The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-18
The Discussion East Monday in Pitt
| Observation-Disclosures Report.
r(.orrespondcnce of the Richmond Dispalch.I

TcOrreSpQndcnCc OF tue hlCilIHOnu DispdlSh.J
CHATHAM, VA, September 1G, 1879,
Yesterday was glorious day for the cause
OF honesty IN old Pittsyvania. The READ
justng element, weak enough before, was
literally crushed, and there were few on
hand after the speaking who were bold
enough to espouse the cause Of Parson Mas
sey, who was treated with all Kindness and
respect by our people. In fact, none OF the
$40 signers for his coming met him on his
arrival here or waited on him, rs he had
reason to suppose they would; but some OF
our best citizens and truest Conservatives,
though opposed to bis principles, took him
by. the hand and entertained Ill the best
stvle. 1t is we'll for the Pa!son that the pc
tiiioners who addressed him a letter TO come
failed to meet him, as the large majority
who signed were ignorant Of the contents
Of the paper and could neither read nor
write. though it is true some GOOD Conser-
yat,yes did sign in order to get hlm mere as
q matter OF curiosity. He came; ana 10! lie
claimed that it was his day, his appoint
mnnt and his right to dictate terms-de-
handing the right to close, as matter OF
course.
At II O'Clock NJ. the announcement for
speaking was made, and the spacious court
room was packed 10 its utmost capacity. A
Rcadiustcr was bold enough TO undertake
10 organize the meeting by nominating an
other Readiuster for chairman. His motion
received no second, but he put 1t to the
vote, and out OF the vast throng two voices,
including his own, responded aye The
negative was put, and solid voice from
the entire crowd responded cmphatically
"No." Thus squelched, the Readinster
made no further effort, and the Chairman
of the County Executive Committee arose
and placed in nomination the name OF Judge
]. D. Coles, a saunch Conservative, who
was by accamation made chairman OF the
meeting.
About this time the Rca0jus.ers essayed
to raise the question as to whose meeting it
was. A qEietus was given on this point
when Judge Tredway arose and announced
that it was '.the peoples meeting," 4 sent
iment which was unanimously applauded,
aud the Judgessthen proposed that General
J. A. Walker should open the discussion,
Mr.. Massey to follow, DR.. Curry to follow
Massey, and then the people would say who
should close. This proposition was loudly
and unanimously applaudcd.
General Walker was then introduced. and
| for one hour and quarter entertained the
meeting with a strong presentation OF the
case in favor OF the McCuloch bill, dealing
in plain facts and figures, and making a
solid, close argument, which was listened
to with uninterrupted attention. His speech
was well received, and satisfied every iair
mind. Mr.. Massey was then intro
duced, and occupied the same length
OF time. 1t is but fair to say Lh;'t
Mr., Massey was suffering from severe
indisposition, and while his speech was
ingenious, and even able, considering
the standpoint from which it was delivered,
vet il is certain that it fell very far short OF
nublic expectation, and while it received q
respectful hearing failed to impress the
| masses.
AT the conclusion OF Dir. Massey's time
DIR. J. L. NJ. Curry was introduced, and re-
ceiyed with tremendous applause. For
more than one and hall hours DR.. Curry
held the wearied audience spell bound WITH
his matchless eloquence, convincing argu-
mcnt, and patriotic appeals. we nave never
heard a more powerful effort on any sub
| iect. and even the most outspoken Read
| iuster acknowledged the argument unan-
swerable. The people were completely
enthused, and cheer after cheer went up as
he dealt bis mighty blowsin behalf of honor
and honesty. He condensed the subject
Into a few practical points: "Does Vir-
einia owe the debit" ''Should she pay
lit?" and Glow should she pay it ?"
These questions were propounded with
great effect, and answered in their or
| der in the most satisfactory manner. The
general verdict was that readiustment
and reputation were curried down in a
style that was irresistible; and DR.. Currie,
who had never before addressed Pittsyl,,
lvania audience, will long be remembered
with gratitude, respect, and love for the
| efficient and valuable services rendered by
Ijhim ON Yesterday. 1t was Parson Massey's
IEdrst meeting with Dr.. Curry, and we ven
IIture it will not be bits fault il 1t is not bis
llast.es,i .a:.s.4ss.-}I .rp,,..;j
/ After DR.. Carry closed, the Parson ven
lHtured to raiIys and promised to reply pu
1.-THE crowd left, and he took in the situation
land promptly excused himself on accoun
tiof hoGrSeneSS. :,g e -, -,
Messrs. Editors, Pittsylyania will send
solid deht-paying delegation to the mex
| General Assembly. Yours, PEYToS'