The New York herald., 1879-03-09
Two REPUBLICAN SENATORS.
MeSSrs. Blaine, Of Maine, and Jones, Of
Nevada, Toasted in Virginia.
BLAINE'S BID FOR VOTE
Virginia Hospitality In Its Best Estate
Greeting Northern Enterprise.
CBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.)
RICHMOND, Va. March 8, 1S

RICHMOND, Va. March 8, 1879.
Senators Blaine. of Maine and Jones. Of Ne
vsda. have been here for the past two
days consulting in reference to projected
line Of railroad down the James River Valley
to tidewater in which they are said to be largely
Interested. They have been received with that
genuine Virginia hospitality which welcomes all
who wish to develop her resources or to invest in
her enterprises without any regard to politics.
tion or nationality. The two distinguished gentle
men have been taken to the clubs. dined. wined.
toasted and shown tho sights in and about
Richmond They have been hob.nobbing with
the rankest Of Virginia democrats. and have en-
deavored to outdo their hosts in the most profuse
complimentary acknowledgements and sympathizlng
expressions. To-day they had an excursion down
the James River as far Drewry's Bluff. and
after that a grand reception at the Tobacco
Exchange. where all the prominent merchants
were assembled to greet them. They were intro
duced by General Peyton Wise in neat and hatter-
ing address, and, of course. had to make speeches.
Senator JONES' in responding. intimated that devo-
ton to the Old Flag would be followed by appro-
praton when he said with the fostering of the
general government" which he had no doubt would
be extended, Richmond would "become . great
depot for the trade of the South and West
BLAINE ON TOBACCO.
Mr.. Blaine WAS next introduced. and made q speech
Southern vote in the Presidential race in $780, He
was Justify cheered. and in rising to acknowledge
the applause said he born the border
of Virginia and had often travelled her soil,
but had never before met Virginia audience. He
required him to say something explanatory
of his position the tobacco tax. His
view was that what the interests of the
country and the trade demanded was permanency.
He thought permanency more important at
this time than reduction; "but now that the ques-
ton has been determined gentlemen. said he. "you
will 6nd inst stubborn reSfSter of change
was of the BILL" lAppause.) Those who acted
with him had all along viewed tobacco
did when he said "spirits and tobacco
give me 900 900 francs Show me any two virtues
tobacco interest had to contend with was shifting
legislation. prostrating legitimate industry and Civ
ing rise to speculation II am for permanency. and
do not think you will find me easily moved" he
declared.
FUTURE RICHMOND.
In concluding his remarks on this topic. the Sena-
tor thought that as his honorable friend (Senator
Jones had uttered his thoughts we'll in regard to
the city of Richmond it unnecessary for him to
lie had pointed out that there sites
for great cities at every one hundred miles OF our
Atlantic front. THE city which has been for fifteen
years energetically asserting its pre-eminence is
your own." Not even in Boston, New York. Phila-
delphia Baltimore had the rate of increase been
fattering He believed that in his votes in Con-
gress no man could go further or stay longer
In desire to promote the material prosperity of vir
ginia. "If l know myself" he said, II would vote
for Virginia as quickly as for Mainefor the South as
quickly for New England" The patient and heroic
endurance of Virginia. under circumstances that
might well have discouraged the bravest. HAD en-
listed for the sympathies and admiration of the
whole universe. and it could not be in his heart
think anything of her but kindly
ALMOST NATIVE.
His maternal grandmother, whose tender memory
was every hour present in his breast was born on
the sacred soil, and he belonged to family which
maintains that blood is thicker than water. Jap
plause.) II he differed with virginians some
tn ngs he was with them on others. Whenever my
voice have influence to promote your prosperity
you rely upon me upon one of your own
noble and distinguished sons" (Appause.) Mr..
Blaine said that he the pleased with the
ception because the of this assembage idcn-
titled with those to whom he is politically opposed He
begged that his thanks would be accepted. and
cluded by saying II bid You a cordial goodby." The
expression was general. after seeing and hearing
ington this evening.