Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-13
CID AUGUSTUS RALLY.
A GLORIOUS DAY INDEED.
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mer introduced BIZ the Venerable A. III. w.

Fi,x Lee and Daniel In Stauuion; the For
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stuart.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
STAUNTOS, Va, September Il
This has been glorious day in old
Augusta. Early and by hundreds from
all directions the people hocked to the
city to see and hear Lee and Daniel.
General Lee closed his splendid can
yass in Rockbridge last night at Fair
field. to which place he was escorted
by three hundred mounted men. He
and Major Daniel arrived here this
morning, and were received by COM
mittee, the StOnewall Brigade Band,
and a multitude Of enthusiastic people.
The galleries of the large courthouse
were soon occupied with ladies', among
them Mrs. General Jeb Stuart, and
two thousand men crowded every inch
of space. At the sight of Lee the peo-
pie went wild with enthusiasm, and
they rolled.up great shouts over Daniel.
The venerable statesman and patriot
Hon. Alexander II. Ii. Stuart in
troduccd General Lee. He said that
though having passed the span of
human lite, yet he could not decline the
call to present to the people the dis
tirguished citizen whose name and
deeds were historical.
For nearly two hours General Lee
spoke in flowing style and with i'm
pressiye utteranceS. As he passed in
review every feature Of the canvass the
walls of the building resounded with
the rejoicing shouts Of the throng, Re-
publicans acknowledging the business
of his cause and their willingness to
support him. lie paid a glorious tribute
to the Augusta Democrats.
Captain James Bumgardner intro
duced Major Daniel, who discussed
every topic Of Federal and State con-
Germ affecting the issue, as perhaps he
alone can cleave asunder good from evil.
His defence Of the Administration and
srraignment of its opponent were pow
erful. When pOrtraying the attitude
in which John Wise appeared before the
people of Virginia as a defaner Of their
good name his terrific utterances and
his question, "What shall be done with
such man." caused people to stand
on tiptoc and shout, " Beat him and
elect Lee" Sketching the candidates,
Ayers and Massey received his enco-
MUM Of their steadfastness to truth
and courage and honor. General Lee
was not only patriot and a true man
to his State, but he was also distin-
guishcd in his efforts in restoring peace
and harmony through the country.
Captain Bumgsrdncr, in a few touch
ing words, presented a dclicately-
wrought basket of beautiful flowers to
General Lee in the name Of Mrs. General
Stuart.
General Lee arose to express his
thanks, but the spirit Of associations
which were then crowdlng his thoughts
could not be overcome. as he feelingly
said. in nervous tone and with SotC-
enCd eyes, that he was unnamed for
the moment.
The two great leaders left the city
for the east in the afternoon. One
thousand people, with music and with
shouts Of gladncss, escorted them to the
train, and amid such a demonstration
the Democrats. one and all. pledged
the county Of Augusta for her largest
possible majority. 1t was, indeed,
glorious day.
General Lees progress from Lexing-
ton to Fairfield was a triumphal march.
At Cedar Grove and other points his
party was met by detachments Of
mounted men. who accompanied him to
BrownSburg and to Fairfield. He and
Hon. John Randolph Tucker and the
candidates for the House Of Represen-
tatyes from Rockbridge, spoke to
splendid crowds at both places and
aroused the greatest enthusiasm.