The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-08-26
MOZART MIXTURE.
fion OF an Old Act-A Smith Meeting, with
Smith Almost Left Ont.

Smith Almost Left Ont.
Sundry handbills numerously dropped
in dark places at the head OF gulleys where
iack-o'-lanterns fit, and in dingy alleys
and out-of-the-way places, gave out notice
few days ago that the Coalitionsts would
on last night hold meeting at Mozart
Hall. Reinforced by q wagon-load Of
brass-band music and the hefty efforts Of
certain energetic henchmen, these an
nouncements were sufficient TO attract a
full house at Mozart Hall before 0 o'clock.
The sinister intention Of the leaders Of
the Coalition movement, so far rs they re-
fer to the c0lored brother, was plainly
manifest in the fact that rs soon as the
crowd began to gather the darkies were
found to occupy seats on the left hand Of
the aisle as you enter and the whites on the
right. Every now and then the band
played, and after awhile two bright-colored
mulatto men came out and occupied seats
at q table, whereupon single voice hur-
rahed for John Amber Smith.
A PRONPTER
at one OF the wings about 0 o'clock took Q
white handkerchief and shook it enegeti.
cally. whereat the notables OF Coalition
III hltuulOnu, vi tNtiFt Milllt
men, unknown to fame and fortune, and
the same number OF colored statesmen OF
similar ilk, moved forward and occupied
seats on the stage. Moving around in the
rear OF the wings were Second Auditor
Dyson, Treasurer Revcley, Mr.. Robert
Word, and several colored politicians OF
prominence.
After awhile colorcd man approached
the footlights, and stood at one end OF a
table in the centre OF the stage. In little
while another colOred statesman stood ur
at the other end OF the table, and the ofli-
GERS OF the meeting were announced with.
out giving the meeting voice or vote in
the matter at all.
THIS FARCE
made known the fact that Mr.. Henry J.
Hudnall had been made chairman and a
number OF colored men secretaries. Mr..
Hudnall, an old man with feeble voice,
came forward and made a long speech
about something, but exactly what could
not be heard at any distance from him, cX-
cept that you could now and then hear
something about "sure path to freedom"
broad and tolerant views" &c. He was
harmless, but seemed to dislike the idea OF
rclinquiShing the floor, but finally hauled
off by introducing 5. Brown Allen. Mr..
Allen came forward, took a swig OF water.
and was about to commence when the col
ored band struck up and he had to desist.
After awhile Mr.. Allen commenced, and il
was patent that he was fiercely primed for
fusillade. He harped
on READJUSTHEHT
Just as loud and long as il that question
was yet before the people. He then a.
sailed Massey, but it brought feeble ap
pause. He spoke in regular defamation
style that would have done credit to any
schoolboy, and made such vulgar alu
sion to Republicansm that dccenCy forbid,
its publication. The Big Four came in
for a share OF bitter inyectiye, in the course
OF which he used language in reference tC
one Of them that cannot be repeated il
print.
LIGHT GOES oUT.
While Mr.. Allen was speaking the gas
let on the table frequently ilickered ant
| died out, refusing to shine even when re
| lighted. Was this an omen OF the sw.if
decay OF Boss Mahone's sway? tn
speaker even went into the grave AM
raised up the talented Benjamin ii. Hill
the recently dead Georgia senator, as
specimen Of abject Democracy. He spok
for some length. and after praising Mahon
and readjustment sat down without
ONCE SAYING SMITH.
The band then played "Good-Bye
Sweetheart" after which j. W. Edo
(colored). Of Williamsburg, took the stage
lie hailed an old flag that hung up over tn
stage. and. in the name OF high Heaven
asked. GLOW could we be anything els
than Readiusters"? lie talked about ADr'
ham Lincoln and General Grant, and su'
ceeded in driving away IA portion OF Tn
crowd. and creating such profound :
lence that one OF the big guns Of the In
flexible could have been plainly hcarC
Edloe hauled up his handkerchief an
slammed il down u dramatically as ;. j
Alien did, and talked about ReadiuSter
lust like a boy who had learned his le>so
nrcltv we'll, and finally got very hoarse an
concluded by retailing stale anecdot
about a darky and a white man who too
\ drink together. EdlOe failed, also, /
mention Smith. ,,.
The band played, and Mr.. John Amble
Smith came forward amidst the only gent
inc appause Of the evening. Mr.. Snt
cave a personal history OF his life IN Kici
mond. His speech was humorous an
good-tempered, and very harmless.
looked strange that none Of the orators ha
once said word for John Amber, NJ
even mentioning his name, and it was Ie
TO him to announce his candidacy and d
all his horn-blowing himself. Captain l
A. A. Paul (colored), a Readiuster name
FIonnican. from the county, and Colon'
J. b. Lady made speeches, and resolution
: Of the regulation Malone Arthur RepuD,l
can order were offered and adopted. III
colored element predominated in the NEE
ing, and but little enthusiasm was ylslDl
A COOP Man GoNE.-George ID. Pearc
= native of North Carolina, but for the pa
-, -, - rosident 81 this city, die