The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-10-31
southampton County Aroused.
of the Richmond Dispatcil.]
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA, !
October q. 1873,

October q. 1873.
The Conservative party in this time
honorcd old county is thoroughly aroused,
aud fully determined to do their whole duty
in this memorable campaign. 1t has not
been my pleasure for long time to witness
so much enthusiasm and earnest devotion to
the success of the Conservative cause as is
now displayed among the mass of the people
everywhere. Although the weather was
very inceluent and the clouds dark and low
elng, there was large maSs.meeting held
at Jerusalem On Monday last, on which in
tcresting occasion able, eloquent, and telling
addresses were delivered by Governor Gill
bert c. Walker, Hon. r. 7. Daniel, Colonel
Il. B. Berkeley, Captain George d. Wise,
ald Colonel w. p. Burwell. The large as.
sembly was held completely spell-bound and
perfectly electrified during the entire day.
Such an intellectual treat Lad not been en-
loved BY those who were present for many
years before. You may be confidently as
surcd, Mr.. Editor that carpet-bageers and
Radicalism were held up to view in all of
their hideous dclormity. They were lite
rally and completely analysed and thorough
ly dissected by the distinguished speakers
whose names are mentioned above.
The good old State of Virginia and the Con-
Serratives generally have just cause for con-
graduation and to feel proud and eXuItant
1T having the undeatigable services of such
able and Influential champions who are to-
day nobIy battling for their rights, liberties.
and to secure happiness and peace to their
beloved old mother Of States and Of states,
men. Long uEly they wave to hurl back
with their convincing logica and the eloquenca
of deep concentrated thought all of the in.
nuence the Radical party attempt to bring to
bear upon the issue before Us. 1t is not
necessary, neither is it my purpose to give
you the full particulars of their speeches ut
Jerusalem, rs sketches of them have already
been furnished your readers by telegraph.
Suticeit to say, however, that the large crowd
that greeted their arrival, the diligent and
marked attention given them, and the fire.
quent spontaneous and prolonged applause
gave endubiable evidence that the words of
the speakers sank deep into the hearts and
affections of the people. Can we suppose.
for a moment that the cause we hold so dear
and cherish SO fondly will suffer defeat in
Novemberl No, never so long as we have
such all array of brilliant talents, influence,
eIoauence, and Justice combined. But few
days now, and the struggle for assendency
will be over. All that remains for us 10 40
in this short period Of time is to push the
good work bravely on and leave no stone
upturned, II there is q full turnout OF the
voters we confidently expect the leWs that
will be flashed along the wires. on the night
of 4th oay OF November next will gladden.
the hearts of our people and proclaim to the
world that Kemper, Withers, and Daniel are
triumphant. r@. -, .~.t..a .
The Conservatives are rallying in each of
the townships in the county, and ably and
foreibly addressed by the most available
gentlemen in this section. On Saturday last
an interesting meeting was held in Drew
rysville township, at which able and pa
triotic speeches were delivered by Captain
George e. .Beaton, u. B. Prince, James E.
SebrelI, and Captain u. 81. Prince. ALI OF
these gentlemen except the last named are
vigorously canyassing the county, We
cheerfulIy desire that they will keep the
bali in motion, and continue to inspire the
people with renewed hope, zeal, and energy
They will address the citizens at Boykin's
depot to-day, and finally conclude their ID
Dor at Berlin on the 1st day of November.
We bespeak for them cordial greeting and
warm reception at all the places they intend
to visit. u ..a-... ..s.s, .GALLATN. /