The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-10-28


IN Williamsburg az proof OF the prosti-
tuition OF public Offices by the Coalition
leaders 10 partisan purposes, and said that
the institution is worked for all that 1t Is
worth as political machine, and that the
superintendent boasts Of the fact. Mr.. Ar
instead said that even the colored people
had grown weary OF the unutterable Nor
ton, and were determined that be should
no longer misrepresent them.
JUDGE ISAAC CHRISTIAN.
After strong and fervent speech ofover
an hour Mr.. Armistead was followed ny
Judge Isaac Christian, nominee Tor the
Senate, who, in brief but effective appeal,
called upon the people Of his native county
TO rally around him and be his vanguard IN
the march to the victorious redemption OF
this district.
Mr.. Gardiner Tyler then closed the
discussion, urging his audience-whether
Democrats or Republicans, white men or
neproes-to raise the battle-cry OF "This
Way. Frecmen." as the death-knell to boss
ism and the ressscrtion OF the sovereignty
OF the people.
Another meeting was announced TO be
held atBcrkley's Store on the 9th OF No
yember. and amid an enthusiasm which
will bear good fruit on clection-day the
crowd, numbering three hundred citizens,
dispersed to their homes. SILVA.
buckingham Democrats.
BIO BARBECUE AND GREAT EETnUsIAsN-A
COALITION SPEAKERS wANDERINGs.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatchl
NEW CANTON, Va, ria BRENo, Va, !
October y, 1888. !
The Democratic barbecue here to-day
was attended by about five hundred per-
sons, who were entertained by r0using
speeches from our candidate for the Senate,
Mr.. Pembroke Petit; that old war-horso
the Hon. William NJ. Cabel,, and Major j.
c. Hill.
When Mr.. Cabell had been speaking
sbout twenty minutes one OF the Coalition
leaders announced that Mr.. Hubbard, their
candidate for the Senate, would address
them up town-a call which drew of many
OF the negroes, but not dozen whites.
Mr.. Hubbard began his speech in the
porch Of store belonging TO Democrat,
who objected to its being used for that
purpose. The objection caused Mr.. Hub
bard to perch on a wagon, which, being
called for by the Democratic owner. the
speaker found stand in o horse-cart be-
longing to the railroad company, from
which he finished his harangue.
The exercises at the Democratic stand
were enlivened with excellent music from
the Seottsville brass band, which, at the
close Of the speaking, led the marching
column amid the shouts OF the multitude.
Reports from all parts OF buckingham
represent the Democracy as thoroughly
aroused and determined to win the fight.
Democratic Rally at Chester.
GOOD sPEECHEs-GREAT GAINS.
fCorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
CHESTER, october -, 1888.
Last Friday night meeting OF the DEM
ocrats Of Chester precinct was held ut Ches-
ter. There were about 100 persons pre-
sent. Mr.. George J.. Robinson presided.
The meeting was addressed by Major b.
II. Nash and Mr.. b. A. Hancock, OF the
State Committee, and by Colonel William
Ambers, OF Richmond. The speeches were
eloquent and Of 4 stirring character. Great
enthusiasm prevailed.
After the speaking the entire crowd sat
down to an excellent supper prepared
under the auspices Of the Chester club.
Your correspondent affirms with the ut
most confidence that with one exception
only every former Readiuster voting in
this precinct has returned TO the Demo
cratic fold, and will cast his vote for the
candidates Of our party on the 9th day OF
November. The Coalition majority at thi,
precinct will be greatly reduced. Ii.
CamerOn's Pledge 10 the RsacJrstsr
Party.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
ALEXANDRIA, Va, October q.
Governor Cameron spoke here tonight in
the Armory Hall. lie opened his speech by
saying that he was Governor OF the whole
State, but that as citizen he had right
to appear before an audience who were
his friends and had extended him the in
vitation, and that he was bound by pledge
TO the Readjuster partyto carry out theil
programme. After going over the usua
| grounds Of the Coalition orators and claim
| ing great things for his administration, hi
| took occasion to refer to the "abuse" bt
had received from the Democratic pres
and speakers. He said they wouldn't dc
so, but they knew his hands were tied.
! Como Out.
| fPittsylvania Tribune.l
A CARD.-Having heretofore acted will
the Readiuster party, and having deter
mined to do otherwise in the future,
deem it not inappropriate to publicly MAKE
known my past and present political posi-
tons.
When ] attained the age OF twenty-on'
found three political parties asking tn
sufrageS Of the people, and after a careful
survey OF their respective claims and ;
thorough consideration Of the state o
affairs then existing in Virginia, / mad
! NJ nv mind TO cast my lot with the Read
ulster party, believing then, as 1 do n0lr
that the Riddlebcrger settlement OF tn
State debt was best for the people. Tha
settlement having been perfected, as 81
pronounced by the court OF final resort.
see no necessity for the further eXistenc
Of the Readiuster party, and as have al
WAYS been, and am now, opposed TO Rad'
cdliSm, | shall hereafter use my vote anI
influence in the interest OF the Dem0crdti
party. Respectfully,
WILLIS II. SHIELDS.
We really feel sorry for the Coalition
Radical Black-and-Tan party in this coun
ty. First. Mr.. c. Il. Miller. whom the,
had, without shadow Of authority. IL w
are correctly informed, placed upon thei
ticket, declined the doubtful honor. Thc1
Mr.. John Anthony Smth-by long odd
their strongest man-retires from thei
ticket, and Tuesday published card an
nouncing his intention OF voting for th
Democratic nominees. Mr.. y. n. Witche
tried the delightful ~ pastime OF runnin
rs candidate for the Radical party, bu
finding the prospect rather dark. with
draws aud asks his followers to vote 70
DIR. Davis. Mr.. Davis, hearing OF thi
proceeding, very promptly denies that b
is candidate, and asks his friends not t
vote for him. And thus it Is. Poor ie
lows-won't somebody, black or white
rray or rrisly. step forward and LET ther