The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-05-21
THE FIRST GUN OF THE CAmpa1ex
GRAND DEMONSTRATION BYTuE
X. K. K. LAST NIGHT.
Observation-Disclosures
Speeches by Mayor Kelley, Ex-Governor
Walker, W. $ Gilman, Z. c. Cabell,
and others.
Great Enthusiasm, &c.

Great Enthusiasm, &c.
The mass.meetng and grand rally of Con-
servatism last night, under the auspices Of
the kemper-. .Kampaign Klub, was one of the
most effective, well-planned, and imposing
demonstrations Of the kind ever witnessed
in this State. 1t was held at the headquar-
ters of the klub, at the corner of Ninth and
Main streets, and during the evening from
five to eight thousand persons were present
to bear the speaking and take part in the
meeting.
For the past two or three days the several
committees on reception, on arrangements,
on good Of the order, on fireworks, &C.,
consisting of Messrs. John G. Mosby, A. A.
Lorentz, james Fl. Pecor, James ?. CoWar-
din, Goodman Davis. John Snellngs, Louis
f. BossieuX, Charles w. Allen, John Disney,
+. 2. Hulce. John P. Tyler. Frank Johnston,
John ID. Hall james S;ywater, Charles
Clinely, E. j. krebs, Thomss Anderson,
Thomas Newlau, and George e.. Wayt, have
been active in the various duties to which
they were assigned, and they deserve the
greatest credit for the eminentsuccesS which
attended the whole affair.
Early yesterday afternoon McCann's we'll
known First Regiment band was engaged,
aud Messrs. E. ?. Hulce aud Charles Cline
ly, of Jackson Ward (who had immediate
charge Of this part of the programme. cam
vaased each ward Of the city, after having
procured large aud comfortable wagon,
drawn by spirited horses, in which the band
and these gentlemen were seated. The eff
| feet may be we'll imagined. The inspiring
| music attracted the attention CT hundreds of
| persons, and by s o'clSck an immense con-
| course OF citizens, among whom were many
ladies, gathered in the neighborhood Of the
Headquarters of the klub.
The decorations were very striking, and
were arranged with q wonderful degree of
taste. Three rows Of lanterns extended
| across Main street. Thee lanterns had cor
spcuously inscribed upon them "Union
Forever" &c. The frontof the klub-room
| was also decorated with Chinese lanterns
| and transparcncies, bearing the inscription
OK. L. H." and the namS of the munich
pal candidates.
THE SPEAKERS SAND,
| which was erected Immediately at the corner
of Ninth and Main streets u front OF the
Klub-room, vas also decorated handsomely
| and appropriately. Appropriate notices were
hung with the flags OF all nations, and the en-
| sign of Virginia with its proud Sic .Semper
| Ttrannis in the klub-room attracted good
deal of attention. Besides these decorations,
the walls in the Klub-room were adorned
with portraits of General R. E. Lee, Fitz
Lee, kemper, representation of Mayor
Kelley, and others.
| The streets were made brilliant by large
bontires, and at intervals during the evening
| fireworks and balloons were sentotf, and the
| whole neighborhood lighted up bg chemical
| preparations. About halt-past O'clock the
| candles in the lanterns were lighted and the
ball was opened-skyrockets were sent up,
beautiful Roman candles Lighted up the hea-
| yens, cannon were fired, and everybody be.
came enthused.
In calling the meeting to order General
Peyton Wise, the first chief, said:
| Fello1. Citizens: Lord Lytton, in his play
| of the Lady OF Lyons, puts 1t into the mouth
of stout old Colonel Dumas to say that it is
surprising how much one likes man after
he has fought with him. Whether this sem
| timent he true in tie general or not, (arn
believe it is true in regard to all brace m.n),
I want to introduce to you one with whom
I have recently fought, one who is j
true friend to me, one to whom l am
true friend, him who is and shall be Major
of Richmond. Need l mention the Hon. j.
| NJ
ment-eyery sentiment of my heart calls
mon me to pledge heart and hand to tie
vote that shall elect him, and maintain tue
ascendancy of the Conservative party as TIC
only safeguard Of the rights and liberties q
the people,
| Mayor Kelley was greeted with great ap-
| nla,lse, and after it died away he made q
most eloquent and effective speech. He
was followed by Ex-Governor Walker, Mr.
e. C. Cabell, the Conservative candidate TOR
| CommonweaIth's Attorney; Mr.. George D.
| wise. who retires from the office Mr..
+. 3, Cook, the Conservative candidate for
CITY Sergeant; Nr. ". S. Gilman, MIR. Louis
Wagner, and Mr. James Cowardin, all oil
whom were appropriately introduced by
| General Wise, and made enthusiastic and
telling addresses.
| ar. W. W. Berry was announced as one
of the speakers, but owing TO indisposition
he Was lnahle 10 address the meeting.
! AZ ~ o'clock the meeting adjourned.
The X. K. X. rally was the first shot OF
tie campaign, and the clubs in the other
| wards of the city should look well to their
| lure!s, or else they may be lost. The Con.
| seryatiycs of Richmond are already thor.
| ouehlY aiolised. and tonight week we will
| see tbc.glorious result OF the faithful labors
| of sucn energetic and untiring workers As
arc found il tue hemper Kampaign hlub OF
| Richmond. ...> .-s: ~ ...
During last evening many of the honorary
members, friends, and invited guests of the
Klub visited their rooms, aud were hospi-
tabIy and sumptuousy entertained by the
Refreshment Committee, who, by the direc.
| tion and at the expense of the Klub, bad
| prepared a plenteous repast OF eatables aud
| drinkables. .- ....
Success to the labors OF the b. b. X!