Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-25


Of the American eagle, and had asked 10
have II extractcd. George Mason and Pat.
rick Henry had seen the same thing, and
from their day to this that trouble has gone.
James Monroe and John Tyler. William
Graham and Richard Henry Lee voted
against the ratification OF the Federal Con-
stitution, and in the Convention II was
only carried by ten votes. The trouble pre-
dcied By them had come. because the pol-
sou they saw had not been tiken from the
wing, and but for the victory Of the De-
mocracy which would come In Noyem Der
there would be n griev0us state OF ahiirs.
lie told an excellent story to Illustrate this
point, and made the crowd roar with laugh
ter.
The prescription Of southern men In ma
tioual affairs was dwelt upon with force.
and the shame OF frownlng down Biyard,
Carlisle, and men OF similar greatness OF
mind and character, was attributed solely
TO the fact that they came from slave.
holding States. II the northern people had
displayed generous sentiment for the peo-
pie Of the South there would have been
no cause Of complaint about n solid
South. We had no share IN the political
benefits OF the Government. A party
acting thus was not a party 10 tie to-.
The republicans had stolen too much
money and had been guilty OF too many
wrongs 10 be trusted. The disgracefu;
outrages Of the United States deputy mar
shals in Ohio and the West were pictured
in plain and eloquent terms. General Lee
claimed that the election in Ohio was q
Democratic victory, and West Virginia had
refused TO be bought, but, rearing her no.
| bic head. reeolecting the proud traditions
Of her mother, had refused to be bought.
The Federal Government had overdone
this thing of controlling elections In the
States. and Il was time this should be stop
ped; and unless il was It would lead to
bloodshed IL was time TO turn the rascals
out when the meanness OF Cabinet officers
and dishonest officials were remembered.
Blaine's dishonest record was ventilated
and when General Lee quoted Henry
Ward Beeeher as saying that "Baine was
the great continental liar OF this country"
the crowd broke out into uproarious ap-
plause. He quoted what Blaine said in
charging JET. Davis with numbering
United States prisoners at Andersonyille.
Blaine had done this IN q speech in the
United States Congress. Captain Wirz
refused TO make this charge, even when his
life had been offered him to do so, when he
was condemned to be huug for the
bad treatment Of AndersonviIle pris-
oners. What WirZ refused to do to
save his life Blaine had done gratutously
and falsely. Could Confederate soldiers
support such q man? lCries OF "Neyer,
never."] Blaine had longer record than
Cleveland, and he was glad that Cleveland
had no such record as the tattooed knave.
Blaine was not as dangerous man as Lo-
gan, who wanted the votes OF the peo-
pie counted before they were put
in the ballot-box and the peoples
votes stolen by troops Of United
States supervisorshnd marshals. Logan,
when he walked into the Senate and took
hand in debate, murdered the Kings
English. Logan was the dangerous man.,
and accepting the full responsibility Of the
assertion, notwithstanding the white hand
OF time had silyered his hair, and his trusiy
old sabre hung up at his home, with spots
OF rust upon it, yet he would say that IL
Cleveland and Hendricks were elected they
would be certain to be seated. The great.
est enthusiasm prevailed. At this point
the crowd swayed and yelled !;
men clapped their hands and threw up
their hats, and il was several minutes be-
fore the General could proceed with his
speech. Colonel Owen, who commanded
the Third Virginia regiment Of cavalry,
| FitZ. Lees division, was on the stand.
He sprsng 10 the side OF his old command
er, and, waving his hat, said General,
am with you now, and so are all OF your
old boys"
Mr., Baine's treatment Of the mechanics
and miners, grinding their faces by pay
ing them the smallest wages, was COM
pared with the tariff pretensions Of the
| Republican party. Blaine had said that
two dollars a day was enough for any me-
ehanic. Now" said the General, "what
are YOU going to do with such MANI"
Voice "Turn the rascals out"
"No, don't; get your Democratic cav
airy and ride over them," said General
Lee.
The ridicule Of the Democratic preten.
sions OF Malone. who said he was "a bet
ter Democrat than Ben. Hill"; those Of
Cameron, Riddleberger, John s. Wise, and
Lamb, brought out the most ringing
cheers and applause. These people, when
they died, ought to be buried, and their
! epitaph should be, "IIere Lies Lie" He
didn't like this. changing and shifting
about for the sake Of political pap. He
thanked God that there was a solid South
to protect the liberties OF the people and
around which all good men, North and
South, could gather In the interest OF good
government. The South had come back into
| The temple she had helped TO build clothed
| In the mantle OF self-respect, and she would
! demand her rights. The people had been
| deceived, but the light OF truth was break
| ing, and il was bursting over the land In
| great glory. Predicting glorious victory,
| and cheered 10 the very last, General Lee
closed q speech that had held the undivided
attention OF the crowd and kept every man
in his place.
ALL FOR GEORGE.
Colonel Cary next introduced Hon.
G.. ID. Wise. lie was very happy in doing
so. alluding 10 him as our brave and best
congressman. When Captain Wise came
forward the crowd broke into cheers, and
kept him standing for some time before he
could speak. twas testimonial OF which
he ought to feel proud. and no doubt does.
1t was clear that his claim on the people
was as strong as ever, and that they knew
lie would speak to them pleasingly. lie
did so, briefly, and was frequently cheered.
Ut was all for GeorSeI
Colonel Gilman also briefly addressed the
meeting, and then the crowd dispersed.
REGRETS.
The following regrets were received by
the secretary OF the City Committee, w.
ID. Chesterman, yesterday:
PORTSMOUTH, Va, October "a. 1884.
speak in Portsmouth tonight. great
" regret not being with you to add few
words Of cheer to the gallant Democracy
Of Richmond. must, however, follow the
lead Of our next President in the perform
ance Of present duty. Il. c. MARSHALL.
ASHLAND, HANOVER COUNTY, Va,
October 22, 1884.
The very kind invitation OF the DEM
ocratic Committee Of the city Of Rich
mond was only received to-day.
Cherry-Row Club is country club, not
a club Of this village. Its members are
farmers, large number OF whom are many
miles apart; so scattered that It will be I'M
possible, in the interval between now and
the 24th proximo. 10 communicate with
them and assemble them together In time
TO avail themselves OF the invitation OF the
City Committee 10 be present at their meet
ing on the oath.
| am instructed by the Executive Com
mittee OF Cherry Row" to express to you
the great regret OF that club that they will
be unable to accept your kind invitation,
and 10 assure you that it always gives them
great pleasure to meet their brother Demo-
Gratis Of Richmond.
With best wishes for the success OF your
meeting and our glorious cause, am, sir,
very truly yours, &e..
J0HN W. MORRIS.
Secretary, &c.