The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-25
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'+',r5,r j. xp; 10 produce among the thoughtless
'.,'I .ud "a result in ha>ty and Incorporate
ar., IN The successful candidates. while such
,, iii aud iostered hy political trickstcrs and
through the medium OF inSiilIIatfons and
- 1>g,!cuS-oficn leads 10 estraugtment from
u --rgrr, a.rgianccs
= ~. s.! various matters which have come to
-. ,.,cl.l il Int just Ia address the public
,g,r conservative lariy has passed through the
49,, -ua-y election ever held which should sat-
- III rio, do not Lold that the:r choice should be
-#,a majority, and who are willing 10 abide
.,rt OF . fair contest. But this does not seem TO
.~ o.. measure awarded me and .alSehood and
- an. ad,Ic. fuel 70 the fame of discomfort,
,tq wI.h U the part Of some To produce split In
-aA>. Hnd Of others 10 crafty personal spite and
.".. ..~a5is men II ought to be enough TO ask
y. :, ssusitcr whether II Is fair to condemn
... fsa7,. rr,mor without 4 hearing? Yet some
. r.. ave been led that far III my case, and 10 bc
r. r.. c,>S turning this city over 10 Radical rule
.-.. o.. 81 jie1ndlct> founded on mere hturSGy. 1t
g.. I'll ,:t. by some am al iniide! and scoher ut
.,v ,@ra charge could only originate in the
-3 |.,r ca"ngh 10 prefer ialSehood 70 truth, sor
..t~ uas more respect for religion, no man has
.-.'a',4 lnorc generally 10 churches and church
-.-l-,',, and uo man believes more truly and de-
..t in 4 supreme Eeing, than myself. For the
4. 4t !, refer 10 the various societies TO which
...ta. .,rrc This Faith Is 4 requisite to member
...... > w.n have been my associates since my
--. arc IN ;!> city: and defy the man that lives
worthy oF notice or belief TO cite any act
.,...--r p at my life 10 sustain charge OF the
nae. -GanCd.
~, ma reported that, rs temperance man.
a:.:. zee MY own ideas by restricting or perse-
..... q .>c who dealt in liquors. II any man re-
- :a. ~ yicid my personal position or opinions
. .a,rct 10 secure his vo,c, then he will never
.. .r ...,. iIT hop. 70 live and 10 die temper
,g-,. ,n,n and advocate. But do not make laws
.,l r-.,. would not make restrictive laws on
Ills -h,.r ii could, because believe only in.
-.,t 8. isi1r Oh moral questions and would not
.,-.rf v::M Ilr rights OF this class of dealers nor
y. .vy manner whatever seek to force my views
l. nj, matter should seek TO pursue the course OF
-,-,-"4t pure aud competent Mayor, and see that
..,.,. disturbance, Of public peace and deccncy oc-
.--.!. Thi, is 81: would do on this subject.
g .tl4rcc l. iaiSs and contemplate, and the fears
s.,,y rrlragvd in this line under license be quiz
81. viii perfect confidence. Religious prejudices Of
.. tatlloic Church have been sought to be aroused
: !.lr and destinations made that clectionecred
:tl- i~-ay. or enlisted the prcudccs OF other de-
.ug,i.l.- in our late contest. ] fully concur In
IMPRESSION "f my late competitor. Mayor Kelley,
religion j. too sacred thing 10 be dragged In the
E. Z. ire Of politics and no man can truthfnlLy
~. ryr- made encouraged such an issue, and
nH.... srurn 10 make IL in any contest.
~. rr;,ortc.l That in speech on Navy Hill to an
.--.t,.s,-c Of citizens, since the primary election
.,l >f,tkc dlsrcspcc,fuly of our Irish aud German
lfrnouncc Il an unmitigated falsehood and the
-i-!na"- IrtQui slanderer, for At no time nor in
H., place have / either uttered or entertained such
-l:!'cnHts In The late civil war saw the courage
sat ii.lty OF our Irish comrades Illustrated on too
.g.y 'ailctclds, and the kindly and liberal deal
II those not i'll the army too fully shown. TO ut
-rproach so r-pngnant 10 truth and TO my con-
r.'."us
ia oar German population recognize the same
.,'r4llol.s, and both nationaltleS are too loyal,
..-.'ag. and irusiv citizens TO permit me to think
:, -u"4k evil OF either.
p.. foreign citizens OF all classes and natonalitcs,
r~ given too material aid in rcScung this city and
-, from the yanal horde that sought to plumber
81" community for myself or any Conservative to
c... r.Ir"uch upon them and trust the integrity
... .ai"l!i-rucc which have ever characterized them
s.. present allowing themselves TO he dupe,i by
'."od "r ca!oci by hattcry into the beasts Of bur-
'a ~ whose backs their political opponents can
:..n into power.
EAa- been reported that In speech on Navy Hill
aatN Undue advances for suitrageS OF the c0lorcd
+. ;!,, hiic at meeting on Church Hill abused
'.~la. Ihi, j. utterly false in every sense.
