Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-15
THE CAMPAIGN.
LEE IN BUcKrHGHAK.


A magnificent Recapssen and Tsii'ns
speech = The oId Ceusu wascd W "A
B~sshi Outlook.
lcorrespcodepce OF The Richmond hspatoh.l
BUCKINGHAM c. H., Sept. IA.
To-day was notable day IN the
Grand old county Of Buckingham. The
political demonstration was without q
parallel in the history Of parties in that
section. General Fitz Lee was met at
New Canton, on the Allegheny road,
bvs mounted escort, which increased
with each mile, until the long line OF
dust on the highway could be seen
from afsr, and recalled the movement
Of an army corps IN the summer SOL
stice. The cavslcade marched along
the greajroad leading towards the shire
town to the strains Of music, while the
women and children in the neighbor-
hood welcomed Lee from doorway and
village-grecn with waving hanaAef-
chiefs.
GRAND GRAFTON.
All through the morning hours IN
osrriare. on horse, and afoot, the peo-
pie poured into the town. by noon
The largest crowd seen at the court
house for many a year had assembled
10 hail the ohieftsin. When the head
OF the column. with banners, badges,
and the sound Of martial instruments,
entered the main street cheers on
cheers rent the air, and the widest ELL
thusiasm greeted Fitz and his horse
men. II was S great ovation.
There was prelude Of speeches by
the county nominees for the House Of
Delegates iMcKenna) and Colonel Sam.
Coleman. who accepted the place Of
fioa.cr candidate for Buckingham and
Cumberland
LIFTED EVERY HAT.
A platform mad been erected IN the
courthouse yard. The space on the
green was thronged. The trees had
men up in every fork the fences were
crowded With difficulty General Lee
could be conducted 20 the stand. HIS
presence on the platform crested an out
burst OF enthusiasm that Lifted every
hat. started every voice, and swayed
the dense mass like whirlwind ID the
tTee-tOps.
LEE INTRODUCED.
. BY and by there came lull. which
Mr.. Camn Patteson used IN introducing
IL happy style the Democratic nomi-
nee. .. the next Governor Of Virginia.
Fitz had 70 stand silent until men were
out Of breath and hat Innings were
shaken out Of the crowns. He looks
Young for has years. His troopers Of
the war were surprised that no wrinkles
nor gray hairs had captured their chief
tain. Z" Not Q day older"
The speech WAS worthy Of the house
Of Lee. OF the old Commonwealth and
her ancient renown. Ii was II choice
Englisb--plain, lucid, dignihed. and
manly. There was directness. hon
csty. and courage III the discussion OF
the great questions that marked large,
broad, and high craftsmanship. 1t
took hold Of thoughtful men. Ii ap-
pealed to the noblest impulses and the
Hottest manhood.
LEE's BEARING.
His personal bearing, his spotless re-
cord. and ms respect for the decencies
Of life forbid the thought that he would
disgrace such an occasion aud ms place
with filthy anecdotes, hideOus bias
phemies. and vulgar personalities. lie
made full proof that 3 great audience
can be charmed. stirred, and sur
charged with enthusiasm by words
wise. classic, and clean.
MISSILES or PURE METAL.
He made centre-shOts. but with mis-
silos Of pure metal. The bullets Of
filth were not il ms csrtridge-box. lie
did not coil and smite the heel. but cut
with edged steel the crest Of the hel-
met. HIS ridicule was not the Ian
-usge oozing from the foul mouth OF
rotten humanity IN it, stye OF wee, but
a polished mirror held before the ugli-
ness Of political baseness till all men
recognized the image and turned IN
ioAthiDg from the picture Of ulcerous
and ambitious deprsviiy.
wINNOwED FACTS.
General Lee dad not insult the AL
dience bv Density buncombe. BE Is too
proud OF hls native Stale and her citi-
zens TO utter q speech graded low for
mob Of blackgusrds. The men Of
buckingham got winDowed facts heard
clear arguments and powerful ap-
pehls TO their common sense, public
spirit. ana polite wisdom. They VII
not feel ashamed Of the sentiments and
verbiage Of the chivalrous and knightly
Lee 10 their pure daughters and uncor-
rupied sons.
: The campaign Of the General isG re-
buEe 10 the trade OF demagOglsm aud
dirt.
Many Of the thrifty and worthy class
OF men of color heard General Fitz
with marked attention. il Is thought
that the better element Of the negroes
viii Slip the party halter and become
heemen.
ZINE FIGHTING CHANCE.
II j. conceded that Buckingham is
row a doubtful county, with fine
fighting chance for the Democrats. The
bite Head ulster can { swallow Repub-
hcanism. The mass Of negroes have
been fooled TOO often 10 be caught again.
J be election Of Cle7 Gland opened their
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