Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17
STRONG SOUNDS OF SUCCESS.
SPARKLING SPEECHES HEARD

unses Democratic Ciub's Rally y-Coienei VIII
liam n. Ayieu. J. Ran. Thicker. Jr-. Jehs
n. Inxrsm. and Our Candidates speak
The Union Democratic Club last
night renewed its hold upon the conf
dence Of the people. Itisapotent power
in party politics. and whenever 1t un-
dertakes work there is no tagging, no
falling behind, but vim and effective
ness that tells.
The demonstration last night proved
this. Men, women, and children to the
number of thousands were out and at
the rally.
A comfortable and commodious stand
had been erected and was gayly deco
rated. In the centre Of the stand was
a splendid steel engraving of the gal
liant hero. Fitzhugh Lee, mounted on q
dashing steed. Brilliant gas-light and
the sheen from engine head lights and
Chinese lanterns turned the darkness
into daytime, and shed brilliant light
upon the dense masses surrounding the
stand. voelker's Band, twelve pieces,
made music that brought out cheer
after cheer from the waiting multitude.
Bonhres blazed al every street-cor-
ner near by. and the glare OF the rocket
told those at q distance that Fitz Lees
boys were there.
1t was q great gathering. IT showed
strongly what the people Of Richmond
mean when their best interests are at
stake when they are called upon to
decide between right and wrong, be-
tween good and bad government, be-
tween friend and foe. There was no
mistake last night in the outspoken and
brave meaning OF the vast crowd stand
ing there to hear the glad tidings OF
Democratic success, and TO listen TO
the knell Of Republican misrule and
deception.
One of the noticeable fgsres on the
stand was Colonel William z. Aylett.
the great tribune. that the people Of
Richmond have learned 10 know so well.
As soon rs he came forward the crowd
recognized him, and he was comph-
mented with shouts Of welcome.
Mr.. Harry NJ. Smith announced that
he was proud of the fact that he had
been called upon to preside at the meet
inc. He alluded 10 fitting terms to the
primary election, calling it picket
fight. and spoke Of the candidates in
complimentary terms, predicting that
IN the coming election Virginia would
bury all bastard sons in deep oblivion.
He regretted that several distinguished
men who had promised to come were
not present, and introduced
MR.. JOHN Il. INGRAM.
Mr.. Ingram made a graceful CON-
mencement. he explained ms reasons
for being a Democrat. believing that
goodness. wisdom, and power were found
TO greater extent in the Democratic
party than elsewhere. He displayed q
thorough study Of political economy in
his remarks en- such topics. He AZ
raigned the Republican party in strong
apd emphatic terms. and proudly a.
luded 10 the fact that Virginia was the
cradle Of Democracy.
Coming down to recent matters. he
said that to-day the Democratic party
came before the people with no uncer-
tain principles. 1t was opposed TO in
crease Of taxation. Il pledged itself
10 this end in Lynchburg when the
Convention was held there 1t also
favored public education, and had fos-
tered this IN every way possible, while
the Republican party had failed to do
so. All the aid the public schools had
ever received in Virginia had been
given by the Democratic party.
Mr.. Ingram S remarks about the can
didates Of the Democratic party and
his comparison Of these gentlemen wrh
Wise, Wood. and Blair were received
with great applause. lie was psrticu-
larly severe IN his arraignment Of Mr.
Blair, the candidate for AttOrney-Gen-
eral. who be said " breakfssted on
dishoDor and dined on money stolen
from the State he said comparisons
were odious, but 10 compare Blair TO
Ayers was peculiarly odious to Ayers.
To compare Ayers TO Blair was to COM
pare "a singed-tRil cat 10 lion"
J. RAN. TUCKER, JR.
Mr.. smith next introduced Mr. J. r.
Tucker. Jr.
Mr.. Tucker went TO his work ID ear
nest, encouraging the people TO renewed
vigoI in the pending fight. He depre-
Gated the fact that the time had come
IL the discussion Of political questions
when speakers were compelled TO in
dulge in personalities. lie charged all
this to the Republican party. He
warned the people about neglect Of duty
as citizens, and the apathy that some
times was seen. lie said II was better
that the city should be swept away by
the tides Of the ocean or swallowed up
in al earthquake than that John 5.
Wise should be Governor Of this grand
old Commonwealth. Great cheering. ]
Was John ;. Wise fit to occupy the
seat once occupied by his father, who
whatever his faults might have been.
had never lifted his voice IN condemns-
tion Of his own blood. fCheers.l
The people had been watching Wise
for ten or fifteen years, and especially
for the past FIVE years. As to his per-
sonal character he had nothing TO say.
Why dill he change his politics: II for
the sake Of personal advancement, he
cannot command the respect of honest
and patriotic people. II there is man
who car say that he had not done this,
let him speak. No reply.l
Mr. Tucker gave s scathIng account
in brief way Of Mr.. Wise's political
somersaults and chameleon changes in
politics. While Mr.. Tucker was speak
ing the clear notes OF that bugle which
TO the ears OF the Republicans sounds
so ominously was heard, 4ns large
number of mounted men rode up to
the meeting. Mr.. Tucker paused o
minute. and, raising his voice. said
(" Nv friends, ! hear the sound OF the