The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-09-02
PATRICK COUNTY.


AUGUST 20, 1880.
Editors Dtspntch: Since my last letter to
your paper have bad the honor Of attend'
Ing tie Congressional Convention OF the
Conservative party OF the Fifth district, NJ
rocky Mount. You have before now been
informed by your exchanges Of the results
OF that meeting. There was large num-
Der OF delegates present, embracing many
OF our most substantial and intelligent men,
the ploceedings harmonious, the speaking
well received and highly compllmenteo'
and our present able and faithful representa-
tive, Colonel Cabell, nominated by acciama-
ton; aud when he appeared before the Coh-
yention, In obedience 10 It's summons the
large assemblage OF delegates and spectators
became wild with enthusiasm; and II there Is
anything in such demonstrations, the hand
writing is already upon the wall, and Col
onel Stovall will have to continue In the
Senate and tax further his fDanclering ca
pacty to readiust our State debt; ana as
our champion stood up before that audience
OF true Virginians, with bis noble physique,
his commanding form, and locks made pre-
maturely gray by the bardshps endured
and wounds he received In defence OF the
" Lost Cause" and TO hear bis bold and
fearless utterances, so frankly, so artlessly,
and so eoquently spoken, we could out
"thank the Jew for the word" and pro-
nounce him with all our heart - Royal
George" What a splendid ticket :! All
true men, all patriots, and all honest Con-
seryatives can now keep step 10 the music
as we press onward and forward bearing
aoit and to victory our banner, inscribed
upon its folds such trio OF peerless names,
"Superb Hancock" " Faithful English"
and "ROya George"
We hear very favorable accounts from tbe
western counties in this district; that Colo
mel Cabell was warmly received by his old
friends in Floyd, Carroll, aud Grayson.
They are too sensible in those counties to
entertain the silly proposition OF supersed-
lug our great national controversy by our
miserable State quarrel. They will not be
guilty o! the supreme folly OF engaging in
an unwise and unpatrotic wrangle for the
spoils while the cunning fox stands ready
to seize and bear off the prize.
THE CANVASS WAS REGULARLY OPENED
in this county on last Tuesday, our caurt-
day. A large crowd was present. and the
correspondent OF your neighbor from Net
tie Ridge, in this county, no doubt thinks
now more iavorably OF his old Conservative
friends, and II his apostacy did not make
him flee from his own sense OF shame we
are sure he can now report that we had
quite respectable gatherings few more
than cold broken-down politicians and
ofice-hoders." 1t would certainly be very
unkind in us to say that there are any Office
seekers in the ReadiuSter party.
II was agreed that Colonel Richardson. OF
Henry Qhe representative Of Colonel Sto-
vall). and Major Criiz, OF this county, should
have the day all TO themselves. AT noon an
immense assemblage had gathered IN our
courthouse ball, and, to the surprise OF the
gentlemen named, rising yoHng orator OF
this county, a Mr.. Trent, got possession OF
the fort, and was holding forth with vim,
TO the great amusement OF the audience.
He proclaimed himself a StOvall man and a
Reddiuser Sin the cool" The Oldest and
wisest OF the spectators were unable TO
decide what the young man was " Kicking
at" This performance continued for q
long time, and those who instigated il, We
think, got more than they bargained for.
Mr.. Trent through, Colonel Richardson
opened in a speech OF an hour. The Colonel
has the reputation of being fine Stumper
but he could not get up any enthusiasm
He early in his speech evidently discovered
that his talk did not suit our people. Whey
did not want to hear abont the debt ques-
ton. They had become disguised with that
hobby. They wanted to hear about Han
cock and Cabel. The COlOnePs time up,
Maior Critz proceeded to reply. He showed
conclusiyely that all true Conservatives
ought TO support the ticket OF the 18Th oil
May. He charged the Colonel with being a
Radical. and wanted 20 know by what right
he presumed TO dictate or advise the Con-
seryatives and Democrats OF Patrick as to
how they should vote. The Major was very
happy and successful, and carried the vast
crowd with him. and at the conclusion OF
his speech the audience cheered for Cabell.
Thus ended the first tilt OF this campaign
in our county, and we feel quite jubiant
over the result. DAN.