Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-26
PETERSBURG AND vIClNI7I-.
judge Stapies's line speecb-Politica
Netes-A DEER for GeVernor Cleveland, &c.
fterrespondonce of the Richmond Dispztch.I
DvTxpspr.pg nofOhor -, 1891

Judge >iapiess lne SpeeCb-P o 1T a
Nstes--A Deer for Governor Cleveland, &c.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch
PITERSBUEG. October -, 1884.
The Democratic mass meeting NJ the
Academy of Music last night was one oi
The most spirited and enthusiastic OF the
kind held in this city for long time. The
speech Of Judge Staples was one OF great
ability and interest. lie pronounced the
Republican platform the greatest fraud and
tue greatest piece OF impudence OF the age;
and, in t0mnaring professions with pra,-
tice. he proved the ugly falacies OF that
instrument IT all its phases. The tariff
csme in for its fun share OF discussion, As
did also the revenue system, the bloody
shirt, the great frauds upon the Govern
nent, the evils that have resulted during
the twenty fye-years' rule Of the Republic
eau party. and other matters involved in
the csmpaigs. Blslne's record was laid
bare before the audience and placed in
striking contrast with the honest and Pr
triotic record Of Grover Cleveland. Judge
Staples Wis frequently interrupted with
laundering applause in approval OF his
well-nade points. He was followed by
MI. Atkins, Of Meckle1burg county,
The Democratic electOr for this dis
trict, and Nv ex-senator Il. +. Bland,
both Of whom made telling speeches.
VERY few negroes were in the audience.
II j. the policy OF the leaders Of the col
orcd voters not to let them hear but one
side OF political questions.
DR.. Joseph JorgenSen. formerly Repub-
licSn member OF Congress from this dis
iriCt, who for several years past has held q
Federal position out in Wyoming Terri
Tory. arrived here a day OF two ago. The
object Of lis visit j. 10 help elect Colo
mel Brady. John Il. SypblX. colored
salesman from Alexandra, i here a.
lively working IN the interests of Joseph
i. Evans. The campaign work OF the two
Republicans is now more active than ever
The Evans people will hold several mass
meetings between now and election-daY.
Governor Cameron will speak here the might
before election. II l. claimed that Atlor-
ney-General Blair, though he has not openly
confessed, il in warm sympathy with tie
EVens faction.
In. CoO.se l.. Rivc> la, been forced .
retire temporarily from TIE canvass by rc4-
son OF -ickncs-. caused by his active lahJrs
since h'S domination. This j. much re-
eieitod. - the Doctor has done noble SER
vice.
An enthusiastic Democrat OF thi, city j.
making preparations to-day 10 ship a beau
iiul tame deer 10 Governor Clcyeland-io
hc presented 10 the Democratic candidite as
token a. hi, high regard. The deer is
rhout two thirds grO"n. is great pet aud
10 domrsticaied as 10 haze trcc access 10
every room Of tie owners house. The
sumd viii hc sent to Governor Cleveland
within The mkt day OF tw0.
Incits are being made 90 establish The
Ulc-alsIm syst,m IN tui, city. and the mat
Al it, November meeting. The system is
very much needed here. and unless the cost
3, too great viii doubtless be introduced
ere long.
Tie amount OF hne, for the state col
lec.ed IN The MAYOR, court during The pas
three months amounted TO only sl02.
some o. sur tobacco factories which re-
Gently temporarily suspended operations
arc resuuing work on full time, and 10
ihst extent relieving The distress among the
lands heretofore out Of employment.
The Hastings Court. during the last few
DAYS. has granted naturalization papers 10
% number Of persons who declared their IN
tentlon 90 become citizen, Of the United
states.
Il 3, iclieycd that The Virginia and Caro-
ina Railroad Company viii not abandon
lhc.r determination To com" through ft-
iersburc. The difficulties they have mel
With, though disoouraging "a The auiborl-
tics. viii not he sufficient 10 change their
fh1us. exert probably a. - the point oi
entrance IN the city. The road Will come
down tie csna instead % down Pearl
street TIE depot viii De on Market near
The 700; Of HIGH street. The bonds OF the
city 10 &c issued in aid Of The road will be
autographed in Richmond.
Diphihcria l. prevailing to a somewhat
alarming cXi,nt ~ thi. city.
ROUIN hpAlg.