The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-10-24
PATRICK COUNTY.

EHt1TS Dispatch: On the 18th instant
w had an immense gathering OF our noun
tain people in the immediate vicinity OF our
courthouse. assembled to hear political
speaking and to enjoy some of the creature
comforts served up in the style Of an olG-
fashioned Virginia barbecue. The latter
VA generously and bountifuIly furnished
h. the Conservatives, and tastefully pre-
pared hy fair hands.
The 18th was lovely day, even for these
mOuntain@-a calm and clear blue sky, with
beautiful surroundings. All nature seemed
10 r2nspire to make the occasion grand
Success. and as it was announced on the
previous evening that our gallant and faith
iuI Congressman. Colonel George G. Cabell,
had arrived, accompanied by Montgomery's
lifted young orator, Archer Phlegar, Esq,
and the accomplished editor of the Mont
::omeiy Messenger. Hon. Thomas n. Con-
RAD. all doubt as 10 the supply OF distin-
ruishcd speakers at once disappeared, and
earl! i'll the morning of the 14th, as the OK
carts, rOadwagons, buggies and carriages,
and al other kinds OF conceivable convey
ances OF locomotion, began to roll in, filled
with men, women, and children, those who
had gwen themselves so much trouble in
order TO get up the public demonstration
Became enthusiastic. We have never seen
such large crowd upon such an OCCASION
The number was variously estimated from
one 10 three thousand. ..-
IL II O'Clock \. VI. the stand erected for
The speakers was occupied by the Hon.
George c. Cabel!. Hon. Thomas N. Conrad,
Archer Ph!egar. Esq, and Colonel John e.
Penn, Major James z. Critz, A. N. Ly-
brock, ESD, and john Staples, ESQ.,. Of this
county. The audience was called to order
~ 4. NJ. Lybrock, who proceeded to an
Aounce the programme for the day, and in
lroGuced Is the first speaker Hon. Thomas
y. Conrad. who for the space, OF an hour
ueh@iited his hearers by his musical voice,
coscnt reasoning, and eloquent appeals to
me peopleto save the country. He was fol-
owed " Archer Phlesar, Esq, in 4 speech
VI aDouI the same length, whose style ls Pc
eVllarly attractive, well-informed, graceful,
thd earnest. He pleased every one and
strengthened the prediction heretoforeimade
IN this county OF his future usefulness and
"Mlncuce. ~.
Al the conclusion OF 0ir. Phlegar's speech
tolone! Cabell commenced speaking. He
Il hfst returned his heartfelt thanks to his
friends present Tor the generous support
.iFen hin upon previous OCCASION, and
.or the recent expression OF their confidence
IN his iideiity, as manifested by his unani-
nous denomination. He then arraigned the
Radical party for their extravaganza, their
eruption, their oppressive tyranny for
Tue desolatioD and ruin they have brought
upon the South. He hurled hot phiiippics
with terrible effect upon the cruel men who
nave the control Of our country. He then
5a!a i'ls respects to bis opponents, Messrs.
raves and Lewis, both OF his town DAN
Nliel; and by his keen satire and sallies Of
VII vi ne at times nearly conyulsed his au-
aence with laughter. He then paid high
EQoSy to. candidates OF the Conservative
Party as gentlemen every way worthy and
u 10 rule our country. In the conclusion
VI his grand and eloquent speech he pre-.
oIcted the success OF the Conservative party
on the 7th OF November, and the restora-,
%9A Of peace, prosperity, and happiness to.
Ylf common country, aud its ultimate great
Stos and glory as nation.
The Colonel concluded his speech about
. O'clock 2. b., when the whole crowd
We're invited TO partake OF the eatables pre-
pared for tue occasion, which they did with
ss.zest. The eating over, the vast sassemblagge
Dispersed. Thus ended very pleasant da.y,