The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-10-20

HOUSE on WEDNESDAY.
HANOVER COURTHOUSE,
October 10, 1882.
To The Editor of The Dispatch:
As the account given In your mornings
paper OF the grand success OF the oppo-
nents OF Malone bossism, Arthur-Stalw art-
Coalition Repubicanism, in the discussion
at our Courthouse yesterday between the
Hon. John r. Harris and =. ii. McCaull,
ESQ. was so meagre, | venture another
short account. and desire to say first that
IL the citizens OF Hanover are permitted to
take the account given in this mornings
issue of the Boss's organ as a sample OF the
truth contained in the accounts published
therein OF meetings in other parts OF the
State, then we have no cause to fear defeat
in the coming election.
TO say that the
HON. JOHN T. HARRIS
achieved victory over McCaull would be
putting il too mildly. II was indeed the
worst rout OF political opponent and the
the most perfect overthrow OF his cause
that the people of Hanover have witnessed
for a long period. The discussion was
dignilied and conducted in the best OF
huInor. and our friends went away de-
lighted with their success. and the frank
ones among the few white followers OF the
Boss admitted their defeat, and could find
no cause OF complaint as to the manner in
which it was accomplished. Judge Harris
proceeded in an able, clear. and forciblc
manner to discuss the real issues in this
canvass, carrying with him the crowd,
rapt in close attention throughout.
MR.. MCAULL
followed in a speech after the order Of the
speeches made on that side, arguing H.
usual that they were "fOr Arthur because
Arthur was for them" but, although
pressed TO DO 30 by Judge Harris. failed to
State a single act OF the trading President
which showed his friendship for Virginia
and the South. He j. a lively speaker, but
wholly failed to make any impression upon
the large audience before him. save the few
who have been fortunate in the distribu-
ton OF offices under the 1--WE are for Ar
thur because Arthur is for u.s." Mr..
McCaull, in his speech OF an hour and twcn-
fv minutes. not 50 much rs mentioned the
name of John Amber Smith. nor would he
say whether he and hi, party would act
with the Democratic or Republican party;
he could only be gotten to say that he had
never denied being 4 Democrat.
JUDGE HAIRLESS REJOINDER
was the ableSt speech your correspondent
ever heard condensed in the short space OF
twenty minutes. and it, effect was ire
mendouS and apparent 10 all. 50 terrific
was the effect OF his shoWing-up McCailFs
record on the whipping-poSt the crowd
rose 10 their feet and checred wildly, while
the UHig'S correspondent and others In
sympathy with McCaull looked sad and de-
iectcd. Your correspondent Of Yesterday.
however. made mistake, which it is pro
per to correct. Judge Harris did not
prove, as stated, that McCaull voted for
both the amendments TO the Constitution
requiring prepayment OF the captaton-taX
before voting. but only that he (NlcCaulD
had
VOTED FOR THE WHlPPING-POST,
although he had denied il, and he had the
journal to prove il. The journal OF the
House Of Delegates containing the vote on
the constitutional amendment was not at
hand, and McCaull'S statement that he had
voted against it was accepted by Judge
Harris As true. Judge Harris will carry
with him to his home in the Valley the
best wishes OF the people Of the county OF
Hanover. X.