Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-08-17
Political Notes.

The Democratic Executive Committee
at Alexandria, at the old Farmers and
Mechanics Bank, on Prince ST., between
Royal and Pitt, and the rooms have been
conveniently fitted up.
1t is stated that it has been determined
to establish Democratic campaign paper
to be published in Lynchburg aud edited
by Judge George Ward, the fearless editor
Of the Abingdon Tirginian.
Capt. R. A. Paul, the colored member
of the Richmond School Board. addressed
the Coalitionists of Williamsburg. Mon
ay, argu Ing against the proposed plan of
separate school systems. This is the same
member of the Board who offered the re-
solution limiting the colored trustees visits
to the colored schools only.
The Coalition after nominating Samuel
F. Maddox for Senator from Chesterfield,
Powbatan, and Goochland, have with
drawn him and substituted Alex. Simms.
There was very little likelihood of either
man being elected.
Notwithstanding the assertion of the
Va;ley Pirginian that 1.-THE platform of
the Lynchburg Convention precludes the
support of every Republican and Read
juster in the Commonwealth, we know
personally of several who are going to vote
with the Democrats on that platform this
fall. and they don't hesitate to say 3d.
Alexandria Gazette.
1t is stated that the Coalition party is to
be visited by another af1ction-an "Ad-
dress to the People of Virginia" prepared
by Col. S. Bassett French. This is pretty
hard on the Malone people after having to
read Riddleberger' s twenty column letter.
A correspondent of the Baltimore Sun,
writing of John S. Barbour, says. "Mr.
Barbour is determined to spare no efforts
or personal attention to secure the success
of his party in this contest. His sound
judgment and clear practical sense will be
Of vast benefit to the Democrats in their
fight this year. He does not believe IN
dning any work by halves. LII an under
taking is worth his attention, he believes
in throwing his whole energy into it. 1t
is these and many other qualities which
will make his power as leader felt in the
struggle in Virginia this year."
Richard F. Beirne of the State, who is
chairman of the congressional committee
of the Richmond district has promptly
opened his campaign, and in a way that
looks like it was to be practical ono.
Chairman Glepnan of the Norfolk district
has also commenced work early.
Prof. R. [. Greaner, (colored,l is Of
opinion, according to dispatch in the
New York World" that there is ample
chance for the democratic party. national
and state, to make inroads into the hither-
to close column of the colored contingent
of the republican party. As signs of dis
content with their present allies he recalls
the ''threats' made in thu call for Fred
Dsuglass's convention. "the mutterings Of
the late colored press convention at St.
Louis, ard the recent meeting and resolu-
lions of the colored republicans Of South
Carolina"
DR.. J. W. Lawson has been nominated
for the House in Isle of Wight county by
the Democrats. He has for several years
past refused to return to the legislature or
accept any public position, and bis consent
to be candidate now is an indication OF
the feeling that prevails among the Dem
ocrats of the State.