The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-04-23
WILLIAMSBURG.

FeIiticaI-The Maheneites ard the Straight
outs-CaIl for n Democratic Meetirg-Asy-
Ium Matters.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
APRIL %, 1884.
The hiahoneites met last night, and
excited DR.. Il. A. Wise a delegate and
George w. Potts (colored) alternate to
their State Convention. The only speech
delivered during the evening was from
DR.. Wise, who said that he was in favor Of
cropping the names "Resdiuster and
Coalition" and coming out squarely as
Republicans; that his presidential ticket
was General U. ). Grant and Robert Lin
coin, but he would go for the men who
could bring out the largest Republican
vote.
He further said that tue Electorai-Board
law and the law prohibiting asylum en-
pioyes from attending and taking part in
political meetings, passed by the last Legis-
fature, would be declared unconstitutional
by their Reddjuster" courts.
SIC closed his remarks by telling how the
negro was being swindled and cheated by
white men. He sand that white man In
she wood business cheated the negro out
OF one sixth OF his wood, then paid him
OF In orders on his cOmmissary where short
weights were given, high prices asked, and
rancid butter and spoiled meats sold. That
the white man took every advantage OF the
negroes bee iuse OF their Ignorance, and their
only hope was in his party, and that they
had nothing 10 expect from the Democrats.
The meeting was very tame affair ana
not an asylum employe, black or white,
was present.
Tbe Straightouts OF the town and county
met Saturday and elected full set OF dele
xafes 10 their State Convention, which
raeets on the 30th OF this month at Rich
nond. The following resolutions were or
Tered and adopted:
Resolued, That in view OF the high at
tSinments and the many virtues that adorn
the life and character OF James Il. Blaine,
his patriotic course and devotion TO the
Republican cause and its principles. is
enough to unite the party and bring them
solid to his support.
Resolved, That we, the Republicans OF
Williamsburg and James City county, IN
rnass-meeting assembled here, give express
sion TO our feelings in behalf OF the great
seader and statesman by our unanimous
voices, that Mr.. Blaine be our choice for
the next President OF these United States.
The Straightouts report that their num-
hers have been greatly increased since the
last election. As an evidence OF 1t their
meeting Saturday was much larger than
any they have held since the existence Of
the Malone party.
The following has been issued
~All voters OF the city OF Williamsburg
who intend to support the Del 0craiic
presidential ticket in 1884 are requested to
assemble at the courthouse, in said city,
ON Tuesday, April 10Th, at 8o'clock L. M,
20 select delegate and alternate to repre-
sent this city in the State Democratic Con-
yenfion, which will meet in the city OF
Richmond on the 14th Of May.
"By order OF the Democratic Executive
Committee Of Williamsburg.
lSlgned) oh. ID. COLE, Secretary"
The Democratic Board OF Asylum Direc-
ION have reinstated the different ministers
al the town who before Mahoneites came
into power conducted religious services at
The Asylum. and the ministers have re-
ceived copy OF the following resolutions
notifying them OF their reinstatement;
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be
required TO invite the several ministers
of the Gospel resident in the city OF Wiz
Harrisburg TO conduct religious sevlces In
the Asylum chapel. making such arrange
Hsenss for their services in rotation rs may
be agreed upon.
Resolped. secondly, That the sum OF
money as has heretofore been applied 10
che payment OF the chaplsin's salary be de-
visled equally between such ministers as
May ofliciate hereafter.
Rev. Il. o. Edwards has taken charge OF
the white male public school uice &. i.
krmistead, resigned to take a position at
the asylum. Several letters have been re-
eeived by Nessrs. Brooks and Armistrad
Srom friends in Richmond congratulating
them ON their election.
Rev. Alexander OVERLY LETT this morn
ing for Smithtield 10 attend coDyocation
Of the Episcopal ministers Of the Norfolk
district.
Judge Warner Jones and Mr.. p. Nj.
Thompson, who were appointed com
nsit.ee 10 settle some accounts with the
president Of William and Mary College,
have gotten through with their business,
and Judge Jones to-day left for his home
In Gloucester county. W.