The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-21
The Governors Visit-..Od Christ
Chnrch---what, They. Think OF the
McCuIloch Bili---Bsyard and Grant
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correspondence Of the Richmond Dlspatch.]
XII, PnILADELpHA, October 10, 1879.
Governors Hall, Andrews, Jarvis, Hoyt,
Simpson, and Holiday; Colonel Solomon
Lincoln, Jr., representing Massachusetts !;
Ex-Governor ,Hartranft. and their: staff
officers, this morning attended service at
Old Christ church, where they listened to
most impressive sermon preached by Kew.
Edward A.. Foggo. d. DIS rector OF the
church. from the words, 1.-THE arms OF his
hands were made. strong. by the hands OF
the mighty: God OF jacob, ,,.,. ..-..
This old building, built before the ReVo-
lutionary war, is rich in historic memories.
Robert Morris, Francis HopEinsoD. Benja-
min Franklin, and George Washington
worshipped here, and tbeR names are. in-
scribed upon shields which hang upon the
four columns that support the galleries OF
the church. Benjamin Franklin was for
many years vestryman; and it was maln y
through bis fundamentally that the steeple
was erected, and the chimes, which pealed
forth their Joyous welcome to our party,
were bought.
Governors Holiday, Jarvis, Hoyt, Simp-
son, and Andrews were assigned the pew
In which Washington was accustomed to
sit, aad which is known as Washington's
pew.
The interior OF the building was very
handsomely decorated with flowers and
United States flags. ..
The visit to Old Christ church was one OF
the most pleasant incidents OF the trip. II.
The Governors all leave the city tonight.
THE M'CULLocu SETTLEMENT. !:
Very great interest was manifested by the
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the contest now being waged in Virginia for
the settlement OF the State debt. Many and
earnest were the wishes expressed that the
McCulloch settlement might be accepted.
A prominent capitalist, who accompanied
the Governor OF Connecticut, and who, by
the way. has already large investments in
West Virginia, told your correspondent that
if the honest people Of the State were sue
cessful in the next election Virginia could
get all the money she needed TO develop her
material resources. Governor Hoyt, OF
PENNSYLVANIA, in his speech OF welcome at
Independence Hall, said that Virginia in
her mai crial resources was not one whit be-
hind his own wealthy and prosperous State.
The rich men OF the North and East know
that, and are anXiousiy awaiting the result
Of the next election in order that they may
know whether it will be safe or not to in
vest their funds in the State.
BArARD FOR PRESIDENT.
In such distinguished company, very
naturally national politics would be topic
OF conversation. The rejoicing OF Repub-
lcans over the defeat OF Ewing was to some
extent shared by the hard-money Demo
Gratis, who thought he ought to have been
punished for holding such heretical opn-
ions on tue financial issues OF the day. In
expressing opinions as to their choice for
President there was but one opinion among
the Democratic Governors, and that was
that Bayard was the best and most ayaila-
BILE man. Doubts were expressed as TO
whether his nomination could be secured,
but if nominated he would command
larger vote than any other Democrat.
The Republicans of our party were unani-
nous in favor Of Grant as the next candi-
date OF the Republican party.
IN CONCLUSION.
This meeting Of the Governors OF the
thirteen original States 10 inauguratc mea-
sures for the proper observance OF the GEN.
tenniaf anniversary OF the surrender OF
Yorktown, in 1881, has been a grand sue
cess. The Governors OF the several States
seem to be very much interested in the
movement, and both publicly and privately
expressed their determination to do all they
could to secure a celebration worthy OF the
event which it is intended 10 commemorate.
Governor Holiday will do whatever may
be needed 10 interest Virginia in this move
ment, in which he should have the co0pe-
ration Of all her citizens, for apart from any
pride we may have in desiring to pcrpetu-
ate the recollection Of the glorious deeds OF
our foreiathers, the centennial anniversary
at Yorktown will be Of great material adj
vantage to our people.
j. Henry Pnlesion, a member Of the
British Parliament, now on a visit to this
city, has accepted an invitation to be at
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