The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-08
DEMOCRATIC DEMONSTRATION DE.
TERMINED UPON.
How the News OF virginfa's victory
Was Received Yesterday.
SPLENDID SPEECHES FROM PROMI.
NENT PATRIOTS.
The Return OF the Military from Dauville =
scenes and Incidents.

happy In the beltef OF Democratic victory,
they awoke yesterday morning 10 find that
belief realized. At an early hour the crowd
began to assemble in front OF the Dispatch
office, and after awhile further returns
were posted on the bulletin, and as they
gave corroboration OF the good news that
had been pouring in, as matter of course the
spirits OF the dear people grew brighter and
brighter. From quarters unexpected che
glad tidings came that the people OF Viz
| 2inia were no longer 10 be deceived by
demagogues and their dangerous specious
pIeadings. All good men rejoiced, and
what is better still, the spirit OF thankful
ness for the redemption OF the State from
Mahone's misrule seemed so sincere that
no spirit OF bitterness could be seen. and
no deep denunciation could be heard on
any side.
AFTER THE STORM.
The clouds had rolled by. The sun
shone brightly, and thankful for its genial
and cheering influence thousands OF hearts
were sending up grateful offerings to God.
One OF the most intelligent men in the
| cty-a man known from one end OF the
State TO the other as high-toned, Chris
tian gentleman and answering Demo-
crat-said "We have cause to be thank
fu. Here in Richmond we had some very
dim perception OF the danger that was
menacing us. 1t was, however. only
| dim perception. The result OF the ma
lign influence at Danyille awakened ap-
prehens:ons OF the most serious kind. and
no one could foretell what would have been
the consequence had the election so ended
as TO have threatened our social fabric with
the troubles that have been experienced
elsewhere. II is certain that our beautiful
city would have been intoierable as place
Of residence"
But the cause OF order, OF sound con-
servatism, has triumphed. Aword or two
addressed to our fellow-citizens In this
special connection may be well-timed.
TO THE vICToRs.
In our rejoicing let us not forget the
feelings Of our opponents. We contend
really for "free balot.v Let us vindi-
cate our sincerity by the fairness and
courtesy we extend toward the defeated.
That many OF our Readiuster friends were
honest and conscientious il were folly to
deuy. Some because OF genuine hatred OF
the funding bill, some because OF the en-
tangling alliances OF personal friendship,
have been arrayed against us. They would
detest and resent negro domination as
earnestly as any OF us. They are a. true
Democrats as we are, and when November,
1884. comes we will lind them in line aud
battling for the right as firmly and courage
ously as any OF us. They are indeed
brethren. Let us rejoice in knowing that
they will hear the voice OF their old mother,
and will ne obedient and loyal sons. God
forbid that any Virgnian should suit this
victory TO be a vengeance.
We say to the vanquished, we respect
your conscientiousness and stand ready 10
| Shnxxy mol T. onI fal-
low-ctizens especially we say that YOU
more, perhaps, than any other class should
be grateful for this Democratic triumph.
Your own interests will be better cared for
and your own happiness better secured
when you are under stable government
than when you are dominated by agitators
and adventures like Malone and his men.
BE assured that your children will be
taught. your rights respected, yourselves
protected better with the strong arm Of
Democracy around and over you than n,
with another temporary triumph OF Reid
justerism, you had been exposed to the
"maign influence" which has so nearly
been your ruin. one and all, let us be
glad let us be kind, and as Nirginians let
us show ourselves worthy OF this glorious
triumph.
SPIRITED SPEECHES.
Such seemed 10 be the spirit OF the
Democrats, and about I O'Clock, while the
jubilee was at its height, General Williams
&c. Wickham, the senator-elect from the
district composed Of Hanover and Caro-
line, was observed passing down Main
street. The great crowd rushed at him, and
in triumph conducted him to the steps OF
the American Hotel. They camored for
speech, and in response General Wickham
said:
Fellow-citizens OF the city OF Rich
mond,-I thank you for this manifestation
OF your appreciation Of the efforts have
made TO aid in the overthrow OF Malone
ism in this State. II is TO the kind assist
ance and warm backing OF my friends in
Richmond that | am greatly indebted for
the success that has crowned my efforts.
My canvass has been too aborous 10 make
me willing TO do more Of speecb-making
than simply TO say that shall stand shoul-
der TO shoulder with you in the effort to re-
establish good government in the State OF
Virginia.
"Thanking you warmly for your g-a;i-
fying reception Of me. leave YOU"
! Excellent speeches were made by the
following gentlemen. who were respec-
tiyely called upon: Willilm l.. Royal,
|
Thomas j. Evans, Captain r. A. Boz
hannon, John Hunter, Jr., Mayor Tay-
lor OF Manchester. Colonel +. g.. Rufiin,
Mr.. Richard f. Beirne, chairman Of the
Democratic Committee OF the Third dis
trict; Captain Samuel NJ. Page, Dir. Charles
5. stringfelow, Major Thomas W. Dos
well, Hill Carter, Esq, Major Benjamin
II. Nash, Thomas Miller, Esq. Captain
| Charles L. Williams, Jackson Guy, and
| Marshall Gillian, Esq.
| The great throng rejoiced, and loudly
applauded the patriotic remarks OF the
| speakers. 4 day OF better feeling has not
been seen for years. Everything seemed
so bright that
A DEMOCRATIC DEMONSTRATION
was resolved upon at a meeting Of the
Democratic ward superintendents and
presidents OF clubs held at headquarters,
on Main and Ninth streets, last night. Ii
was resolved that the demonstration be
held on Tuesday night, November 18th,
and proper committees were appointed to
make arrangements for the conduct Of the
public display. The following gentlemen
were appointed 10 make arrangements for
the celebration Messrs. George II. POM
dexter, c. T.. Hill, W. NJ. Archer, W. ;.
Catlett, Major j. ID. Patton, Captain An
drew Pizzini, and &. l.. Siegel. Fuller
announcements OF the proposed demon
stration will be made hereafter. The
great enthusiasm oi the people OF Rich
mond indicate that the display aud demon
stration will be worthy OF the splendid yic-
tory won by the Conservatives OF Virginia.
The following Committee on Finance
were appointed: Messrs. George Gibson,
lP. s. Derbyshire, George ID. Thaxton.
Charles Uardwick. j. w. Maury. Herman