The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-09-11

NORTHUMBERLAND ENTHUSIASTICALLY
rTTE M'MuLLIN TO TIE FRONT-sPEECHEs
OF MgssRs. p. w. M'KTNNEY AND X. B.
RgRKELEY-THREE CHEERS FOR OUR N0hI-
NEES.
TCorrespondence OF The Richmond DisraichI
NEwBgRN, VA, September 6, 1880.
On SATURDAY. last the regular Democrats
raised pole in front OF the courthouse
measuring 108 feet in length. IL is said by
visitors TO be the most beautiful pole in the
State. 1t certainly reflects credit on Joseph
l.. Anderson, G.. 4. Heermans tour popular
EDITOR, and Professor William w. Wysor,
who were untiriDg in their eXertl0ns,
spending much OF their time and labor III
procuring the pole and its erection. Many
others gave assistance. but they are TOO nu-
merous to mention.
The people Of this county having heard
that our elector at large, Captain I. w.
Mckinney, and Robert b. Berkeley, Esq, OF
FarmvIlle. would be on hand to address tne
s0yereiens to-day, his Honor Judge j. I.
McTeer opened court early, and, after dis
posing OF few cases OF minor Importance,
with his usual courtesy gave way to the
speakers OF the day.
The "Old Wagner" Ex-Governor Fay
cite McMulIin, who bad been industrously
circulating Weaver" documents all the
morning, claimed the right to be heard first.
He spoke TO very slim crowd, composed
OF all parties. Although the "Old Wagon
err" was circulating Greenback doctrine"
vet he fully endorsed the electoral ticket OF
MAY 10, 1880, and appealed to all present to
support 1t.
Immediately after the close OF the eT-
Governors haraDgue, c. y. Heermans,
chairman Of the Democratic County Com
mittee, sent to the breeze a large and beau
tiiul Hancock and English flag. While the
flag was being raised the band played
&" Tramp. Tramp, the Boys are Marching"
Immediately after the fllg-raisiDg some 400
persons went into the courthouse. and Mr..
G. A. Heermans introduced in BRIEF
speech TO the audience Captain p. W. Me-
Kinney, electOr at large. The Captain
spoke about an hour and 4 quarter. 1t
would be almost impossible for me TO give
an outline OF his speech. Suffice 1t to say
that il was a grand effort on his part, and
bad telling effect. He awakened many OF
the Stun berers TO their senses. He spoke
ardentIy, earnestly, and fervently-at the
same time saying nothing to wound the
feelings "of the most fasidious" Re
adjuster. lie simply showed them the error
of their way, and also showed them that nn'
less they made or bad change OF heart
that the vote OF this grand old State might
be cast for Garfield and Arthur.
At the close OF Captain McKinney's
speech Mr.. Heemans introduced Robert
Berkeley. ESQ, who for over an hour held
the audience by his eloquence. His speech
was repleie with sound sense, good advice,
and happy anecdotes.
Both made rousing speeches. and were
nniynrsgI voice
OF Pulaski s, "Tell them to call again"
After Mr.. Berkeley closed, General
Walker, Puaski's favorite, was loudly
called for, but he bad just left the court
house. The "OId Wagner" again APP
peared, and said that he not only wanted TO
ill up time, but that he desired to endorse
every word said by Captain Mckinney and
Mr.. Berkeley, and also to say that he was
candidate for Congress. This was, OF course,
news to US.
Attic close OF the speaking the crowd re-
solved themselves into g mass-meeting,
electng John S. Draper, Esq, chairman,
and Captain j. II. Larue secretary. The
object OF the meeting being explained,
which was for the nomination OF delegates
to the Congressional Convention 10 be held
in Abingdon on the 10th day OF September,
on notion the following parties were APP
pointed delegates, they to elect their own
altcrnates: Newbern District: William j.
Wall, X. NJ. Crockett, and w. 5. Poage.
Dublin District William b. Cecil and j.
b. Painter. Hiwassie District: j. X. Mil
Ter and Wilton Cecil.
No other bushes being before the meet
ing. it adjourned; and after three cheers
for Messrs. Mckinney, Berkeley, and Wal
ker, the immense crowd quietly dispersed
and Judge McTeer resumed his seat. There
being no business OF importance before the
court it was also adjourned.
1t is due to Judge McTeer to say that he
is entitled TO the thanks OF all the parties in
this county for his courtesy and kindness on
all occasions.
Expect a good report from Pulaski for
the regular ticket. HARRY.