'., NNy Hin distinctly avowcd that was Con-
.c,a'iy~ IN III" fullest, sronecS, sense: that saw
.r ".".t,ian Tor anything but peace between the
...,, t..nt the whites wanted nothing but peace
..! ..;r roa.ng: that ii any conflict of races oc-
-.ra II would IL. an Issue made by the colored pco-
r y,> gated 10y corrupt men; and that |, is well rs
Al lr.n! whit" men, would guarantee to them justice
.mt Lair dealing.
ua Navy IIill. aud Churcl, Hill, and everywhere
.. ,i4.bH,r Ia" political plundcrcrs WHO had mis-
.E and deceived The colOrcd people, themselves re-
..'i@- AL Tho spoils and places and giving the CO.
.r,.! man The empty honor OF voting.
lal- + IN, lmrpori OF all have said, and repeat,
rpurrd men are entitled IL and would receive at
IA. sand, ui Ill honorable white men justice and
r-.,ailIug. / submit 10 them whether they have
ri'rd this r"In their former political allies, and
. ."tH'r 'hry will longer bc deludcd by them?
II ~, h".'n said am not man who respects
.-ig". au" that | am OF impure moral character.
.Ht- Is delicate matter and one would prefer not
refer L.: hut vile tongues impced by viler hearts,
a', 50 lied aud slandcrrd me | must speak.
nay youth 10 this day, and II VIII be so TO my
s@th. have had the most sacred regard for virtue,
M appca! 10 my associates, and refer the world to
Ian. TO know If any man ever heard INC utter All
pure sentiment II an honorable man VIII so as
s" will submit IL he curses of the earth and re-
,:. forever from any public claim.
l. have lived here so long, and associated With so
-..sy and no man ever heard Inc utter an impure
ncut, Is II fair, evil, interested. and dtshonor-
rUmor, to convict Inc without visible, tangible,
-r-l-u,ihlr accusere
= proverbial that of this base type are gene
a; Is reckless and talkalivc on the subject II no
.sll has ever heard express such sentiments, is
reasonable TO say entertain them? If have
"vyr expressed such sentiments Is 1t reasonable TO
oppose that have practccd them!
some men are so vile they think no virtue is found
q circles of poverty. and their own foul souls can
.,t agree that visits to bestow charity upon the
.""iy widow and orphan can he made without i'm
IaI" motives and improper results.
r.pudiatc the thought with contempt; for among
!r I~r and needy there is often found heroic types
t..uy WHO are IN anuencc.
/! Ser. base enough 10 parade my charity In pub
..' poor, doubtless other lips than my own could
YEA. my yindication; but | will not thus seek TO
m"rcful God biesses me with anything to spare the
serdy shah have il, and leave TO Him my rindica-
i'm AID the yindication of the slandered poor.
these are about AL the matters that have reacheu
D". except some vague SANDERS, which could orgi-
ate "r be repeated only by Scoundrels and liars.
am Wiley Slandcred aud sought TO be perSecuted.
va ttSh lair lilcll 10 come 20 me iSt(N uNyLNtHI
ary hear and lei ne at least have chance TO Vim
Acde my self before they condemn Inc. Surely this
not asking too much for Justices sake! There are
'oiigaiions resting upon me which would require me
" Ge!cnd rather than 10 defame the character OF 4
To1ncr-;tnd lhape diDdyS done 1t.
WStGcn oi Inc various ORDERS 10 wach oeioiS,
.!'hccI siandcrs, or have you given me friendly
'i Ming That they were ahat, or asked Inc TO ex-
.' i'c this grierous wrong, and see my character
lasted without hearing my side: do not seek your
'"ies on any fraternity ground-for politics can find
thcrc-but for my character 5 sake call
UPON you to do justice and exercise charity.
VI aN honorable public ask, What man is willing
o hc conGrInnet on rumor? If such one exists,
~ h.in speak, and he will soon stand convicted. or
c talhu!ic aud Irish clements, who are appealed 10
,,-allsi me, would ASK Are you willing that the
w.: VII You draw that line now when for gig
one Of your Inber has been the honored chief
~; lT'f m OF this Protestdnt city and honored the
4fy would appeal to save not myself but this city
t"ih ttih Radical rule under The guise OF Peoples
~ 'het." If suffer defeat now-if we suffer our
a 70 bc brokcn-c;lu we feel sure OF recovering IL
H HE iuturey
r. lor myself now pledge my earnest support to
W party IN all contingencies; but Is II saie III LniS
u! ibis rityf
VIII those who are my personal enemies, or those
'1 did not secure their choice, allow duty to State
M PARTY 10 fall victim TO personal fcehng or per-
Ia Ia ulSappointmcntI
Think seriously, let judgment not passion and pre-
dice rule and ask Is the ticket offered by the OPP
'sitIoh, ln Whole or In any part superior IN any
sksct 70 the candidates you selected ut our primary
lec'ion: Have they cc-0perated with you. Iabored
Your ranks, sought TO aid you In the political de-
,crancc Of this city?
IA ia conclusion, have no personal rejection nc 1,
a. Gke on my opponent for office OF Mayor, nor on
sItr' Of that ticket, but ask that just men Will 90
a'ict, and that true Conservatives will do their
MY; and, believing myself morally worthy and
rll,ily capable OF filling the Office to which as
are and being the regular nominee OF our party In
iS'f Il election, ask your undivided support.
VI our cause for priuciple and not for money, APP
M 70 All such 20 be vigorous and active, and devote