The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-11-02
Democrats In the Second.

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Democrats In the Second.
GRAND RALLY At wILLIAMsBuRG-MAR-
| SHALL, GRIFFIE, TYLER, AND DOYLE AD-
| DRESS FINE MEETING-PERsONAL ENPLA-
NATIONS.
fcorresponGerce OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, October 81, 1882.
Marshall. Griffin, Tyler, and Doyle spoke
here last night 10 4 united Democracy.
Griffin led off. He confined himself to eX-
po,ing the falaces and tricks OF the Ma
! honcites in still harping on rCadiustment,
and displayed Malone in all his hidcous
nakedness-the man who. in Eastern Viz
eipa. claims TO hc n better Republican
! than Simon Cameron. and in the South
west prctends to be a better Democrat than
Ben. Hill, and proved the sincerity and
| patriotism of those who opposed rcadlust-
incnt. by the fact Of their supporting Mas
sew. the founder md promoter Of the
movement. His remarks were kcenly rel
ishcd, every Democrat feeling that
THE DEMOCRACY or MASSEY AND MARSHALL
was one and the same, and you may resi-
assured that each one realizes the evils re-
-uliing from boSSi,m.
Mr.. Marshall followed, and was received
with an old-time Virginia welcome. HIS
,pccch showed that the experiences OF the
campaign have brought to theii noblcst de-
ycloDmcnt the characteristics OI true pa
triot and an honest man. Not The bitterc>i
Nahoncitc, having any Justice i'm his com
Dosition. could fail TO admit Mr.. Mar>halI :
manly and sincere conduct OF the canvass
his fearless and courteous manner winning
alike the respect OF enemies and the conf
dcncc OF friends. His argument was un-
answcrabIe. and is Wcll-tempercd force
smote like a twO-cd.cd sword. y Gcscrlp-
ton OF
POSSIBLE SCENE p CONGRESS.
when the Interests Of the second district
were under consideration, was given with
fine effect, MIR. Libby making 4 most LOCI
cal and eloquent efiort-simllar 10 hi
snoechcs OF this canyass-the Boss direct
ing his representative how TO vote. Mr.
Marshall's remarks to the colorcd people,
for good, sound practical sense, | have
never heard surpassed.
Mr.. TYLER was introduced a. the next
speaker. He called for a fair fight and the
best man to win, and proved that he wa,
fully equal to putting in most effective
blows for the best man. The opportmit!
for the Democrats OF the Second district To
win and their ability TO profit by il was
most clearly demonstrated. lie closed with
stirring and eloquent appeal TO the free.
men OF the old Mother OF States that called
forth perfect boom OF applause.
Owing to the latcneSS OF the hour Mr.
Dove did not dotain the audience long.
He grouped the leading features Of the
canvass and briefly commented thereon,
After the speaking Mr.. Marshall arose tc
make
AN EXPLANATION.
lie said that since hi, arrival in Williams
burg information had reached him that The
Hcrieir, a Coalition paper, published in
Norfolk, had printed a statement charging
that he had been employed at the GOspOrt
navy-vard soon after the war; was rated a.
a carpenter and received pay * 4 clerk.
lust here Major NulO,kO Walden. OF New
Kent, came forward and interrupted The
speaker. saving that before Mr.. Marshall
went further he would like TO tel him thai
he wa, the author Of that statement bat
had never mentioned anything about hi
being employed a a carpenter; did not
mean any reflection OF the character OF tho
gentleman. What ne had said was in pri
vate conversation between himself and Mr.
TYLER. Mr.. Tyler promptly came to The
front and informed the Major that he had
never repeated any Of that c1nler-atiOn
Mr.. Walden expressing himself conicnted
Major Marshall resumed at the point OF IN
corruption, and reviewed
HIS CONNECTION WITH TIE NAyY-YARD,
showing thar he had been writer in tho
Office oil the commlndmt, who was mo,i
intimate personal friend lie dcfcd any
one 10 say that ne va, not known 70 hc q
Democrat IT the time a his appointment
and that he ever renowned those primer
pies. He then told how Plat had had hin
dismissed because hc was a Democrat, ant
how John Goodc, rs hi counsel before the
department in Washington, yainly chal-
lengcd Piatt to Show any other cause why
ne should he discharged. The Office wa,
shortly afterwards filled by Il Radical.
vAIDEN's CAMP-NEETING.
. The meeting then adjourned, and Majol
, Walden organized 4 camp-mccting on the
: outside, and "Zaustcd" hi, sable cOngrc-
CATION from the courthouse steps.
The RichmOnd-bOund trains passing
Williamsburg at the time of MT. MARSHALL
arrival and departure were crowded will
military aud the Knights OF Pythias. a
route to the Trades Parade and Fair, who
made the wekin ring, and thrice repeated
lIurrah for Marshal'.
Mr.. Michael Glennan, OF the Norfolk
VUginiQa. was in town to-day. looking
hearty.
The Democrats Will have a rousing meet
ing at Barhamsyille, New Kent county
/ rayf SaturlaN