The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-25
THE STATE CANVASS.


APPEARING Bf The HAlN--sIhS AND BLAIR
READJUsTEB PRESIDENT IN vIEw-RE-
FUsAL TO ALLOW DEMOCRATIC SPEAKER
TO REPLY UNTIL TOO LATE.
Especial telegram 10 the Dl.patchl
STANTON, VA, September 24.-Notwith-
standing the heavy rain there was a con-
siderable gathering OF people here to-day,
but no discussion, as Hon. Ran. Tucker
was prevented this morning by the storm
from getting from Lexington to Goshen to
take the train. This was a great disap-
pointment TO the crowd, As they had
speeches from only William +. Sims and
Attorney-Gcneral Blair.
Sims made the same speech he did all
through the last fall campaign, with the
same old dirty anecdotes that always
brought a laugh from the negroes OF the
Fifth district. lie said " As TO the ques-
tion whether he was going to vote for a
Democrat or Republican for President,
he did not know whether there would
even be Democratic or Republican cam
didate. II looked now much like there
was going TO be a Readjuster President
next time" -''....-
Captain Blair followed in a speech which
was intended TO appeal to the worst feeling
OF his dcmagogical audience, which was
about one third colored. who applauded
him loudly. TWAS hoped after Mr.. Tucker
failed TO put in an appearance that Judge
Christian or Judge Henry Allen would
reply to the Coalition speakers, but they
were both arguing a case before the Court
Of Appeals.
At the conclusion OF the speaking Cap
tain Opie was loudly called FOR, and adj
vanced to the stand. but was met by Mr..
". L. Craig, the chairman OF the meeting,
who excitedIy claimed that it was their
(tbe CoalitioaistS) appointment. and they
would not consent TO his making a speech.
He afterwards sid that they could have q
discussion, but a. there was only half IN
hour before court would open, that was out
OF the question. and Captain Opie was
Withdrawn by his friends.
Tho Washington County Democracy.
A GLORIOUS DAY-JUDGE STAPLES, HON. JOHN
r. HARRIS, AND JAMES b. RICHMOND SPEAK
TOA LARGE CROwD-UNBOUkpED EN1HUSI-
ASH.
Especial telegram 70 the Dispatch.
ABINGDON, Va, SEPTEMBER 4.-TmS has
been a most glorious day for Democracy in
Washington county. Judge Staples and
Hon. John r. Harris spoke in the court
house to a crowd Of not less than five hun
dred. The room was packed, and many
could not get IN. Brown Alien and Bailey
spoke in the United states Courtroom to
forty blacks and thirty whites by actual
count.
The Coaliiionists, through J. II. Ballard,
secretary and deputy marshal, proposed a
division Of time. claiming the close. The
Democrats denied their night TO the close.
The Coaitoni,ts declined further negotia-
tions. so separate meetings were held.
Judge Staples and Judge Harris both
made able and telling speeches, which were
received with the greatest enthusiasm.
At their close Colonel James b. Rich
mond was called for and made handsome
speech. The most intense interest was
manifested throughout the meeting, and
the crowd stayed undiminishcd to the
close, and called Tor "morc."
At the close Of Richmond's speech three
cheers were proposed for Trigg and Kelly,
which proposition was most heartily re-
sponded to by all. The feeling here i, in
tense and the enthusiasm OF the Democracy
unbounded. The election Of Trigg and
Kelly is assured by a handsome majority.
Eight hudred is claimed. II the meetings
OF to-day can taken As fair indication, it
will be more.
Grange County.