The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-08-19
Massey at Nartinsyilie.
HE Is RECEIVED RY TIE LARGEST CROWD
EVER ASSEMBLED AT TIE PLACE.
NJ ,rrrN.c1-rrIr AnmnSt LIZ 1870.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:

MARTINsvILLE, August l6, 1882.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
On Monday, our County-Court day,
Hon. John +. Massey arrived on the Spe-
ciol train from Danyiile about Q o'clock,
and was greeted by large number OF the
people who had assembled TO hear him.
Mr. Massey was somewhat fatigued from
the loss OF sleep the preceding night, and
was suffering from the effects OF the blow
received in the rear at Rocky Mount. He
was not in exactly as good a physical con-
dition rs his friends desired; but taking
the stand which had been erected for him
in the yard OF IIamilton'S Hotel, be en-
chained the largest crowd that | ever saw
at MartinsvIlc for nearly two hours.
His speech was directed to the vindication
OF his past course, and gave graphic ac-
count of the acts Of the Malone party in
the Legislature, and what would have been
the result il it had not been for the course
OF the &" Big Four" who would not wear
the collar OF the Boss and submit to the bit
that he was trying to put in their mouths.
He gave these men all credit for their noble
conduct. General Malone was entirely
selfish, and bent everything in the direc-
ton OF his individual ambition. He had
undertaken to turn over the state Of
Virginia TO Arthur's Administration
in return for the control OF the
Federal patronage in Virginia. He might
make the contract, but he could not deliver
the goods. The people OF Virginia had
never been slaves, and never would be.
General Malone would not support Prcsi-
dent Garfield's election, who was 4 Liberal
Republican and noble man, and vet he
4 T.. Il
Wart,' and who, in his message to Con-
grcss, had recommended the repeal OF all
OF the lnternal-reyenue tax from all artic es
except tobacco, spirituous and malt liquors.
This was the man TO whom the Boss would
turn us over for the sake OF the spoiIs OF
Office. He read from the Record TO show
that only three Republicans had voted to
reduce the tax on manufactured tobacco i'm
the Senate OF the United States. This
showed the real influence the Boss had
amongst his party allies.
1t would be impossible, III q short article,
TO notice all the points made by Mr.. Mas
sey. He was listened to with the attention
that ! never saw paid to any man before at
this place. There was frequent applause,
but not OF the loud and boisterOus kind.
Men seemed to be enchanted while they
listened to the "logic, the wisdom, and the
wit" Of one OF the greatest OF living ora
tors. Mr.. Massey spoke here ten months
ago, and the people, at the close OF his
speech, gave him grand ovation. This
was repeated here on Monday, with the
difference that there were much greater
number OF persons present on Monday than
at October court OF last year. His speech
has aroused such enthusiasm that no effort
OF Captain Wise or his friends can cool.
and he will carry the county by 800 at the
lowest calculation. Fully one half OF the
white Rcadiusters OF the county will sup
port him, and almost the entire Democratic
party.
The letter Of Delegate Parr has fallen
still-bOrn here. 1t was circulated by the
enemies OF Massey, but is having no effect
here nor in Patrick, rs | have been in-
formed. While Mr.. PaTr is worthy man,
he has let what he terms duty to party
present him in Il very unfortunate position
for his future fame.
Colonel w. f. Sims has issued an .'open
letter" to Judge n. III. HairstOn, in which
he says that he Is no longer a candidate for
the nomination to Congress from this dis
trict. The letter is rather difficult to I'M
derstand. II it is his purpose to take his
chances for the Readiuster nomination, it
Is very doubtful whether he can get it;
and il he gets it, it is still more doubtful
whether he could be elected. 1t may be
his purpose to run as an independent cam
didate. In that event he will stand 4
worse chance still. The withdrawal Of
Colonel Sims leaves the field open for Col
onel Cabell, who will be nominated and
elected by a large majority. b.