The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-05-23

crs of jackson Ward, as we'll as a number of
the Straight-outs," had lengthy and en-
cited meeting at Wesley chapel last night.
Shortly after 8 O'Clock 4 dozen or more
voters of the persuasion alluded to assem-
bled in the building, and, by the light of
two kerosene oil lamps, discussed for half
an hour the political situation in the city.
While this talk was going on inside num-
Der of the opposition party were outside
forming some plan of action for the night.
Finally, several came in. Among tue num-
ber were James Burwell and W. II. l..
Combs. After some delay, at about $3.50
O'Clock, one of the ward voters walked
down the aisle and announced that there
would be no meeting. ..-...---.
Thomas Hewlett said that he had opened
the house for the meeting, and those present
could do as they felt disposed; but at all
events he hoped that there would be no
cross-firing; that they were all brothers and
friends; that they should stand by one an
other, and together support the ticket If it
was satisfactory to the people.
The names Of n. V. Bachus and James
Burwei were then placed in nomination for
chairman Of the meeting. The vote being
taken, Burwell was declared elected. ".
81. L. Combs was chosen secretary.
A voice: Mr.. Chairman, will you please
tell us the object of this meeting?
The secretary stated that he had under
stood that the meeting had been called for
the purpose of taking under consideration
the propriety of substituting two names on
the ticket for DR.. Bright and Mr.. Gilman.
The Chair was then called upon to state
whether voters from other wards would be
allowed to participate in the. meeting; to
which he replied that they could discuss any
question but would not be allowed to vote.
Thomas Fleming presented resolution
repudiatiug the action of the Convention in
nominating magistrates, and moved that the
name Of Thomas Hewlett be placed upon the
ticker, and one Of the names heretofore
agreed upon be stricken from it. He then
made lengthy speech in favor of Hewlett,
and declared that he wanted colored men OF
responsibility on the ticket; men of lntelll-
gence, who could bring credit to the party
and his race, and who could settle differences
between their fellows without their troubles
being paraded to the world.
The speaker was interrupted many times
by persons who wanted to know who he
wanted taken from the ticket.
BurWell declared from the chair that the res
olution was very singular one, and was in
bad taste, to say the least of it. t-
The speaker continued his remarks, and
asserted that there were thousands who
thought as he did, and who would vote as
he meant to do.
One of the jackson Ward voters who was
provided with stout cane, jumped up, and
in loud voice asserted that if any man
scratched that ticket he meant to have him
arrested. .~E.@ E@-.g
A voice: Mr. Chairman, move to lay tic
resolution under the table.
A discussion ensued as to- whether it was
the apartment" thing 10 say under the
table or on the table; which was finally
ended by motion from N. V. Bachus,
offered as substitute, to lay on the table;
WHICH was agreed TO. A,-E--
Thomas Selden now presented resolu-
ton, denying the assertion that charges were
to be preferred against Thomas Hewlett for
having voted for Mr.. j. B. Royster for
Auditor. 81
This resolution created intense excite
ment. Fleming opposed it, and wanted it
tabled. This motion was lost, and the reso.
luton finally agreed to. ...--..,..s..s
A motion was now made to ratify the
regular nominations made some days ago,
when q number Of persons went out. Inc
Chair directed all who were in favor OF the
motion to rise. About thirty stood up,
were counted, and took their seats. Those
opposed were requested to rise. Four OF
five stood up, and the motion was declared
adopted. f.@.a
The Chair-now proceeded say that he
thought Mr. Hewlett ought to bow. grace
fully to the action Of the Convention 10
throwing him overheard that large num-
ber of the wealth and intelligence of Rich
mond had signed call for General Peyton
Wise to announce himself a candidate for
MAYOR. He bad done SO, and the Conserya-
tive Convention had selected Kelley.
General Wise was now supporting the nomi-
nees of the party faithfully and honestly,
and he thought it was the duty Of his friend
Hewlett to support the nominees Of his
party, He next arraigned Hewlett for having
said that the Convention threw him over
board fol, having voted for MIR. Royster. e
| Hewlett said that he had not said SO.
What he had, said had been substantially
published by the editor of the Dispatch
Viz: That from information which be bad
received he supposed that the Convention
had thrown him overheard because hevotef
for Mfr. Royster. He took occasion, however,
to saw that be did vote for him; that he bad
worked for him and induced others to vote
for him s that he meant to do SO again. next
Thursday and what's more, If he lived
twenty wears longer; and Mr.. Roy yster was g
candidate for any office in The city, he would
still! vote for him, and endeavor to get Others
to do SO. ,,.oDo
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