Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05
POLITICAL.
The County Republicans

ofthe republicans of Alexandria county was
| held at Johnson's Hall last night, there be-
ing over 200 present. The meeting was cal
led to order by Fl. L. Holmes when W. A.
Rowe and Benz. Austin were nominated for
Chairman. Mr.. Austin declined and W. A.
| Rowe was elected. III. L. Holmes was
unanimously elected Secretary. On taking
the chair Mr.. Rowe stated that the meeting
had been called for the purpose of determi-
ming the course the republicans of the coun-
ty should pursue in the coming election. Mr..
y. W. Armstrongwa then introduced and
made an old fashioned republican speech.
the kind that used to be made before Malone
ism was heard Of in Virginia. He spoke for
an hour and was frequently interrupted by
bursts of applause as he laid bare the hollow
mockery of the readjuster profession of
liberalism, made the falsity of their preten-
ded friendship for the colored people
plain. and pointed out the falsity and
greed of the so-called liberal party
i'll filling % per cent. of the offices in their
gift with democrats, in turning out
of Office true and tried republicans and put
ting i'll their stead men, who had always
been the most proscriptive democrats, and
how in every instance the republicans who
were either driven by fear of losing office or
were caJoled into supporting their ticket,
had been duped and treated as if they were
slaves, and the moment they attempted to
assert their manhood were kicked out Mr.
Armstrong was listened to with the greatest
attention, the earnest and forcible wav in
which he presented the question as to
whether or not as republicans they could
consistently support the readjuster Congress
! Sinnpl tipl, of saa,pinY 10
preston upon the audience, and continually
there were cries of "we'll never vote for
Wise! Go on tell us about the readuster
tricks and shams."
John B. Syphax was next introduced
and made a telling speech, showing con-
clusively that coloretlmen could not possibly
support Wise and Farr.
Mr.. ii. a. Whallan, chairman of the re-
adjuster committee, was then called on, but
excused himself from speaking on account
of IL cold
He was followed by II. B. Pinn, on behalf
of the readjusters. He labored hard to
lessen the effect of the previous speeches
but it was no Use; his speech fell fiat, moth
ing that he said receiving the slightest APP
plausc, and he took his seat amid a silence
that was ominous Of the coming storm to the
readluster cause, so far as that meeting was
concerned.
Mr.. H. l.. Holmes offered the following
preamble and resolutions, and supported
them i'll ringing speech:
Whereas, equal justice between man and man.
ana the right OF representation are the cardinal
principles in the government under which we
live; and whereas, 4 fair and reasonable consider
alton has been denied to the colorcd people of
Virginia 10y the influence and power of those who
have been hel ped to power by their votes
Therefore be it resolved, That this mass meet
| ing representing the votes and intelligence of a
large majority ofthc voters of Alexandria county
believe their honor and manhood can be best vim
dlcated by presenting ticket and naming candi-
dates for the support of said county. and in furth-
Grance OF this principle and just policy, we hearth
~ endorse and name such candidates, Hon.
John NJ. Dawson, Of williamsburg for Congress
man-at-large, and Hon. John B. Syphax, of this
county, rs Il candidate for Congress from the Sth
Congressional district, and We hereby request the
republicans of the several counties of this district
and State to support said candidates.
Resolved, That we request all the good republi-
cans throughout this State to vote for the repeal
| Ing of the capitatiOn tax, being prerequisite to
voting.
The resolutions were seconded by Justices
of the Peace Pendcton and Robinson, who
urged their adoption.
Then followed VIM A. Rowe, who, in a
speech that could not well be cxceled, literal
y llayed the readjustcrs, being particularly
severe upon the office holders who were so
craven rs to do Boss Mahone's dirty work.
The previous question was then called
for and carried and the main question or
dercd. At this iuncture Mr. Austin at
tempted to speak, holding in his hand Il
written speech and some resolutions he
wanted to offer, but the meeting refused to
listen to him and avote on the resolutions was
demanded. When the chairman stated that
all in favor otthe resolution should say "aye,"
shout Of aye" went up that might have
been heard quarter of II mile, and when
those opposed were called there was no re-
sponsc; and thus the republicans of Alex
andria county have unanimously declared
that they will NOT support the readjuster
ticket.
The meeting was the most orderly and
best conducted one that has ever been held
in Alexandria county. Among those present
was Robert Gaines, (colored) of this city,
who attempted to eniven and encourage
Pinn, but he soon found that that was not Il
pleasant place for readjuster and left.
\ democratic club has been formed at
Gordonsville with Capt p T. Barbour Pres
ident; Maj. Evans First Vice President;
l.Clay Gentry Second Vice President Frank
Lovelock, Secretary c. B. Linncy, Assis-
tant Secretary; James p. Martin, Sergeant
alarms, and III. B. Linney, Treasurer. The
first meeting was addressed by Gen. Field,
who made an able and straightforward DEM.
| oclatic speech: eliciting considerable APP
plause, especially when the names of bar
hour and Massey were mentioned. Speaking
of Massey, the Gencaral said that he knew
him well, had watched him, and while he
had not at all times been in accord with him
| in local and State issues, yet he regarded
Mr.. Massey az one Of the ablest and best
| legislators we had and one Of the soundest
democrats in Virginia. He Showed up"
Mr. Farr, saying, that man by his course
has sapped the very foundation of republi.
can government" and that he was appoint
Ial To, Of DIX,