The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-13
THE PEOPLES PEAN.
.Rapr Preparation FOR TONIGHT



pi.s,nsui.hed Speakers 10 be Present-Ihe
tsreor Parade, the Torchiiahts, Music. and
uoupsed uen--A Grand and 6iorions Jc'it-
oc,,,o,-- Richmond 90 he n City or Bright
Light. and Real Rejoicing Tonight.
The preparations for the great Demo-
Gratis demonstration have been vigorously
presSed. The lmppy-hearted frcemen OF
Richmond have determined to make the
occasion worthy OF the cause and the VIC
tory IL Is intended 10 celebrate.
That Il viii be, never for moment
doubt. The numbers OF the Democracy
swclled TO thousands will proudly parade |;
Tie fireworks will sparkle, the silver moon
will lend rs sweet smiles, the shouts OF
the soyeTe,gns viii go up in loud and Joy
Gus sounds az The downfall OF demagogues
and the triumph OF truth, and the voices
OF eloquent men who have battled brafely
for old Virginia In her latest and greatest
peril will make sweet music Tor every pa
riot. Better than all, the brave women OF
Richmond. always true and ever right, VIII
lend their influence. snd every Democratic
home will be blaze OF light.
THE PROGRAMME.
The following programme has been
adopfed and will be faithfully carried out.
II will be seen from IT that Petersburg, the
gallant "Cockade City," and our sister
across the James, brave Manchester, will
be with us. Let these visitors be thrice
welcomed.
General Thomas L. Rosser viii have
command Of the column OF mounted men.
CAPTAIN Phil. Haxall viii have command
of the mounted men from Richmond.
Those from the counties will report to c.
r. Brauer. All the mounted men will as
sembe at Masonic Hall, on Twenty
street. at 6 O'Clock. Those who act as aids
20 the chief marshal will report at the same
hour at Twenty-fith and Marshall streets.
The mounted men will march in column
OF skies in open order.
The column formed rs above on Twen-
tv-hfth street will proceed down twenty
fifth to Main, where they VIII meet tDe
Rockets club; thence up Main to Seven
teenth street, where the club from Lower
Jackson Ward will fall in; thence to 81.
Charles Hotel, where the Jefferson ward
club will fall in rear: thence TO Ninth
street, where the MadiSOn-Ward club viii
fall in rear: thence TO Eighth, where the
Manchester and Petersburg clubs will fall
In rear; thence to Fifth, where the Mon
roe-Ward club will fall in; thence up
Fifth to Franklin, thence up Franklin to
Laurel, where the Clay-Ward club will fall
in: and thence TO Broad. and down Broad
TO old City-Hall lot, where the speaking
Will take place. Mr.. George III. Poindex-
ter, city superintendent, will act as CHIEF
marshal.
COULDN'T CONE.
II is pity TO think OF the feelings OF the
good men who have been compelled to
iorego the pleasure OF beng with us on
this occasion. I'm every instance, in re-
sponse 10 invitations, the deepest regrets
have been expressed by those who were
forced TO delcine.
Governor Kcmper said: "FOr our de-
liverance from the rule OF the corruptest
demagOgism that ever cursed state; Tor
revolution that restores the government
OF the people; for the good time coming,
let us forever honor the Democracy and
ascribe glory to God in the highest
Hon. william w. Eaton, of Hartford,
Conn, in declining, said: 'Of the various
elections in the different States on Tues
day last that OF VirginiaiS most significant.
The object OF the Administration was TO
break down the Democracy OF the South
by the capture OF Virginia. But, tbank
God! the glorious old Commonwealth was
not 10 be seduccd from the line OF duty.
and her action has, in my judgment, as
sured the success Of the Conservative
Democracy in 1884. A thousand thousand
thanks to 'Old Virginia!
Hon. Samuel Dibble, OF Orangeburg, $.
c., said, after expressing regrets at not be-
ing able TO come: "The Old Dominion has
eXemplfied her illustriOus motto, Sic SEM
10 A f.n
Captain Thomas Smith, OF Warrenton,
in declining, cOngratulates the people Of
Virginia upon "their deiyerance from the
most dlabOical administration that ever
cursed land.'
Captain w. II. PAYNE, OF WarrentOn,
said the people of Warren and Stafford
gathered in Warrenton and "literally sang
hymn OF praise, and reioiced with all
their souls and with all their strength over
our victory"
Hon. Abe FulkorsOn says: "The result
Of this election will convince Malone and
every other ambitious white man in the
State that the whites mean TO rule Nir-
ginia. The success of the Democratic
party reiinited settles the debt question
finally. our party can and will prevent
the re0pening OF the settlement by the Re-
publicans. Our success win fill the offices
Of the State with competent men, aud will
give the people good government. and
peace, prosperity, and happiness to all
classes will follow"
Telcgrams regretting the failure Of the
following-named gentlemen TO be present
were also received: Hon. Samuel j. Ran
dali, General W. 5. Rosecrsns, Hon. W.
Dorsheimer, George A. Mushback, Hon.
JaI an ~ 1 oh N,ffu
Hon. T.. W. Mckinney, and Hon. W. r..
Cox, Of Raleigh. \. &. Answers to many
invitations up to last night had not been
received.
WILL BE HERE.
Hon. Waller X. Staples says: "It is my
most earnest wish 10 be present, and in
tend to be If other engagements do not
absolutely prevent
Hon. James Barbour will be here this
evening and stop at the Exchange Hotel.
The following-named distinguished
speakers have also consented TO be present !:
Hon. X. T. Mills, OF Washington; r. Tay-
lor Scott, OF Warrenton, Va; Hon. George
{. Cabell, Of Danville, Va; NJ. Glennsn,
editor Of the Norfolk Virginian +; John r.
Goolrick, Esq, Of Fredericksburg, and
James Barron Hope, editor OF the Norfolk
Landmark. Others are yet 10 be heard
from.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
The following gentlemen are requested
to act as reception committee for speak
ers. They will please meet at Democratic
headquarters this evening at O'Clock,
when full list OF the invited guests will
be furnished them:
j. Taylor Ellyson,
Colonel Archer Anderson,