The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-10-15
IIy presented. It is hard to say who has
been benefited most by this days transac-

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+ Colonel John r. Popham made n liberal
and telling speech, saying the action OF the
Republican Committee had left all Repub-
licans in the district free to vote as they
preferred. Colonel Pepbam said between
General Johnston and Colonel Newman be
preferred General Johnston, and hoped all
the Republicans in the district would sup
port the latter; that General Johnston was
for sound currency, the poor mans money;
Colonel Newman was for rag-money.
Colonel Popbam made fine impression.
He was cheered and endorsed by bis party.
They all seemed for Johnston when he
closed.
Lewis Lindsay was .fholding the for" I"
when the writer left the ground. and
seemed to be keeping the crowd together.
&c was for General Johnston.
The Conservative party has aroused from
its lethargy. II feels brighter and more
hopeful. It will give good report on the
9TH OF November and secure for General
Johnston a majority. Roll on the ball. II
other counties do as we'll as Caroline, John
ston ought to carry the district by 1000
majority.
A FieIG-Day at Chesterfield Court-
Yesterday was IN old-fashioned 6eld-day
at Chesterfield Courthouse. The Conserva-
tive party have every reason to be proud OF
their able and eloquent champions. and en-
couraged BY the tidngs that reach US from
old Chesterfield. There was very respect
able attendance OF the sovereigns. including
a number OF colored people. About 1890
P. NJ. the meeting was called to order by B.
A. Hancock. Conservative county superin-
terdent. An arrangement for 4 division Of
time was effected with the friends OF Mr..
Newman. each side being allowed three
speakers, each to consume thirty minutes.
w. P. Beasiey, of Matoaca, was made chair
man, and introduced the speakers.
George Il. Macon, OF Manchester,
opened the discussion for the Con-
seryative nominee. He made an able ar@u-
mcpt in favor OF General Johnston rs the
fairly accredited representative Of the Con-
servatiyc party, referred to his great SER
vices to the State and country, and the
claims he had upon the people as the great
est living representative Of Il cause whose
memories were yet near and dear to ma
joritv OF Virginian>; to his national rcpu-
tation, and to the extended honor that would
rebound to the metropolitan district from
being represented in Congress by Il man OF
50 spotless reputation and OF such Roman
integrity. He seconded General Johnston's
plea for the unity Of the Conservative party,
and for maintaining strictly our alliance
with the Democracy OF the northern and
southern States as the only hope for consti.
tutional government. He was in favor OF
the amplest protection to all home indus
tries that could he given without depressing
any, and also for the greatest imitation OF the
currency possible on substantial basis.
J. Marcus Gregory followed Mr.. Macon
on behalf of Mr.. Newman, and was replied
to by Senator Quescnberry in convincing
speecl in favor OF General Johnston. Scna-
tor Quesenberry did not believe tnat the
Conservative party had fulfilled its mission; /;
spoke OF the different sort OF influence that
would be felt in the selection OF man like
General Johnston for Congress instead Of
| Mr.. Newman, and also defined and advo-
Gated the principles ennncialed by General
| Johnston in his address OF acceptance. The
above is but brief notice OF Senator Que
senbcrry's remarks. and by no means Goes
it entire justice.
DR.. Chiles followed, and made speech
after the order OF the many he has delivered
| in the canvass. no particularly new ideas
being advanced.
Major W. F. G. Gregory was next intro
duced as the last speaker on the Con>erya-
tive side. His speech WAS eloquent anu
telling-iust such i stump-speech as all WHO
have heard this distinguished advocate
would expect to hear his terse and chastc
language, apt illustration, and humorous
saIlics calling forth deserved applause. Scv-
cral parties who attempted to perp!eX and
annoy him received appropriately cutting
,eplies, and to one interruptcr he said that
she did not intend to banter words with
men who were hired to come there to inter-
rupt him and beat him out OF his time, but
he would get UP another discussion anu
divide time with them." This hit was re-
ceiyed with great cheering.
MIR. Charles W. Turner closed the discus
siou in speech for Mr.. Newman.
Last night some Of Mr. NeWman's friends
were exul.ant. They declared that Marcus
Gregory skinned Macon; that DR.: Chlies
swallowed Quescnbcrry head and heels
and that Turner made Major Gregory rec!
so mean that he wanted to climb Il tree atlo
null the tree up after him. But those who
know the merits OF the various speakers
will be apt to make allowance for these
wild statements, particularly when they re-
member that the parties making them had
sDcnt the day at old Chesterfield Court
house. Onr speakers all acquitted them
selves handsomely, were frequently cheercd
and bring the good tidingS that from the
signs OF the times Chesterfield county Is
safe for good majority for Johnston, Con
seryatism, and good, redeemable money, III
the ensuing election.
The meeting at Hcnrico county court
house Yesterday was not very largely at
tended, and was about equally divided a>
regards colors. It was called to order about
2:l5 Z. VI. by 4. L. Holladay, CONSERVATIVE
county superintendent, and an invitation
extended 10 the friends OF Mr.. Newman to
participate in the discussion. Col0hei Ii
liam p. BurwelI led off in very able speech
ia favor OF General Johnston, and for the
preservation intact of the Conservative
partv. and dealt the "Rag- Baby" party
some heavy blows. He was followed on
the same side by Mr.. G. A. Jones. ol
Hanover, who made very excellent
speerb, DR.. Monteiro replied on be
half of Mr.. Newman, and the discussion
WAS closed by Captain j. n. Hopkins, one
OF the county canvassers OF the Conserva
tive party, who made good speech fol
General Johnston. Information received
from prominent gentlemen from various
sections of Henrico warrants the belief tha'
yery full strength OF the Conservative
vote of the county will be polled for Gene
raj Johnston.
| THE AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH AssoCIA
r1oN,-The Executive Committee OF tbs
Association having found it impractlcable
to hold the annual meeting at the Warm
Springs, Va, and an urgent necessity haV'
ing arisen for conyening it late in the au
tump this vear at some MACE most cOnVe
nient to the South, they have appointed the
ha l,oll In tho IInl