The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-10-09
LOCAL MATTERS.
Jefferson Ward Aroused.

Jefferson Ward Aroused.
BIG MEETING AT THE OLD MARKET-0ID
DOMINION CLUB TO THE FRONT CAPTAIN
GEORGE d. WISE, JUDGE ROBERT oULD,
CAPTAIN J. II. FIGGATT, OF BOTET0URT.
MAJOR w. +. C. GRtGORY, AND HON. JAMES
LYONS, JR., SPEAK ToRCH.LIGHT PROCESS
SION, &C.
The meeting held at the Old Market last
night under the auspices Of the Old Do
mnion Club was one Of the largest and
most enthusiastic that has been held In this
CITY for a long time. Main street, in front
OF the market, was a sea OF upturned faces,
and was crowded by men representing The
strength, capital, industry, &C., OF the city.
A platform was arranged for the speak
ers, and was handsomely decorated With
flags, and beautiful gas.iets gave it most
attractive appearance. A number OF promi-
nent persons, some not OF this city, occu-
pied seats on the platform. Large bonires
were lighted at the several street-corners in
the immediate vicinity, and the whole affair
was pronounced a grand success.
The meeting was called to order by Cap
tain "Bob" Styl, president OF the Club
and an earnest Democratic worker, who can
always be found in the front ranks when his
services are needed. In a very neat and
appropriate speech Captain Styll introduced
10 the large audience Captain George ID.
Wise, the noble standard-bearer Of the De-
mocraiic party In this district.
Mr.. Wise said he did not appear before
the crowd 10 deal in personalities, but 10
discuss the questions at issue in a candid
manner. He discussed the tariff question
in q way that expressed the views OF nine
tentbs of the voters who heard him. He
4 A, oil lnni nicIa Ia-
ton tending to affect iDiuriously the inter
ests OF the manufacturing industries OF
this district, and will advocate and support
every measure for their maintenance and
protection. The platform OF the Demo-
cratic party contains no declaration in favor
OF free trade, but for tariff for revenue.
II the revenues TO deiray the eXs
penses OF Government and TO pay the
interest on the public debt shall be raised
bY tax upon articles imported into the
country which come in conflict with SINH
lar articles manufactured In this country,
our msnufact urers will receive as large a
measure OF protection as they require or
ought 10 demand. The speaker showed up
the workings OF the Republican party and
its leaders. He opposed that party because
IL favored q Hamlltonlan government in
stead of a local and general govern
ment. For twenty years, said he, there
have been corruptions in the Radical ranks
that are fresh in the minds OF all. He ap-
pealed to the people to stand by the old
Democracy and advocate the principles laid
down in the platform OF that party. Mr..
Wise was frequently interrupted with ap-
plsuse, and was unable to speak at length,
as he was quite unwelI. At the conclusion
OF his remarks be was given three hearty
cheers that rent the air and went up as one
voice.
President Styll next introduced Judge
Robert Ould, Of Richmond. Judge Oulds
sneech was a sound and logical one, con-
yincing as we'll as interesting. He was fire.
quently applauded, and his speech had a
telling effect. The peroratiOn was particu-
IarIy good, and the whole speech was, in
deed, fine effort.
Judge Ould was followed by Captain
J.. III. Flggatt, OF Botetourt, who gave an
encouraging account OF political affairs in
| his section OF the State and congratulated
the Old Dominion Club upon their fidelity 10
the Democratic cause. lie urged the people
TO stand by and support our regular De-
mocratic candidate for Congress. When he
concluded the band struck up and played q
most beautiful air. When Captain Figgatt
| finished loud cries were made for Major
Gregory, who came forward and made a
capital speech, which highly pleased and
delighted the crowd.
Major Gregory was followed by Hon.
James Lyons, Jr., who made the closing
address, speaking only few minutes.
About IL O'Clock the meeting broke up, and
the large crowd quietly dispersed.
The Old Dominion Club has entered ac-
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last night was grand success. The torch
light procession was notable feature OF
the occasion, and there were some fine and
appropriate transparencies in the line which
had excellent inscriptions upon them.
| An elegant repast, prepared by Mr. Will
| liam +. Granger, was spread in the Old
Market Hall. The speakers and other
friends OF the Club were invited to partake
| of this collation.. which did honor to Squire
| Granger. Jefferson Ward is fully aroused,
and will come to the front on election-day.