Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-25
PETERSBURG.
The Democratic Barbecue In Nottoway-Th,
Democrats Accusing The Bank Gases

The Democratic Barbecue In Nottoway-The
Democrats Areusing- The Bank Cases.
Itorrespoudsnce OF the Richmond Dispstch.l
OCTOBER u. 1884.
4 letter from prominent citizen o. Not
toWay county says that the Democratic
barbecue 1t Blacks and Whites yesterday
Was most gratifying success. over five
hundred Of the sturdy Democrats OF Not
iOway and adjoining counties turned out
10 hear Judge Staples. Ilos. james Barbour,
and Dr. George r. Rives, whose speeches
were able and effective, and aroused
great enthusiasm. The writer. who has
tskcn part in many campaigns, says
he never witnessed more enthusiasm
o. closer attention in an audience. The
arguments Of the several speakers will
have good effect in the canvass. DR.. Riyes,
eur candidate for Congress. made tine
impression. The Democrats of this portion
ot the district, a. indeed IN all portisns,
are united, aud will poll their full vote on
The tth Of November.
} Next Tuesday a great Democratic barhe-
cue will be given at HicksfoTd. which will
attract attendance from three or four coun-
ties.
Ice was found last nigh; 10 the thickness
Of an eighth Of an inch. aud this morning
heavy frost covered the ground.
Candidate ENxns publishes card this
morning. pTonounciDg the rumors OF his
withdrawal 40 mslicious falsehoods, put
forth by the Bradyites with the hope OF
strengthening their fastfailing cause.
Evans saws he intends 10 remain IN the
field as a candidate until sundows oil the
day OF election. His friends claim that he
will beat Brady by 800 TO 1000 majority.
This, however, may only be boast.
Some comment Is caused, and much in
dignatioD expressed, by those interested.
at the delay Of the counsel for the State IN
calling up for decision the question raised
by the Commonwealth a. TO the validity OF
The deed Of trust made by the directors oil
the Planters aud Mechanics Bank. The
trustees have In hand about $4,000, with
which a dividend OF between - and - per
cent. might be paid. Tins sum is lying idie,
and cannot be touched until the ques-
ton raised by the State s settled.
When the matter Of removing The
cSse to the Circuit Court OF Richmond
was under discussion, the eouDsel Tor the
State expressed both the desire and the III
t6ntion 10 20 facilitate proceeding a. 10
get an early decision from the court. Ihere
are hundreds OF creditors who have their
bsfd-esrnsd money locked up, 70 whom
dividend would prove blessing: Tue
State IL pretty hsr,bIy judged for It's en-
Gesyors TO cone 10 a. preferred creditor.
and TO sweep OIL nearly the whole amount
OF the collected aud colleetsble assets, 10
the exclusion Of the great body Of miner
creditors.
A call has been published for mass.meet-
inss In every county in this district 10
elect delegates 10 convention 70 be hels III
this city on the 18th OF Deccnber, for the
purpose OF organizing Farmers Council
OF The Fourth congressional district. The
movement IL under such auspices as will
dous,iess insure liz success. The advance
ment OF agriculture Is tie object.
ROBIN ADAiR.
fBy Associated Press.l
Judge Staples, Hon. X. b. Bland, and
Elector Atkins addressed rousing meeting
Of the Democracy OF Petersburg in the
Academy OF Music tonight. The speakers
created great enthusiasm and eiiclted con.
tinued applause. II was the frst good
Democratic talk we have had this campaign.