The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-10-09

the fourteenth amendment OF the Consti-
tuition of the limited States. General Wick
ham made a strong appeal to the people OF
the county IN continue working zealously
till the cIose ~ the polls on the 9th OF No.
vember for himself and Anderson, lie De
lieved, he said. that they wouiu DC UT
umphantly elected, at the same tilne ue-
claring that while the conduct OF tne can
vass on his part and that OF his irlenus
would be honest, fair, ana lust' nc anu
bis friends would demand Tue same
on the part OF the Coalitionists. lie made
this statement he explained, IN view OIL
the boasts OF Jones's henchmen that .ncy
had the count on him. General Wlcknain
closed amid great cheers.
JONES SPEAKS HIS PIECE.
The "Jersey Lily" then spoke his
piece; all OF which you have seen before.
lie was cheered by his black cohorts ana a
very few whites. most OF whom he brought
with him from Hanover and Richmond.
About the close OF Joncs's speech one OF
his followers, named Taylor. became very
noisy and insulting 10 4 Democrat, ana
tried 10 get up n row. Several blows
passed, and q war OF races seemed at one
time imminent, as n number OF couples
rolled over on the green but by the time
w action Of our sheriff quiet was restored.
The loud-mouthed colored leaders and a
few Of their rowdy white leacu Is continued
10 mouth and try and get up difficulty,
but did not succeed. Some cOlored ora
tors then took possession OF the stand, and
amused the colorcd crowd until near dark.
Your correspondent neglectcdtO mention
that early this morning some negroes
brought a large pole 10 hoist a Coalition
flag from i'm the courthouse square. but
were told that County Judge Welch had
forbid any political party from putting
such In the public square. Judge Wilson
gave them permission. and they erected the
pole with the Emitted states cus'om-house
1ag on #.
The Democrats have had a good day OF it
here. and you may count on Caroline. +.
The Day liz Chesterfield.
Hon. GEORGE D. WISE MAKES A RINGING
SPEECH AND is FOLLOWED By SAMUEL N.
PAGE--THE sTEAIGuTOUT AND COALITION
JOINT DISCUssION-A CUEEBFUL DEMOCRAT
IC OUTLOOK.
fReported for the Dispstch.l
CHESTERFIELD COURTHOUSE,
October 8, 1888.
Hon. George II. Wise commenced speak
ing here at l. O'Clock to-day 20 4 large and
enthusiastic crowd OF Democrats. Ills ar
raignment OF the Coalition party was ter
rife, and cheer after cheer rent the air as
he proceeded in his exposure OF Malone
ism. His reception was perfect ovation,
and his speech gave entire satisfaction. In
his closing remarks Captain Wise urged
every man to register, get his neighbors to
register. and get every white man 10 vote
on November 9Th. \ hundred voices cried
out, We are going to do it,
Samuel VI. Page then took the stand and
made q strong speech, which received
much applause.
The CoalitionistS could not muster their
forces until o'clock. Maddox demanded
to be heard and Flanagan wanted to have
the day. Finally JOINT discussion was
agreed upon.
Flanagan spoke an hour and received
considerable applause from the party OF
negroes he brought with him from Pow.
hatan.
When Maddox commenced to speak
every one was silent. and the negroes
listened TO him With profound attention.
His explanation OF his position had its
effect upon the negroes. Major Walker,
Scott. and Carter advocated Maddox.
The Democrats Of Chesterfield were
greatly encouraged by to-day'S proceed
ings. Men whose judgment can be relied
upon say that Chesterfield will give ma
jority Of at least 200 votes for the Demo-
cratic tickets.