Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-09
3. M. Mccormick
SEVERAL POLITICAL POINTERS.
Ihanks 10 Colonel Cary Registration Laws
The Great Demonstration.

ThaHks 10 Colonel Cary Registration Laws
The Great Demonstration.
At the meeting Of the City Democratic
Committee held night before last, on motion
ef Dir. Blake, resolution was passed ex-
pressing the thanks Of the committee 10
eOlsnel John B. Cary, the city supernten-
gent, for the ability, earncstness, and un-
scl6Shness with which he had presided over
the body and conducted the campaign.
Colonel Cary merits all that was SAID in
bis praise. lie is serving his party for pure
patriotism; he is serving il well, and at the
sacrifice Of much valuable time.
On motion OF Mr.. Catlin. il WAS ordered
that The Chair appoint committee 10 in
suire and report what can be done to I'M
prove the registration laws. The Chair
appointed Nessrs. Catlin. II. 81. smith. Jr.,
aud George Gibson, Jr.
They will appeal 10 the Legislature 10
amend the law which is now construed 10
mean that man coming to Richmond from
snv county may, after beiing here FER three
months. register anew. The old interpretI-
ton OF the law was that the man had to
present a transfer from the voting place
where lie had formerly registered. Now
his name can b. on Two books. The pre-
sent plan. by which any voter il permitted
10 register ~ any time, day or night, ten
days previous 10 the registration. Is also re-
garGcd a. leading 20 fraud. II is possibly
a good Law for any community where every
ksdy knows everybody, but Il - liable TO
sreSs abuse in city OF the size OF Rich
mend.
IL is conceded tba. a rec reg ,straiion is
badly needed here, but il Is doubtful If 4
perfectly satisfactory one can be made us-
der existing circumstances. Perhaps that
had better be deferred for the present.
The City Committee also adopted reselu-
tiens Of thanks 10 Hon. George l.. Chyistiln
and jackson Guy. Esq. The former re-
presented tie party at the United States
Commissioners on eleetion-day. and by his
presence aud by nctusl work render excel
lent service; the lstter was cur counsel at
the Hastings Courtroom, where the APP
pesls fren the decisions OF judges, &c.
were heard, and ably represented the right.
The committee 10 arrange foI demon
slration in honor OF the election Of Cleve-
hand and Hendricks consists 81 Ne.srs.
John Il. Cary. II. N. smit1, Jr.. W. -.
Chesterman, LEROY 5. Edwards, L. A.
Cstlin, John III. Rose, Robert McCarty.
jo1rdsn w. Naury, and ". 6. Catlett. Dir.
Siegel and Captain Pizzini have been called
in in consultation with these gentlemen.
and the fsrmer has been asked 10 prepare
plan to be submitted 20 meeting Of the
committee 10 be held at Colonel Cary's Of
Zee Tomorrow evening at = O'Clock.
A communication from John N. Higgins.
Esq, suggesting that certaiu eminent
speakers, named by him, be invited, Wa.
referred to this committee.
But IN the matter OF speaking there
GENES difficulty; there Is no suitable ball
10 be obtained, aud the nights are getting
chilly for open.air meetings. still there
will probably have 10 be some little (yery
liitle) talking and parade OF the clubs.
AT least one member OF the Committee was
10 favor OF having positively the best dis
play Of fireworks Itixed pieces, &c.) ever
seen south OF New York. But, as before
said, Mr.. Sicsei will suggest . plan. II
ysu have ga good idea" give IL 10 him.
IL IL probable that il will be determined
that in the clubs none but uofers shall
march. II 50, the boys will be allowed a
division OF their own.
Tuesday, November 18th, is the time
sxrd. and that Is all that has been liked.
all ether points are still opeu.