The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-10-20
Virginia as well for her conduct during as
before and since the war. In passing he
complimented Governor Walker for his SER

| form 1t would be one OF the most powerful
documents tue Democracy could circulate.
1T was devoid Of passion, and so calm, clear.
and fair that IL read by hesitating men Of
sense it would at once convince them that the
salvation Of the country-reneWalo OF busi-
ness and trade, and the restoration OF peace
and good-wiil-can alone be secured by the
victory OF Tilden and Hendricks in this
canvass. s t1r
/ b, &. !, GOVERNOR WALKER. =, go. !.
Colonel Guy introduced Governor Walker
as returned crusader, fresh from the battle
fields OF Indiana, where he had been to help
rescue the brave people OF the prairies from
4 the infdel Ingersoll and his 'hordes.,
! The crowd thereupon gave hearty cheers,
I the band played 'sHail, the Conquering
Chief" and Governor Walker advanced to
the front OF the stand amid the most enthu-
siastic plaudits. He is the idol OF the peo-
pie. No other public man is received by
Richmond audiences 80 enthusiastically
No one can command more earnest atten-
tion or get for his remarks more cordial ap-
plause. ''- t: ;''' ... ~
Governor Walker spoke of the brilliant
fight made by the Democrats in Indiana,
and asserted that il we were animated by
the same indomitable spirit, as he doubted
not we were, we would carry Virginia by
forty thousand and this district by four
thousand.
He contended that the good Of the coun-
try, the perpetuity of the Union, demanded
the success OF the Democratic party. AS
Morton says, the Administration is Just
what the Republicans have made it, and
now he wants them to make another such.
with Hayes at the head OF it. The people
want change, the Governor said. They
must have it. He illustrated his idea Of
swapping Hayes for Grant by telling, with
great effect, the story Of the old couple who
had hen setting. The eggs dld not hatch
in due season, and an examination OF them
was made. They were found to be bad.
The old man suggested that they ought to
set new hen on the eggs. con, no." the
old woman said; "that won't DO; we must
have new eggs" [Laughter.] So it will not
do only to change the Administration. The
party in power must be put out and new
one put in-a new start be made.
Grants usurpations received due attention
from Governor Walker. He denounced
them in we'll considered yet strong terms.
They were intended, he maintained, for the
perpetuation OF Radical power. South Caro-
lima afforded fair example OF Radical rule,
and Grants use of the military is to break
the solid South and secure electoral votes
nothing else. Governor Walker said
when he read Grants proclamation
it made his blood boil within him,
So atrociously libelous was it. He
alluded to all of Grants office-holders
hurrahing for Hayes. Did they not expect to
hold on under Hayes, and would Hayes be
able to resist them? He thought not. He
contended that it was impossible for the Rad
cal party to reform themselves. They had
gotten so used to stealing they could not now
resist temptation. They were like poor old
Rip Van Wrinkle, who swore off every day,
yet never kept his oath.
| Governor Walker besought his hearers to
realize the responsibility Of American citi-
zens, and begged that each one work as II
upon his individual efforts the result de-
pended. He called attention to the TACT tnat
! in 1872 the Democrats, through the lndlher-
ence and apathy OF the Republicans, elected
congressman from several republican GUS
tricts. We cannot hope to carry those dis
| tricts now, and it is necessary to strain
every nerve to keep the House. So far we
! have lost some congressman In Indiana, but
we have lost none from Democratic districts.
The Radicals are making extraordinary
efforts to recapture their lost districts, and
| it is of the highest importance that we sue
cessfully resist them and keep .controfof the
House, and that Virginia should send asolid
Democratic delegation.
/ Abiding to the conference OF Democrats
| in Washington. which proposed 10 adVlse
General Hampton to withdraw, Governor
Walker stated upon receiving this informa-
ton he telegraphed General Wade Hamp-
ton: "Stand firm. You have the profound
sympathy OF every honest patriot IN THIS
land.''
Governor Walker closed with iervid eX-
hortation to the citizens to come out anu
vote for the nominees on election day, ana
to permit no tagging.
Governor Walker was in fine voice, ana
spoke with good effect, and never with more
satisfaction to his hearers.
COLONEL BoBERT B. BERKELEY.
Mayor Kelley was Justify called for by the
crowd. but he was not present to respond.
Colonel Guy introduced Colonel Berkeley,
| who made frst-rate speech, which greatly
| pleased the crowd, and was etfectuai IN
clearing away doubts, II anybody there nad
anv. Colonel Berkeley said Colonel Popham
did not run for Congress because he knew
he would be defeated. He arraigned Colo,
mel Popham for saying, as he did IN caro-
declining to be put in nomination Tor Con-
gress. that "that section of our country
| Known as the southern States the
stern verdict of impartial history most
surely write down as the destroyers OF the
ballot and the assassins OF honest elections
| in the South; rs the assaulters OF free
speech and the inciters Of bloodshed In the
South; as the oppressors OF the weak,
scorners of the helpless, and enemies OF
equal political rights for the citizens OF the
South: AS leeches upon the recuperation OF
exhausted and famishing States in the
South, and vampires upon the general well
fare Of the nation"
Colonel Berkeley spoke at a late hour, a1d
had to run over his points somewhat rapid
ly, but it is no empty compliment to him to
| say that he made fine speech. His anec-
dotes were well told; his arguments were
close and effective, and his manner was
unusually happy throughout. G.i
Though not original with him, he gave
nc the battle-cry for the Old Dominion
Club noe
| Give Il 'en warm,
Tilden sweeps over the land uke s storm. TIa..
| Chorus Ii, boys, from the East TO the WssL.
Tiiden and Heldrieks that @ G1e.s .e in Swarm
o on " " 'As s " w. Singing for Tilden and reformP'
COLONEL WILLIAM 8. GILLIAN.
This sneaker was received by his old
friends of Jefferson Ward very handsomely.
He reviewed the issues OF the hour, anu
drew comparisons between the Goyernmens o.
ne IL was under the Democracy ana as II -
| under the Radicals. de recailed dlanEs
PROMISES: how he had deceived tne people
and usurped power; how his MINISTER'S nag
DEGRADED their places, and how thieves anu
rascals had held high, carnival all arounu. I,
THE Colonel regarded Hayes Us smaA man,