The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-08-29
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RIADyusTER COALITJONISTs REr,p'A.nD 49,
n.wsoy UNANIMOUSLY ENDORsFD-REsoLc-
T,oys EXPRESSING DISGUST WITH BOssish'
largo mass-meeting Of Republicans
was held Mt Burkeville, Va, on SATURDAY
the oath day OF August, 1857. Ch assem-,
hing Mr.. Archer Scott took the sland, anu
claimed that. az chairman OF the hcpuDh-
oa,, Evecutiyc Committee OF Ilaytokah us
t,ict q was his duty 10 call oil meetings 10
order Tor the purpose of forming clubs TO
ADVANCE fine interests OF the Coalition can
didates. J. s. Wise and B. :. Hooper.
Mr.. Young, Of Farmville, then addressed
the meeting, supporting Mr.. Scott. and
made lengthy argument in bela'i OF inc
Coalitionists. c,,.
Tbercupon Mr.. George II. Smith got the
floor. and in few able and eloquent re-
marks cvnloined that this meeting was
called and was being held by Republicans
GOOD and true who had determined to do
tbeir duty in making an honest effort to re-
oreonjze the Republican party under the
old flag: that the colored voters OF Motto
way had become Disguised with Readiust-
cr,sm and Bosssm, and now only desired
the privilege as frccmen to rally around
the standard OF the Hon. j. NJ. Dawson, as
their chosen candidate for congressman at
large.
And then, after some pertinent and able
remarks by Mr.. William Bowman, Lewis
BouIdin. and others. in support Of Mr..
Smiths views, on motion, Mr.. Sydney 5.
Fowlkes was elected chairman, and W. III.
Vcrser, Esq, was appointed secretary.
The following resolutions were then
unanimously adopted:
Res0lrcd, That we owe and renew our
allegiance to the National Republican
party, and hereby pledge our earnest and
active support to the principles OF that
party as set forth in the platform OF the
last National Convention.
ReSOlred, That we recognize ana ratliy
the action Of the Republican State Com
mittee Mt its meeting held in Richmond
city July 2G, 1882, and approve and en-
dorse the sentiments and principles set
forth in the platform and adopted ut that
meeting.
Resoired. That we pledge our united
support to Rev. John VI. Dawson. the
nominee Of the Republican State Central
Committee for congressman at large, and
that we will use all honorable and legiti-
mate means at our command TO secure his
election.
ReSOlred, That we recognize the system
of government known rs "BOSsism" to he
dangerous To the rights and liberties OF the
people. subvcrsiye OF true republicanism.
and tending towards a centralized form OF
government. We believe in the equality
OF all men before the law, the freedom OF
speech and OF the Press, Il free ballot with
honest elections, and that every man is the
custodian OF his own convictions, and has
the right TO act in accordance with the die
tates Of his own judgment so long Is his
acts are not in conflict with the Constitu-
ton and laws OF the land.
RcSOlUod. That we heartily APPROVE OF
and indorse the course OF our senator, the
Hon. b. +. Williams, in the Legislature;
and for his bold and manly and unllinch-
Ing opposition to the insolcncc, proScrip-
ton, and tyranny Of "BOSsism " and ma
chine-rule. and for his patriotic efforts to
defend and maintain the rights OF the pcO-
pie, and for the free and conscientious eX-
crcisc OF private judgment in political
affairs, he deserves and will receive Tie
gratitude and praise Of all true friends OF
liberty.
ReSolrcd, That we are opposed 10 the
capitation-taX rs prerequisite for voting.
and advise all Republicans TO vote for it,
repeal.
ReSoired, That The Richmond Dispatch
be requested to publish these proceedings.
After the resolutions were read, and be-
fore the vote was taken. Mr.. Archer Scott
desired to make some remarks in oppoSi-
tion. lie did not wish TO say anything
against the Hon. i. +. Williams nor his
course in the Senate, hit in regard 70 Mr..
Dawson he thought there was 10 chance OF
his beng elected. But he was ruled out OF
order by the Chair, and then the rcsoiu-
tons Were adopted amid great enthusiasm.
and the meeting adjourned with three
rouSing cheers for Dawson and Republic
Cani:m. SYDNEY 5. FOWLKES,
Chairman.
William H. TerScr, Secretary