The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-22
DANGER TO DEMOCRATS.
PLANS OF THE ENEMY TO TAKE POS.
SESSION OF RICHMOND.
Moeting Of the City Commfttee-Jof.
fers0n.Ward Iecting-Campaign
NOtcs-PcrsonaIs, &C., &c.

oiuCidls tui tlDplOlCS. lHcy never nave.
1t Is true. however, that they have always
sought contributions from these and all
other Democratic citizens, but no man has
ever been discharged from office or place
here because lie refused to give 10 the cam
paign fund. There are men who have
never given anything, and never attended
n meeting or brought out q vote. There
are men holding excellent positions who
have not given ten dollars in ten years, and
In no campaign have the aggregated con-
tributions OF the people on the city's pay
rolls averaged much more than one dollar
per head.
These contributions have been in the
tfuest sense voluntary. Some have given
even beyond their means; but whether
liberal or illiberaI in money or work, no
effort has ever been made to advance them
or Oust them on that account.
Assessed, indeed
OUR CHARTER IN DANGER.
been organized, with Mr.. II. T. HUBBARD as
chairman.
They are preparing q campaign OF prom
ises, and to all who come to them they hold
out the hope that in the event OF victory
they Will he given places on the police
force, in the City Hall, at the gas-works.
or in the water-works, or street depart
ments. Intelligent white men, however,
know that half these places must be given
to negroes. and that therefore their chances
Of Office are diminished in that proportion
and the desirableness OF the positions re-
duced in even greater proportion. 1t il
not probable that OF public posts OF all
sorts there would be a great many for the
whites after the negroes were served.
co.
One thing is certain, however: That
If we fail all OF those who hold posi-
tions under the Democrats excepting the
negroes who are employed as ianitorS,
street-cart drivers, laborers. &C., and few
whites to be found here and there), will
have 10 90. Go they must, whether their
successors are TO be whites or blacks.
There is no Use mincing words-ii we are
defeated our charter will be changed: the
wards will be cerrymandered by the same
skiiful hand that cut out eight congress
siOnal districts for Republicans and two
for Democrats; the City Council will be
Republican, and every man elected or APP
pointed under them will be the same.
They will build the City Hail.
They will fix tages.
They will issue bonds.
a pretty feeling there viii be in Rich
mOnd after the election should The drums
and bands and shouts and songs of the ne
groee announce that Malone has carried
both houses OF the Legislature.
Many times have we feared danger; now
we hnOlr surely that we shall soon be called
upon TO face it. Ii we are determined, we
will succeed; If irreSolute, we will be lost.
Every Democrat should join ward club.
THEIR TICKET.
The Coaitlonsts will put up ticket
here. They will try so 10 engage our at
tention that we will have no time or means
to spare to aid our country friends. They
will attempt to rally all our dissatisfied elc-
ments and make the most OF the errors that
we have committed. They will charge
some Of our officials with contempt OF pub
lie opinion and private rights. All these
things we must prepare for.
Join ward club.
II the Democrats OF the State poll their
full vote victory is sure.
THE SALE OF PUBLIC PLACES At THE PENI-
TENTIARY.
That Mr.. Witt has taken the stump il
very gratifying, not only because OF his
ability as public speaker but because he
is in possession OF all the facts with regard
to the sale OF public places at the peniten-
tiary bymcmbers or the General Assembly.
The caucus made the Superintendent OF the
yield, practically, the appoint
ment OF guards into their hands. Then
they divided these places out among them
selves. Some members OF the Legislature
appointed friends; others sold their ap-
pointmcntS.
There is no doubt about it at all.
Mr.. Witt had all the papers placed in his
hands by Governor Cameron, and he in
dicted ore member (Watkins), who is now
a refugee from justice in this State. The
thing explained to the people as Mr.. Witt
can do it will be vastly effective.
PERSONAL.
A petition has been signed by a great
number OF manufacturers, mechanics, and
merchants begging Colonel Archer Ander-
son to announce himself candidate for
The House.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE PRIMARY.
A meeting OF the Democratic City Com
mittee was held last night-George ii. Poin-
dexter, Esq, the superintendent, in the
chair, and present the following Others
John d. Whitehead, w. s. Catlett, George
Gibson, Jr., William w. Wood, John B.
Cary, j. w. Maury, Sol. Cu!chins, II. VI.
Smith, Jr., General j. r. Cooke, L. +. Han
nigan, w. 5. Goode, w. j. Epps. w. +.
Epps, p. s. Derbyshire, John Z. Hankins,
c. +. Hill, and w. NJ. Archer.
The following was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That this committee having
on a secret ballot, they dis
the employment OF paid So
licitors OF votes at the polls, and earnestly
request the candidates TO unite with them
in having the ballots perfectly free and I'M
on the day OF the primary cleo
ton.
The following additional precinct CON-
mitteeS were appointed:
Monroe Wdrd.-First Precinct: j. Ran.
Tucker (chairman), Percy Gray, w. Z.
Knowles, James III. Berry. ii. ii. wilkins.
Second Precinct: Joseph W. Lauhe CHAIR
mani, Egbert Leigh. George A. Lathrop,
Thomas n. Carter, DR.. A. L. Wexford.
Third Precinct: j. Booten Hill (chairman),
Robert j. Mcdowell, Luther Martin, w.
J. Mcdowell, Samuel +. McGehee. Fourth
Precinct: Julius straus chairman, L. A.
Kumlehn, f. III. Chamberlayne, Thomas
Mosely, c. b. Childrey, Moses Rose.
Marshall Ward.-First Precinct: John
X. Grimes, John +. Carter, John 7. En-
right, John Patram, Il. III. Dunington.
Second Precinct: James Sharp, w. B.
Riddick, +. Il. Allen. George w. Richard
son, NJ. S. Burch. Third Precinct Charles
Richardson, II. 5. Childress, j. Samuel
wilkinson, G. ID. Peaman. j. X. Weisiger.
Jackson rd.-First Precinct: III. &.
Donahoe and Henry kratz. COMMITTEES
Of other precincts already announced.]
On motion OF Mr.. ii. NJ. Smith, Jr., 1t
was
Resolved. That committee OF three be