Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-28
SENTIMENT IN PETERSBU URG.
n.w eron's Letter was Reeeived--Inser'
views with Leading Repubiicans--The
Brady Men Very Sore-Perseensien Com
menesd.

PETERSBURG. VA, August q, 1884.
Governor Cameron's letter has fallen like
n bombshell in the ranks OF tue Republic
cans in this district. Copies OF the d.
match containing IL were In great demand,
and Republicans were rs eager 10 read the
rubernstorial manifesto as the most pro-
nounced Of Democrats. The comments
we're various and freely expressed. Re
pubIicans who train with the opposition
and the majority Of the Republicans In this
city are opposed 10 the ring-were de-
iphted with the open sympathy OF which
the Governor msde no secret, and
con fidential.y claim that II Will nave
A TELLING EFFECT UPON THE REpuBLIcANs
in this district who ale opposed to the ma
cbinstions of the ring. Several prominent
ReadjuSter-Republic we're seen by The
Dispatch correspondent. One OF these gen.
temen, who ranks in ability with tho
three or four ablest men of bis party, frank
" admitted that the letter indicated came
ron's determination 10 submit to no
FURTHER DICrATIoN FROM GENERAL nAH0NH,
with whom he is now at dagger's point. 80
far a. the political interests of this district
are concerned. The antagonsm Il no se-
cret. and has been terminating for some
time. 80 far ~ he was able 10 Judge, he
was convinced that The split between Gen.
eTal Malone and the Governor was now
complete. and that II both remain in the
yany their paths will diycrge very widely
so far as their political relations are con-
cerned.
Another Roadjus,er.RepubIlcan, who is
n prominent oflice-hOlder in this city. IA
credited with the comment that Cameron IL
the last man TO
REVOLT AGAINST MACHINE METHODS
in politics. inasmuch as he has had occa-
SION 10 acquieSce in such methods In the
past two wears whenever hls political In
| terests we're involved. II Is very evident
| from the tone OF the comments made by
machine Republicans that Cameron's letter
| l. not at al to their taste, and this shows
| very plainly that they stand In great fear OF
| the effect which ii may have in influencing
| the colored voter to oppose the machine.
Mr.. Cameron has many personal friends
| among the Democrats Lere who trust that
| his tier i an Indication that he ia tired Of
| TIE party with which he Is identified aud
| the principles which he has been made 10
| e,rouso. They remember well the bitter
| antipatby which the Governor always
manifested against the machine aud the
| custom. house ring when he was a Demo-
| crat. and did valiant service for the Demo-
cratic party. lie never hesita.ed then to
DENOUNcR THEIR METHODS
IN the most unmistaaable terms; and It Is
a matter Of record that he orce visited ths
| cusiom-house with a hostile intent, which
he did not carry into execution because his
| adversary, who now holds one of the fat
test offices in that institution, tainted, ~
| was alleged at the time, from sheer terror
as soon as the Governor advanced toward
him. II Is believed that Cameron has
never entertained any warmer feeling for
Brady than mild contempt, and has tole-
| rated the man and his methods only be.
cause he conld make himself useful. The
Governor now opposes Brady's nomina-
ton because he il satisfied that on popu-
lar vote il would he shown that large
majority Of the Republicans in the dis
trict do not want him because they do not
like his methods. This fact Is very evil
dent, and BTady's nomination will he the
boIdest sort OF a political outrage, which
will. If possible,
INTENSITY TUE BITTERNESS
which the ring has created. In brief. Bra
dy's nomination and candidacy means
an independent Republican candidate.
II is hardly probable that the Democrats
Of this district will make any nomination.
A suggestion originally thrown out by the
/ DiSpatch edi.o.iaiiy seems to be received
with favor by the most prominent Demo-
crats in the city and district. The custom
house ring is as Objectionable TO them rs
It Is 70 the Republicans who constitute the
opposition. The general sentiment seems
10 fayOra
"TAKE No PART IN TIE FIGHT"
roliov, and this. il il believed. is the wisest
plan which can be adopted. The result
OF the Convention to be neld here on Fri.
day night will doubtless decide the Demo-
cratic policy.
Democrats generally applaud Governor
Cameron's letter, and his independent tone
has been the theme OF conversation here to-
day. Cameron's friends among the Demo
Gratis ray that b. has grit enough TO make
hi- professions good. and that he will be q
dangerous adversary II Malone insists
upon having things his own way. The
Governor talks freely when he is in this
city. aud his letter is in perfect harmony
with the sentiments which lac has pre-
yiously expressed.
TWO CONVENTIONS PROBABLE.
II is apparent 10 those who have watched
the progress and outcome OF the fight In
this district that there will be two nomi-
mating conventions IN this city on Friday,
and that the result Will be two Republican
candidates instead Of one in the field. The
feeling between the two factions Is very
bitter. and there will be an unusual mum
Der of delegations contesting for seats. Pc
ter, burg, Mecklenburg, Prince Edward
Amelia. and other counties will each have
two delegations. and but few, and they the
smallest OF the counties, will have 10 dee d,
| la aorttla rit 81 fa-fa NJ
II there l. the slightest show OF unfaiInes,
there will he a bolt OF ali the elements op
rosed to Colonel Brady. none Of whom vii
20 10 that gentleman's support. A very
, lively time Is expected on Friday.
REPORTED FOR RroTors CONDUCT.
, 1t is reported here to-day that James VI.
Il. Holmes. 4 coored letter.carrier, and one
OF the leaders in the eight against the Ma
hone Brady tactics, has been reported ~
the P0st.Oilicc Department at Washi3g gton
for riotous conduct at the Republican mass
meeting at the Academy OF Music on Mon
: day night. II has been suspected by many
! that his independent stand and the firm op-
position he has shown 10 machine rule
would result in an attempt 10 oust hin
: from his position as etter.carier, and the
statement that he has been reported for In
citing a riot, however untrue the charg'
may be, Is not surprising. Holmes wa
the leader OF the Evsns party. as opposeS
to Brady. on Monday night. He is promi
nent and respected man among bis race
and mainly 70 his boldness and irmnes
. was due the failure Of the efforts OF th,
Bradyites TO capture and control the meet
ing
Joseph =. Evans, another colored letter
carrier, who is an aspirant for Congress
+. and has q strong following, also participate,
$ in that meeting, and 1t may be that he viii
) be reported for riotous conduct also.
SORE ovgR THEIR DHrEAr.
The fact Of the business Is that the Brad
. wing Of the party are sore over their defea
, at the primary meeting on Monday night
They claim that they had majority In tn
house; but IL Is not often that maioritie
T. yield to minoritis ;. They lsy the blame Q
. the row and Its accompanying dissracefu
J, scenes at the doc y OF the white and eolore
. Democrats-a claim that Is not worthy q
contradiction. They win have anothe
meeting At the Academy tonight, to vhic
II they invite all true Republicans, and wi
n elect Brady delegates TO the Convention
y They will have no opposition, and will q
VI complish their work quietly. The Repul
licans who are in revolt will not attent
G rightly claiming that they have rsgularI
d organized and elected their delegates.
fHn STRENGTH OF fHB FACTIONS.
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