The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-03-22


party, belong to ii, and it is.a pitifuI redec-
ton upon their own woIk--not ours
which makes them Gas good Conservatives
as anybody" unless it is possible for par
| ty to exist under two separate State organl-
cations. Very respectfully yours,
FITZHUGu LEE.
The following true account OF the poll
tcal meeting ut Stafford Courthouse IL
only given to correct misrepresentation
sent for new party capital TO the Wing:
The State Committee OF the Conservative
| party having advised, in 4 recent address
signed by their chairman, that the party
proceed vigorously and promptly" to per-
feet and strengthen its local organization in
the several counties Of the State, General
Fitz. Lee called meeting of the Conserva-
tives in this county for that purpose.
John w. WoltZ, the former Federal post
master OF Fredericksburg, but now re-
moved, telegraphed General Malone that he
must send up his speakers SO says the
Fredericksburg Recorder), and urgent let
tcrs were also sent to the same purpose. y
favorable reply being received, riders were
sent over the country, and Confederate de-
serters. soreheads, negroes, and id genus
onne were turned out from every bush to
take advantage OF the occasion to disrupt
the Conservative party in this section, and
they were promptly on hand to do their
masters bidding.
1t had been arranged that General Lee.
Hon. J. L. Marye, and Hon. Z. NJ. BraXton
should address the people; but Senators
Fulkerson and Paul appearing and asking
to divide time, it was decided, As there could
be but two speakers upon each side, c9ur-
tcSv entitled those from 4 distance 10 be Sc
lected.
The meeting was opened by Senator
Fulkcrson, followed by Hon. L. NJ. BraX-
ton; he By Senator Paul, who, in turn, was
succeeded by the Hon. J. l.. Marye in one
OF the most powerful and eloquent speeches
ever delivered in this section OF Virginia.
First removing overcoat, then as he warmed
to his work his coat, he spoke for about an
hour in his Shrt-SlccvCs in such strains as to
thrill and clcctrify 4 packed courthouse.
Every man, woman, aud child iii Virginia
should have heard that spccch-rcplylng to
a charge made by Senator Paul that the
ministers who signed the Royal and Beycr-
ley call had paid their taxes in coupons
except one, and that the contributions put
in the plates by their congregations were
put in their own pockets.
Mr.. Marye scared to the cloquence OF Fir-
bound.
1t was grand speech, noble speech,
and good men and honest men everywhere
should thank God that while Maryc lives
the link is still in the Chain that binds Us TO
the better days OF the Common wealth.
At the conclusion OF the speech, it being
too late for further business. General Lee
offered the resolutions referred to. contin-
inc himself to 4 few brief remarks in their
presentation.
A substitute was then offered by Mr..
Green. consisting OF some resolutions offered
at a previous meeting by Mr.. Smith.
The resolutions OF General Lee having
been put to the meeting, the chairman de-
cidcd they were passed by majority OF
one third. There being much confusion in
the house at the time. by the people going
out. &C., it was proposed to form outside,
and count the number voting upon each
side.
The ncw-party men were to be counted
as they passed over Il stile and out OF the
yard, but it being perceived that many re-
turned back over the fence and went over
the >tile to be counted again, the ConSerya-
tvcs refused to recognize further the pro-
position, and separated for their homes.
STAFFORD.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Editors Dispatch: We were present
at the public meeting 1T Stafford Court
house on the 18th. When the speaking be-
gan we estimated the crowd at 300-of all
kinds, shades. and colors. When General
Lees resolutions were presented we csL!-
mated it ut Git was latc} about 22j men.
When division was called for and the re-
adi,lstcrs were called to form on the out
~ linn-thnSp n
favor OF Mr.. Green's substitute on one side
and those opposed on the other-Mr. Green
called out that he had IL majority. iIr. \.
w. Ford, chairman Of the meeting, stated
that those opposite the rcadiusters were
one third more. Green then requested the re-
adjustcrs 10 walk over the courthouse steps
and be counted. After this count Mr.. Green
announced that the rcidi listers were 10 in
number. There was much excitement, and
personal issues were existing. We did not
count either side. For areumcnts &sakc,
whilst not conceding the fact fully, wGvwll
acccde the claims OF the rcadlusterS that
their l 10 was majority OF the voters present
at the division. But can any intclfiyent
man assert that, because 10 were major
ty at public mccting-ata mCc.lug where
energy and efforts had been cXcrtel ITO
bring out the rradiuSting element andsas
Sembe it for that particular occa>lonTsthat
it proves the sentiment CT Il maioritYEin Il
county Of over 900 Conservative yOtcIS
We have taken time and trouble to reach
Il conclusion rs to Stafford sentiment, and
we believe that il the MoZart-llalt platform
was put to tue people OF Stafford tomorrow
it would be overwhelmingly defeated. We
arc also OF the opinion--rcachcd by Us mt the
Courthouse meeting on the 10th, and our
investigations since-that the bulk OF the re-
adjusiers' strength was present then; and
we are backed in this opinion by many OF
the best-informcd gentlemen in the county
OF Stafford. 1t is palpabIy premature ut this
iuncture to claim Stafford is 4 forcblc-Ee-
adjusting county. Ga
EDITOR OF REC0KDERss
Good Joke CA S,iyder.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, March 20, 1879. :
Editors Dispatch: The organ of the re-
adiusters-the Whig-claims i vlctorAil
Stafford county.
After the adjournment OF that meeting,