Tonight there is
nothing beyond these preparations, which have
been secretly conducted, to indicate any disturb
ance, and II Is possible that, Notwithstanding all
this, the election may pass or quietly.
Some republicans claim that the vote will be
close and that Hughes may be elected, but they
generally concede the election OF Kemper by o
small majority. They take even bets against 10000
majority for Kemper, but the conservatives claim
as much 20 600. There is about 900 registered
white majority in the state, and 1t is claimed tina.
nearly the whole of this vote will be cast for Kem-
per, with the exception OF the federal and other
republican ofnce-holders, the fight on the question
OF race having driven all other white men ffom the
republican ranks. General Kemper, who was here
to day, has issued the following address TO the
people OF Virginia.
At the close of an arduous canvas of oar State, I
recognize with heart ful of gratitude the splendid
hosnitaty and unbounded enthusiasm with which you
have everywhere greeted nue. the representative OF
your cause An intrepid struggle OF united conservatives
t2r one day more win crown our cause with glorious
more. In the hour Of assured triumph let
direct all counsels. As the we'll earned
OF immigration pour into Virginia. let productive
actures trade, commerce. education and spring to
life throughout all borders LIE. have such
triumph as will forever settle tho intestine feuds Of the
up the whole Commonwealth with sunburst OF content
ment and prosperity.
There is later rumor in the streets that three
boxes OF muskets and a quantity OF ammunition
were taken from the armOry the night 1t was
entered by means OF the key. II this is true, it
looks as II dangerous work was contemplated.