The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-19

I so modest that their forceiulness
was made teniold more effective.
lie commenced by saying that he was in the
| house OF his brethren and could speak
| freely and unreservedy. He spoke OF Ma
homes peculiar proclivities, his power OF
adapting 10 his own use other mems ideas,
and i'm quick and terse sentences showed
up the paItry pretensions OF Cameron. Rid.
dleberger. and other leaders Of the Malone
faction. He was frequently interrupted
with applause. lie showed what sort OF
men the Coaitionists were putting lD for
office, and reused his hearers by stating
what would be the effect in this city il that
party get the control OF the next Legisla-
ture. He earnestly urged upon every voter
to do his duty, for il there vas ever time
when it was needed it was now.
Mr.. II. A. Atkinson, Jr., was next intro
duced, and proceeded in forcible style to
address the audience. He was glad to
commence the canvass here in his old home.
In this canvass was involved the liberties Of
the white men. He proceeded very forci-
bly, 10 discuss the Coalition party-its poll
cy, measures. and leaders. His speech was
close, clear. and concise. He took up one
after another OF the various obnoxious
measures OF the last Legislature, and por-
trayed i'm glowing language the effects of
each. and what would have been the result
had all the acts which they proposed been
passed The act Of placing two negroes on
the School Board OF this city was enough to
make the blood in the veins OF every Anglo
Saxon run colo, and make him rise In his
might and put down this miserable party
Of demagogues and unprincipled men.
Mr.. Sol. Cutchns being loudly called
for. came forward and made n few remarks,
confning himself mainly to the particular
work in this city, and pointed out the need
that every voter should cast his ballot IN
the coming election, that each vote will
count one i'm the grand total OF votes that
in November next will drive MahOneism
and Bossism from the borders OF our State
forever.
Colonel T. J. Evans made some very
amusing remarks about the various candi-
dates, closing his notice of each with the
remark that "you can't 20 amIss 10y voting
for him" He then launched out into gen
cral remarks about "our friends the
enemy" showing up some OF their evil
doines, and plainly proving that those cali
ing themselves Coalitionists are Republ-
cans. lie wished this question put 10 each
candidate OF that party: Il Does your party
intend TO send delegates to the next Ma
tional Democratic or Republican COnyen-
tions?" lie made splendid impression,
and was loudly cheercd.
Mr.. j. y. Dunlop said that this cam
paign was to be one Of work; that was the
distinguishing feature OF it. and he clo-
qucntly urged upon all who heard him to
be up and doing. His speech produced a
happy effect.
Captain VI. L. Spotswood was the next
speaker. He was glad 10 be at 4 place
where all the candidates could meet on
common platform and speak for the COM
mon good Of the party. blood will tell"
and he believed that the result OF the cleo
ton would show the truth OF the adage.
The majority rules everywhere, and the
$4,000 negroes OF the party we are op-
posing will rule the $4,000 whites who for
gain or political preference have joined
them.
Mr.. John A. Curtis did not come forward
to make a speech. He would not pretend
to argue the great issues Cf the canvass,
except this One-that white men must rule
this State. He showed who the Mahoncites
had nominated as representatives IN several
OF the counties near us. This was his city,
and Marshall his ward. and he felt proud
that il was the first TO rouse TO the full
measure Of her duty in this campaign.
Mr.. r. Wiley Davis said that il would
be like carrying Goals TO Newcastle to be
introduced to this audience. He was no
politician, but he could see that this was no
ordinary fight in which we are engaged,
and it behoovcd every man to do his whole
duty in the matter.
The several candidates had but little to
say regarding their claims 10 the position
for which they are aspiring, but each and
all spoke OF the great issues OF the day.
Mr. II. VI. smith, Jr., answered to Il call,
and speaking in general terms OF the ne
cessity Of work in the campaign, he urged
upon the young men especially the import
ance OF putting forth all their efforts 10
rescue the State from the hands OF those
who would degrade and debaSe her.
Notice was given that there will be a
mass-meeting on Thursday night. on the
vacant lot between Broad and Marshall
streets. after which the meeting adjourned
in the greatest good humor.
JEFFERSON WARD DEMOCRACY.
The jefferson Ward Democratic Club
had IN earnest business meeting last night.
The walchword OF these Democrats seems
TO be "work and not wait" There were
no speeches. but the Club resolved on a GER
tain line Of conduct that will be forcibly
felt i'm the fight now pending. Mr.. VIII
liam VI. Turpin presided, and it was deter
mined to hold 4 mass-mccting at an early
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