The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-05-28
THE CAMPAIGN CLOSED. .
GREAT MAss-nEETING UNDER TIE Ans
PICEs OF THE OLD DOMINION CLUB.
AN IMMENSE GATHERING.

AN IMMENSE GATHERING.
speeches by Mayor Kelley, Ex-Gov-
ernor Walker, Colonel Berkeley,
w. w. Berry, ESQ,
and Others.
&C, DC, DC.
Jefferson Ward was in blaze Of enthpsi.
asm last night. It was the OCCASION of the
grand closing Conservative demonstrat;on of
the campaign, under the auspices of the 1,ld
Dominion Club-a band Of faithful eorneet
working Conservatives, who have won many
glorious victory in that ward, and who. il
is hoped, will, under the influence of the
success which they attained last night, Sc
cure for the cause to-day victory which has
never been equalled in this city or State be-
fore. .la5%.
Without meaning or intending to make
inyidous comparisons. we may say that such
demonstration has never been witnessed iD
this city before on similar OCCASION, and the
heart that was not thrilled by il must have
been cold indeed. For several days past the
members of the Club have been actively. en-
gagged in making their arrangements for the
rally, and yesterday morning they were all
completed.
at O'Clock last night the I" r. X. r." of
Madison Ward, numbering about two hun
ared, headed by McCann's First Regiment
band, and accompanied by a number Of hon.
orary members and citizens, bearing lam
terms and banners, proceeded in body to
the headquarters Of the Old Dominion Club,
Where they were appropriately received and
assigned positions. Half an hour later the
ball was fairly opened. The miniature can
non, which has been used on so many SINH
lar occasions, pealed forth q call which was
| responded to by thousands of citizens, who
llastened to the scene TO cooperate with the
Club and take part in the demonstration.
Everything was in perfect order. The
decorations were of the most elaborate char
acter, and were arranged at no small cost
and with degree of taste and skill which is
| not often exhibited. Messrs. B. F. Howard
! (charman), Joseph Batkius, W. W. Wood,
r. H. Styll, Dennis McCarty, and Henry
Bond were the gentlemen who composed
the Committee on Fireworks and Decora-
tions, and to them is due the credit of hav-
| ing succeeded in discharging duty which
| many others would probably have undertaken
| with misgivings. When it is said, however.
| that the whole affair was complete success
hay, perfect in every respect-the citizens
who were not present must understand that
| nothing was left undope, and the happiest
results must attend the labors Of this gallant
| club.
Four rows Of Chinese lanterns were ex-
tended across Main street between Sixteenth
and Eighteenth, while at proper intervals
| within the same limits tar barrels
were burning, sky-rockets and Roman
candles were sent off, red lights dis
played, and fireworks of various kinds
| lighted up the scene. The appearance of
| the spacious stand which had been erected
| for the accommodation of the speakers and
| invited guests can be better imagined than
described. 1t was very substantially built
| Immediately in front of the market, and was
tastefulIy decorated with the national and
State coIors as we'll as the flags of nearly
every nationality.
A gas-pipe was connected with the service
pipe for the market and carried entirely
across the frame Of the stand, and at IFS side:
and at intervals of about foot a jet pro
truded, which threw brilliant light upoI
| the stand rs well as to the immense gather
| ing of citizens in front. =.
In the centre of the stand, and at the toI
Of the railing, there was star formed o
miniature gas-jets, which attracted goot
deal of attention, While Immediately owe
and in front of it was the insignia Of th
| Club-a chanticleer" Of goodly proper
tions, to which reference was frequentl.
| made during the addresses.
The rooms of the Old Dominion Club c
| Jefferson Ward and those Of the German
| Conservative Club of Jefferson. aud Marshal
Wards were brilliantly illuminated, whit
the windows OF the neighboring building
also attracted good deal OF attention in thi
respect. Several rows of banners were hun:
across Main street at various points.
The meeting was called to order abou
S:45 by Mr.. V. Z. Turner, who introduced
Mayor Kelley. Mr.. Kelley, as usual, de
liyered most impressive and eloquent ad
dress. during which he was frequently in
terrupted by bursts of applause. He Wa
| followed by Messrs. R. B. Berkeley, eX
| Governor Walker, w. W. Berry, Esq, Dir
Z. C. Cabell, Justice White, Dir. John Lyon
Mr.. E. B. Cook, General Peyton Wise, ant
others; all of whom made appropriate ant
well.timed addresses.
During the intervals Kessnich's splendit
band enliyened the occasion with exceilen
music, and not until late hour at night dit
the meeting adjourn. ..t..
In addition to the other features of tn
occasion the Old Dominion Club prepared
bountiful repast for their friends, which VA
snread in the spacious hall of the market
While at the German Conservative Clul
| rooms opposite similar entertainment wa
enjoyed by number of invited guests
that club. A very large number of Ger
mans were present at.the meeting, who man
! itested the greatest interest in the occasion
/ and a warm desire for the advancement
| the interests OF the Conservative cause. -
/ Success to the labors of the Old Dominion
and German Conservative clubs.
] CONSERVATIVES BEWARE OF BOGUS TICKETS
THERE ARE ANY NUMBER OF THEN AT TIE POLLS
| ALMOST A FIRE.-Last night at ll:lt
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