Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-26
Mr. James &. Smith and tho Cosse -
che htrd Psectues In Monroe WsrG.

10 Wf fdtfof of Me DiSpdtch;
The latter part OF Mr.. James .. smiths
card. 10 which BE- says be was driven out
Of the Third precinct Of Monroe Ward In
the Primary election OF 1884. demands
reply at some ones hands. and since was
at that time the Democratic superintendent
Of the ward. il Il perhaps proper that I
should give the facts of the case. There
was q great deal Of betting on rho result Of
the contest for the City sergcantcy. aud
there are some who know that Mr.. smith
was In large measure responsible for IL.
II i true that q, the third precinct OF
Monroe ward Mr.. David h. Jones. one of
the judges Of election. had several bet. on
xr. Lee. one at least 81 these bets having
been made with Mr.. Janes G. smith him.
sell on the day of election. Mr.. smith, as
he says. stayed NJ that preciuct all day, be-
sides having several active workers there
with him. He was 40 well pleased with
Mr.. JOnes's fairness that he told him, In the
pres nee 81 the other judges and clerks,
that be wanted him 70 20 and buy fine bat
at his (Smhh's) expense after the election
was over.
When the polls closed Mr.. smith wanted
70 see the vote counted ana so did score
81 other interested and excited parties. The
lUAEtH ni ttfAtbNs WY HfOtSttfF
rot consent for MIR. Smith to remain.
cane in lust a, that time. aud ne complain.
ID Il me a. the ward superintendent OK
This decision. and explained bis anxiety on
he ground that Mr.. Jones had money bet
on biz defeat. Immediately sought M.
Jones ard told him OF Mr.. Smiths feelings
In the matter. and frankly stated 10 him That
! thought he bad made a mistake. occupy
ing the position he did. 10 bet money on
the result lie was at first very indignant.
hut after a moments reflection voluntarily
said that II those were Mr.. smiths feelings
be would not touch = ballot; and he did
not. as ] can testify. thcl talked with the
judges about the matter and they suggested
that Mr smith could name a friend OF his
% remain and witness the count. Mr..
Smith named Mr.. Hulcher. who was
sont for, and who came and re-
NAMED until the ballots were counted
and the vote n-certained. Mr. Louis
>chuetc, now one OF the High Conslable's
dcputie.. and an active worker for Mr..
smith, by consent oi the Judges also re-
aimed and saw the count. IA addition TO
thu, and at Mr. smiths own suggestion, l
also remained until toe vote had been set
down and signed by the Judges and clerks.
when made Mr.. smith tins promise he
left The polls expressing himself 10 me as
perfectly satisfied with the arrangement.
MIR. Luther Martin was the official who
had bearded In Nj. Lees family. which
circumstance did not look good 20 Mr..
smith. to Use his own words. II T. nice
tribute 10 Mr.. Lee 10 presume that this as
sociaiion bad cndearcd him 10 MIR. Martin,
but very poor estimate Oi Mr.. Martins
known character a. an upright citizen and
honorable man 10 presume that be would
allow hi friendship for any man 70 entice
him into the commission Of fraud.
Mr.. Andrew Krause was another specta-
tor selected ty the judges 70 witness the
count. No one who knows him win be-
Heye that Mr.. smiths interests were not
perfectly -aie IN hi hands, whether opposed
% him or not.
] viii say. in conclusion. thar such was
my anxiety to satisfy Nj. smith, and 50 Tar
did 20 i'm his behalf. that incurred the
dhplcasure Of several Of Mr. Lee. friends.
II. VI. SMITH, JT.