Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-05
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Daniel Is triumphantIy elected. Pun.
cHARLoTTE COUNTY.
Tho Democrats OF the Count, Ayo,.sa-r,..
eau aud Daniel speak Coiorcd Democrats.

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Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch
sorTu BosroN, Va. October 4. Isst
Charlotte, as Is well known, has for many
years past been one OF the unforiun ne
counties POLITICALLY speaking) that compose
What If known rs The "black" district in
political nomenclature. But although sbe
has been deprived OF representative in the
balls OF national legislation, this historic
county OF hehry and Randolph has. like
her sturdy Drotncr and neighbour. Halifax.
time and again thrown off tbc y,rments Of
Republican domination. Tho signal and
might also add, almost mcxpeeted vic.
tory she gained in the legjsiative cleo.
ton last fall had most beneficial effect
upon all the people by encouraging
and stimulating them to continued Of.
ort and labor Tor Democratic SUPREMACY.
This spirit, worthy OF emulation. IL nola-
bly, evineed In the pending canvass. The
people are greatly aroused and very enthu-
siaStic. The splendid reception given Hon.
John W. Daniel at brakes Branch yester.
day was proof positive OF this state of AT.
fairs.
MAJOR DANIEL,
with Captain j. II. II. Figgait, our presi-
UtIlli tltCtoi' "iNtu ny tuc i9.lD day.
train. They were met at the dep6l by n
committee OF the brakes Branch Demo.
cratic Club and the Charlotte Courthouse
Club, drawn up in line. The speaking
commenced about hal'.past 1 O'Clock.
CAPTAIN }. u. II. FIGGATT
was first introduced 10 the audience by
Thomas W. Scott, Esq, gentleman whose
valuable services fol- the party are known
far and wide. Captain Figgatt made an
earnest speech, during the delivery OF which
he pinned the Republican party 10 the wall
by The force Of his argument. aud charges.
He reviewed the Radical policy OF southern
oppression as displayed in the DAYS OF re-
construction and military rue-a policy
which bad even yet not died out. but fingered
on. 4 fostering sore and disgrace ID them.
The Radical party prides itself upon the
care and honesty with which the large revc-
tues of the country have been applied.
What is the record on this matter: Was
there ever a patty that gave more Of its
time and talents TO the squanderng and
transportation Of the public funds !?
Taking this as his text for almost his entire
speech, Captain Figgatt, in tcrSc, sharp
criticism. exposed the hypocricy Of the Re-
publican party. lie closed amid prolonged
cheers from the crowd.
hon. JOHN Y. DANIEL
was introduced by Mr.. w. H. Woods in
brief but eloquent speech. Major Daniel
in opening paid a graceful tribute to the
ardor ana LOYALTY OF the people whom he
addressed. He was proud Of such con-
stituoncy and words failed him in attempt
ing to express his gratitude at the flatiering
reception given him. said he: IL will
always hold IN grateful remembrance
your tribute to me this day until
my heat IS rs cold n the clay
that wraps it around" [Checrsj.
Major Daniel then for two and 4 haif hours
spoke with even more than his accustomed
Ci0quence and power. With rapidity. but
remarkable conciSeness. be drew bill Of
indictment against the Republican party
and it, leaders, IN which no flaw could be
found-a bill true and strong. But he did
not cOntnc himself to an exposition OF Re
publican corruption, for il was too sickcn-
ing. too VoluminOUS. He upheld The proud
banner OF the Democracy, and. with a
masters skill, touched sympathetic chords
in the hearts OF his hearers. As ! listened
To his burning words OF zeal and heartfelt
devotion the memory OF Henry and Ran
dolph flashed up. and ! could but think
what trio Patrick Henry, John Randolph,
and John W. Daniel would make
At the conclusion OF Major Daniel,
speech the large crowd adjourned to plen.
tfully-aden tables and were feastcd with
The good things Of the hoSpitable people.
\ separate table was proyiGed Tor Demo-
cratic colored people, and they seemed TO
enjoy themselves hugely i'm their respecti-
blc surroundings. The ladies OF Charlotte
have long borne an enyiable reputation for
beauty, but had never before the opp0r.
tunity for personal observation. Well, OBJ
scryat.on in this instance fully sUbstan-
tiateS report. They are solid, too. Much
more 80 than the men. for during the pro-
ere>s Of tie speeches every five OF ten min
utcs a bench filed with the fair creatures
would break with crash. and pretty little
screams and sob my's" would agreeabIy
interrupt Che proceedings. No accident
Of this character, however, happened TO
seats wheTeOn gentlemen sat.
The cOlored Democratic club has been
TC0Tganized. This is the club which did
so much efficient work last year, and waich,
YOU will remember, went to Richmond last
fall to join in the great Democratic ratiiica-
ton, and enjoyed the distinguished honor
Of being stoned by the negroes OF your
city.
Charlotte Is thoroughly aroused. and will
exert every effort to retain the laurels OF
victory Which now rest upon her classic
blows. Pull.