National Republican., 1880-10-29
THE VIRGINIA CANVASS.
Active Work by the Republicans Of the
First and Eighth Districts.
Enthusiastic Meetings in Various LOCAL.
ties-Mr. woitz Will "stick" In
the First District.
spirlted Meeting Mt Manassas station

tied rally yesterday afternoon. The weather was
inclemon but the Jubilee hall was well nlled with
ardent republicans. who rally around the rcpub-
lican flag with zeal seldom exhibited In the
political campaigns of the old dominion. The
meeting was called to order by Mr. Baldwin. the
chairman Of the county committee. after which he
was called permanently to the chair, Colonel
John Woltz the republ licau candidate for congress.
addressed tho assenibiago for an hour aud n half
during which time he discussed tho issues of the
campaign with marked eloqucncc and force. His
remarks were intcr3pcrsed with humorous nncc
doiesaud narratives oflncidents connected with the
nolltcai history Of parties aud received with
tho Widest enthusiasm. His speech was exceed.
ingly effective, and indicated Il power OF popular
orntory seldom witnessed at the hustings lie was
followed by DR.. Douglass, who spoke for nearly an
hour with un earnest eloquenco that enthused tho
gathering to high degree lie dealt with the Is
sues of the campaign In q clear, logical, fOrclble
and truly eloquent line of argument that met
with hearty response from his auditors. His ef-
fort was among tho very best that have character.
Mr.. A. NJ. Clapp Of THE NATIONAL RrpuDLcAv
was then introduced by the chairman Of the meet
ing, and devoted some time to tho issues aud can
dldale3 oil the campaign, and then made an
earnest appeal to the electors to evidence their po
iticnl faith by their works from this time to the
day of election without abatement. His remarks
were received with demonstrations of satisfaction
The meeting then closed, and the work of prepar
alton was entered upon by the committee and the
up, and the vote will be well got into the ballot
box oil Tuesday next. There has never been Il
hlgher degree or enthusiasm among the republ-
cans of Virginia than at the present moment.
The enemies ofropubicanism I'm Virginia have
Dccn studlouSly circulating throughout the first
district The statement that Colonel Woltz is to
be withdrawn from the canvass. There Is no truth
III such rtimor and the republicans of that dis
rlct should not give the slightest heed to IT, Colonel
Noltz VIII not only not be Withdrawn from the
canvass, but he stands at this moment more than Il
fair fighting chance Of an election. lie Is making
most thorough aud vigorous canvass of his dis
tIict and his friends speak of his election with
much confidence. The contest is between him and
the funder candidate, and the republicans aud
many readluSters who are becoming convinced
determined on Colonel VOLTS election and nre
using their best efforts to make that among the
certain events of the campaign.
The Eighth District.
The Towpathers' committee are evidently do.
ing good work in tho eighth Virginia district.
Cheering news comes in from al parts of the dis.
trict where they have been at work. Strong hopes
are entcr tanned of tie election of Mr.. Bayly not
withstanding the lukcwarmncss of q few Office
through the district Mr. Bayly is gaining many
strong friends. General T.. W. Whitaker, Mr.. Mat
thew TIimblc and the other representatives of the
Towpath club are most active, and whatever is ac-
oomplishcd much Of the credit will be due to them
and their stanch allies.
Republican Rally at Langley.
Notwithstanding the weather the republicans of
Langley and vicinity turned out in force Inst night
to attend meeting held at tho methodist episco-
pal church. Spirited speechos made by
Messrs. J. Q. Larman aud f. G. Barnard. The
coored voters of this section fully alive 10 the
Importance of the canvass, and viii do their best
to cut their state and district loose from the con-
troll Of the solid southern brlgadlcrs On Weducs-
day night the halliards on which their beautiful
tlag was flung to the breeze were cut aud run down.
but the boys proved sufficient "readjusterS" to
restore the hoinrds, and the flag win be kept
floating until after the victory Of Tuesday. On
Saturday night another rnusing meeting will bo
hold at ne same place, and VIII be addressed by
MeSsrs c. i. Husc NJ NJ. Holland, General T.. ".
Whitaker, DR.. Hausted, Mr.. Whipple and othcrs.
Tho officers of the Garfield aud Arthur club Of
Langley. who have been unliring in their efforts
for the cause, are Richard Payne, president; Ell.
ward Mack, vicc-presidont, and Andrew Carter,
secretary; executive committee: Albert Peacock,
John schailcr, John Torey and w. B, Dodge. Most
efficient work Is being done in this district. and
the election Of Bayly, the republican candidate
for congress, is confidently expected
GrRnd> Rally Mt Alexandria Monday Night
The last grand rally at Alexandria viii be held
in the Armory building OH Monday night. The
Towpatl clubs Of Washington and Georgetown,
the Young Mems Republican club, the Govern.
ment Printing once club and the East Washing
ton Wide-Awake club have been invited to attend
Speeches will be made by General Henry o Con.
ner Of Iowa, Professor Grccncr, Clarence NJ. Bar
ton. Hon. Turney NJ. wilkins, General Whitaker
and others
The Capitation Tax.
The following letter of Attorney-General Field
in reference to the payment of the capItation tax,
is published for tho benefit of the public:
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA !
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE,
RICHMOND. VA, September u, 1880.
John IT. Core esq.,
DEAR SIR: Your letter OF tho oath ultimo has
been referred 10 me In answer to your inquiry.
| say that all persons who have become tweity-one
years Of age since February 1879 can vote In all
elections held during the year 1880 without the
payment Of a capltation tax. No capiaton tax
In 1870 could be lawfully demanded OF such per-
sons.
Ifpersons hayc'movcd into the state since Febru-
AIRY, 1879, and are otherwise qualified to vote in
1889, they vote without reference TO the payment
of the capltatOn tax for the year 1879. | am very
truly yours, JAMES q. FIELD